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The Kirwan Commission: An Advocacy Update for 2018
Monday, February 12, 2018 at 09:00 to 10:30 PM

The Commission is to review and assess current education financing formulas and accountability measures and how each local school system spends its funds, including the increased State funds provided through the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act. Moreover, the Commission will review the Study on Adequacy of Funding for Education in the State of Maryland, required by the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act. Come hear directly from local and statewide organizations to learn about their work focused on the Kirwan Commission and other legislation focused on local, education-related issues.  

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Kirwan Commission
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Education
Maryland Community Foundations Association

The Maryland Community Foundations Association (MCFA) connects and promotes community foundations as a form of philanthropy benefitting towns, cities and rural areas across our state. This group convenes in support of their shared missions and focus on helping individuals, families and businesses plan and carry out their charitable giving; and in building endowments to serve their regions' changing needs.

Building Community with Exponent Philanthropy
Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

What is the essence of the Maryland funding community? Exponent Philanthropy, which includes all types of lean funders—those who practice philanthropy with few or no staff, is bringing its annual conference to Baltimore in October 2023 and wants to hear from you! Join Exponent Philanthropy’s new CEO Paul D. Daugherty for a conversation about our funding community – our interests, impact, and successes.

Event type: 
Network Building
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Conversations with Leaders
2024 Rural Philanthropy Day
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 09:30 to 01:30 PM

Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for an exciting day of learning and networking with fellow philanthropic leaders. This half-day program will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by grantmaking organizations and communities serving rural Maryland. We will learn from Dr. Yen Dang, Professor of the Rural Health Disparities Program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Special Secretary Carmel Martin, Governor’s Office for Children. Gain insight and understanding regarding social determinants of health and Governor Moore's new place-based strategies associated with the E.N.O.U.G.H Act, which aims to reduce the causes of childhood poverty in communities across Maryland. Participants will then enjoy lunch and an engaging conversation with local voices to discuss shared goals around the racial, social, and economic inequities facing rural Maryland and how philanthropy might respond.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Public/Private Partnership
Funding Area: 
Economic Development
Families and Children
Poverty
Maryland Aging Innovations Group 2023 Summit: Aging Together in Maryland
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 at 08:30 to 02:30 PM

Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Maryland Aging Innovations Group for the 2023 Summit to encourage Maryland’s commitment to develop a multisector plan for aging that will engage and impact all Maryland residents. Along with sharing the local ‘age-friendly’ framework urban and rural Area Agencies on Aging are implementing; participants will hear about New York’s innovative efforts in creating a state-wide resource that transforms the infrastructure and coordination of services for a rapidly aging population and people with disabilities. We’ll end with inspirational Creative Arts Projects for older adults!

After three years, we are delighted to offer this event in-person at the beautiful Vollmer Center at Cylburn Arboretum. 

Event type: 
Conference
Audience: 
Aging/Older Adults Funders
Funding Area: 
Aging
Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference - 2021
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM

Maryland Philanthropy Network is proud to support the Maryland Nonprofits 2021 Annual Conference. This year's fully virtual three-day conference will be filled with interesting sessions surrounding the theme "Getting Ready For Growth." 

Event type: 
Conference
Audience: 
All Funders
Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers
Topic: 
Fundraising
Governance
Nonprofits
Social Sector
Funding Area: 
Social Sector
Capacity Building
Nonprofit Infrastructure
Canceled | Maryland Philanthropy Network Exchange (04-16-2021)
Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 to 12:00 PM

Since the beginning of 2021, we’ve experienced a significant drop in participation in MPN Exchanges. Therefore, we’ve decided to cancel this Exchange and will continue to create spaces for member sharing and collaboration. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
COVID-19
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Funding Area: 
Disaster Relief
Health Access and Care
Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference - 2022
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM

Maryland Philanthropy Network is proud to support the Maryland Nonprofits 2022 Annual Conference "This is the moment to care". This year is Maryland Nonprofits' 30th Anniversary and their annual conference is an important part of the celebrations.

Event type: 
Conference
Audience: 
All Funders
Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers
Topic: 
Fundraising
Governance
Nonprofits
Social Sector
Funding Area: 
Social Sector
Capacity Building
Nonprofit Infrastructure

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