Inside Baltimore’s Reginald F. Lewis Museum, the legacy of one of America’s most influential Black entrepreneurs comes alive through an unprecedented exhibition.
From flexible giving to well-managed tech tools, the new generation of donors are changing up the old models of charitable giving.
As a follow-up to the State of Fiscal Sponsorship br
The Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF) would provide funding to expand access for Baltimore’s young people to activities like athletics in schools, summer jobs, and youth violence reduction efforts as part Mayor Brandon Scot
When was the last time you had a lengthy, honest and open conversation with someone you didn’t know well? Or even better -- with someone who you assumed held a whole different world view than your own.
Many funders are exploring ways to support nonprofit organizations during a time of uncertainty and changes to the Federal and State funding landscapes.
Construction is already underway on the 700 block of Mura Street in East Baltimore.
As part of its monthly Community Convo series, Associated Black Charities (ABC) held a special discussion to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man who died in Baltimore police custody in 2015.
In a historic grant cycle, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) distributed $295,000 of grant funding to 45 area nonprofit s.
It’s time for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s peer learning exchange for education funders! This lightly structured peer-to-peer exchange will focus on your grantmaking in the current context. We encourage you to bring your burning questions, strategic ponderings, or interesting projects to raise with the group. From 4:00 – 5:00 PM, we’ll continue conversation and relationship building at UNION Craft Brewing.
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Curtin as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective June 9, 2025.
After nearly four decades of leadership, Abell President Robert C. Embry Jr. has announced his plan to retire. Bob’s legacy in Baltimore is almost impossible to overstate.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) received a generous donation of $5 million from the Sherman Family Foundation. The gift is intended to help the BSO introduce more children and young people to symphonic music, and will support the orchestra's various outreach initiatives to this end.
If it were about the money, Erica Watkins probably would've thrown in the towel a while ago. But keeping this restaurant open is about her passion - for cooking, and for her customers.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released the 2025 edition of its KIDS COUNT Data Book, an annual report that tracks children's well-being across America.
The Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County awarded $61,448 in grants to 14 nonprofits in the county.
The 2025 Baltimore City Small Business Advancement Conference, hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy and Development, took place at the Baltimore Convention Center on June 12.
It’s time for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s peer learning exchange for arts and culture funders! We’ll gather over a cuppa for a lightly structured peer-to-peer exchange. Plan to share information about your recent grantees, what you are learning from them and others, and any updates about your arts or arts adjacent funding strategies. Following up on April’s conversation about The Changing Landscape of Arts Funding, we’ll also share plans for upcoming sessions and collect group feedback.
The Learning Lab hosted its Community Exhibitions on Tuesday, bringing together youth development leaders to share ideas and solutions addressing issues faced by Baltimore's young people.
Some investors give money to a start-up with the hopes of recouping their investment with interest.

