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Emergent Strategy Book Discussion
Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 10:30 to 12:00 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s evolving peer group Emergent Philanthropy for a discussion of adrienne maree brown’s book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds. This peer discussion will focus on the introduction, which includes pages 1 - 40. Bring your questions, your favorite quotes, and a curious attitude. If you're not able to read the book, you are welcome to join the discussion as well.

Event type: 
Professional Development
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Leadership Development
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Think Tank
Friday, March 04, 2022 at 09:00 to 11:00 AM

Maryland Philanthropy Network is committed to fulfilling its mission by embracing diversity and inclusion and focusing on racial equity in its governance and programs. The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (EDI) meets quarterly to infuse Maryland Philanthropy Network's values of diversity, inclusiveness, and respect in our work.

Event type: 
Committee Meeting
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Growing Opportunities in Family Child Care: Supporting Small Business Owners & Solutions to the Child Care Crisis
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

In 2021, Maryland passed legislation that set up the Growing Opportunities in Family Child Care (GOFCC) program to provide targeted support for individuals to open a registered (licensed) family child care program. During this meeting, Laura Weeldreyer and Lacey Egerton from Maryland Family Network will present details about GOFCC, an implementation grant process, and how the initiative contributes an important solution to help address the child care crisis.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Members Only
Prenatal to Five Affinity Group
Workforce Development Funders
Funding Area: 
Children's and Youth Services
Education: Early childhood
Employment/Workforce development
Families and Children
Member Sponsored Briefing Follow Up: City Grants and Contracts - A Conversation With Baltimore City Government Leaders
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and Maryland Nonprofits for a conversation with the City of Baltimore about the recent Abell Foundation's research report that highlighted the challenges facing nonprofit organizations stemming from the City grants and contracts process along with potential solutions. City government leaders will share information about improvements underway with their grants and contracting processes, reforms that the city aims to make in the future, along with a discussion about how the philanthropic community can support those efforts.

Event type: 
Member Sponsored Briefing
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Conversations with Leaders
Through the Lens of Baltimore City Schools: Early Learning, Pre-K Expansion and Mixed Delivery System Development
Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11:00 to 12:30 PM

Recognizing that a child’s early years are the most critical period for brain development and set the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future first pillar emphasizes equitable early education opportuni

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Focus on City Schools
Funding Area: 
Education
Education: Early childhood
Focus on City Schools: Update on the 2024 Blueprint Implementation Plan
Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:00 AM

On May 1, 2024, Baltimore City Public Schools will submit their full local implementation plan for the Kirwan Blueprint for Maryland Future to both the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB). Join us as Sandi Jacobs, Executive Director, Strategic Resourcing & Financial Management and Blueprint Implementation Coordinator for Baltimore City Public Schools provides an overview of City Schools’ 2024 Blueprint Implementation Plan, its budget implications, and the implementation challenges ahead.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Focus on City Schools
Funding Area: 
Education
Federal Policy Impacts: What Funders Should Know
Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a special funder convening to learn about the impact of recent policy decisions in the new federal administration on nonprofits and the philanthropic sector. On this call you will receive updates on recent federal policy decisions, how nonprofits in Maryland have been impacted, how nonprofits are responding, the State’s response, and key considerations for the philanthropic community. This meeting will also include time for a peer discussion about the ongoing philanthropic response.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
A Conversation with Reginald Moore, Director of Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks
Tuesday, April 02, 2019 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Please join us for a conversation with Reginald Moore, Director of Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks. Director Moore will discuss his vision and strategies for the Department of Recreation and Parks, as well as its priorities, assets, and challenges. Time will be allotted to engage in questions and discussion of ways Maryland Philanthropy Network members can collaborate or align with the Department’s initiatives.

Event type: 
Network Building
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Conversations with Leaders
Public/Private Partnership
Funding Area: 
Children's and Youth Services
Community Development/Neighborhoods
Education: Out-of-school time
Environment/Sustainability
Older Adults
Recreation
How to reconstruct an equitable future for the D.C. region
Release Date: 
06/19/2020

We are in a trifecta of crises that threatens our nation’s public health, economic security and democracy. Though this pandemic is new, racism and economic injustice are not. The pandemic has served to further reveal preexisting inequities in housing, education, health care, food security, policing and criminal justice, income and employment.

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