Our cultural institutions are struggling to overcome the negative narrative that surrounds Baltimore and the very real impact it has on attendance and financial support. Even as our institutions are striving to be increasingly intentional in thei
It’s only been a few weeks, but COVID-19 has already caused incalculable and potentially irreversible damage to the nonprofit arts world. Theaters are dark, museums are shuttered, work has dried up, and revenue has evaporated.
The Horizon Foundation is donating $1 million in grants to various Howard County health institutions and organizations that are work
During this unprecedented time of critical need, the Community Foundation of Frederick County is taking action to support local nonprofits that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
The Surdna Foundation announced today a nearly $13 million commitment to support artists of color working to advance racial justice within their local communities.
On May 4, WYPR held a program on the role of non-profits and philanthropies in confronting the community challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as seen through the experience of two local leaders. How are charities and grant makers responding
Howard Bank announced Tuesday it will host its “Keep It Local” contest for the second consecutive year to support small businesses in and around the Baltimore region. The goal is to recognize and support a local small business for its extraordinar
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) recently distributed a second cycle of grants through its Community Crisis Response Fund.
T. Rowe Price Group Inc. is donating $2 million to organizations fighting racial injustice.
Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group invites you to hear from Dr. Khalilah Harris, Managing Director of K-12 Education Policy for the Center for American Progress, and Joseph Kane, Chair of the Parent and Community Advisory Board (PCAB) of Baltimore City. Dr. Harris will begin with a primer on the gaps in federal funding and the impact on Maryland’s public schools. Dr. Harris and Mr. Kane will then engage in a conversation discussing a vision for redesigning schools that moves beyond safety precautions to a system of education that makes it possible for all children to thrive.
The Prenatal to Five Impact Collaborative (PN-5 Impact Collaborative) meets each month.
As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, we are convening members, grantees, and government sector partners to stay connected, informed, and to support collaborative action.
The Prenatal to Five Impact Collaborative (PN-5 Impact Collaborative) meets each month.
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will be receiving $500 M for early childhood from the American Recovery Plan.
The Prenatal to Five Impact Collaborative (PN-5 Impact Collaborative) meets bi-monthly.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s evolving peer group Emergent Philanthropy for a discussion of adrienne maree brown’s book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds. This peer discussion will focus on the introduction, which includes pages 1 - 40. Bring your questions, your favorite quotes, and a curious attitude. If you're not able to read the book, you are welcome to join the discussion as well.
After a robust conversation on Closing the Vaccination Gaps in Our Communities earlier this month.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is committed to fulfilling its mission by embracing diversity and inclusion and focusing on racial equity in its governance and programs. The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (EDI) meets quarterly to infuse Maryland Philanthropy Network's values of diversity, inclusiveness, and respect in our work.
Building trust has been a key part of philanthropy for years for lean funders. Nevertheless, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, trust and strong relationships have taken on an even greater significance.
In April, the PN5 Affinity Group will focus on early childhood education in Baltimore City Public Schools with the district's Director of Early Learning.
