Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Prenatal to Five Affinity Group for its first peer meet up! We will meet in MPN's large conference room with time to discuss the key opportunities and challenges in our work and share about activities each member is prioritizing in their organization. After the meeting, we’ll continue conversation and relationship building at UNION Craft Brewing, the brewery across the parking lot from MPN for informal networking. We look forward to kicking off the summer with you!
David Rands, chief financial officer at housing nonprofit Enterprise Community Partners, is taking on an expanded role as the organization’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Every baby deserves a safe ride. MileOne Autogroup, an MPN member, is committed to keeping children safe in vehicles and has established a robust MileOneCares Car Seat Community Program.
The annual Annie E. Casey Foundation report found higher graduation rates and lower childhood poverty. However, more teens are not in school or working.
Associated Black Charities (ABC) convened residents of Turner Station, a historic neighborhood in Baltimore County, in its latest “Community Convo” on June 24.
Since 2022, the Annie E. Casey Foundation has partnered with intergenerational community-based organizations to explore strategies to improve youth-adult partnerships.
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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
Youth justice systems are changing to better support young people. The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released tools to help local systems improve.
Three Maryland Philanthropy Network colleagues were named to the Baltimore Banner's 2026 Emerging Leaders list.
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.
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View materials from "Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore Meeting - October 2020".
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This report written by Tracey Rutnik and Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz at the Maryland Philanthropy Network in 2003 highlights how today's donors want an engaging philanthropic experience - and how despite the tight economy, donors are opening their checkbooks and their schedules to participate in giving circles.
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Program Resources for "Race AND Gender: Intersectional Approaches to Equity"
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View materials from "Arts and Culture Funder Conversation"
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View Materials from The Shifting Landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility
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View Materials from The Shifting Landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility
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