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Prenatal to Five Affinity Group

Funding Area:

Children, Youth, and Families

Diversifying the Environmental Movement through Preservation of Green Space

Tuesday, December 06, 2016 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

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.

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Green Funders

Public/Private Partnership

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Environment and Sustainability

Washington County Gives total stands at $630,140

Release Date:

05/09/2019

As of Wednesday afternoon, the total raised during Tuesday’s Washington County Gives stood at $630,140, according to a spokeswoman.

Public Policy Committee Meeting: Advocacy Strategy Session

Tuesday, February 04, 2020 at 11:00 to 12:00 PM

Join the Maryland Philanthropy Network's Public Policy Committee to discuss the 2020 Public Policy priorities and develop an advocacy strategy.

Event type:

Meeting

Audience:

Democracy and Social Sector

Topic:

Census 2020

Public Policy

Funding Area:

Advocacy

Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative Wage Record Study Debrief

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM

The Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative (BWFC) Wage Record Study is an analysis of pre- and post-program employment and wages for individuals served by workforce development programs in the Baltimore Area. Please join MPN's BWFC and the participating workforce non-profits for a briefing with Dr. Richard Clinch of the Jacob France Institute at the University of Baltimore who will present the findings from the most recent report issued in Spring 2024.

Audience:

Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers

Workforce Development Funders

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Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative

Funding Area:

Workforce Development

France-Merrick Foundation 2024 Annual Report

Release Date:

10/15/2024

The France-Merrick Foundation is pleased to share its 2024 Annual Report: Investing in Collaboration, Community, and Charm!

Conversation with Secretary Jake Day, Department of Housing and Community Development

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Join us for a conversation with Cabinet Secretary Jacob "Jake" Day of the State Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).

Audience:

Basic Human Needs Funders

Housing Funders

Community Development and Neighborhoods

Topic:

Public Policy

Funding Area:

Housing and Homelessness

What’s the deliverable? It’s the process.

Release Date:

06/23/2025

Last month, The Horizon Foundation was thrilled to host its first convening of its “New Grantee Experience” – a series of gatherings where our grantees across various issue areas will come together to build relationships and learn from one another

Racial Equity Roundtable: Evaluating Grantmaking

Tuesday, November 04, 2025 at 02:30 to 04:00 PM

Based on guidance from Maryland Philanthropy Network members, this peer exchange is designed for you to connect with fellow MPN members about their racial equity work, reflect on where your organization is in its journey, and unearth insights to take into your own work.

Audience:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Topic:

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Green Funders Affinity Group

This peer group is focused on topics related to community greening, sustainability, climate change, and environmental protection. Group discussions are often cross-sectoral, examining the impact of environmental issues on community development, human health, or economic welfare. Participating members come from a wide range of grant-making backgrounds and diverse areas of expertise.

Focus on City Schools: The Legislative Focus for 2017 and Beyond

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM

In October, 2016, Melissa Broome was appointed as the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for Baltimore City Public Schools.

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Networking

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Public/Private Partnership

The Opioid Epidemic in Indiana and Marion County & The Tobacco Epidemic in Indiana and Marion County

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Knowledgebase

These two reports show the human and economic toll of the opioid and tobacco epidemics and chart out recommendations for educators, employers, health providers, and effective policy.

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KB Submission

Report

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Health Funders

Farewell Reception for Shannen Coleman Siciliano

Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 05:30 to 07:30 PM

Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a reception to recognize and wish farewell to Shannen Coleman Siciliano, our Education Funders Affinity Group Coordinator, as she departs Charm City for the Windy City.

Event type:

Networking

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Bank of America gives $1M, promises internships to Morgan students

Release Date:

11/19/2020

Morgan State University received $1 million from Bank of America as a part of the corporation’s $25 million initiative to promote high-demand job skills among Black and Latino students.

Annual Conversation with Dr. Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools 2022

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to host Dr. Sonja Santelises, Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Public School System, for our annual conversation with the Education Funders Affinity Group. Dr. Santelises will discuss the plan for the upcoming school year and highlight how philanthropy can best support the District. Members are encouraged to share questions prior to the session to maximize time with Dr. Santelises.

Audience:

Conversations with Leaders

Topic:

Children, Youth, and Families

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Focus on City Schools: Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative with Dr. Tracey L. Durant

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:00 to 11:00 AM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for an informational program about the exciting work at Baltimore City Public Schools around the principal pipeline. Dr. Tracey Durant, Executive Director of City Schools Equity Office, will share an overview of their equity-centered pipeline work, priorities for City Schools connected to their successes and strategies to reimagine this work at City Schools, and how this work builds on philanthropic accomplishments along with other successes that helped to position City Schools for this current opportunity with their principal pipeline development. Dr. Durant will be joined by her City Schools team.

Event type:

Networking

Audience:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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A Conversation with Dr. Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Schools 2023

Monday, September 18, 2023 at 11:00 to 12:30 PM

Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group is pleased to host Dr. Sonja Santelises, Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Public School System, for our annual conversation with members. Dr. Santelises will discuss the plan for the upcoming school year and highlight how philanthropy can best support the District.

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Conversations with Leaders

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