The France-Merrick Foundation was thrilled to unveil their FY23 Annual Report. They acknowledge the dedication of individuals, organiz
On January 23 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the country’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations, announced plans to lease approximately 20,000 square feet of space at The Village at Mondawmin at Mond
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for what is sure to a be a stimulating and inspiring conversation with Secretary Rafael López, leader of Maryland’s Department of Human Services. Learn about his vision for the department, key priorities, the current opportunity for systems change in our state, and how to work better together to support Maryland communities. Given the intersectional nature of the issues, all MPN members are encouraged to attend.
A new partnership to address homelessness in Baltimore will grow the city’s supply of affordable housing with services to help people remain stable.
A new resource provides an overview of The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation’s grantmaking in the Baltimore community.
Maryland Philanthropy Network members are invited to join Julia Baez, Executive Director of Baltimore’s Promise and Danielle Torain, Director of Open Society Institute - Baltimore, to hear about and discuss Baltimore Invest, a unique collaborative funding opportunity.
How should philanthropy support young people in this perilous time in U.S. history? The confluence of a global pandemic, an economic crisis, and a nationwide call for racial justice will fundamentally alter the lives of all American learners.
Environmental funders are aware of the need to diversify the movement and build support, especially in urban centers. Protecting our environment depends on having a robust and diverse grassroots base.
Maryland Legal Services Corporation, the state’s largest funder of civil legal aid, announced Thursday that Deb Seltzer will become the organization’s executive director effective Aug. 1.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for a special presentation by the Fund for Educational Excellence on their newly released report, Not In Service: Why Public Transit Must Aim to Serve Students. This special presentation will include a briefing and discussion of the report analysis, findings, and recommendations.
This funders-only conversation is designed to support a shared process for setting the stage for the PN5 Group’s learning agenda, collaborative efforts, and collective influence for this year.
Significant gains to the Child Care Scholarship Program and advancements for mixed delivery systems and family child care settings are headlines from this year's legislative session. The Prenatal to Five Affinity Group will be joined by Beth Morrow, Director of Public Policy for the Maryland Family Network (MFN), for a legislative recap and time to talk about the opportunities to seize and challenges that remain. Join us virtually on May 14 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm.
Recent reports, including this report by the Cricket Island Foundation, show that philanthropy has not adapted prac
Baltimore’s neighborhoods are the heart of the city, but many have long struggled with systemic inequities, high vacancy rates, and disinvestment.
We are in a trifecta of crises that threatens our nation’s public health, economic security and democracy. Though this pandemic is new, racism and economic injustice are not. The pandemic has served to further reveal preexisting inequities in housing, education, health care, food security, policing and criminal justice, income and employment.
The Daily Record has announced its 2018 Influential Marylanders, honoring 57 recipients who are leaving their mark throughout the state.
Today, Maryland Philanthropy Network Board Chair Laurie Latuda Kinkel and Maryland Philanthropy Network President Celeste Amato joined numerous Maryland Philanthropy Network Members at Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's announcement of #OneBaltimore
The damages associated with lead exposure, especially during childhood, have been well documented.
No matter what mission your organization and your members are committed to, we’re confident that more people standing up for your mission can help make the difference.
As we work to advance racial equity in philanthropy, four practices can help us find and stay with our learning edge—the boundaries of our comfort zones and competencies where changes are truly transformative and freeing.