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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: 
National 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.

Elevating to Evolve: Stories of Wisdom, Excellence and a Call for Change from Black Women Nonprofit Leaders in Howard County
Release Date: 
04/15/2025

The Horizon Foundation and Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County have released a groundbreaking report examining Black women's experiences, challenges, and contributions in nonprofit leadership roles in Howard County. The report “Elevating to Evolve: Stories of Wisdom, Excellence and a Call for Change from Black Women Nonprofit Leaders in Howard County” sheds light on the unique journeys of these leaders and calls for actionable steps toward greater equity and inclusion.

Effective Consulting Partnerships to Philanthropy
Wednesday, December 09, 2015 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

Foundations encourage partnerships among grantees, but great partnerships also take place among consultants to foundations. In this webinar, you’ll explore the realm of consultant partnerships, discover the forms those philanthropy-consulting partnerships take, and learn about their benefits and inherent challenges. Our presenters also will explain what foundations most need to know about initiating and supporting philanthropy-consulting partnerships.

Event type: 
Webinar/Teleconference
Audience: 
All Funders
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Engaging Youth in Philanthropy
Tuesday, December 02, 2014 at 10:45 to 01:00 PM

This hands-on workshop introduces the topic youth philanthropy (0-18 years) and the concept that youth have the ability to share their time, talents, and treasures for the common good. Jill Gordon, Program Director of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana will explore current youth philanthropy research and resources while sharing examples of successful program activities, grantmaking efforts, and fundraising initiatives.

Event type: 
Network Building
A Peer Conversation about Grantee Data Collection
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Maryland Philanthropy Network members are invited to learn what their peers are doing (and why and how!) around requesting, collecting and reporting data from grantees. We’ll discuss how funders can drive values of equity and inclusion throughout the application process - including what we require from an organization as we make funding decisions. We’ll also discuss how well philanthropy is looking at ourselves.

Event type: 
Grantmaking Practice
Audience: 
Grants Managers/Administrators
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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