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Book Discussion of The Black Butterfly: The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

In The Black Butterfly: The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America, Lawrence T. Brown reveals that ongoing historical trauma caused by a combination of policies, practices, systems, and budgets is at the root of uprisings and crises in hyper-segregated cities around the country. Putting Baltimore under a microscope, Brown looks closely at the causes of segregation, many of which exist in current legislation and regulatory policy despite the common belief that overtly racist policies are a thing of the past. Join your colleagues for a peer discussion about the role of our sector in this call to action to promote racial equity, end redlining, and reverse the damaging health- and wealth-related effects of segregation.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Not in Service: How can Baltimore’s Public Transit Better Serve Students?
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for a special presentation by the Fund for Educational Excellence on their newly released report, Not In Service: Why Public Transit Must Aim to Serve Students. This special presentation will include a briefing and discussion of the report analysis, findings, and recommendations.

Event type: 
Committee Meeting
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Education
Renewing Our Commitment to The Declaration
Release Date: 
07/04/2021

The Declaration of Independence, written 245 years ago, inspired a revolution that helped birth a nation. The power of the Declaration’s “self-evident” truths also inspired global movements for human rights and democracy that remain powerful today, by declaring that all “are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” As we emerge from a tumultuous year—of pandemic, racial strife, and party polarization—it is worth returning to these fundamental truths, and to reflect on how they might help us heal and rebuild our incredibly diverse nation. This 4th of July weekend, a group of funders, thinkers, creators, and community leaders are launching the New Declaration campaign, which invites every community to join in reflection and creative expression. Our goal is to strengthen the foundations of our nation in advance of the Declaration’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

How Funders Can Make Disability Visible
Release Date: 
06/30/2021

Disability is a relatively untapped area of investment for philanthropy, but one that offers promise of change and multiple avenues for donor impact.

West x Northwest Baltimore Impact Grants
Release Date: 
06/14/2021

The Baltimore Community Foundation promotes the success of Baltimore’s communities, its residents and particularly its young people by supporting effective public schools and equipping neighborhoods with the resources they need to

Community Foundations Warming To More Risk
Release Date: 
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.

Emergent Strategy September Discussion
Thursday, September 02, 2021 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s evolving peer group Emergent Philanthropy for a discussion rooted in adrienne maree brown’s book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds (pages 1 - 50) but reading the book is not necessary. This month’s discussion will focus on the principles of emergent strategy and begin to unpack the elements of emergent strategy some as well.

Event type: 
Professional Development
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Leadership Development

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