The event itself, organized by United Way of Central Maryland in partnership with Wellpoint Maryland, brought volunteers and community leaders together to read with students and distribute books that children could take home.
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is pleased to announce two grants totaling $45,000, including a $25,000 grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. These funds will strengthen the local safety net for families and seniors facing urgent financial hardship across the Lower Eastern Shore.
A philanthropic nonprofit like the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County doesn’t learn about its community from behind a desk. Truly understanding local needs begins with showing up, listening closely, attending events, and working alongside nonprofit leaders and partner organizations to learn where challenges and opportunities overlap.
With nearly ten years at the Greater Washington Community Foundation, Rebecca Rothey has transformed how donors view generosity, legacy, and impact throughout her distinguished career in philanthropy.
An effective youth strategy depends on consistent opportunities, delivered by local organizations. The Baltimore Children & Youth Fund provides long-term funding and professional development to strengthen these organizations' capacity.
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Health Funders Affinity Group is hosting public sector leaders for updates about key developments in their work with the goal of fostering collaboration and leveraging public sector funds.
Dr. Glenn Schneider, Chief Program Officer at the Horizon Foundation, reflects on the challenges public health has faced in recent years, including the pandemic, health disinformation, and cuts to vital services, which have negatively impacted many Marylanders.
The Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative (SFC), which is supported by a network that includes 16 MPN members, announced its 2026 summer grant recipients, to 57 programs across 54 organizations serving young people throughout Baltimore City.
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.
This peer group is focused on best practices and emerging opportunities in the field of health, including the social determinants of health and behavioral health. Group meetings provide opportunities for funders to learn about key issues including government policy impacts, share grantmaking priorities, explore shared interests with other stakeholders including policymakers/public agency staff, and engage in aligned or collaborative grantmaking.
The National Fund for Workforce Solutions, a supporter of the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative, rebrands as Shift Work Forward.
Danista E. Hunte, President and CEO of Maryland Philanthropy Network, reflects on the Lean Funder Regional Gathering, hosted in partnership with Exponent Philanthropy.
Regional Funder Briefing Series
Please join the Green Funders Affinity Group for a Legislative Debrief to understand outcomes of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session around issues related to the environment, climate justice, clean energy, and protection of our natural resources.
Join the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative for a Legislative Debrief to understand outcomes from the 2026 Maryland state legislative session on efforts to boost economic opportunity for Marylanders. This will include a discussion around specific bills related to employment, income generation and wealth building policies. Our speakers will share information and insights about bills that passed as well as those that did not quite make it this year.
The 2026 Aging Innovations Summit is officially sold out! Thank you for your interest!
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s 2026 Maryland Aging Innovations Summit provides an opportunity to learn, network, celebrate each other’s accomplishments, and express appreciation for the dedication and commitment to those working in the field of aging. This year's theme, Designing for Longevity, will explore the creative age-well initiatives that extend along the generations and the systemic threats to aging well.
Please join the Housing Funders Affinity Group for a legislative debrief to understand outcomes of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session around issues related to housing justice and homelessness prevention.
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