Baltimore’s Promise and Maryland Philanthropy Network welcome Trabian Shorters to facilitate a workshop on Asset-Framing, an award-winning cognitive framework coined by him in 2013 when he was Vice President of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Asset-Framing® helps social impact leaders to apply social psychology to achieve greater social impact without relying on fear or stigma to engage people.
The Columbia Association (CA) and the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) are proud to announce a new partnership to support the Howard County community through a significant grant initiative. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both organizations to promoting social welfare and addressing the needs of residents. Under the terms of the agreement, CA will provide CFHoCo with a grant of $125,000 to be distributed during the Community Foundation’s open Community Grants Program this year.
As the Foundation has embarked on our new strategic plan over the last two years, many things have changed for us.
Ensuring Baltimore’s young people have the skills, experience, and opportunities to succeed in the workforce is essential not only for the city’s long-term economic growth but also for advancing individual economic mobility.
The Community Foundation of Howard County was honored to accept the inaugural Bauder Community Impact Award at the Community Action Council of Howard County’s (CAC) annual Evening of Impact event held on October 2
“How are you?” These three words have taken on new meaning this year. At different points throughout 2025, the question has landed differently.
Join Exponent Philanthropy and Maryland Philanthropy Network for this in-person opportunity to network, learn, and share with your fellow lean funders in Central Maryland! During this peer-facilitated gathering, discover what your colleagues are working on, explore opportunities to collaborate for greater impact, and seek input and advice from trusted colleagues on challenges you may be facing in your work.
An effective youth strategy depends on consistent opportunities, delivered by local organizations. The Baltimore Children & Youth Fund provides long-term funding and professional development to strengthen these organizations' capacity.
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Health Funders Affinity Group is hosting public sector leaders for updates about key developments in their work with the goal of fostering collaboration and leveraging public sector funds.
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View materials from Federal Policy Impacts: What Funders Should Know.
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Updates from the Baltimore Integration Partnership, a project hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network.
Maryland Philanthropy Network (MPN) is focused on funders in Maryland, and we know we live in an interconnected world where our network reaches out across the globe supporting communities near and far. We have members who are grieving, who are leading and/or supporting relief efforts, and others who aren’t sure how to engage yet. For times like these, we want to take a moment to share how MPN can help you navigate this current crisis.
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Program materials from "Capacity Building: Baltimore – Strengthening our Arts and Cultural Organizations"
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View Materials from Prenatal-to-Five Affinity Group Meeting - May 2022
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View materials for "Family Philanthropy Roundtable- April 2019"
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View materials from Housing Funder Huddle - November 2025.
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View materials from "ALICE and the Benefits Cliff: The Challenges facing Maryland’s Working Families".
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View materials from "Advancing Racial Equity in Grantmaking"
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Click here to view materials from "Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore Meeting (05-01-2020)"
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