A new book titled “Participatory Grantmaking in Philanthropy: How Democratizing Decision-Making Shifts Power to Communities,” includes trenchant analysis, case studies penned by leaders at participatory grantmaking practitioners, and evidence-based approaches in areas ranging from climate justice to disability rights.
Philanthropy California is an alliance of Northern California Grantmakers, Southern California Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Nonprofit advocacy is vital to advancing the mission of every organization, so it’s essential to spend time engaging on the issues that matter. It’s not just our constitutional right and civic duty but also our obligation to the missions and communities we hold so dear.
During this crisis, local philanthropy has an essential role to play in bolstering a pillar of their local economies: child care.
The head of a Baltimore nonprofit implores grant makers to stop asking him to tell his story about the night he was shot and nearly died.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announced Tuesday that it has been promised pivotal gifts totaling $7.25 million that officials say will allow the b
Only about 40% of Baltimore public school graduates enroll in college, and many of them will not complete a four-year degree.
Morgan State University received $1 million from Bank of America as a part of the corporation’s $25 million initiative to promote high-demand job skills among Black and Latino students.
It turns out the season for giving isn’t just around the holidays, when it comes to Baltimoreans.
Jennifer Farrell, Community Foundation of Harford County, was honored by I95 BUSINESS as a 2024 Woman of Influence.
BCF President & CEO Shanaysha Sauls shares a heartfelt reflection on the late Mark Fetting, a rare civic leader whose vision, candor, and deep commitment shaped Baltimore and BCF in lasting ways.
As business leaders, we strongly support the Kirwan Commission legislation that would dramatically improve education practice, funding and accountability in
Maryland.
Words have power. Too often today, they are being used to tear us down and apart, making us feel helpless and defenseless. Alternatively, words can build us up, strengthen us and give us the ability to move forward together, constructively.
For the uninitiated, “managing up” is a relatively new concept that takes traditional management structures and principles and turns them upside down.
Keswick doesn't just want to look at the blood pressure and medical records of the older adults it serves, the Baltimore company is tracking everything as it seeks to use data to provide better health care outcomes for both patients and insurers.
As interim CEO of the Greater Washington Community Foundation, I often say that we sit in the middle of the racial wealth gap in our region.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield will contribute $2 million to area nonprofits serving the needs of communities during t
The Horizon Foundation is donating $1 million in grants to various Howard County health institutions and organizations that are work
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield CEO Brian D. Pieninck is encouraging Baltimore's businesspeople to continue working remotely "well beyond" when local leaders give clearance to reopen the economy.
T. Rowe Price Group Inc. is donating $2 million to organizations fighting racial injustice.
