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06/30/2020
The COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, a coordinated fund established by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, has issued new investments of $2.8 million as part of phase two of rapid response grantmaking.
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Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11:00 to 12:00 PM
As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, we are convening members, grantees, and government sector partners to stay connected, informed, and to support collaborative action.
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08/25/2020
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invested $1 million in the distribution of care packages including masks, hand sanitizer and no-touch tools for high-risk members in Maryland, the District of Columbia and northern Virginia.
Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11:00 to 12:00 PM
As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, we are convening members, grantees, and government sector partners to stay connected, informed, and to support collaborative action.
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09/04/2020
“Without any income, families are having to prioritize what little resources they may have to get through the COVID-19 crisis, leaving their rent and utilities unpaid.
Friday, December 04, 2020 at 11:00 to 12:00 PM
As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, we are convening members, grantees, and government sector partners to stay connected, informed, and to support collaborative action.
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Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:00 to 12:00 PM
Businesses large and small will be critical partners as the world continues to heal from the global pandemic and its economic impacts. The field of corporate philanthropy will shift and adapt to make the most of limited resources of human and financial capital to help communities in their back yard and beyond. Maureen Flynn from Changing Our World - a consulting company dedicated to helping the private sector act as a force for public good - will moderate a discussion with Mateus Baptista, Deputy Director at Panasonic, and Michele Mehaffy, Consumer Affairs Manager at Wegmans, about how this work continues to evolve to meet community need.
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Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 03:00 to 04:00 PM
This meeting has been CANCELLED as MPN evaluates its role in public policy.
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Friday, January 22, 2021 at 11:00 to 12:00 PM
As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, we are convening members, grantees, and government sector partners to stay connected, informed, and to support collaborative action.
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Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 to 12:00 PM
Since the beginning of 2021, we’ve experienced a significant drop in participation in MPN Exchanges. Therefore, we’ve decided to cancel this Exchange and will continue to create spaces for member sharing and collaboration. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
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09/23/2021
Maryland Philanthropy Network recently spoke with The Chronicle of Philanthropy about changes to MPN's physical space, communications, and programs to be more welcoming to disabled people.
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03/10/2022
Donors are joining hands at a pace we have never seen before — a trend that seems poised to continue to unlock billions more dollars in the coming years. Prompted in large part by the desire by many donors and grant makers to find more effective ways to advance equity in the United States and around the world, these collaboratives could show the way to unlocking greater giving to support social justice. And they could lead to a shift in how philanthropic dollars are distributed — most of these collaboratives are led by people of color and others who have direct experience navigating an unequal world.
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04/03/2023
Most grant makers would agree, at least in principle, that helping nonprofits build organizational capacity is an important role for philanthropy.
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12/12/2023
The success of family philanthropy is dependent on the willingness of the family to embrace an ecosystem of partners. A terrific example of a family philanthropy that uses an ecosystem approach in its work is the Bainum Family Foundation. By understanding and embracing the roles each stakeholder must play to achieve meaningful societal change, families, staff members, grantees, and community members can better experience stronger relationships, establish clear lines of accountability, employ equitable practices, and learn from each other, making for lasting impact.
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04/10/2024
Over the past 2 years, Exponent Philanthropy worked with six foundations to survey more than 400 nonprofits to learn what lean funders do well and where they can improve.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM
Maryland Philanthropy Network's Green Funders Affinity Group is excited to host a conversation with Meghan Conklin, the Chief Sustainability Officer to Governor Wes Moore.
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Monday, October 28, 2024 at 09:00 to 06:00 PM
Maryland Philanthropy Network is proud to support the Maryland Nonprofits 2024 Annual Conference "Unlocking the Power of Nonprofits," a transformative event designed to inspire and empower nonprofit leaders. Over two days, you'll engage with sector experts, participate in insightful presentations, network with peers, and discover solutions to elevate your organization's impact.
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11/28/2024
Chesapeake Charities honored watermen and the individuals and organizations committed to advocating and contributing to the seafood industry during its annual Celebration of Charity Award Luncheon the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Nov