In November 2013 we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service.
Nationally, 22 percent of all foundation grants invest in quality private and public education, which makes education second only to health as a grantmaking area.
Congress is back to work and, candidly, the nonprofit sector is nervous.
Maryland Philanthropy Network joined over 250 philanthropic leaders and peers, issued the following letter affirming the principles of a free, fair, and safe election season and asking fellow leaders to do the same.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our Interim President and CEO Kevin McHugh.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network, Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) Executive Director, Chantal Foster, and TAG Survey Committee Member, Tess Hanrahan of the Hewlett Foundation, for this interactive webinar that will explore key findings and trends from TAG's 2022 State of Philanthropy Tech survey just in time for your 2023 planning. Now in its third version, this report compiles results from 277 grantmaking organizations throughout North America, the EU, and UK to better understand the technology environment, practices, and perceptions in philanthropy. The findings are fascinating!
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Aging Innovations 2024 Summit to celebrate Older Americans Month and express appreciation for the dedication and commitment to those working in the field of aging. This year's theme is Older Adults are Powerful Assets! which will demonstrate the impactful value older adults give daily as employees, volunteers, and leaders. The keynote speaker will be Bradley Schurman, author of Super Age: Decoding the Demographic Destiny.
Introduction
Maryland Philanthropy Network welcomes new members each year and we are eager to include you in our network!
We are thrilled to announce that Tamara Toles O’Laughlin JD/MELP’09 has been chosen to receive the Social Justice Scholars Alumni Award.
The oil spill disaster in the Gulf Coast is one of the most significant threats to the environment our country has faced in decades. It has the potential to devastate fragile coastal communities and ecosystems beyond repair, easily making it far worse than the Exxon Valdez disaster of 1989.
For more information or questions, please contact Elisabeth Hyleck, Director of Learning and Engagement.
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Join us on December 13th to hear from Cheryl Knott of the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA) as they overlay data as it relates to School Centered Neighborhood Investment (SCNI) and student outcomes for Baltimore City children.
Dr. Jay Perman, President of University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), will host a luncheon to brief Maryland Philanthropy Network members on the UMB CURE Scholars Program, an initiative to connect West Baltimore youth with careers in medicine up to and including physicians and researchers.
Organized by our colleagues at Washington Grantmakers, this grantmaking practice workshop may be of interest. Cost: $125.
Is your foundation making the difference you thought it would?
Join your fellow Rising Leaders for a second conversation with Rebecca Cisek, Senior Director, Talent and Organizational Development for the Bainum Family Foundation.
This program has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Philanthropy has a powerful voice with which it can talk about racial equity and inclusion.
What is impact investing and why would a foundation want to carry this out?
Evidence from programs across the country suggests that outcomes for workforce development programs can be significantly improved by integrating a suite of additional financial stability services such as benefits screening, financial education, cr

