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The Kirwan Commission: An Advocacy Update for 2018

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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Maryland math problem: How to pay for ambitious education plan

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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.

Surdna Foundation Announces Nearly $13 Million Investment in Artists of Color to Advance Racial Justice

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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.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INVESTS $6.7 MILLION IN LOCAL RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS

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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.

Community Foundation awards $162K to help support children of Anne Arundel County

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07/01/2020

The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) has announced $162,250 in grants awarded through its Fund for Anne Arundel to six local nonprofit organizations that provide opportunities for children living in Anne Arundel County to be hea

Addressing Learning Loss During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Summer Programming and Tutoring

Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to host Dr.

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Education Funders

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COVID-19

Baltimore Community Foundation increases impact investing efforts as giving remains high

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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.

Maryland Legal Services Corporation at 40 – The FY22 Annual Report

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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.

New Partnership to Address Homelessness and Increase Permanent Supportive Housing in Baltimore

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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.

Greater Washington Community Foundation Celebrates $26 Million Investment in Innovative DC Health Equity Partnerships

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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

2025 California Disaster Response Resource Hub

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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.

Mayor Scott seeks to invest in youth jobs, school sports, and more with FY26 budget

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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

Community Foundation Partners with Frederick County Government to Support Local Food Programs

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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.

Program Resources for GIST Budget and Tax Briefing Watch Party: Navigating the Challenges Ahead Together

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Maryland Philanthropy Network Goes to Annapolis

Thursday, February 01, 2018 at 09:45 to 02:00 PM

This is an opportunity for Maryland Philanthropy Network members to observe the legislative session and learn about the legislative process first hand.

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Networking

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Public Policy

Congratulations 2021 Changemaker Challenge winners!

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11/11/2021

The Horizon Foundation, United Way of Central Maryland, the Community Foundation of Howard County and the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County awarded a total of $60,000 at the 2021 Changemaker Challenge, an event focused on sparking innovation and fresh thinking to address some of Howard County’s most pressing issues. Ten finalists presented their ideas for social change to a live virtual audience of over 700 community members and a panel of judges.

Healing through Creativity: Bridging Care Gaps with Arts-Based Prescriptions

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM

The Maryland State Arts Council has contracted with SocialRx (formerly Art Pharmacy) to establish an arts prescribing program in Maryland. Join MPN’s Arts and Health Funders Affinity Groups to learn more about social prescribing, the work plan for Maryland, and how it will benefit arts and cultural organizations as well as residents. A San Diego-based funder involved in this work will also share their experience.

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Arts Funders

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Arts, Culture, and Humanities

Health Access and Care

Rising Leaders Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 12:00 to 02:00 PM

Please join your fellow Rising Leaders for a lunch and learn together. This is a bring your ideas, thoughts and your own lunch, as we discuss accountability in philanthropy.

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Networking

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Leadership Development

Business Giving Roundtable: School-Centered Neighborhood Investment Initiative

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 09:00 to 10:30 AM

Maryland Philanthropy Network business and corporate members are invited to learn about its new School-Centered Neighborhood Investment Initiative with Director Lisa Hodges.

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Networking

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Corporate Funders

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School Centered Neighborhood Investment Initiative

Dissonance & Disconnects: How entry and mid-level foundation staff see their futures, their institutions, and their field

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This report from Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy examines the thoughts and feelings of early- and mid- career practitioners on philanthropy and their futures in it.

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