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2026 Philanthropy Summit in Annapolis
Tuesday, February 03, 2026 at 08:15 to 03:00 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for an expanded opportunity for all MPN members to convene in our State Capitol for our annual Philanthropy Summit (formerly known as Day in Annapolis). Members will receive updates from state policy makers and sector leaders on the 2026 legislative session. Members will learn about key issues and priorities that affect Maryland communities as well as updates on the state budget changes in federal policy, and the potential impact on philanthropy. 

Event type: 
Conference
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Public/Private Partnership
Lean Funder Regional Gathering
Thursday, March 05, 2026 at 01:00 to 03:30 PM

Join Exponent Philanthropy and Maryland Philanthropy Network for this in-person opportunity to network, learn, and share with your fellow lean funders in Central Maryland! During this peer-facilitated gathering, discover what your colleagues are working on, explore opportunities to collaborate for greater impact, and seek input and advice from trusted colleagues on challenges you may be facing in your work. 

Event type: 
Network Building
Audience: 
All Funders
Board & Trustees
Donor Advised Fund
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Lessons Learned from Five Years of Economic Inclusion and Partnership in Baltimore
Release Date: 
01/15/2016

In Baltimore, we know this work requires multiple players from across sectors to come together differently. Since 2011, the Baltimore Integration Partnership (BIP), a partnership of philanthropic, nonprofit, financial, anchor and public sector organizations, has been working to advance economic inclusion. Our approach offers opportunities and lessons learned that are important for Baltimore to move forward.

Summer Reading List
Release Date: 
07/19/2013

The Maryland Philanthropy Network’ Diversity and Inclusion Committee, has compiled this list of top picks for your summer reading.

Anchor Collaboratives: Building Bridges With Place-Based Partnerships and Anchor Institutions
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The Democracy Collaborative’s report Anchor Collaboratives: Building Bridges with Place-Based Partnerships and Anchor Institutions discusses the role of anchor institutions and collaboratives in leveraging the power of their economic assets to address social and economic disparities and to revitalize local communities.

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Resource type: 
Publication
Topic: 
Anchor Institutions
'The Colored Waiting Room': Takeaways That Transcend Generations
Release Date: 
04/23/2018

Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a thought-provoking, poignant and powerfully packaged event hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network for Baltimore Area Grantmakers (Maryland Philanthropy Network). This event included a discussion by Kevin Shird and Nelson Malden, authors of the recently published book The Colored Waiting Room: Empowering the Original and the New Civil Movements followed by a panel discussion on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

About Membership

We are a statewide membership association representing around 110 private and community foundations, intermediaries, corporations, donor advised funds, and public charities.

Baltimore Community Foundation announces Invest for More
Release Date: 
05/23/2018

Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) Investment Committee and its Impact Investment Subcommittee announced Invest for More, a new impact investing program making focused, carefully selected investments into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention of generating a measurable, beneficial social impact in our Baltimore region, as well as a financial return. 

Baltimore Integration Partnership Celebrates Accomplishments
Release Date: 
11/13/2013

Baltimore Integration Partnership stakeholders gathered last week with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake at the Chesapeake Restaurant to celebrate all the work and accomplishments that have moved forward over the last three years.

Maryland Environmental Health Network

The Maryland Environmental Health Network was a project of Maryland Philanthropy Network for ## years with the goal of promoting the elimination of exposures to environmental threats to improve human health.

Striving for Impact with Michael Bigley of the Venable Foundation
Release Date: 
05/04/2022

Michael Bigley is the Director of the Venable Foundation, one of the largest law firm foundations in the country. A key aspect of his work has been to increase public awareness of Venable’s funding opportunities and diversify the grantee docket. As we transition back to more face-to-face activities in the future, Michael looks forward to meeting new MPN colleagues and discovering how philanthropy can address systemic issues present in our communities together.

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