To solve today’s complex social problems, foundations need to shift from the prevailing model of strategic philanthropy that attempts to predict outcomes to an emergent model that better fits the realities of creating social change in a complex wo
Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Rising Leaders for a virtual community building check-in. The group will also discuss opportunities to create Emergent Philanthropy at Maryland Philanthropy Network by embodying the concept of Emergent Strategy.
As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, we are convening members, grantees, and government sector partners to stay connected, informed, and to support collaborative action.
Please join us for a meet and greet with MPN Member, Erin Robertson, the Chief Programs Officer for Nature Sacred. This program will include an overview of Nature Sacred, its vision for health in Maryland and evidence of the healing power of nature with Teresia Hazen, M.Ed., HTR, QMHP and award-winning Firesoul. Katie Lautar, Executive Director of Baltimore Green Space will share how they are working at the intersection of community care of green spaces, advocacy, and scientific research that promotes the health of communities and equitable access to sustainable green spaces.
Modeled after Impact Hub’s "Embracing Emergence: Adaptive Leadership for Uncertain Times" retreat, Maryland Philanthropy Network's Emergent Philanthropy Roundtable (formerly Rising Leaders Roundtable) will use this time to reflect and develop greater clarity around one’s purpose and commitments, laying the foundation for folks to be the leaders they want to be.
In the wake of the attack on the Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021,n prominent nonprofit leaders issued statements and comments. The Chronicle of Philanthropy is collecting and actively updating a list of these statements.
The Prenatal to Five Impact Collaborative (PN-5 Impact Collaborative) meets each month.
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore honored four award recipients on Friday, November 5, 2021. We’re told they also celebrated annual grant making efforts at their annual meeting.
On the December 29ths episode of CFHoCo Did You Know, the Community Foundation of Howard County’s director of development, marketing and communications, Dan Flynn, spoke with Erik Dahlen, a construction Superintendent at Har
Danielle Torain joins Sloane Brown to talk about her first two years as director of Open Society Institute Baltimore, and how COVID-19, issues of racial equity and new motherhood have affected that role.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is proud to support the Maryland Nonprofits 2022 Annual Conference "This is the moment to care". This year is Maryland Nonprofits' 30th Anniversary and their annual conference is an important part of the celebrations.
Two years ago, the pandemic was an emergent, novel crisis. Last year, it was “the new normal,” but the Baltimore Community Foundation’s response and that of its fundholders, donors and partners remained fiercely urgent.
The Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative (BWFC) at Maryland Philanthropy Network is thrilled to launch its new strategic and operating framework. This document sets forth a new vision, mission, and set of values. It recognizes the rich history of the BWFC dating back to 2006 and then sets forth a new set of strategic principles, pillars, and tactics for the future. This framework also lays out a plan for how the Collaborative is structured to operate.
During last year's Green Funders Legislative Debrief, the Maryland Climate Partners Coalition Steering Committee provided an update to funders on the progress of implementing the Climate Solutions Now Act. In collaboration with Chesapeake Bay Funders Network, Maryland Philanthropy Network's Green Funders Affinity Group invites you to learn more about what's next for this work as the Climate Partners track progress on state goals, educate key stakeholders, and advocate for the full enactment of all components of the law.
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’s Montgomery and Prince George’s counties share deep ties, with residents regularly crossing county lines to shop, dine and work.
Carrollton Ridge is a community that deserves to be heard, and right now, Baltimore may not be listening closely enough. Chrissy M.
Women's Giving Circle of Frederick County follows the social media channels of its grant recipients and offer the following recent highlights of the amazing work that these organizations are doing in our community.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy approved by the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee April 13, 2016.
