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Emergent Strategy June Discussion
Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s evolving peer group Emergent Philanthropy for a discussion rooted in adrienne maree brown’s book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds (pages 1 - 40) but reading the book is not necessary. The will focus on how to practice humility in this work; how to grow connections that are "intertwined and create a system of strength" in lieu of setting intentions to do better; and how to create a vision that centers humans and the natural world vs. material possessions.

Event type: 
Professional Development
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Leadership Development
Foundations Provide Help for City Schools
Release Date: 
08/11/2011

Baltimore City Public Schools are back in session Aug. 29. Across the city, students are getting ready for a new year at their neighborhood school, a charter school, a specialized high school or a transformation school.

Members' Memo | September 22, 2021
Release Date: 
09/22/2021

The board and staff of MPN have begun their strategic work to define our path forward and to determine our core pillars of work.

CANCELED | Prenatal-to-Five Affinity Group Meeting - January 2023
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

The Prenatal-to-Five (PN-5) Affinity Group was created to help funders who are interested in supporting expectant parents, and children from birth through age five and their families improve their grantmaking by learning more about initiatives, educational research, and best practices. More details about the agenda and speakers will be available soon!

Maryland Philanthropy Network members interested in attending for the first time are encouraged to reach out to Marlo Nash prior to attending a meeting.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Prenatal to Five Affinity Group
Funding Area: 
Education: Early childhood
Families and Children
Conversation with Portia Wu, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 03:00 to 04:30 PM

Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network members for a meet and greet with the new Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Portia Wu, and Deputy Secretary, Jason Perkins-Cohen. The Maryland Department of Labor provides job development and employment training to help Marylanders get the skills and expertise they need to move with our economy into Maryland's future. 

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Workforce Development Funders
Topic: 
Conversations with Leaders
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Employment/job training
Employment/Workforce development
2022 State of Philanthropy Tech: Trends and Key Findings
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network, Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) Executive Director, Chantal Foster, and TAG Survey Committee Member, Tess Hanrahan of the Hewlett Foundation, for this interactive webinar that will explore key findings and trends from TAG's 2022 State of Philanthropy Tech survey just in time for your 2023 planning. Now in its third version, this report compiles results from 277 grantmaking organizations throughout North America, the EU, and UK to better understand the technology environment, practices, and perceptions in philanthropy. The findings are fascinating!

 

Event type: 
Grantmaking Practice
Audience: 
All Funders
Communications Staff
Grants Managers/Administrators
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Information Technology
Prenatal-to-Five Affinity Group Meeting - October 2023
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

This meeting has been canceled. The next Prenatal-to-Five Affinity Group Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 7, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Prenatal-to-Five (PN-5) Affinity Group was created to help funders who are interested in supporting expectant parents, and children from birth through age five and their families improve their grantmaking by learning more about initiatives, educational research, and best practices. More details about the agenda and speakers will be available soon!

Maryland Philanthropy Network members interested in attending for the first time are encouraged to reach out to Marlo Nash prior to attending a meeting.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Prenatal to Five Affinity Group
Funding Area: 
Education: Early childhood
Families and Children
Funders’ Reception for Danista E. Hunte
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 04:00 to 06:00 PM

Please join the Board of Directors of Maryland Philanthropy Network for a funders' reception to welcome our new President and CEO, Danista E. Hunte. We invite you to meet and build relationships with one another and Danista and hope this opportunity will provide you insights into Danista’s vision for MPN.

Event type: 
Network Building
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
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.

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