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Issues in the Mental Well-Being of Older Adults: Cognitive & Behavioral Health Policy, Alzheimer’s Research, and Advocacy for Caregivers
Thursday, September 09, 2021 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Health Funders and Aging Affinity Groups for our first program in a new Mental Health Series. This session will focus on the correlation of the significant increase in diagnosis of dementia felt within communities of color and chronic stress caused by determinants of health. Our guest speakers will also present on new drug therapies (including the controversial Aducnumab), current research, legislative recommendations for Maryland to develop a data-driven, multi-year plan to meet the cognitive and behavioral challenges of the elder boom.

Audience: 
Aging/Older Adults Funders
Behavioral Health Funders
Health Funders
Funding Area: 
Aging and Older Adults
Behavioral Health
Health Access and Care
Keeping Kids in School: The Equity Issue of Suspensions
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Join us to learn about the Maryland Suspension Representation Project's work to reconnect students with school and needed supports, hear how this can improve school systems and reduce school push-out and racial disparities in discipline, and share your ideas for keeping students in school.

Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Children, Youth, and Families
Civil Rights and Social Justice
2021 Giving Circle Gathering: We’re all in this Together
Thursday, December 02, 2021 at 11:00 to 12:30 PM

Giving circle leaders are invited to the twelfth annual Giving Circle Connector Gathering. The dozens of giving circles in our region will gather virtually to connect and learn from one another about a variety of issues important to giving circles. This year's theme will be “We’re all in this Together” with a special presentation by Sara Lomelin, Executive Director of Philanthropy Together focused on leading a movement to diversify and democratize philanthropy and support Race Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work within giving circles.

Event type: 
Partner Event
Audience: 
Giving Circles
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Joining Forces for Equity
Release Date: 
08/13/2019

As Maryland Philanthropy Network continues to explore strategies to support the field in incorporating equity in our practices, we are excited to announce that we are partnering with several other Philanthropy Serving Organizations (PSOs) from across the country to advance the learning and practice of equitable evaluation among our members.

21st Century Civic Infrastructure: An Opportunity for 21st Century Grantmaking
Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 03:00 to 04:00 PM

Join Jill Blair and Malka Kopell, authors of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions’ recent publication, “21st Century Civic Infrastructure: Under Construction”, to discuss what 21st century civic infrastructure could accomplish if we built it with intention. Share with colleagues when you have seen and supported a 21st century effort – or why you haven’t!

Event type: 
Program
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Social Sector

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