This program is a follow up from the October 11th Reactions and Reflections: City Schools Blueprint Lunchtime
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. You will hear the “never ever do this” and the “be sure to do that”. This is a great workshop for grantseekers new to the field. The agenda includes additional information on preparing to write, stewarding a funder relationship, and presenting your budget.
Based on the resources available at www.marylandphilanthropy.org/grantwriting and current insights from local foundation program officers.
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. You will hear the “never ever do this” and the “be sure to do that”. This is a great workshop for grantseekers new to the field. The agenda includes additional information on preparing to write, stewarding a funder relationship, and presenting your budget.
One of the Network’s key roles is to connect philanthropy with policymakers and public officials and we are pleased to welcome Bernard C.
More than 200 people came to the Baltimore Convention Center Thursday morning to celebrate companies that are making a difference in Greater Baltimore.
The Mid-Shore Community Foundation’s Annual Report to the Community and Awards Breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Tidewater Inn in Easton.
This program has been postponed out of precaution related to COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please join us for a briefing to hear about the findings from the listening sessions held by Maryland State Arts Council, the proposed emergency fund for artists as well as other insights into arts organization/artist needs.
Please join us together with OSI-Baltimore, Black Girls Vote, No Boundaries Coalition, and Baltimore Votes for a virtual roundtable about opportunities for funders to support a strong civic participation culture in Baltimore.
This event has been canceled as the group moves from a monthly to bi-monthly meeting schedule.
Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network and your nonprofit colleagues for a presentation by experienced Certified Public Accountant, Leah Abrams of L. Abrams & Company, LLC. Ms. Abrams will describe the main financial management issues currently facing nonprofits, various approaches to developing a budget, ways to tell the story of your work through numbers, and what funders are looking for in your budget. There will also be time to have your specific questions and concerns answered. You’ll leave with practical tips and resources for further learning about budgeting and nonprofit financial management.
Maryland Philanthropy Network members are invited to a meet and greet with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and his team. We welcome the opportunity to foster relationships between the philanthropic community and city leadership.
The Prenatal-to-Five (PN-5) Affinity Group was created to help funders who are interested in supporting expectant parents, and children from birth through age five and their families improve their grantmaking by learning more about initiatives, educational research, and best practices. More details about the agenda and speakers will be available soon!
Maryland Philanthropy Network members interested in attending for the first time are encouraged to reach out to Marlo Nash prior to attending a meeting.
The Seniors & Housing Collaborative Digital Equity Workgroup’s top priority is closing the digital gap for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
The Baltimore Business Journal has announced its CEO of the Year and their Power 10 Honorees — business leaders who have made a substantial impact on their industries, companies and communities — and who are highly regarded for their industry knowledge. The list of honorees includes Maryland Philanthropy Network board member Dr. Shanaysha Sauls, CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation.
Today's policy and funding landscape is requiring many people to have courageous conversations with board members and colleagues. Using a peer-to-peer consultation exercise, participants will consult with one another about challenges related to navigating the current moment. Participants will leave with strategies and lessons to advance their work and deeper connections with colleagues.
Organizations have their own life cycles.
Seems to me that the much-anticipated leadership transition for nonprofit organizations is now occurring.
Private foundations, including some that have never supported immigration issues before, have dedicated millions of dollars in quick-turnaround grants to provide legal and health services for immigrant families caught up in the Trump administratio