One of the fundamental design flaws of our public education system is the premise that all children should learn at the same pace regardless of educational background.
Harvey Morton “Bud” Meyerhoff demanded the highest quality not only of himself, but those he came in contact with. It allowed him to sustain the Meyerhoff name in real estate, philanthropy and civic leadership.
On November 13th, Danista E. Hunte, President and CEO of Maryland Philanthropy Network, Linda Dworak, Director of the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative (BWFC), and members of the BWFC attended the annoucement of the new Baltimore Workforce Hub at Carver Vocational High School in Baltimore. MPN’s BWFC will collaborate with the Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Baltimore City Schools, and the Baltimore DC Building Trades Council to coordinate the project.
Shanaysha Sauls says the Baltimore Community Foundation must be transparent, open and accessible. Now, a new art exhibit recently installed in the organization's lobby is helping to bring those priorities to life.
To say Claire McCardell was a trailblazer would be an understatement.
Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kelly M. Schulz recently announced Easton as one of two new Arts and Entertainment Districts in Maryland.
Roger Schulman expected to live in Baltimore for two years. At least that was the plan when Schulman accepted a Teach for America gig at West Baltimore Middle School in 1992.
The Baltimore Children & Youth Fund is taking a select group of grantees to SXSW EDU 2025 to experience the 15th annual conference.
Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Health Funders Affinity Group for a debrief and information session on health issues in this year’s legislative session. Ashley Woolard, Attorney with the Public Justice Center, Vincent DeMarco, President of the Health Care for All! Coalition, and Dan Martin and Linda Raines with the Mental Health Association of MD (MHAMD) will share the outcomes of their advocacy work, overcoming the budget constraints, and what to prepare for next year’s session.
It's tax time and business owners and individuals across the Baltimore region are meeting with their financial planners, accountants, tax preparers, and attorneys.
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Revitalization efforts in Orlando’s West Lakes area will receive a major boost from a new partnership between the Florida Hospital Foundation and the Bethesda-based Bainum Family Foundation. The Bai
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our Interim President and CEO Kevin McHugh.
In recognition of this focus and the desire to align funding around housing stability, Maryland Philanthropy Network members, many of whom are part of the Basic Human Needs Affinity Group decided to transform into a new group comprised of private and public funders, currently called Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore.
Join us for an in-depth conversation regarding two recent reports focused on career pathways and readiness for Baltimore City students. Our guests include:
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project as we explore questions about changes funders are making and how to leverage this moment to reexamine philanthropic practices. After presenting a general overview of the interrelated principles of trust-based philanthropy, we'll engage in a discussion about how trust-based practice benefits whole systems — enabling both funders and nonprofits to do our work with more ease, authenticity, and joy.
Last November I had the great fortune of attending an event hosted by Maryland Philanthropy Network called Decolonizing Wealth: A Conversation with Edgar Villanueva.
Mid-Atlantic Community Network connects social service organizations across region as pandemic’s economic impact sets in