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Foundations 101 and Maryland's Philanthropic Landscape
Friday, November 10, 2023 at 09:30 to 10:30 AM

Maryland Philanthropy Network invites the staff and board members of nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and social enterprises to our recurring program on foundations and the broader landscape of philanthropy in Maryland. This learning opportunity is most appropriate to new grantseekers and to nonprofit organizations in Baltimore and central Maryland. The webinar provides basic knowledge of foundations and other grantmakers and resources for finding funders/funding opportunities.

Event type: 
Webinar/Teleconference
Audience: 
Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers
Topic: 
Fundraising
Nonprofits
Social Sector
In Abundance: An Analysis of the Thriving Landscape of Collective Giving in the U.S.
Release Date: 
04/03/2024

This new national research report from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Colmena-Consulting, and Philanthropy Together explores the transformative impact of collective giving on philanthropy. The report underscores collective giving groups’ role in reshaping philanthropic practices, fostering social connections, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.

Foundations 101 and Maryland's Philanthropic Landscape
Friday, June 14, 2024 at 09:30 to 10:30 AM

Maryland Philanthropy Network invites the staff and board members of nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and social enterprises to our recurring program on foundations and the broader landscape of philanthropy in Maryland. This learning opportunity is most appropriate to new grantseekers and to nonprofit organizations in Baltimore and central Maryland. The webinar provides basic knowledge of foundations and other grantmakers and resources for finding funders/funding opportunities.

Event type: 
Webinar/Teleconference
Audience: 
Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers
Topic: 
Fundraising
Nonprofits
Social Sector
Maryland Nonprofits Unveils New Brand During 2024 Annual Conference
Release Date: 
10/28/2024

Maryland Nonprofits, which represents over 1,800 member organizations and advocates on behalf of 40,000 nonprofits across the state, has unveiled a new comprehensive brand as part of its mission to strengthen Maryland’s nonprofit sector. 

QC … Drat! If You Missed the 2024 Deadline, Start Planning Now
Release Date: 
02/27/2025

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (“QCD”) is a useful tool if you’ve reached the age of 70 ½ and want to give to a designated, field-of-interest, scholarship, or unrestricted fund at The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

How Do Nonprofits Touch Your Daily Life?
Release Date: 
06/26/2025

From feeding families to delivering critical care, nonprofits step up every day to protect and save lives in ways most of us never see.

Member-Sponsored Briefing: The Continuing Role of Strong Schools MD in Protecting the Blueprint’s Promises
Monday, October 06, 2025 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

Please join us for a member-sponsored briefing on the continuing role of Strong Schools Maryland in protecting the Blueprint’s promises to Maryland’s children and how you can get involved in investing in the long-term infrastructure of education a

Event type: 
Member Sponsored Briefing
Audience: 
Education Funders
Topic: 
Public Policy
Public/Private Partnership
Funding Area: 
Advocacy
Education
Child Poverty Nearly Triples to 13% Over Three Years
Release Date: 
10/20/2025

Child pover­ty in the U.S. has surged, near­ly tripling from 5% in 2021 to 13% in 2024. This dra­mat­ic increase fol­lows the expi­ra­tion of pan­dem­ic-era eco­nom­ic poli­cies and ris­ing prices that have strained fam­i­ly bud­gets nation­wide. How­ev­er, a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foun­da­tion under­scores the pro­found impact of pub­lic poli­cies and pro­grams, demon­strat­ing their capac­i­ty to cut child pover­ty in half.

Blue Water Baltimore Emerges From Merger
Release Date: 
03/03/2011

Mergers are common in the business world, but relatively rare in the nonprofit sector. That’s why I am intrigued by the story of Blue Water Baltimore.

Census citizenship question hurts equity efforts
Release Date: 
08/07/2018

Social movements require bold responses, especially when government policy would directly discriminate against classes of people. We are active in our fight for equity, and we can be active in this battle over the Census question, writes Horizon Foundation CEO and Maryland Philanthropy Network Board Member Nikki Highsmith Vernick.

Maryland Philanthropy Network Launches Search for President and CEO
Release Date: 
11/19/2020

Maryland Philanthropy Network Board of Directors has initiated a search for a new executive. MPN is seeking a President and CEO who is passionate about strategic philanthropy and its potential to make a positive difference in the region. The new executive will lead the continued evolution of this respected membership organization and will uphold its commitment to being a leading voice in advancing racial equity.

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