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03/10/2022
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05/04/2022
Michael Bigley is the Director of the Venable Foundation, one of the largest law firm foundations in the country. A key aspect of his work has been to increase public awareness of Venable’s funding opportunities and diversify the grantee docket. As we transition back to more face-to-face activities in the future, Michael looks forward to meeting new MPN colleagues and discovering how philanthropy can address systemic issues present in our communities together.
Wednesday, September 07, 2022 at 12:30 to 02:00 PM
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a peer learning exchange for funders supporting environmental and sustainability issues in Maryland! We take some time to integrate our learnings, share what we are thinking about and focusing on, and discuss our plans for the coming year. Lightly structured, these peer-to-peer exchange events are designed to integrate and learn from others in philanthropy through facilitation of the following: strategy sharing and exchange of ideas around what other funders are working on, stimulating new ways of thinking by sharing learnings and creating an environment conducive to discovery among the community of funders, and relationship building.
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12/07/2022
Baltimore City depends on nonprofits to provide services, particularly in Black and low-income communities. A reliable contract with the city can allow a nonprofit to expand, serve more residents, and build the employment base of the city. However, longstanding delays in contracting and payment of city partners leave some nonprofits asking if the barriers to accessing city funding are worth the effort. This Abell Report asks what causes the delays in the City's contracting process with nonprofits and how can those delays be fixed?
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02/08/2023
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our Interim President and CEO Kevin McHugh.
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02/07/2024
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
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01/10/2024
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM
Hosted and presented by United Philanthropy Forum in partnership with the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector, Foundations on the Hill is intentionally designed as a forward-looking advocacy conference and experience. After a year marked by rapid policy shifts, heightened scrutiny, and growing demands on charitable institutions, philanthropy is gathering to collectively strengthen the sector’s independence and its ability to serve communities in the years ahead.
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02/25/2010
Every four years, the world watches the Olympics to see the best athletes excel in their chosen sport and compete for medals for being at the top of their field.
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04/25/2018
The Kirwan Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education has become a key talking point in the 2018 election campaign, and on Thursday it picks up its work where it left off in January for the legislative session.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM
A National Webinar for Grantmakers
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Tuesday, June 07, 2011 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM
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Friday, March 23, 2018 at 08:00 to 11:30 AM
Presented by a program officer who reviews hundreds of proposals each year, the Maryland Philanthropy Network invites new grant proposal writers to a step-by-step presentation to writing a full proposal grantmakers will want to receive.
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01/27/2014
In November 2013 we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service.
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01/08/2014
Last month we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service.
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02/03/2011
In my previous column, I outlined the public policy challenges ahead for nonprofits and philanthropy in 2011.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 09:30 to 12:00 PM
This event will now take place on the snow date of January 31.
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12/30/2014
Building off of a successful first round of work and through support from Living Cities, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the Goldseker Foundation, the Baltimore Integration Partnership (BIP) launched 2.0 in 2014 to deepen anchor institution’s efforts to support area residents, businesses and communities.
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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
Friday, March 08, 2019 at 08:00 to 11:30 AM
Presented by a program officer who reviews hundreds of proposals each year, the Maryland Philanthropy Network invites new grant proposal writers to a step-by-step presentation to writing a full proposal grantmakers will want to receive. You will hear the “never ever do this” and the “be sure to do that”. This is a great workshop for grantseekers new to the field. The agenda includes additional information on preparing to write, stewarding a funder relationship, and presenting your budget.
Based on the resources available at www.marylandphilanthropy.org/grantwriting and current insights from local foundation program officers.