The 2026 Maryland Nonprofits Legislative Preview will be co-hosted by Maryland Nonprofits and Maryland Philanthropy Network. The event will feature what nonprofits will be working on, how the legislature will function, how nonprofits can be effective advocates in the coming year, and how to access opportunities for their organization. During this virtual convening, you will hear from public officials and leading nonprofit advocates.
All funders interested in housing justice and homelessness prevention are welcome to attend this huddle! Lightly structured as a peer exchange, we encourage you to bring your
James Wahls, founder of the Revolve Fund, fiscally hosted at Maryland Philanthropy Network, explains how recoverable grants expand capital access for marginalized entrepreneurs.
The Greater Washington Community Foundation’s “Leaders of the Future” series highlights individuals and organizations who inspire us to look towards a brighter future for Greater Washington.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott recently attended the grand opening of The Hammond at Greenmount Park, a transformational project that turned an entire block of vacant lots into a new four-story building containing 109 affordable apartments and a ne
The Community Foundation of Frederick County is excited to announce that it awarded more than $476,000 in strategic grants to 21 area nonprofits dedicated to improving lives and enhancing Frederick County.
The Community Foundation of Frederick County is partnering with Frederick County to launch a new grant program called Frederick FEED: Food Equity and Emergency Distribution.
The road to Census 2030 starts now. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and Virginia Funders Network for a virtual convening that brings together partners from across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to kick off the conversation, share key updates, and begin building the infrastructure critical for a complete and accurate census.
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (“the Blueprint”) set a goal of 45% of public high school graduates completing the high school level of a Registered Apprenticeship or anot
These projects will improve the safety and reliability of drinking water infrastructure, modernize stormwater management systems, and preserve historic sites in communities across
Typically, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore performs a community survey that covers demographics and other data every 10 years. This year, it released a survey conducted from early June to late July of 2025, outside of the usual once-a-decade release pattern.
Reimagine, formerly the Greater Washington Workforce Development Collaborative, is sunsetting after 17 years of impact as the Greater Washington Community Foundation focuses on economic mobility programs that provide resources, training, and skills development to the community.
This summer, 54 youth-serving organizations will receive nearly $7 million in grant funding from the Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative, supported by a network including the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
A philanthropic nonprofit like the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County doesn’t learn about its community from behind a desk. Truly understanding local needs begins with showing up, listening closely, attending events, and working alongside nonprofit leaders and partner organizations to learn where challenges and opportunities overlap.
With nearly ten years at the Greater Washington Community Foundation, Rebecca Rothey has transformed how donors view generosity, legacy, and impact throughout her distinguished career in philanthropy.
Dr. Glenn Schneider, Chief Program Officer at the Horizon Foundation, reflects on the challenges public health has faced in recent years, including the pandemic, health disinformation, and cuts to vital services, which have negatively impacted many Marylanders.
The Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative (SFC), which is supported by a network that includes 16 MPN members, announced its 2026 summer grant recipients, to 57 programs across 54 organizations serving young people throughout Baltimore City.
This peer group is focused on best practices and emerging opportunities in the field of health, including the social determinants of health and behavioral health. Group meetings provide opportunities for funders to learn about key issues including government policy impacts, share grantmaking priorities, explore shared interests with other stakeholders including policymakers/public agency staff, and engage in aligned or collaborative grantmaking.
The National Fund for Workforce Solutions, a supporter of the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative, rebrands as Shift Work Forward.
All funders interested in housing justice and homelessness prevention are welcome to attend this huddle.

