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04/28/2025
Becoming a dream donor for a nonprofit goes beyond giving money — it means being sincerely engaged, mission-driven and a long-term partner in creating impact.
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Our thoughts are once again with everyone impacted by the recent flooding of homes and businesses in Ellicott City. As we do during times of disaster, the Maryland Philanthropy Network will serve as a clearinghouse for resources and information about relief and recovery efforts. This page will be updated as new information is received, so please check it regularly. #ECStrong
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11/21/2019
With the inaugural Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals (DAPP) Survey, Funders for LGBTQ Issues asked participants to identify their role within their foundation, their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, and disability status. This report, produced through a partnership between EPIP, CHANGE Philanthropy, and Funders for LGBTQ Issues, lays out the results of the DAPP survey in aggregate form.
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12/15/2020
In light of the crises of 2020—a global health pandemic and resulting economic crisis, which have exacerbated long-standing inequities in our society, as well as a nationwide reckoning with anti-Black racism—nonprofits and funders alike have calle
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03/17/2021
On Tuesday, eight people were shot dead in separate incidents in Atlanta. At least six of these victims were Asian American women. This is the latest — and most violent — following months of senseless attacks on Asian Americans in our nation.
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11/08/2021
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07/30/2021
Earlier this summer, Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the Accelerating Charitable Efforts Act (ACE), a bipartisan piece of legislati
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM
During this interactive virtual session, corporate grantmakers are invited to hear from members of the Corporate Racial Equity Alliance design team and Sarah Keh at Prudential Financial, who will share examples and lessons learned from the company’s efforts to advance racial equity within Newark, where it is headquartered. In facilitated small group discussions, you will have a chance to reflect and brainstorm with regional peers.
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04/26/2023
“Foundation Giving for Disability: Priorities and Trends”, a rigorous new study commissioned by the Disability & Philanthropy Forum, is the first study of its kind to map philanthropic giving for disability causes. The report goes beyond big-picture dollar figures to point out key imbalances within philanthropy, most notably the minuscule amount of support and action to advance social justice for people with disabilities across the spectrum of funding.
Monday, September 16, 2024 at 03:00 to 04:00 PM
Lack of reliable transportation to work is one of the most vexing barriers for individuals seeking careers across the Baltimore region.
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Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
Attention all Maryland Philanthropy Network members funding in arts and culture! Please join us at this session where participants will share with one other their current focus areas, some grant information and questions/struggles. Together we will plan learning programs and other activities for the Arts Funders Affinity Group in 2018.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
Over the course of this decade, two economic downturns translated into a significant rise in poverty, across the country.
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Wednesday, August 03, 2011 at 12:00 to 03:30 PM
Please join us on August 3rd to learn about Maryland's plans for its proposal - we will be joined by Margaret Williams, Executive Director of the Maryland Family Network. Maryland Family Network has two representatives on a nine-member leadership committee, drawn from the Governor-appointed Maryland Early Care and Education Advisory Council, that is providing guidance to MSDE staff on the design and development of Maryland’s proposal.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
Maryland Philanthropy Network Members consistently note the impact of housing affordability and stability on many other grantmaking issue areas.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
The Affinity Groups on Aging and Health invite you to a program on oral health care for adults in Maryland. Adults who lack good oral health care are at risk of developing chronic diseases and nutrition deficiencies.
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Youth Philanthropy Webinar Series: Overcoming Obstacles: Successful Media Strategies to Share Impact
Tuesday, October 03, 2017 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM
The giving season is fast approaching, which means an abundance of stories about giving and engaging youth and families in the media.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
This year, Baltimore City Public Schools faced a $130 million structural budget gap for School Year 17-18. The gap was predicted to grow by about $30 million each year unless addressed.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
Join the Education Affinity Group for a follow-up program to learn about outcomes from this year's state legislative session.
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM
Do you ever go to a meeting and wonder why you came? Do your philanthropy meetings lack the fun and energy that keep people engaged and ready to participate? If so, this session might be for you.