This is the second session of a 6-part webinar series on Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy focused on addressing common questions, clarifying misconceptions, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy. In this session, we’ll unpack the difference between unrestricted funding that is deployed in a trust-based way, and what it looks like when it’s not. We’ll also share case studies from funders who have shifted from project-specific to majority unrestricted funding, as well as those who have embedded trust-based values within semi-restricted grants. Participants can expect to gain greater clarity on the philosophy behind unrestricted funding in a trust-based context, and strategies for aligning trust-based values with the way grants are structured and deployed.
A city of neighborhoods defined by compass points, Baltimore is known for its unique culture, but more widely for drugs and violence.
If you look at nonprofit financials every day or only a few times a year, this workshop is for you. Philanthropic due diligence should include examination of a nonprofit organization's financial health. Not only does the funder gain a risk perspective, but there is an opportunity to help the organization understand its own path to sustainability and fulfilling its mission.
Corporate Responsibility Magazine (CR Magazine) announced its 19th annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, recognizing the standout environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of public companies across the United States.
Maryland Philanthropy Network joins United Philanthropy Forum signing on to a letter related to understanding how changes to the tax code in Congress impact the charitable sector and what it means for data-driven decision making to have an impact on policy reform. The ask is to include charitable organizations and donors in discussions that impact the sector as soon as possible. This letter was signed onto this as it is in alignment with the broader policy of charitable reform which seems to allow for general support.
We have long said that philanthropy has more to contribute to improving community conditions than just dollars.
What are you eating for dinner?
Maybe you’ve been too busy to get to the store this week, or you don’t feel like cooking and there are so many restaurants to choose from.
Our thoughts continue to be with those affected by the recent earthquake, aftershocks and tsunami in Japan. The preliminary numbers on those affected by these disasters are staggering.
As the year draws to a close, I have been reflecting upon the accomplishments of, and challenges for, the Maryland philanthropic community over the past 12 months.
Frustratingly, foreclosure remains a persistent problem for residents of Central Maryland, especially Baltimore City.
In the last 20 years there has been an astounding growth in women's funds, women's giving circles, women leading major fundraising efforts, and women donating millions of dollars to causes they care deeply about.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
We are excited to present our 2015 Profile of Education Giving, which aggregates data about our members’ investments in education.
In 2015, we disseminated an online survey to all members. We received responses from 50 members about the education-related organizations they support and their education focus areas.
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Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to host our annual Responsive Philanthropy in the Black Community (RPBC) Training in partnership with the Maryland Philanthropy Network of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE).
In my previous column, I outlined the public policy challenges ahead for nonprofits and philanthropy in 2011.
The city of Baltimore opened applications Monday for its Young Families Success Fund (BYFSF), which will provide 200 young parents between 18 and 24 years old with a cash payment of $1,000 per month over 24 months to help financia
In the wake of rising domestic extremism, hate-fueled attacks, and global attention to the atrocities in Ukraine, Tigray, and China, how should funders respond? Join us for a conversation with Dr. David Frey, Founding Director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at the United States Military Academy, West Point about understanding, preventing, and responding to extremism, and empowering individuals, communities and organizations as they chart new paths forward.