Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for a discussion with leading education advocates about the 2023 Legislative Session.
Baltimore Community Foundation President & CEO Shanaysha Sauls reflects on how the community foundation embraced change, supported recovery, and inspired progress in a year of surprises.
The Maryland Community Foundations Association will learn from Betsy Grossman, Partner with Trister, Ross, Schadler, & Gold, PLLC, about what they can do within their organizations and for the community in response to new federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to be a partner with the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for this multi-part series that will explore the relationship between the two approaches, to understand why a racial equity lens is needed (the issue), what a racial equity lens is in a trust-based approach (the answer), and how to operationalize it (the implementation). This series will include comprehensive data-informed content, rich discussion and insights from sector thought leaders, as well as an opportunity to connect with a cohort of peers actively working to understand and operationalize these concepts within their grantmaking organizations.
Since the whole country is thinking about infrastructure, I thought I would as well. It is not sexy, nobody likes to fund it, but just like our country’s infrastructure, if you let it go, eventually it crumbles.
Leading all other Maryland jurisdictions as well as much of the nation, Montgomery County landed near the top of federal health officials’ list of th
This webinar will introduce equitable evaluation, an emerging evaluative paradigm guided by a set of core principles grounded in equity. We will explore how common approaches to evaluation can undermine equity, explain the core principles of equitable evaluation, and share resources to spur your thinking about how your organization could apply equitable evaluation to its work
Not all young people have the benefit of growing up in a safe and stable home.
Maryland Philanthropy Network has joined Maryland Nonprofits and our colleagues across Maryland in responding to a call for ideas from the State for how the budget surplus should be allocated. MPN was part of a group of 170 practitioners and partners that came together to create a joint appeal the result of which is this letter to the Governor. Together, we urge the State to dedicate $1 billion of the projected budget surplus for targeted relief, and that $500 million of this commitment should continue in future budgets to assure sustainability and for more equitable disbursement of state resources in partnership with the social purpose sector.
Just the facts folks! A business meeting for BNC members to discuss the 2011 budget, committees, and schedules. BNC members are encouraged to stay for a luncheon session (12:00 to 1:30) immediately following, open to all Maryland Philanthropy Ne
Baltimore City Community College students comprise 31 percent of all Baltimore City residents currently enrolled as undergraduates in Maryland. Students may pursue one of 35 degree and 31 certificate programs.
There’s a well-known verse among the faith-based community, that “Faith can move mountains”.
As Maryland Philanthropy Network continues to explore strategies to support the field in incorporating equity in our practices, we are excited to announce that we are partnering with several other Philanthropy Serving Organizations (PSOs) from across the country to advance the learning and practice of equitable evaluation among our members.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a peer-to-peer exchange for education funders!
Please join the Prenatal to Five and Education Funders Affinity Groups for a legislative debrief unpacking highlights from Maryland’s latest legislative session. The conversation will explore how legislative outcomes related to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and early childhood affect prenatal through secondary education and related supports for children’s behavioral health, child care providers, students and families.
Please join the Health Funders Affinity Group and the Behavioral Health Workgroup for a debrief on key policy and legislation related to health, substance use, and mental health priorities from the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session.
This session is part of Maryland Philanthropy Network's 2026 Legislative Debrief Series. Each session will focus on key topic areas and feature expert speakers who will break down what passed, what didn’t, and what it all means for philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and our communities across the region. Click here to view and register for the full series!
Baltimore has long benefited from the place-based investments of our philanthropic community. The Community Investment Affinity Group and others who invest in place are invited to hear about two newer initiatives led, in part, by MPN members:
Consumer Health First's Executive Director, Jeananne Sciabarra, and President, Leni Preston, will present on the potential impact in Maryland of federal efforts to repeal the ACA.

