The state of Maryland has recognized the potential for registered apprenticeships both to provide a path to better-paying careers that do not require college degrees and to help employers meet their needs for employees with specialized skills. In this latest Abell Foundation report, Linda Dworak of Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative offers an overview of apprenticeship and the current landscape in Maryland and Baltimore.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
All children, especially older children in foster care, need and deserve a loving family to support their lifelong growth.
Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative (BWFC) meets each month.
I often hear from individuals in philanthropic institutions that there is an absence of movements and movement-building taking place in Native communities.
The pandemic brought a lot of the systemic disparities that exist in society in stark relief, from digital access to education and health.
Together, as the Maryland Community Foundations Association (MCFA), we speak with one voice in promoting philanthropy to benefit towns, cities and rural areas across the sta
Flowing out of our 2020 Annual Meeting | Reimagine Philanthropy and Peer Conversation about Stemming Anti-Black Racism and other conversations, we’re creating space for members to connect and share reflections and questions within small groups.
The events of 2020 inspired many words in these pages about the imperative of putting racial equity at the center of philanthropy. The opening days of 2021 have only reinforced the urgency of this message.
This publication provides a wealth of background and program ideas for improving rural mobility through existing and emerging technology. It offers insights about what’s already working and what is possible from the perspective of providers and thought leaders. It is a general introduction tailored for funders but useful for anyone. It does not require a background in technology or aging.
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This year, Baltimore City Public Schools faced a $130 million structural budget gap for School Year 17-18. The gap was predicted to grow by about $30 million each year unless addressed.
Do you ever go to a meeting and wonder why you came? Do your philanthropy meetings lack the fun and energy that keep people engaged and ready to participate? If so, this session might be for you.
Join Baltimore's Promise Executive Director, Thomasina Hiers, for a general update. Learn about Baltimore's Promise's work to date, data gathered and findings.
The Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to host Dr. Renee A. Foose, Superintendent of the Howard County Public School System.
Together, as the Maryland Community Foundations Association (MCFA), we speak with one voice in promoting philanthropy to benefit towns, cities and rural areas across the sta
Please join the Health Funders and Public Policy Committee for a wrap-up from this year’s legislative session.
ReBUILD Metro works to restore and revitalize Baltimore’s neighborhoods by rebuilding homes and fostering enduring community relationships.
Please join us for the Maryland Community Foundations Association Quarterly Meeting to connect with peers and share best practices. We will be joined by Kevin van Bronkhorst, Director, National Standards at the Council on Foundations to gain clarity around the current dues for National Standards as well as hear any updates about the program.
Together, as the Maryland Community Foundations Association (MCFA), we speak with one voice in promoting philanthropy to benefit towns, cities and rural areas across the sta
