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Maryland Nonprofits Legislative Preview: These are the Days of Miracles and Wonder

Monday, January 09, 2023 at 09:00 to 01:00 PM

The 2023 Legislative Session in Maryland will address major issues affecting nonprofits and the people and communities we serve, including the funding of education, the impact of federal policies on Maryland’s government services, and protection of health and the environment. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and Maryland Nonprofits for this informational program to learn what other funders will be working on, policy issues affecting nonprofits, how the legislature will function, and the state budget.

Audience:

All Funders

Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers

Policy Staff

Topic:

Public Policy

Reflections from Community Engagement Matters

Release Date:

10/19/2017

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a community engagement workshop hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network (Maryland Philanthropy Network) and facilitated by Paul Schmitz of L

Maryland Philanthropy Network' 2017 Annual Meeting

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:00 to 02:00 PM

Please join your philanthropic colleagues for:

The 2017 Annual Meeting of the Maryland Philanthropy Network

Event type:

Networking

Audience:

Members Only

Topic:

Social Sector

Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy Conference

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM

Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to be partnering with EPIP on this conference by serving on the planning committee.

Event type:

Conference

Topic:

Leadership Development

Creating Opportunity for Communities of Color Through Entrepreneurship

Release Date:

04/15/2019

Poverty stands in the way of far too many children in the United States, particularly kids of color.

Foundations Should Invest in Building the Field of Sustainable Development

Release Date:

12/19/2019

To grow the workforce that will advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, foundations ought to bring back approaches they relied on decades ago.

Why has COVID-19 been especially harmful for working women?

Release Date:

10/15/2020

After decades of struggle, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution gave women in the United States the right to vote. This hard-won right foretold the increasing presence of women not only in the voting booth, but also in the workplace.

The Healing Power of Nature: Building Healthier Communities through Green Spaces

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 03:00 to 04:30 PM

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.

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Funding Area:

Environment and Sustainability

Health Access and Care

Organizational Network Analysis of the Baltimore Integration Partnership

The University of Colorado Denver completed their first phase of an organizational network study to assess the ways in which the BIP partners collaborate with one another, as well as with local businesses, residents, and community-based organizations. Their analysis explores how larger systems and community factors in Baltimore relate to economic inclusion, how economic inclusion is implemented within an Anchor, and what enables or hinders economic inclusion efforts at the Anchor Institutions.

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Resource type:

Report

Topic:

Baltimore Integration Partnership

Talent Justice Toolkit

Knowledgebase

This toolkit presents easy-to-use resources to help nonprofits and funders take action to advance talent justice. The tools can be used by both nonprofits and funders to increase their investments in talent justice at all stages of the nonprofit career lifecycle.

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KB Submission

Community Foundation helps turn down the heat on Holly Place

Release Date:

08/08/2019

When one of the air-conditioning units failed in late July, the Community Foundation of Washington County MD Inc. came up with the funding to replace the unit.

Protecting Families and Advancing Belonging: How Philanthropy Can Answer Threats to the Well-Being of Immigrants

Knowledgebase

This brief and funding recommendations considers the implications of the 'public charge' rule and how philanthropy can mount an effective immediate and long-term response.

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Resource type:

Report

Funding Area:

Immigration and Refugees

New collaboration between 17 Baltimore businesses and non-profits provides over $1mn in contributions to address COVID-19 Food Insecurity for Baltimore City residents

Release Date:

03/27/2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact in Baltimore, prominent local businesses and non-profit organizations are collaborating to help address the food insecurity of Baltimore City children, families and communities.

Howard County Funders Announce $205,000 in COVID-19 Emergency Grants

Release Date:

04/20/2020

The Community Foundation of Howard County, Horizon Foundation

Mayor Scott Announces the First Round of Recovery Office Awards to Nonprofits

Release Date:

07/06/2022

Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the first round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awards from the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs to nonprofit organizations.

Member-Sponsored Briefing: Improving Kindergarten Readiness Through the All Children Ready Initiative

Monday, March 18, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

In an effort to improve educational outcomes in Baltimore and across the state, Impr

Event type:

Member Sponsored Briefing

Audience:

Education Funders

Members Only

Prenatal to Five Affinity Group

Skylight Boutique Takes Pride in Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community

Release Date:

05/30/2024

Every day we show the world who we are through what we choose to wear. Color, cut and clothing choice are extremely personal forms of self-expression.

How Community Foundations Bring People Together During a Time of Transition

Release Date:

01/19/2025

In times of challenge, uncertainty or transition, community foundations can bring people together for a common cause: the community.

Celebrating 25 Years of Grassroots Philanthropy in Baltimore With the ‘Quality of Life’ Giving Circle

Release Date:

10/14/2025

The Quality of Life Giving Circle is celebrating 25 years of grassroots philanthropy, bringing together Baltimoreans who pool their resources to support small but powerful community projects.

Program Resources for Home Health Workers: Quality Eldercare Care and Quality Jobs go Hand in Hand

RESOURCE FOR MEMBERS ONLY

View material from "Home Health Workers: Quality Eldercare Care and Quality Jobs go Hand in Hand"

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Program Resource

Funding Area:

Aging and Older Adults

Workforce Development

Audience:

Aging/Older Adults Funders

Members Only