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Strengthening Baltimore's Workforce: Reflections and Lessons Learned

For over a decade, members of the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative (BWFC) have supported a growing number of industry focused workforce development initiatives, and the outcomes are notable. Through these efforts, previously unemployed residents are getting industry recognized certifications and jobs with career advancement opportunities at impressive rates. This report highlights several of these initiatives and offers recommendations on how they can be expanded.

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Baltimore Integration Partnership
Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative
Arts Funders Affinity Group

This peer group is focused on promoting and strengthening a dynamic arts scene in Maryland and engages and educates area funders about existing and emerging opportunities.  Members interested in the arts and culture can build relationships with each other; share information; research and ideas; and learn together along with local and national experts.

Member Leadership: Lara Hall, Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation and Steven Skerritt-Davis, Maryland State Arts Council

Staff Contact: Elisabeth Hyleck

Green Funders Affinity Group

This peer group is focused on topics related to community greening, sustainability, climate change, and environmental protection. Group discussions are often cross-sectoral, examining the impact of environmental issues on community development, human health, or economic welfare. Participating members come from a wide range of grant-making backgrounds and diverse areas of expertise.

Program Resources from Growing Opportunities in Family Child Care: Supporting Small Business Owners & Solutions to the Child Care Crisis

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View materials from "Growing Opportunities in Family Child Care: Supporting Small Business Owners & Solutions to the Child Care Crisis".

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Children's and Youth Services
Education: Early childhood
Employment/job training
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Prenatal to Five Affinity Group
Workforce Development Funders
Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis
Release Date: 
02/25/2022

We are monitoring resources and information on how philanthropy can help with the escalating Ukraine humanitarian crisis, and will share those with you here as they come in.

Members' Memo | March 6, 2024
Release Date: 
03/06/2024

A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.

Engaging Youth in Philanthropy
Tuesday, December 02, 2014 at 10:45 to 01:00 PM

This hands-on workshop introduces the topic youth philanthropy (0-18 years) and the concept that youth have the ability to share their time, talents, and treasures for the common good. Jill Gordon, Program Director of the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana will explore current youth philanthropy research and resources while sharing examples of successful program activities, grantmaking efforts, and fundraising initiatives.

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Network Building
Hurricane Dorian Relief Resources
Release Date: 
09/05/2019

The United Philanthropy Forum has compiled a list of resources for relief efforts for Hurricane Dorian to support those who have been impacted. Please be sure to share the resources with your members to support the communities during these trying times.

Members' Memo | July 31, 2023
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07/31/2023

A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our Interim President and CEO Kevin McHugh.

Grant Writing

Maryland Philanthropy Network recognizes the potential burden of application and reporting practices on both grantseekers and grantmakers. Nonprofit organizations devote significant time to researching and writing grant proposals and reports, and grantmakers expend significant (often volunteer) time managing grants and evaluating how to best make a difference.

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