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American Rescue Plan: Strategies for Community Co-Design
Monday, May 24, 2021 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) means billions of dollars to states, cities, and counties, with the aim of helping communities recover from the health and economic setbacks of the pandemic. Past experience has taught us that investment decisions are stronger and more effective when they involve community input. Join Census Legacies, Center For Social Innovation at UC Riverside, Independent Sector, Maryland Philanthropy Network, and other philanthropic partners for a conversation exploring how Community Investment Boards can ensure more effective and equitable allocation of American Rescue Plan dollars.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Topic: 
COVID-19
Democracy and Social Sector
Foundations 101 and Maryland's Philanthropic Landscape
Friday, March 11, 2022 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
Strong and Glowing: Improving Quality of Life & Well-Being by Investing in Place
Tuesday, November 01, 2022 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM

Baltimore has long benefited from the place-based investments of our philanthropic community. The Community Investment Affinity Group and others who invest in place are invited to hear about two newer initiatives led, in part, by MPN members:

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Community Investment Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Impact Investing
Funding Area: 
Community Development/Neighborhoods
Maggie Gunther Osborn Named CEO of Maryland Philanthropy Network
Release Date: 
03/15/2021

The Board of Directors of Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce Maggie Gunther Osborn as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 12, 2021. “Through a robust and extensive search process, Maggie was the clear choice as a leader who brings a bird’s eye view of the philanthropic sector, a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, and a vision for supporting philanthropic impact across her home state of Maryland,” shared Carmel Roques, Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Board Chair, in a message to MPN members.

Shanetta Martin's Key Takeaways from the 2024 Philanthropy + Policy Institute
Release Date: 
10/31/2024

On October 3rd, United Philanthropy Forum’s network of philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) came together for an annual Philanthropy + Policy Institute to share the political forecast, strategies for engaging with a new federal administration, how best to navigate the regulatory process, the role of philanthropy in preparing for Census 2030, and a special focus on the power of collaboration between state governments and philanthropy through public/private partnerships.

The Science of Reading in Maryland
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:00 AM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group to learn more about the Science of Reading movement broadly and the critical elements for effective implementation. We’ll also learn from the co-directors of the Maryland Initiative for Literacy and Equity about the key findings and recommendations from their comprehensive review of literacy instruction in public school districts across the state, and from Maryland READS about their work to support, advocate for, and amplify change initiatives throughout Maryland focused on meaningful Science of Reading reforms.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Education
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
stepUp! Baltimore
Release Date: 
04/14/2011

As communities across the country celebrate April as National Volunteer month, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced details about a new comprehensive volunteer plan called 

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