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Maggie Gunther Osborn Named CEO of Maryland Philanthropy Network

Release Date:

03/15/2021

The Board of Directors of Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce Maggie Gunther Osborn as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 12, 2021. “Through a robust and extensive search process, Maggie was the clear choice as a leader who brings a bird’s eye view of the philanthropic sector, a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, and a vision for supporting philanthropic impact across her home state of Maryland,” shared Carmel Roques, Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Board Chair, in a message to MPN members.

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The Role of Philanthropy in Public Policy: "Maryland Philanthropy Network Goes to Annapolis"

Release Date:

02/21/2017

By: Jonalyn Denlinger, Director of Member Engagement

POSTPONED: Member Sponsored Briefing: Maryland State Arts Council's Folk and Traditional Arts Organizations

Monday, March 16, 2020 at 02:00 to 04:00 PM

This program has been postponed out of precaution related to COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Event type:

Member Sponsored Briefing

Audience:

Arts Funders

Members Only

Topic:

Nonprofits

Funding Area:

Arts/Culture/Humanities

Green Funders Peer Learning Exchange with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a peer learning exchange for environmental/sustainability funders. We’re pleased to be joined by Program Officer, Deborah Philbrick of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, who will speak with us about their Climate Solutions grantmaking. The goal of this “Big Bets” portfolio is to ensure that the Earth stays well below a two-degrees Celsius temperature increase to avoid catastrophic global effects. Hear about how this international funder thinks about its approach, priorities, and what they are learning. We’ll then discuss trends and opportunities you and other funders are seeing.

Event type:

Community Issues

Audience:

All Funders

Green Funders

Funding Area:

Environment/Sustainability

Associated Black Charities On Behalf of City Opens RFP For Baltimore Children and Youth Fund

Release Date:

06/06/2018

We are excited to announce that we are one step closer to distributing grants from the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund! Baltimore City Council President Bernard C.

Philanthropy and Racial Equity: Tools for Addressing Implicit Bias and Advancing Racial Equity

Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 01:00 to 04:00 PM

We are in a moment where the nation’s racial discourse is more complex and ever-present than most have experienced before.

Event type:

Professional Development

Audience:

Members Only

Topic:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

360 Degree Choice of Direction

Release Date:

01/23/2020

From the top floor of Hotel Revival, I marveled at a sunny 360-degree view of Baltimore. Directly south along the water I could see Port Covington, a former industrial area being redeveloped into a new metro ecosystem.

Facing Reality But Finding Hope

Release Date:

01/17/2021

Like so many of you, I am still processing the horrifying and deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, while also looking ahead with concern to the week when our country inaugurates a new president and vice president.

Socially Connected Communities: Solutions for Social Isolation

Release Date:

05/01/2021

Social isolation is not a personal choice or individual problem, bu

Kids Are Philanthropists, Too!

Release Date:

11/09/2021

We humans — and within the philanthropic sector specifically — naturally resist change.

10 Years of Native Voices Rising: A Decade of Native-Led Change

Release Date:

10/13/2023

Join Native Voices Rising, and sponsors Common Councel Foundation and Native Americans in Philanthropy, as they celebrate a decade of transformation and empowerme

Introduction to the Disability Inclusion Pledge

Monday, October 07, 2024 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

Join your peers to learn more about the Disability & Philanthropy Forum (the Forum) and the Disability Inclusion Pledge in a session facilitated by Sarah Napoli, Learning Services Director for the Forum. Current signatories will share their progress as pledge signatories and how the Disability & Philanthropy Forum can support your journey to implement accessibility in your work. 

Event type:

Professional Development

Audience:

All Funders

Members Only

Topic:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Governance

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

HR & Operations

Leadership Development

Wells Fargo provides $500,000 Grant for Baltimore Neighborhood Revitalization Plan

Release Date:

05/16/2018

Wells Fargo is providing $500,000 grant to help Jubilee Baltimore implement the Central Baltimore Partnership's plan for revitalizing six cit

Community Funders Begin Planning for a Post-Pandemic World

Release Date:

04/02/2020

As Americans buckle down for at least another month of social distancing and sheltering in place, more than 200 U.S.

Why All Foundations Should Support the Guardians of the Nonprofit World Now

Release Date:

04/08/2020

One of the most important policies shaping the future of the nonprofit world was passed by Congress last month: the $2 trillion Cares Act.

Cyber Security During the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

Release Date:

02/25/2022

As a result of the Ukraine invasion and increased sanctions, MPN is hearing from colleagues that several foundations are seeing an increase in unusual network activity and attempted breaches for their foundations and their nonprofit partners.

Member Sponsored Briefing: Bmore Community Food - Creating & Growing Baltimore City's Largest Food Rescue Organization

Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

J.C. Faulk founded Bmore Community Food (BCF) from his car, during the early days of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Member Sponsored Briefing

Audience:

Funding Area:

Governance, Legal Trends, and Best Practices: A Review for Funders

Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

This one-hour webinar will offer a high-level overview of recent trends and best practices for foundation governance.

Event type:

Grantmaking Practice

Audience:

All Funders

Executive Leadership

Grants Managers/Administrators

Topic:

Governance

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Workplace and Employment Law Trends for 2023: A Review for Funders

Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

This one-hour webinar will offer a high-level overview of employment law trends and best practices for foundations. Attorneys from the Labor & Employment and Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt Organizations groups of Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, will present practical tips for small- and mid-size foundations with regard to employment and workplace issues. Drawing from both national trends in the industry and the impact of the pandemic and social change, topics will include: social media policies; remote and hybrid work considerations; job descriptions and changes with hiring practices; and independent contractor agreements.

Event type:

Grantmaking Practice

Audience:

All Funders

Executive Leadership

Grants Managers/Administrators

Topic:

Governance

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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