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Stepping into Trust Based Philanthropy
Release Date: 
11/06/2023

Adapted from remarks by Crickett Woloson, past co-chair of the Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (or REDI) Committee of the Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle and trustee of The Elbow Fund, delivered at the Philanos POWER UP Conference "Stepping into Trust-Based Philanthropy" session on November 6, 2023. The session offered a chance for philanthropy peers to share learnings from shifts they've made to their grant processes. For the BWGC, the Grants Lab offered an opportunity to rethink, try, adjust, and try again.

POSTPONED | The Principles of Community Centric Fundraising: Implications for Funders 
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM

Maryland Philanthropy Network is committed to helping our members learn to practice philanthropy in service of equity and justice. Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) is a movement aspiring to transform fundraising and philanthropy so that they are co-grounded in racial and economic justice. CCF invites fundraisers and funders to examine the problematic philosophies and practices we've been upholding.  

 

Event type: 
Grantmaking Practice
Audience: 
All Funders
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Program Resources from Understanding the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and Philanthropy’s Role in the Deployment of Funds to Disadvantaged Communities

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View program resources from Understanding the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and Philanthropy’s Role in the Deployment of Funds to Disadvantaged Communities.

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Public Policy
Public/Private Partnership
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Environment/Sustainability
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All Funders
Green Funders
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We are a vibrant community of funders who believe a connected and informed giving community is essential to improving the quality of life for all Marylanders.

Social Isolation and Loneliness Forum
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 03:00 to 05:15 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Affinity Group on Aging for a special virtual forum highlighting research on the health impact of social isolation and loneliness among Older Adults contributing to higher rates of mortality, depression, and cognitive decline.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Aging/Older Adults Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
COVID-19
Funding Area: 
Behavioral Health
Health Access and Care
Older Adults
POSTPONED: Maryland Philanthropy Network Open House
Thursday, June 09, 2022 at 04:00 to 06:00 PM

After a delay of 27 months, we are pleased to finally host an open house for members at our office space in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood! Our customized 4,000-square-foot office features a polished and comfortable conference room (twice the size as our old one), casual meeting areas, an open kitchen, and over 100 feet of gallery space. During the open house, we invite you to tour our offices and convening spaces, experience our first art installations - The Photographer is Listening by Edwin Remsberg and Positive Connection by G.M. Webb, all while enjoying light fare with friends and colleagues as we establish the new center for philanthropy in Maryland.

Event type: 
Network Building
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Why You Can Trust Community Foundations with Disaster Relief
Release Date: 
11/17/2024

Few things impact us more deeply than the powerful photos and heart-wrenching stories of those devastated by natural disasters. Since they are typically geographically focused, community foundation know the best way to get donations where they are immediately needed — whether it be for medical supplies, shelter, food or unexpected needs brought on by the disaster. They can get money out rapidly to vetted nonprofits who can provide targeted and much-needed assistance to their community.

A message to members on the crisis in Israel and Palestine
Release Date: 
10/26/2023

Maryland Philanthropy Network (MPN) is focused on funders in Maryland, and we know we live in an interconnected world where our network reaches out across the globe supporting communities near and far. We have members who are grieving, who are leading and/or supporting relief efforts, and others who aren’t sure how to engage yet. For times like these, we want to take a moment to share how MPN can help you navigate this current crisis.

Maryland Philanthropy Network Launches RFP for Website Redesign
Release Date: 
11/25/2024

Maryland Philanthropy Network is requesting proposals from vendors to execute the design phase of a comprehensive Drupal website rebuild. MPN's website is a multi-purpose digital hub for numerous stakeholders including grantmaking organizations and philanthropic leaders, policymakers, nonprofit organizations, and other community members and interested users. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM ET on Friday, January 17, 2025.

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