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.
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This peer group is focused on promoting and strengthening a dynamic arts scene in Maryland and engages and educates area funders about existing and emerging opportunities. Members interested in the arts and culture can build relationships with each other; share information; research and ideas; and learn together along with local and national experts.
Member Leadership: Jess Porter, Maryland State Arts Council and and Michael Bigley, Venable, LLP
Staff Contact: Elisabeth Hyleck
Monday, February 12, 2018 at 09:00 to 10:30 PM
The Commission is to review and assess current education financing formulas and accountability measures and how each local school system spends its funds, including the increased State funds provided through the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act. Moreover, the Commission will review the Study on Adequacy of Funding for Education in the State of Maryland, required by the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act. Come hear directly from local and statewide organizations to learn about their work focused on the Kirwan Commission and other legislation focused on local, education-related issues.
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06/10/2019
Maryland lawmakers passed a sweeping education package in the latest General Assembly session and recently identified a work group whose task will be to find a way to pay for it.
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04/29/2020
The Surdna Foundation announced today a nearly $13 million commitment to support artists of color working to advance racial justice within their local communities.
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06/30/2020
The COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, a coordinated fund established by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, has issued new investments of $2.8 million as part of phase two of rapid response grantmaking.
Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM
Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to host Dr.
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05/31/2022
Four years after launching an impact investing fund aimed at making loans to local community groups, Baltimore Community Foundation is growing this part of its portfolio further as giving remains high.
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03/02/2023
In FY 2022, having weathered 40 years of financial ups and downs, national and international hardships, and a global pandemic, Maryland Legal Services Corporation made grant awards totaling over $22.5 million to 37 organizations – including all of the first four.
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01/15/2024
The T. Rowe Price Foundation has announced $6.5 million over three years in grants in support of Baltimore nonprofits.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 11:00 to 12:30 PM
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for an update on the state effort to end child poverty in Maryland.
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09/03/2024
A new partnership to address homelessness in Baltimore will grow the city’s supply of affordable housing with services to help people remain stable.
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11/14/2024
The Health Equity Fund at the Greater Washington Community Foundation has announced $25.8 million in multiyear investments in five transformative projects foc
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01/10/2025
Philanthropy California is an alliance of Northern California Grantmakers, Southern California Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
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02/25/2025
Nonprofits across the country, but especially right here in the Greater Washington region, are facing a challenging and uncertain landscape.
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03/31/2025
The Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF) would provide funding to expand access for Baltimore’s young people to activities like athletics in schools, summer jobs, and youth violence reduction efforts as part Mayor Brandon Scot
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12/02/2025
The Community Foundation of Frederick County is partnering with Frederick County to launch a new grant program called Frederick FEED: Food Equity and Emergency Distribution.
Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 10:00 to 02:30 PM
Giving circle leaders are invited the Eighth Annual Giving Circle Connector Gathering. The dozens of giving circles in our region will gather together to connect and learn from one another about a variety of issues important to giving circles.
Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 10:00 to 02:30 PM
Giving circle leaders are invited the Seventh Annual Giving Circle Connector Gathering The dozens of giving circles in our region will gather together to connect and learn from one another about a variety of issues important to giving circles.
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