We are witnessing an unprecedented transfer of wealth from one generation to the next.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a conversation with communication peers in philanthropy to discuss the Council on Foundations and the Center for Public Interest Communications' report, Philanthropy’s New Voice: Building Trust With Deeper Stories and Clear Language. Together we will discuss key takeaways from the report and save time for some open peer discussion and networking around current dilemmas and recent success stories.
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In 2023, the Annie E.
Kelley Q. Kilduff, a longtime friend of The Marion I. & Henry J. Knott Foundation and our valued Executive Director, has submitted her resignation, and the Board has regretfully accepted it, effective March 14, 2025. As we navigate this transition, Kathleen McCarthy, the Foundation’s Program Director, will step into the role of Interim Executive Director. We appreciate your support and partnership during this period of change.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has selected 16 leaders for its 13th class of the Children and Family Fellowship®.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has appointed two vice presidents to advance its overall strategic vision and philanthropic mission. Both appointments are effective today.
Please join us in person for a luncheon session with Sarah Neville-Morgan, Maryland's new Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Early Childhood at the Maryland State Department of Education. Our time together will offer an opportunity to be in dialogue about her vision, plans and priorities and to learn how funders can be involved. Participants will have time for informal networking over lunch.
For over three decades, Rachael's Women's Center was more than just a day shelter—it was a lifeline.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for an update from the Governor’s Office for Children about the effort to end child poverty in Maryland through the ENOUGH Initiative. Members will learn about progress made in ENOUGH sites across the state. In addition, members will learn about the state effort to map public and private investments in children, youth, and families in Maryland.
Poe Baltimore, the non-profit organization that stewards the historic Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, proudly announces the award of several major grants totaling nearly $700,000.
Baltimore’s Promise and Maryland Philanthropy Network welcome Trabian Shorters to facilitate a workshop on Asset-Framing, an award-winning cognitive framework coined by him in 2013 when he was Vice President of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Asset-Framing® helps social impact leaders to apply social psychology to achieve greater social impact without relying on fear or stigma to engage people.
Ananya Handa is the recipient of the Next Gen Leadership Recognition.
As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of families across the country are struggling to put food on the table. Please join us to learn how innovative technology can help Maryland families access and keep the food benefits they deserve.
Three weeks ago, I began my journey as the president of Maryland Philanthropy Network.
Maryland Philanthropy Network joins United Philanthropy Forum signing on to a letter related to understanding how changes to the tax code in Congress impact the charitable sector and what it means for data-driven decision making to have an impact on policy reform. The ask is to include charitable organizations and donors in discussions that impact the sector as soon as possible. This letter was signed onto this as it is in alignment with the broader policy of charitable reform which seems to allow for general support.
Giving circle leaders are invited to the twelfth annual Giving Circle Connector Gathering. The dozens of giving circles in our region will gather virtually to connect and learn from one another about a variety of issues important to giving circles. This year's theme will be “We’re all in this Together” with a special presentation by Sara Lomelin, Executive Director of Philanthropy Together focused on leading a movement to diversify and democratize philanthropy and support Race Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work within giving circles.

