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10/24/2010
Frustratingly, foreclosure remains a persistent problem for residents of Central Maryland, especially Baltimore City.
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07/12/2019
A city of neighborhoods defined by compass points, Baltimore is known for its unique culture, but more widely for drugs and violence.
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03/17/2020
The Horizon Foundation in 2018 added a key priority to our list of initiatives — equity.
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We provide space for our members to connect, learn and share together on how to effectively address racial equity in their work as philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs), and works to share our members’ learnings with the broader philanthropy field. As part of these efforts, we are pleased to share case stories from our members about their racial equity work.
Friday, May 21, 2021 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM
Maryland Philanthropy Network knows philanthropy cannot be successful without our partners in government and the nonprofit community.
Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 09:30 to 11:30 AM
All grantmakers are invited to participate in this four-part professional development series taught by our region's experienced practitioners, presented by Maryland Philanthropy Network. Session Two will cover funding recommendations and due diligence and legal and ethical issues. Participants will learn the art of grantmaking, balancing organizational values and goals, trustees’ interests, applicant relationships, and best practices in due diligence to better review and recommend grant proposals. Participants will also be introduced to key legal and ethical issues in grantmaking through scenarios and MPN’s Guiding Principles.
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03/22/2022
At a time when democracy is being challenged, both at home and abroad, finding avenues to support an inclusive and multiracial society has become tantamount.
American democracy is under siege in three key areas:
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05/02/2022
The city of Baltimore opened applications Monday for its Young Families Success Fund (BYFSF), which will provide 200 young parents between 18 and 24 years old with a cash payment of $1,000 per month over 24 months to help financia
The Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative works with the Jacob France Institute of the University of Baltimore (JFI) to conduct analyses of pre- and post- training employment and wages for participants of workfo
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04/18/2024
Leaders of several intermediary organizations share how they envision their role within—and how they ultimately hope to upend—the philanthropic landscape.
Thursday, December 05, 2024 at 08:30 to 10:00 AM
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Prenatal to Five Funders Affinity Group for a 3-part virtual learning series highlighting the biological, social, and systemic foundations of Early Relational Health. This will be an opportunity to engage with national and local experts, connect with fellow leaders, learn from inspiring real-world examples, and explore how fostering strong, nurturing relationships can transform the lives of infants, toddlers, and their families – laying a solid foundation for success in school, work and life.
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View materials from Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore Meeting – February 2025.
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View Materials for "Countdown to the Census: What Maryland Could Lose and Opportunities for a Complete Count."
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Program Resources for Aligning with City Schools: A Conversation with Tina Hike-Hubbard
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View program resources from Workplace and Employment Law Trends for 2023: A Review for Funders.
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The Maryland Aging Innovations Group of Maryland Philanthropy Network (MPN) facilitates its members’ in-depth exploration of issues and impact on targeted community concerns in the field of aging. This group engages MPN members and non-profit and community leaders across multiple sectors working together to improve the quality of life for older adults in Maryland.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
By leveraging their grantmaking, local knowledge, and personal relationships, family foundations and fund holders are uniquely positioned to influence public policy.
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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.
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