In October, 2016, Melissa Broome was appointed as the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for Baltimore City Public Schools.
Tuerk House, a nonprofit drug and alcohol treatment system serving the most disadvantaged members of the greater Baltimore community, has been awarded a signature grant of $700,000 from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, one of the larges
A new law requiring electronic filing of the Form 990 goes into effect this year, and thousands of nonprofit organizations will be e-filing for the first time. To help groups navigate the e-filing process, the Aspen Institute’s Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) created an introductory brochure.
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The Horizon Foundation and Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County have released a groundbreaking report examining Black women's experiences, challenges, and contributions in nonprofit leadership roles in Howard County. The report “Elevating to Evolve: Stories of Wisdom, Excellence and a Call for Change from Black Women Nonprofit Leaders in Howard County” sheds light on the unique journeys of these leaders and calls for actionable steps toward greater equity and inclusion.
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View materials from "11th COVID-19 Funder Response and Coordination Call".
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Join Philanthropy WV on their next #WVFloodRecovery Conference Call on Friday, July 29th from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM.
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The Bainum Family Foundation announced a $100 million commitment to funding early childhood issue areas over the next five years — the largest single commitment in the foundation’s 56-year history. With this investment, the Foundation is doubling down on its mission to create lasting systems change for the well-being of children and families.
This hands-on workshop introduces the topic youth philanthropy (0-18 years) and the concept that youth have the ability to share their time, talents, and treasures for the common good. Jill Gordon, Program Director of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana will explore current youth philanthropy research and resources while sharing examples of successful program activities, grantmaking efforts, and fundraising initiatives.
After a delay of 27 months, we are pleased to finally host an open house for members at our office space in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood! Our customized 4,000-square-foot office features a polished and comfortable conference room (twice the size as our old one), casual meeting areas, an open kitchen, and over 100 feet of gallery space. During the open house, we invite you to tour our offices and convening spaces, experience our first art installations - The Photographer is Listening by Edwin Remsberg and Positive Connection by G.M. Webb, all while enjoying light fare with friends and colleagues as we establish the new center for philanthropy in Maryland.
The Board of Directors of Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce Maggie Gunther Osborn as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 12, 2021. “Through a robust and extensive search process, Maggie was the clear choice as a leader who brings a bird’s eye view of the philanthropic sector, a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, and a vision for supporting philanthropic impact across her home state of Maryland,” shared Carmel Roques, Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Board Chair, in a message to MPN members.
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View materials from "19th Weekly Funder and Partner Coordination Briefing".
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.
The application for Open Society Institute-Baltimore’s 2018 cohort of Community Fellows is now available. Applications are due by 5:00pm on Monday, March 5, 2018.
Baltimore’s philanthropic community should find ways to support organizations run by people younger than 30, the Open Society Institute’s local office said Wednesday.
The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation welcomes George Hopkins as Director of Community Innovations.
The Open Society Foundations are pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Torain as the new director of the Open Society Institute-Baltimore, effective Jan. 21, 2020.
The Transition Board of Directors of the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) selected Alysia Lee as the fund’s first President.
