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Black Philanthropy Circle Launches in Baltimore, Announces Inaugural Grantmaking Cycle
Release Date: 
02/10/2022

The Baltimore Community Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Black Philanthropy Circle. The Black Philanthropy Circle is a nonprofit 501(c)3 donor-advised fund focused on charitable giving to nonprofits that directly support Black people and communities in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Founded by a group of more than 30 Black business and civic leaders, the Black Philanthropy Circle was established to cultivate an inclusive philanthropic community, to build the capacity of Baltimore’s Black nonprofits, and to impact Greater Baltimore’s Black community at large.

Striving for Impact with Michael Bigley of the Venable Foundation
Release Date: 
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.

Green Funders Peer Learning Exchange
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.

Event type: 
Network Building
Audience: 
Green Funders
Members Only
Costly Delays: Diagnosing and addressing operational delays in Baltimore’s nonprofit contracting process
Release Date: 
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?

Members' Memo | February 8, 2023
Release Date: 
02/08/2023

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

Members' Memo | February 7, 2024
Release Date: 
02/07/2024

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

Members' Memo | January 10, 2024
Release Date: 
01/10/2024

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

Foundations on the Hill 2026
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.

Event type: 
National Event
Audience: 
Members Only
Policy Staff
Topic: 
Public Policy
The Giving Life: Danista Hunte
Release Date: 
01/27/2014

In November 2013 we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service. 

The Giving Life: Chris Wilson
Release Date: 
01/08/2014

Last month we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service. 

Baltimore Integration Partnership 2014 Year in Review
Release Date: 
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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