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07/01/2025
A conversation with David London, Director of the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
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08/21/2025
BCF President & CEO Shanaysha Sauls shares a heartfelt reflection on the late Mark Fetting, a rare civic leader whose vision, candor, and deep commitment shaped Baltimore and BCF in lasting ways.
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This report by the Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities examines the potential of anchor institutions hold to create lasting and sustainable change—and illustrates how funders are working with anchor institutions to create healthier, more equitable, and economically vibrant places to live and work.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM
Construction on 21st Century School Buildings is well underway with two completed schools, Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle School and Frederick Elementary School, and seven more currently in process. The Maryland Philanthropy Network team of consultant and member leaders will share an update on these efforts, future plans and opportunities as we enter 2018.
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Monday, November 16, 2015 at 01:00 to 02:00 PM
No matter what mission your organization and your members are committed to, we’re confident that more people standing up for your mission can help make the difference.
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12/19/2019
To grow the workforce that will advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, foundations ought to bring back approaches they relied on decades ago.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Education Funders and Prenatal to Five Affinity Groups to learn about "mixed delivery systems" of care that connect across multiple programs, providers, and settings (including public schools and community-based organizations) that can be supported with a combination of public funds and private funds. Our speakers will share possible avenues for a system of mixed delivery in Baltimore and across Maryland along with potential next steps. Space will be created for dialogue between funders about steps you can take together around early care and education.
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10/31/2022
Kelly Medinger, our most trusted and valued Executive Director of the Knott Foundation for the last decade, has shared her intentions to resign from her post, effective December 31, 2022. Her unwavering dedication to our mission, her institutional knowledge of our Foundation, her keen understanding of family dynamics, and her strong team-building with our executive staff have all contributed greatly towards the growth, focus, and stability of our Catholic family foundation. The Knott Foundation's Board of Trustees is seeking a new Executive Director, who will succeed our current Executive Director upon her departure at the end of 2022.
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01/10/2023
Independent Sector regularly releases Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector reports – an evolving and growing resource of data, analysis, and recommendations about key areas powering more than 1.8 million U.S. nonprofits.
Wednesday, April 03, 2024 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
All MPN members are invited to join the Prenatal-to-Five (PN-5) Affinity Group for a conversation featuring the Bainum Family Foundation's WeVision EarlyEd Initiative, which is a catalyst for making the ideal child care real — as defined by those closest to the system: families, educators and administrators. WeVision EarlyEd is designed to guide necessary conversations and test ideal solutions, beginning with the District of Columbia and then influencing other communities across the nation. Attendees will learn details about the initiative, insights and ideas captured thus far, the Foundation’s investments to begin to test ideal solutions, as well as future plans.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 08:30 to 09:30 AM
Demanding schedules often erase time for rich discussions on ideas and deeper reflection on our role as philanthropists. Let Maryland Philanthropy Network carve out time for you to explore new ideas and hear with what issues folks are wrestling.
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09/20/2019
This week’s Business of Giving features Lisa Hamilton, president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Baltimore fund, started by UPS founder Jim Casey in honor of his mother, is focused on improving the lives of children.
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10/10/2019
Support projects that alleviate economic and social inequality by addressing their root causes, educate staff members, and change organization culture.
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10/28/2019
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06/07/2021
Community foundations continue to have more interest in responsive investing and are looking to increase exposure in private investments while decreasing exposure to hedge funds and fixed income, according to a new survey.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 01:00 to 02:00 PM
Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore is hosting a special conversation with Jeff Olivet, Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and Dr. Joe Savage, Regional Advisor for USICH, about the newly released federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness, “All In.” This new plan establishes a goal to reduce homelessness by 25% by the end of 2025. This is an opportunity to learn together about the plan and understand how it connects with local priorities and investments. Irene Agustin, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services and Janice Miller, Chair of the Continuum of Care, will provide insight about how the plan will affect work in Baltimore to make homelessness rare and brief.
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04/03/2023
Most grant makers would agree, at least in principle, that helping nonprofits build organizational capacity is an important role for philanthropy.
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06/06/2025
Now in its 10th year, The Baltimore Sun’s Business and Civic Hall of Fame continues to recognize individuals who have made meaningful, long-term contributions to Baltimore and Maryland.
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05/02/2019
Watergate never happened. Members of the British parliament never padded their expenses. Facebook is just for keeping up with friends.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 02:30 to 04:00 PM
Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to host Dr. Sonja Santelises, Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Public School System, for our annual conversation with members.
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