In November 2013 we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service.
In November 2013 we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service.
In November 2013 we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service.
Last month we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service.
Last month we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service.
Foundation and nonprofit leaders have been stepping forward in recent days to denounce racist tweets from Donald Trump.
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s (MPN) School-Centered Neighborhood Investment Initiative (SCNII) funded a research team to conduct an initial analysis that sought to document the 21CSBP’s implementation process, understand the complex relationships among responsible agencies, and explore the implementation and emerging outcomes of the program in three neighborhoods. Their recent report attempts to answer the question what is – and what should be – the role of a “community school?"
Maryland Philanthropy Network values the perspectives and contributions of all people and seeks to incorporate the viewpoints of diverse communities in our work.
Giving circle leaders are invited to the twelfth annual Giving Circle Connector Gathering. The dozens of giving circles in our region will gather virtually to connect and learn from one another about a variety of issues important to giving circles. This year's theme will be “We’re all in this Together” with a special presentation by Sara Lomelin, Executive Director of Philanthropy Together focused on leading a movement to diversify and democratize philanthropy and support Race Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work within giving circles.
Hosted and presented by United Philanthropy Forum and Council on Foundations in partnership with Independent Sector, Foundations on the Hill is the premier public policy conference uniting the philanthropic sector to strengthen our collective voice on Capitol Hill. With a new Congress set to begin and transformative tax reform legislation on the horizon, #FOTH25 arrives at a crucial time for our sector. Key issues affecting the future of the sector will be at the forefront of legislative discussions. Your voice and experience are essential in shaping policies that strengthen our sector's ability to serve communities effectively.
Join us to meet some local leaders working on this issue. We’ll hear about Baltimore Ceasefire from Marylander of the Year, Erricka Bridgeford, and “We Speak Up,” a collaborative effort between Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters United, Metro-Crime Stoppers and the local faith community whose goal is fight the anti-snitching culture in Baltimore.
We are now over two years removed from the death of Freddie Gray and the uprising that followed.
Initially released in October 2015, the BaltimoreLink Plan is a complete overhaul and rebranding of the core transit system operating within the city and throughout the greater Ba
Foundations encourage partnerships among grantees, but great partnerships also take place among consultants to foundations. In this webinar, you’ll explore the realm of consultant partnerships, discover the forms those philanthropy-consulting partnerships take, and learn about their benefits and inherent challenges. Our presenters also will explain what foundations most need to know about initiating and supporting philanthropy-consulting partnerships.
Why do foundations use consultants? Noticeably absent on the list of reasons is learning – yet learning is a particularly important attribute for foundations that grapple with complex issues in dynamic environments. This webinar will help you understand how to be more explicit about the value of fostering a learning culture in your foundation within the context of any consulting engagement, & will enable both you and your consultant partners to more proactively strive for & achieve learning.
Do you know the real cost to your nonprofit of running each individual program? Developing an accurate budget can help you better understand your programs true costs. This webinar will demonstrate a free, newly developed planning tool designed to assist nonprofits with aligning budget line items for restricted (and unrestricted) revenue sources.
The Daily Record has named Celeste Amato, President and CEO of Maryland Philanthropy Network, one of Maryland’s 2019 Most Admired CEOs. Al Hutchinson, Visit Baltimore, Carmel Roques, Kesw
Please join us for the 2020 Community Foundation Peer Retreat to build and strengthen relationships across Maryland's community foundations! Together, as the Maryland Community Foundations Association (MCFA), we speak with one voice in promoting philanthropy to benefit towns, cities and rural areas across the state. Community Foundations specialize in helping individuals, families and businesses plan and carry out their charitable giving; and in building endowments to serve their regions' changing needs.
Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and the Department of Finance announced that the 2020 Baltimore City Tax Sale scheduled for Monday, May 18 would be postponed to July 20. Mayor Young issued the following statement:
The Baltimore Sun has just won the Pulitzer prize for local reporting, despit

