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Local Philanthropic Organizations Issue Joint Statement on Insurrection at U.S. Capitol

Release Date:

01/12/2021

The Community Foundation of Howard County, the Horizon Foundation, the United Way of Central Maryland and the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County jointly condemn the acts of violence perpetrated on our United States Capitol and our elected leaders on January 6 in a deliberate attempt to disrupt the certification of a fair and democratic election. This attack on the peaceful transition of democratic power – which is so core to our principles as a nation – is an affront to us all.

Enterprise to Award Over $9 Million for Innovative Aging Well Programs

Release Date:

11/14/2024

Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) announced the recipients of the 2024 Thome Aging Well Innovation grants.

Democracy & the Social Sector: 2020 Census Milestones: Prepare to Invest in a Fair & Accurate Count

Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 03:00 to 04:00 PM

Join us to learn more about important milestones before and during the 2020 Census, and ways your foundation can support "Get Out the Count" activities, including participation in state and local Complete Count Committees.

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Webinar/Teleconference

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Members Only

Topic:

Census 2020

Resilience at Work: How Nonprofits Adapt to Disruption. How Funders Can Help.

Release Date:

04/15/2020

The decision to spend down all the assets of the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation was made in 2008, creating significant opportunities as well as some real challenges.

Master Plan on Aging Workgroup Meeting

Monday, January 30, 2023 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

The Master Plan on Aging for Maryland Workgroup shares their expertise and knowledge in developing a Maryland State Master Plan for Aging. The group will collate resources and other state models to provide Governor Moore and his t

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Committee Meeting

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Seniors & Housing Collaborative

Funding Area:

Older Adults

The Case for More Apprenticeships in Baltimore

Release Date:

03/04/2025

The path to a fulfilling and well-paying career in Baltimore may not run through a college.

Members' Memo | April 7, 2022

Release Date:

04/07/2022

Click here to view the full edition of our Members' Memo Newsletter.

Washington Grantmakers - Planning for Impact

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 09:00 to 01:00 PM

Organized by our colleagues at Washington Grantmakers, this grantmaking practice workshop may be of interest. Cost: $125.

Is your foundation making the difference you thought it would?

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Grantmaking Practice

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All Funders

Topic:

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

A Digital Equity Fund for Baltimore: A Call to Action

Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and co-host Robert W. Deutsch Foundation for a funder conversation designed to investigate the possibility of establishing a Digital Equity Fund for Baltimore. We’ll be joined by guest speakers who will share their experiences related to Digital Equity Funds, as well as help us better understand the potential for federal funding for local projects.

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Community Issues

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Members Only

Topic:

Information Technology

Statewide Perspectives on Community Schools: Part 3 – Practitioners

Tuesday, February 08, 2022 at 02:30 to 04:00 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for the final session in our three-part series on community schools. Part III will focus on practitioners and the role they play in facilitating the implementation of Community Schools.

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Families and Children

Green Funders Affinity Group: Continuing the Conversation about Chemical Reform

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM

On May 19th, advocates, public health, and foundation people came together to share concerns related to the intersection of environment and health. The Maryland Philanthropy Network Green Funders hosted a meeting with Dr.

Event type:

Community Issues

Audience:

Green Funders

Members Only

Topic:

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Funding Area:

Environment/Sustainability

Reopening Baltimore City Public Schools: Immediate Needs and Recovery

Friday, February 12, 2021 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

In November, Maryland Philanthropy Network members met with Chief Tina Hike-Hubbard, Cleo Hirsch, and Dr.

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Focus on City Schools

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Education

The Legacy Program | Empowering Older Adults to Age in Their Homes

Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 03:30 to 05:00 PM

It is estimated that by 2030, over 22% of Maryland's population will be older adults. Studies have shown that the vast majority of older adults wish to age in place in their homes. With the transition to more and more older adults aging in their

Event type:

Community Issues

Audience:

Aging/Older Adults Funders

Members Only

Funding Area:

Housing and Homelessness

Older Adults

Prenatal to Five Impact Collaborative Meeting with Steven Hicks

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 12:00 to 01:00 PM

The Prenatal to 5 Impact Collaborative will be meeting with Steven Hick

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Community Issues

Audience:

Members Only

Prenatal to Five Affinity Group

Funding Area:

Education: Early childhood

Families and Children

Member-Sponsored Briefing: MENTOR

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

The Annie E.

Event type:

Member Sponsored Briefing

Audience:

Members Only

Funding Area:

Children's and Youth Services

Families and Children

The Principles of Community Centric Fundraising: Implications for Funders

Wednesday, October 04, 2023 at 01:00 to 02:15 PM

Maryland Philanthropy Network is committed to helping our members learn to practice philanthropy in service of equity and justice. Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) is a movement aspiring to transform fundraising and philanthropy so that they are co-grounded in racial and economic justice. CCF invites fundraisers and funders to examine the problematic philosophies and practices we've been upholding.

Event type:

Grantmaking Practice

Audience:

All Funders

Topic:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fundraising

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Study: Mental health, housing, addressing diversity disparities top needs in Frederick County

Release Date:

07/25/2022

Mental health, affordable housing and disparities related to diversity are the top three needs facing Frederick County, according to a study commissioned by The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Members' Memo | June 2021

Release Date:

06/02/2021

This Memorial Day, I reflected on a message Tony Banout, Senior Vice-President of Interfaith Youth Core, shared in which he stated, "Hopeless remembrance too

Foundations Break Their Grant Guidelines and Speed Cash to Immigrant Needs

Release Date:

07/19/2018

Private foundations, including some that have never supported immigration issues before, have dedicated millions of dollars in quick-turnaround grants to provide legal and health services for immigrant families caught up in the Trump administratio

Affinity Group on Aging: New Models of Coordinated Person Centered Care

Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Join the Affinity Group on Aging for a program on innovative approaches to health care coordination designed to empower the older adult receiving care and make him or her the focal point of the system.

Event type:

Community Issues

Audience:

Aging/Older Adults Funders

Members Only

Funding Area:

Aging

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