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.
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.
The 2019 Maryland General Assembly begins Wednesday, January 9, 2019! Some are calling the upcoming session "The Education Session!" In the coming weeks, the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (aka Kirwan Commission) will release its final report and legislation will follow shortly thereafter. Join us for an Education Funders and Public Policy Committee Advocacy Action Discussion for 2019. During the discussion, we will share known updates for the Kirwan Commission and legislation as well as determine possible advocacy actions for grantmakers, both collectively or individually.
Join the Maryland Philanthropy Network's Public Policy Committee to discuss the 2020 Public Policy priorities and develop an advocacy strategy.
Join the Education Funders Affinity Group for a sharing session to learn how your peers are approaching their giving for the fall and share your takeaways. Members will discuss concerns, highlight organizations doing great work, identify potential areas for collaboration and strengthen relationships.
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.
The France-Merrick Foundation is pleased to share its 2024 Annual Report: Investing in Collaboration, Community, and Charm!
Join us for a conversation with Cabinet Secretary Jacob "Jake" Day of the State Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is pleased to release its 36th KIDS COUNT® Data Book!
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
This program is at capacity and is no longer accepting registrations. Please add your name to the waitlist, and we will contact you if space opens up.
All grantmakers are invited to participate in the Grantmakers' Fundamentals Series, a four-part professional development series taught by our region's experienced practitioners, presented by Maryland Philanthropy Network.
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All funders interested in housing stability and homelessness are welcome to attend the meetings of Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore.
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All funders interested in housing stability and homelessness are welcome to attend the meetings of Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore.
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From France-Merrick Foundation's first grant in 1960 to the present, they have been able to fund numerous remarkable organizations in the community.