Maryland Philanthropy Network values the perspectives and contributions of all people and seeks to incorporate the viewpoints of diverse communities in our work.
Thank you to the 79 members who responded to our member survey, the first in many years but not the last.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is committed to supporting the coordination and education of the Maryland philanthropic sector to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from a major local disaster.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for an uplifting Seniors & Housing Collaborative gathering, RECONNECTING with a Focus on Advocacy!
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a conversation with Alexandra “Alli” Smith, Chief of Partnerships and Philanthropic Strategy within the Mayor’s Office at Baltimore City Government. Alli will speak about her role and function within Baltimore City Government along with engaging our members around priorities for the role in the coming months. We will also hear updates on procurement reform and the city grants and contracts processes. Alli will be joined by agency partners with Baltimore City Government.
Updates from the Baltimore Integration Partnership, a project hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network.
We value racial equity as an organizational operating principle and are committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Baltimore has long faced a crisis of vacant and abandoned homes, which makes communities less safe and hurts families’ ability to build wealth through homeownership.
2025 was a year full of big milestones for Greater Washington Community Foundation and its community of changemakers. Here are some of the most meaningful milestones from 2025.
Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Aging Innovations and Health Funders Affinity Groups a conversation about the development and implementation of local programs that align with the national strategy announced at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. We will learn about the healthcare infrastructure Maryland is developing that includes dietary screening, diagnosis and billing codes, and staff protocols for prescribing diet interventions.
Registration is now open for the 21st Annual Foundations on the Hill, hosted and presented by United Philanthropy Forum in partnership with Independent Sector and the Council on Foundations, is the largest annual public policy and advocacy conference dedicated solely to the philanthropic sector. Register today to reserve your space at what promises to be a catalytic public policy conference experience in Washington, D.C..
Join us as we engage in a consultative session with Councilman Cohen, Tisha Edwards, Bryonna Harris, Karen Webber, and Dr. Michael Sinclair to discuss how we make a systemic shift to prevent and address trauma city-wide and engage in collective healing at a personal and community level.
Welcome to the space for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Black Executive Directors, Presidents, CEOs and experienced staff to connect, offer mutual support, and deepen relationships. As leaders and decision-makers in your foundations, you are bridge-builders, trend-spotters, and changemakers with the space to innovate while also keeping the long-game in mind. Join the conversation to learn and share your challenges and successes with peers.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
Join the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative for a Legislative Debrief to understand outcomes from the 2026 Maryland state legislative session on efforts to boost economic opportunity for Marylanders. This will include a discussion around specific bills related to employment, income generation and wealth building policies. Our speakers will share information and insights about bills that passed as well as those that did not quite make it this year.
A growing number of grant makers of all ideologies see restoring constructive dialogue among citizens and fairness at the ballot box as vital to their cause.
Maryland is changing – bringing new possibilities, diverse people, and a shifting economy. This is a moment when we are ahead of many parts of the country, and it is to our advantage to reimagine our state for the future.
Join the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), Maryland Philanthropy Network, and other PSOs for a discussion regarding the recent release of TAG's groundbreaking version 1 of the "Responsible AI Adoption in Philanthropy" framework. During this webinar, you can expect to learn about the collaborative process that resulted in this first version of the framework and gain a deeper understanding of the framework's design principles and how they foster equity, transparency, and responsible AI adoption.

