At a time when so many are willing to give up any discussion of America’s past in exchange for a false semblance of civil discourse, a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy makes the case that foundations have an immediate opportunity and responsibility to address society’s past harm in order to help communities heal and thrive. Cracks in the Foundation: Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People in the DMV details how the disparities in areas like education, income, employment and housing for Black residents in the District of Columbia, southern Maryland, and northern Virginia areas (commonly known as the DMV) are not random or natural occurrences but are a string of conscious choices that repeatedly harmed communities.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for our next State of the Sector Workgroup meeting where we will discuss tools to better understand the organizational health needs of nonprofits.
The Annie E.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a virtual conversation to learn about the recovery effort over the past two months including an update from the Governor's Office and on the philanthropic response from the three established funds - Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund at the Baltimore Community Foundation, the City of Baltimore’s Key Bridge Emergency Response Fund, and the Bridging the Gap Fund of United Way of Central Maryland. We will also have a data presentation from the Baltimore Metropolitan Council on the regional impact of the Key Bridge collapse and the effects on jobs, transportation, and environmental justice.
The Baltimore Children & Youth Fund is taking a select group of grantees to SXSW EDU 2025 to experience the 15th annual conference.
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (“QCD”) is a useful tool if you’ve reached the age of 70 ½ and want to give to a designated, field-of-interest, scholarship, or unrestricted fund at The Community Foundation of Frederick County.
It's tax time and business owners and individuals across the Baltimore region are meeting with their financial planners, accountants, tax preparers, and attorneys.
Understanding the Impact of the Changing Funding Landscape
As Maryland advances its AHEAD value-based care model, understanding the role of nutrition in improving health outcomes and reducing costs has never be
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Prenatal to Five (PN5) Affinity Group for an informative and practical program on how to use early childhood education (ECE) gap analyses to guide real-world action.
Baltimore’s Promise and Maryland Philanthropy Network welcome Trabian Shorters to facilitate a workshop on Asset-Framing, an award-winning cognitive framework coined by him in 2013 when he was Vice President of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Asset-Framing® helps social impact leaders to apply social psychology to achieve greater social impact without relying on fear or stigma to engage people.
First featured in Baltimore Community Foundation’s FY2024 Annual Report, this story of Poppleton neighbors coming together over shared meals resonates deeply this Thanksgiving seaso
Millions of people are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage, while the cost of private insurance continues to rise.
For decades, service and conservation corps have connected young people to quality careers while helping vital industries fill critical workforce gaps.
Presented by a foundation program officer who reviews hundreds of proposals each year and a nonprofit expert with decades of finance experience, the Maryland Philanthropy Network invites new and experienced grant proposal writers to a workshop on nonprofit budgeting. Presented by Lara Hall, Senior Program Officer, Blaustein Philanthropic Group and Nancy Hall, President of 501c3 Solutions.
Presented by a program officer who reviews hundreds of proposals each year, the Maryland Philanthropy Network invites new grant proposal writers to a step-by-step presentation to writing a full proposal grantmakers will want to receive.
A city of neighborhoods defined by compass points, Baltimore is known for its unique culture, but more widely for drugs and violence.
The Commission is to review and assess current education financing formulas and accountability measures and how each local school system spends its funds, including the increased State funds provided through the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act. Moreover, the Commission will review the Study on Adequacy of Funding for Education in the State of Maryland, required by the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act. Come hear directly from local and statewide organizations to learn about their work focused on the Kirwan Commission and other legislation focused on local, education-related issues.
July Fourth has come and gone, and we celebrated our country’s independence. This holiday also means that it’s summertime.