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Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Update

Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM

On June 6, Baltimore City announced a month-long request for proposal (RFP) period for the first round of disbursements from the $12 million Baltimore Children and Youth Fund. Attendees will learn more about the priority investment areas, grant review process, and public engagement throughout the process from members of the planning team representing Frontline Solutions, UPD Consulting and Associated Black Charities.

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Community Issues

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Members Only

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Public/Private Partnership

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Children's and Youth Services

CENSUS 2020: Why an Accurate Count Matters to Philanthropy

Thursday, March 08, 2018 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

It is difficult to overstate the importance of a fair census count.

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Youth Perspectives on Reshaping Workforce Development in Baltimore

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Young people in Baltimore desire rewarding careers that create opportunities for their families and communities.

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Community Issues

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Members Only

Workforce Development Funders

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Employment/Workforce development

Member Sponsored Briefing: Programs, Partnerships, Changes & Challenges in West Baltimore

Monday, June 05, 2017 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

We are now over two years removed from the death of Freddie Gray and the uprising that followed.

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Member Sponsored Briefing

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Members Only

Philanthropy and Racial Equity: White Privilege and Power

Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 02:00 to 04:00 PM

The inequity and racial disparities that many foundations seek to address are often perpetuated by policies that not only disadvantage communities of color but also over-advantage whites and white-led organizations seeking funding.

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Grantmaking Practice

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Members Only

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Baltimore’s Safe Art Space Task Force

Tuesday, April 04, 2017 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

Mayor Pugh formed the Safe Art Space Task Force in late December, 2016 after the tragic fire at the Ghost Ship artist collective in Oakland, California and closure of the Bell Foundry in Baltimore’s Station North Arts and Entertai

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Community Issues

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Arts Funders

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Public/Private Partnership

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Arts/Culture/Humanities

Community Development/Neighborhoods

The Green Network Plan and Sustainability in Baltimore

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM

Two important plans are working their way through Baltimore City’s Planning Department.

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Community Issues

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Members Only

Adverse Childhood Experiences and a Trauma-Informed Grantmaking Lens

Monday, March 27, 2017 at 02:30 to 04:30 PM

This program is designed for all Maryland Philanthropy Network members to gain awareness of how early Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and trauma impacts the success/outcomes of the grants that local foundations provide, including the areas of

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Network Building

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Members Only

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Families and Children

Kaiser Permanente and Baltimore - Building Total Health Together

Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Kaiser Permanente's mission is improving the total health of the members and communities it serves. In addition to world-class care and coverage, that also requires meaningful community partnerships, dialogue and advocacy.

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Network Building

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Health Funders

Members Only

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Health Access and Care

The Healing Power of Nature: Building Healthier Communities through Green Spaces

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 03:00 to 04:30 PM

Please join us for a meet and greet with MPN Member, Erin Robertson, the Chief Programs Officer for Nature Sacred. This program will include an overview of Nature Sacred, its vision for health in Maryland and evidence of the healing power of nature with Teresia Hazen, M.Ed., HTR, QMHP and award-winning Firesoul. Katie Lautar, Executive Director of Baltimore Green Space will share how they are working at the intersection of community care of green spaces, advocacy, and scientific research that promotes the health of communities and equitable access to sustainable green spaces.

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Environment/Sustainability

Health Access and Care

Transforming Older Adults Lives through Better Transit

Monday, December 07, 2020 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

The Affinity Group on Aging invites you to a program focusing on the critical determinant of health; the lack of affordable, accessible transportation for older adults. As Baltimore City residents age, they often lose their capacity to drive which negatively impacts their independence and quality of life contributing to ill health due to social isolation and loneliness.

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Community Issues

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Aging/Older Adults Funders

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Older Adults

Baltimore Seniors and Housing Collaborative | Taking Care of Our LGBTQ Elders

Thursday, November 05, 2020 at 03:30 to 05:00 PM

All funders are welcome to join the Seniors & Housing Collaborative to learn about Chase Brexton and SAGE’s innovative multi-disciplinary health equity programs serving LGBTQ people over 50 and those aging with HIV. With housing as a frame, we’ll hear about their comprehensive primary and behavioral health care services, affordable housing options, and training about how to provide welcoming and affirming care and services.

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Community Issues

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Aging/Older Adults Funders

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LGBTQ

Older Adults

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore offers help to the non-profit sector

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08/05/2021

Much like most businesses over the last year and a half, the non-profit sector has had to rethink the way they operate. With donations mostly down and the need for help up, the demand for change came quickly.

Opportunity for change: Maryland evictions task force calls for rent court reforms

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01/05/2022

Building a robust access to counsel program for Marylanders facing eviction will take money — perhaps around $30 million per year — and a commitment to reshaping rent court proceedings, a new report argues.

Advocacy and Public Policy Series: Conversation with Dr. William “Brit” Kirwan

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a conversation with Dr. William “Brit” Kirwan, member of the new state-level Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) and former chairman of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (also known as the Kirwan Commission) that resulted in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which is now law. Dr. Kirwan will provide an update on the role of the AIB with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, expectations for the Blueprint with respect to impacting K-12 education, how the Blueprint addresses equity in education, and implications for the work ahead. We will also explore ways to engage the philanthropic community in supporting the effort around the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Dr. Kirwan will be joined by Rachel Hise, Executive Director of the Accountability and Implementation Board. Previously, Ms. Hise served as a long-time policy analyst for the Department of Legislative Services and was the lead staff person to the Kirwan Commission.

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Teacher Pipeline Series: Part I – Teacher Recruitment

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 03:00 to 04:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for the first in a two-part series on the teacher pipeline. The onslaught of the pandemic has created a crisis in the classroom with school systems at-risk of losing educators.

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Employment/Workforce development

Member Sponsored Briefing: Bmore Community Food - Creating & Growing Baltimore City's Largest Food Rescue Organization

Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

J.C. Faulk founded Bmore Community Food (BCF) from his car, during the early days of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Maryland Nonprofits Legislative Preview: These are the Days of Miracles and Wonder

Monday, January 09, 2023 at 09:00 to 01:00 PM

The 2023 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 what other funders will be working on, policy issues affecting nonprofits, how the legislature will function, and the state budget.

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Community Issues

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All Funders

Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers

Policy Staff

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Public Policy

Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative Releases New Strategic Framework

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01/09/2023

The Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative (BWFC) at Maryland Philanthropy Network is thrilled to launch its new strategic and operating framework. This document sets forth a new vision, mission, and set of values. It recognizes the rich history of the BWFC dating back to 2006 and then sets forth a new set of strategic principles, pillars, and tactics for the future. This framework also lays out a plan for how the Collaborative is structured to operate.

Building a Statewide, Multi-Racial Coalition for Prenatal to Three Year Olds: Maryland’s Pritzker Planning Grant

Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Maryland has an opportunity to build a statewide, multi-racial coalition of organizations comprised of parents and providers designed to build awareness and unite around a plan to educate policymakers and other key stakeholders on Prenatal to 3 priorities for parents, families and communities. The Maryland Family Network (MFN) currently has a planning grant from the J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Foundation (Pritzker) with an opportunity to receive an implementation grant. The Prenatal-to-Five (PN-5) and Education Funders Affinity Groups are invited to learn more about the focus of the planning grant, the importance of stakeholder engagement toward achieving policies and systems goals in the state, and how MFN, Strong Schools Maryland and other organizations are working together to prepare a strong case for continued support from Pritzker.

Maryland Philanthropy Network members interested in attending for the first time are encouraged to reach out to Marlo Nash prior to attending a meeting.

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Community Issues

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Education Funders

Prenatal to Five Affinity Group

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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