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What if Philanthropy Celebrated Black Abundance?
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

As many grassroots groups have pointed out over decades, philanthropy, as an institution, is complicit in anti-Blackness. As funders, we can begin to remedy philanthropy’s unjust practices, policies, and outcomes through our explicit and intentional actions. Abundance is a movement in philanthropy to change practice, policy, mindsets, and ways of being to support Black people and communities. Join the session to hear how funders are taking action towards Abundance, and learn how you can be a part of the movement.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Federal Policy Impacts on the City of Baltimore
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 09:00 to 10:30 AM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for an update from the City of Baltimore about the impacts of recent federal policy decisions on the administration. The presentation will include an update of the city budget. Speakers include: Alexandra Smith, Chief of Partnership and Philanthropic Strategy; Shamiah Kerney, Deputy City Administrator; Laura Larsen, Budget Director; and Ashley Meyer, Director of Grants Management Office. 

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Collaboratives & Initiatives
Maryland Philanthropy Network has a long history of supporting and hosting initiatives and collaboratives -- this is one of the most powerful ways we realize our mission and strategic goal of leading, with and for our members, efforts to influenc
Why Strategic Philanthropy (Almost) Always Involves Advocacy
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

Join us to learn how to navigate the advocacy landscape and explore how funders are leveraging their grantmaking to undertake advocacy activities and/or support advocates that are addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the city (e.g. housing, education, water).

Event type: 
Grantmaking Practice
Audience: 
Members Only
Policy Staff
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Advocacy
Members' Memo | January 10, 2024
Release Date: 
01/10/2024

A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.

Successful Site Visits: Guidance, Strategies, and Tips for Funders and Nonprofits
Front page site visit guideSite Visit Guide and Resources

Nonprofit organizations often receive visits from donors and representatives of philanthropic institutions. These meetings are usually held at the nonprofit's location as part of a funder’s grant review or monitoring process and can lead to a deepening of the relationship...

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Resource type: 
Publication
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Nonprofits
Audience: 
All Funders
2021 Annual Meeting | Reimagine Philanthropy for Social + Climate Justice
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 01:00 to 03:00 PM

As our network seeks to further understand the critical shifts philanthropy is being asked to make, Maryland Philanthropy Network is continuing to use our annual meeting as an opportunity to exploring key topics to shift perspectives, cede power, and collaborate with communities to heal and achieve greater equity. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, a renowned thought-leader, strategist, policymaker, and community liaison, will help us understand climate justice as central to the pursuit of racial justice and freedom. Kondwani Fidel, Baltimore native and globally recognized poet, will once again share his thought-provoking poetry with us, recognizing that arts and creativity have an indelible role in moving people to action for lasting social change.

Event type: 
Conference
Audience: 
All Funders
2018 Ellicott City Relief and Recovery Efforts

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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Resource type: 
ABAG Resource Page
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Funding Area: 
Disaster Relief
Audience: 
All Funders
DEFINING AND MEASURING SUCCESS WITH DATA
Release Date: 
04/10/2012

As a membership organization of foundations and corporate giving programs, the Maryland Philanthropy Network has had a longstanding interest in increasing the funding community's capacity to support and use data to inform decision making.

Conversation with the New State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury
Monday, September 20, 2021 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for a conversation with the new Maryland State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury. This will be a great opportunity to learn Mr. Choudhury’s goals for the Maryland State Department of Education, anticipated needs for the upcoming school year, along with an opportunity to explore the role of philanthropy in supporting public education in our state.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Education
How to reconstruct an equitable future for the D.C. region
Release Date: 
06/19/2020

We are in a trifecta of crises that threatens our nation’s public health, economic security and democracy. Though this pandemic is new, racism and economic injustice are not. The pandemic has served to further reveal preexisting inequities in housing, education, health care, food security, policing and criminal justice, income and employment.

Philanthropy and Racial Equity: Achieving Equity…How Exactly?
Thursday, September 07, 2017 at 01:00 to 03:30 PM

In this session, you’ll hear what foundations are doing broadly to incorporate equity internally, as well as ways Maryland Philanthropy Network funders are making equity a part of their day-to-day operations. Then, you’ll have the opportunity for small group discussions and a chance to ask deeper questions of each panelist, as you create your own plan for next steps to address equity within your own foundation. 

Event type: 
Grantmaking Practice
Audience: 
Board & Trustees
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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