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04/03/2020
Less than three weeks into nationwide school closures because of Covid-19, two narratives have emerged about the role of philanthropy in supporting students through the crisis.
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01/15/2025
The ninth annual report on trends in philanthropy from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy aims to help fundraisers, grantmakers, donors, consultants, and more anticipate and prepare for what's next in our field. Five years since the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped our daily lives and presented us with challenges unlike any we’d faced before. Half a decade later, we’re left to reflect on how much has truly changed — and what remains the same.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM
Are the youth philanthropists engaged in your program representative of the community you serve? Diverse groups bring a variety of opinions to the table to better impact the community.
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04/09/2024
Americans don’t understand philanthropy, and the sector’s own messaging is a big part of the problem. The Council on Foundation's new report with the Center for Public Interest Communications, is the largest study to date on philanthropy and its narratives. The report shares science-backed strategies from their research that build understanding and trust.
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05/04/2020
Echoing Green and Bridgespan collaborated to research the depth of racial inequities in philanthropic funding.
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12/08/2025
The Greater Washington Community Foundation’s “Leaders of the Future” series highlights individuals and organizations who inspire us to look towards a brighter future for Greater Washington.
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04/09/2020
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Technology Affinity Group has released two new resources as a part of its Cybersecurity Essentials for Philanthropy series. This publication offer best practices and suggestions based on the collective on-the-ground knowledge and experience of philanthropic organizations across North America.
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View materials from "A Conversation with Dr. Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Schools"
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05/26/2022
The philanthropic sector faced massive shifts over the past two years. The pandemic prompted some funders to increase payouts and loosen — or entirely lift — grant restrictions, while the racial reckoning forced many to confront the imminent need to shift power dynamics, increase internal diversity, and act with intention to support organizations led by and serving people of color.
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08/09/2024
“In the U.S., Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
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11/23/2019
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County held their 19th Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Friday at the BWI Marriott in Linthicum.
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04/04/2022
Federal legislation passed last year has made a record amount of public funds available.
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08/09/2018
The Benefits of Giving: Why we do what we do as Blacks in Philanthropy by Beverly Cooper
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10/14/2025
The Quality of Life Giving Circle is celebrating 25 years of grassroots philanthropy, bringing together Baltimoreans who pool their resources to support small but powerful community projects.
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View Materials for "Baltimore’s Vulnerable Immigrants and Refugees"
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08/28/2024
Racial equity is crucial to effective philanthropy, and lean foundations—those with few or no staff—are uniquely positioned to make a significant impact. Exponent Philanthropy's 2024 publication, “Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: The Lean Funder’s Equity Journey,” delves into how these foundations are incorporating racial equity into their work to drive better decisions, achieve more equitable outcomes, and amplify their philanthropic impact.
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We provide space for our members to connect, learn and share together on how to effectively address racial equity in their work as philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs), and works to share our members’ learnings with the broader philanthropy field. As part of these efforts, we are pleased to share case stories from our members about their racial equity work.
Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 09:30 to 11:30 AM
All grantmakers are invited to participate in this four-part professional development series taught by our region's experienced practitioners, presented by Maryland Philanthropy Network. Session Three will cover understanding nonprofit financial statements with Jennifer Pedroni, Director at BDO FMA. Participants will learn how to read and understand budgets and financial statements to assess the health of an organization. They will also learn what questions to ask and understand how to interpret the numbers based on a nonprofit organization's age, mission, or funding streams.
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