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For Grantseekers: A Program Officer's Guide to Proposal Writing (9/27/2019)
Friday, September 27, 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. 

Event type: 
Professional Development
Audience: 
Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers
Topic: 
Fundraising
The Giving Life: Mary Klopcic
Release Date: 
02/12/2014

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

Members' Memo | July 2, 2025
Release Date: 
07/02/2025

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

A Roadmap for Anchor Institution Local Food Purchasing in Baltimore

Realizing the purchasing power of anchor institutions to support local businesses and in turn create jobs is the focus of this new report, Authored by Karp Resources, the report explores food procurement processes in anchor institutions, and identifies a range of strategies to more fully realize local purchasing power. The report recommends actions to support local minority-owned and small businesses, modifications to procurement processes, and outlines legislative opportunities to connect purchasing power to businesses in reinvestment areas. Many of the recommendations are applicable not...

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Report
Topic: 
Baltimore Integration Partnership
Mobility & Aging in Rural America: The Role for Innovation: An Introduction for Funders
Knowledgebase

This publication provides a wealth of background and program ideas for improving rural mobility through existing and emerging technology. It offers insights about what’s already working and what is possible from the perspective of providers and thought leaders. It is a general introduction tailored for funders but useful for anyone. It does not require a background in technology or aging.

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KB Submission
Publication
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Funding Area: 
Aging
Audience: 
Aging/Older Adults Funders
Maryland Philanthropy Network Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Meeting (7/31/18)
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM

The Maryland Philanthropy Network is committed to fulfill its mission by embracing diversity and inclusion and focusing on racial equity in its governance and programs. The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDI) meets quarterly to infuse Maryland Philanthropy Network's values of diversity, inclusiveness and respect in our work.

Event type: 
Committee Meeting
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Nonprofit Diversity Efforts: Current Practices and the Role of Foundations
Knowledgebase

Based on survey responses of 205 leaders of nonprofit organizations with annual expenses between $100,000 and $100 million, Nonprofit Diversity Efforts: Current Practices and the Role of Foundations provides a collection of data on topics such as how diversity relates to the work of nonprofits and what demographic information nonprofits and funders alike are collecting — and how that information is used. The data in this report can inform foundation leaders and staff as they consider how they can most helpfully engage with their grantees on the topic of diversity.

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KB Submission
Publication
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Audience: 
All Funders
Advancing Careers in Retail Baltimore: Labor Market Analysis

The Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative at Maryland Philanthropy Network has released a report designed to provide information on the labor market for the retail trade and food services/drinking places sectors in Baltimore City. This report was prepared by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council as part of Advancing Careers in Retail-Baltimore, a BWFC-sponsored partnership aimed at improving job quality and advancement opportunities...

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Resource type: 
ABAG Publication
Topic: 
Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative
Funding Area: 
Employment/Workforce development
Audience: 
All Funders
Workforce Development Funders
Focus on City Schools: Student Wholeness, A Conversation with Sarah Warren
Tuesday, December 04, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

A year ago, representatives from CASEL, The Collaborative for Academic, Social, Emotional Learning,  and Baltimore City Schools shared data from CASEL's then-recent social and emotional landscape analysis of City Schools.  We learned about the anticipated partners and programs to support student needs, support systems and SEL curriculum, and development of school-based and district-level staff. Join us to learn about the implementation of those programs and additional programs to support student wholeness in the district.  

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Conversations with Leaders
Focus on City Schools
Funding Area: 
Education: K-12
Workforce and Financial Stability Legislative Wrap-Up
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 12:00 to 02:00 PM

Please join the Workforce Affinity Group to hear outcomes from this year’s legislative session. Our panel will share information about legislation that was passed and efforts that didn’t quite make it this year.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Members Only
Policy Staff
Workforce Development Funders
Topic: 
Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Education: Higher education
Employment/job training
Employment/Workforce development
Financial Literacy and Asset Building
FOCS: Discussion with Dr. Tracey L. Durant, Director of Equity
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

In June 2018, the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners held a Board Forum on Equity where it became clear that there was a need to create an equity policy to ensure success for students, with a particular focus on eliminating the predictab

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Focus on City Schools
Funding Area: 
Education: K-12

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