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Implications of the Climate Solutions Now Act for Philanthropy
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 09:00 to 10:30 AM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Green Funders Affinity Group for a discussion with Michael Powell, Esq., Member of Gordon Feinblatt’s Energy & Environmental Practice Group, member of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change, and Co-Chair of the Mitigation Working Group, which is developing plans to meet Maryland’s greenhouse gas targets. The Climate Solutions Now Act and other new climate statutes, regulations, and programs will have profound impacts on philanthropic programs. Join us to discuss what these changes may entail for philanthropy and our support to nonprofits across Maryland. This session will include a short presentation and ample time for discussion.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Green Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Environment/Sustainability
Building a Statewide, Multi-Racial Coalition for Prenatal to Three Year Olds: Maryland’s Pritzker Planning Grant
Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Maryland has an opportunity to build a statewide, multi-racial coalition of organizations comprised of parents and providers designed to build awareness and unite around a plan to educate policymakers and other key stakeholders on Prenatal to 3 priorities for parents, families and communities. The Maryland Family Network (MFN) currently has a planning grant from the J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Foundation (Pritzker) with an opportunity to receive an implementation grant. The Prenatal-to-Five (PN-5) and Education Funders Affinity Groups are invited to learn more about the focus of the planning grant, the importance of stakeholder engagement toward achieving policies and systems goals in the state, and how MFN, Strong Schools Maryland and other organizations are working together to prepare a strong case for continued support from Pritzker.

Maryland Philanthropy Network members interested in attending for the first time are encouraged to reach out to Marlo Nash prior to attending a meeting.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Prenatal to Five Affinity Group
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Kirwan Commission
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Advocacy
Education
Education: Early childhood
Families and Children
Workplace and Employment Law Trends for 2023: A Review for Funders
Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

This one-hour webinar will offer a high-level overview of employment law trends and best practices for foundations. Attorneys from the Labor & Employment and Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt Organizations groups of Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, will present practical tips for small- and mid-size foundations with regard to employment and workplace issues. Drawing from both national trends in the industry and the impact of the pandemic and social change, topics will include: social media policies; remote and hybrid work considerations; job descriptions and changes with hiring practices; and independent contractor agreements.

Event type: 
Grantmaking Practice
Audience: 
All Funders
Executive Leadership
Grants Managers/Administrators
Topic: 
Governance
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Early Childhood Partnership Opportunity with Maryland State Department of Education: Baltimore & Statewide
Tuesday, November 07, 2023 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Join the Prenatal-to-Five (PN5) Affinity Group to learn about a strategic new partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education that is relevant to the successful implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Martha Holleman of Strategic Thinking for Social Change will share a draft scope of work for a child care supply and demand study and Laura Weeldreyer of Maryland Family Network will provide a broader contextual lens, which helps illustrate how the supply and demand study is an integral component of implementing the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Prenatal to Five Affinity Group
Funding Area: 
Education: Early childhood
Families and Children
Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative Key Partner In New Baltimore Workforce Hub
Release Date: 
11/13/2023

On November 13th, Danista E. Hunte, President and CEO of Maryland Philanthropy Network, Linda Dworak, Director of the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative (BWFC), and members of the BWFC attended the annoucement of the new Baltimore Workforce Hub at Carver Vocational High School in Baltimore. MPN’s BWFC will collaborate with the Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Baltimore City Schools, and the Baltimore DC Building Trades Council to coordinate the project.

Mourning the Passing of Patrice Cromwell, Vice President of the Annie E. Casey Foun­da­tion's Center for Economic Opportunity
Release Date: 
08/29/2024

The Annie E. Casey Foun­da­tion is sad­dened to share that Patrice Cromwell, vice pres­i­dent of the Foundation’s Cen­ter for Eco­nom­ic Oppor­tu­ni­ty, passed away on Aug. 27, 2024, after a long ill­ness. Cromwell, who spent near­ly 20 years at the Foun­da­tion, led its invest­ments to improve finan­cial sta­bil­i­ty and edu­ca­tion­al and eco­nom­ic prospects for chil­dren, young peo­ple and families.

Baltimore Museum of Industry to Launch Key Bridge Exhibition with $545,000 Grant from Baltimore Community Foundation
Release Date: 
03/18/2025

Baltimore Community Foundation has awarded a $545,000 grant to the Baltimore Museum of Industry, providing critical early support for the development of a major exhibition memorializing the victims and impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. This lead gift will jumpstart the museum's fundraising campaign and underwrite a significant portion of the exhibition’s development, allowing the museum to move forward with confidence.

The Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation Leadership Transition
Release Date: 
03/27/2025

Kelley Q. Kilduff, a longtime friend of The Marion I. & Henry J.  Knott Foundation and our valued Executive Director, has submitted her resignation, and the Board has regretfully accepted it, effective March 14, 2025. As we navigate this transition, Kathleen McCarthy, the Foundation’s Program Director, will step into the role of Interim Executive Director. We appreciate your support and partnership during this period of change.

Introduction to Expanding the Bench for Culturally-Responsive and Equitable Evaluation
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 02:30 to 03:30 PM

This webinar is an opportunity for members to learn more about the Expanding the Bench (EBT) initiative. EBT is based on the belief that learning and evaluation have the power to shape policy, programs, and practice and that evaluators from diverse communities increase the likelihood that methods, analyses, and interpretation benefit the communities they serve. 

Event type: 
Webinar/Teleconference
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Evaluation
Funding Area: 
Research
2025 Philanthropy Day In Annapolis
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 09:00 to 04:00 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for an expanded opportunity for all MPN members to convene in our State Capitol. Members will receive updates from state policy makers and sector leaders on the 2025 legislative session including key issues and priorities that affect Maryland communities as well as state budget impacts on philanthropy. An opportunity will be provided for affinity groups and collaboratives across the MPN network to delve deeper into policies specific to their issue areas with facilitated discuss with issue experts.

Event type: 
Conference
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Public/Private Partnership

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