The Mid-Shore Community Foundation’s Annual Report to the Community and Awards Breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Tidewater Inn in Easton.
The Baltimore Business Journal has announced its CEO of the Year and their Power 10 Honorees — business leaders who have made a substantial impact on their industries, companies and communities — and who are highly regarded for their industry knowledge. The list of honorees includes Maryland Philanthropy Network board member Dr. Shanaysha Sauls, CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation.
Maryland Public Television (MPT) has launched the Maryland Center for Media Literacy & Education, a new initiative designed to empower Marylanders of all ages to navigate the complexities of modern media.
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View materials from "2021 Annual Meeting | Reimagine Philanthropy for Social + Climate Justice".
If you weren't able to join us or would like to re-watch the program, we invite you to view the event recording below.
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The Baltimore Banner selected 15 community leaders as its 2025 Emerging Leaders honorees, who will be recognized at an event in May.
Associated Black Charities is excited to announce its Teen Financial Literacy Summit, taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Towson University from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Nonprofit organizations have a critical role to play in reaching people who have barriers to vaccine access, as well as ensuring that everyone receives accurate vaccine information from trusted messengers.
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 1 will cover the philanthropic ecosystem. Participants will get to know one another, locate their own foundation or giving program within the broader context of philanthropy, and reflect on their organizations’ areas of interests and goals, as well as ways to communicate with potential grantees and partners.
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.
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. This session will cover maximizing grant impact, managing your grant portfolio, and continuing to learn. Participants will learn to connect capacity building, advocacy, grantee engagement, and diversity/inclusion to effectiveness and identify leadership roles in philanthropy beyond delivering dollars. Participants will also discuss grant monitoring, evaluation, and closure, and discover additional resources for ongoing development.
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As the host organization for the Baltimore Integration Partnership, we applaud the Johns Hopkins BLocal effort, the impressive results and just as importantly the transparency and willingness to publish those results for measurement and accountabi
Few things impact us more deeply than the powerful photos and heart-wrenching stories of those devastated by natural disasters. Since they are typically geographically focused, community foundation know the best way to get donations where they are immediately needed — whether it be for medical supplies, shelter, food or unexpected needs brought on by the disaster. They can get money out rapidly to vetted nonprofits who can provide targeted and much-needed assistance to their community.
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View materials from "16th Weekly Funder and Partner Coordination Briefing".
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On Saturday, July 7, downtown Westminster will host its first LGBTQ+ pride event, as the Westminster Pride Festival fills the 200 block of East Main Street between Church and Court Streets.
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View Materials from Advocacy and Public Policy Series: Conversation with Dr. William “Brit” Kirwan.
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View materials from "Focus on City Schools: Check-In with Tina Hike-Hubbard"
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View materials from "Focus on City Schools: A Conversation with Chief of Staff Alison Perkins-Cohen"
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