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Danista E. Hunte Named President and CEO of Maryland Philanthropy Network
Release Date: 
09/19/2023

The Board of Directors of Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce the appointment of Danista E. Hunte as its next President and CEO, effective October 11, 2023. Danista brings with her a wealth of experience spanning over three decades in the philanthropic and non-profit sector. She most recently served as the Executive Director of Child First Authority in Baltimore and prior to that was Vice President of Community Investment for the Baltimore Community Foundation.

Members' Memo | February 7, 2024
Release Date: 
02/07/2024

A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.

Maryland Nonprofits 2024 Conference | Unlocking the Power of Nonprofits
Monday, October 28, 2024 at 09:00 to 06:00 PM

Maryland Philanthropy Network is proud to support the Maryland Nonprofits 2024 Annual Conference "Unlocking the Power of Nonprofits," a transformative event designed to inspire and empower nonprofit leaders. Over two days, you'll engage with sector experts, participate in insightful presentations, network with peers, and discover solutions to elevate your organization's impact.

Event type: 
Conference
Audience: 
All Funders
Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers
Topic: 
Fundraising
Governance
Nonprofits
Social Sector
Funding Area: 
Social Sector
Capacity Building
Nonprofit Infrastructure
Arts Funders Coffee and Conversation - July 2025
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM

It’s time for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s peer learning exchange for arts and culture funders! We’ll gather over a cuppa for a lightly structured peer-to-peer exchange. Plan to share information about your recent grantees, what you are learning from them and others, and any updates about your arts or arts adjacent funding strategies.  Following up on April’s conversation about The Changing Landscape of Arts Funding, we’ll also share plans for upcoming sessions and collect group feedback. 

Event type: 
Committee Meeting
Audience: 
Arts Funders
Funding Area: 
Arts/Culture/Humanities
2025 Regional Funder Gathering
Tuesday, October 07, 2025 at 11:00 to 02:30 PM

Significant changes are being made that affect the landscape of grantmaking and public policy with direct impacts to the sector in our region and communities they serve. Building on several years of collaboration, join Maryland Philanthropy Network and Virginia Funders Network for a gathering of funders from across the region. This will be an opportunity to convene and connect around the current environment impacting nonprofits and communities, what funders are working on, and how funders are responding to this moment.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Resources from Sustaining Maryland’s Clean Energy Initiatives: A Conversation with Jenn Aiosa, Chief of Staff for Maryland Energy Administration

RESOURCE FOR MEMBERS ONLY

View materials from Sustaining Maryland’s Clean Energy Initiatives: A Conversation with Jenn Aiosa, Chief of Staff for Maryland Energy Administration.

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Resource type: 
Program Resource
Topic: 
Conversations with Leaders
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Environment/Sustainability
Audience: 
Green Funders
Members Only
Advancing Equity

We value racial equity as an organizational operating principle and are committed to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Canceled - For Grantseekers: Preparing for Tax Time - Talk to a CPA
Friday, February 01, 2019 at 08:00 to 10:30 AM

This program has been CANCELED. We apologize for any inconvenience | Please join your nonprofit colleagues for a conversation with Melissa Varanko, an experienced Certified Public Accountant. This conversation will include an overview of tax filing requirements and expectations, tips, recommendations for getting ahead of tax filing, and helpful resources to support your nonprofit’s tax preparation process.   

Event type: 
Professional Development
Audience: 
Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers
Topic: 
Nonprofit Financials
Nonprofits
Cancelled: For Grantseekers: Board Development
Friday, March 29, 2019 at 09:00 to 11:30 AM

Please join your nonprofit colleagues for a conversation with Melissa Curtin, a licensed Standards for Excellence consultant, experienced social sector leader, coach, and nonprofit strategy consultant. This workshop will focus on effective development and management tools for nonprofit boards. The workshop will include key practices for selecting board members, understanding and communicating board roles and responsibilities, and executive management skills of board coordination and leadership.   

Event type: 
Professional Development
Audience: 
Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers
Topic: 
Governance
Grantmaking Fundamentals Workshop 2019
Tuesday, June 04, 2019 at 08:00 to 04:00 PM

This full-day professional development workshop for grantmakers is taught by the region's experienced practitioners and is designed for trustees and staff of foundations, giving circles and corporate giving, individuals who are exploring how to organize significant charitable giving, and beginning and intermediate grantmakers.

Event type: 
Professional Development
Audience: 
All Funders
Board & Trustees
New Staff
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
HR & Operations
Legal Issues
2020 Legislative Preview
Monday, January 06, 2020 at 08:00 to 12:30 PM

The 2020 Legislative Session in Maryland will address major issues affecting nonprofits and the people and communities we serve, including the funding of education, the impact of federal policies on Maryland’s government services, and protection of health and the environment. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and Maryland Nonprofits for this informational program to learn how your work may be affected by policies and decisions made in 2020.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers
Policy Staff
Topic: 
Public Policy

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