Public Policy

Legislative Priorities for Baltimore City Public Schools

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

As the District reopens schools, Maryland is also experiencing its first-ever virtual legislative session. Legislation around digital equity, childcare, and the overturn of the veto for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future are critical for the future of Maryland’s children. Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to host Melissa Broome, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, for a conversation about City Schools’ legislative priorities for the 2021 state legislative session and the state plan around funding.

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Community Issues

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Education Funders

Members Only

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Focus on City Schools

Public Policy

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Education

Public Policy Committee January Meeting

Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 03:00 to 04:00 PM

The Public Policy Committee serves as a clearinghouse of policy information, responsible for informing members on government policies affecting the charitable sector and member interest areas; a resource on philan

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Committee Meeting

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All Funders

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Democracy and Social Sector

Focus on City Schools

Public Policy

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Social Sector

Advocacy

Overriding the Blueprint Veto in the Forthcoming Legislative Session

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 03:00 to 04:00 PM

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Foundations on the Hill 2020

Monday, March 09, 2020 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM

Foundations on the Hill (FOTH), presented by United Philanthropy Forum, is a multi-day event that brings together foundation leaders from across the country to DC for meetings with Congress about key issues of importance to foundations and philanthropy.

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Maryland Philanthropy Network Advocacy Day in Annapolis

Thursday, March 05, 2020 at 08:15 to 12:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for our 2020 Advocacy Day in Annapolis. This trip to Annapolis is an opportunity for Maryland Philanthropy Network members to learn how they can impact systems-change by observing the legislative session, learning about the legislative process firsthand, building relationships with legislators, and educating members of the legislature.

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Public Policy Committee Meeting: Advocacy Strategy Session

Tuesday, February 04, 2020 at 11:00 to 12:00 PM

Join the Maryland Philanthropy Network's Public Policy Committee to discuss the 2020 Public Policy priorities and develop an advocacy strategy.

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Committee Meeting

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All Funders

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Census 2020

Democracy and Social Sector

Public Policy

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Advocacy

2020 Legislative Preview

Monday, January 06, 2020 at 08:00 to 12:30 PM

The 2020 Legislative Session in Maryland will address major issues affecting nonprofits and the people and communities we serve, including the funding of education, the impact of federal policies on Maryland’s government services, and protection of health and the environment. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and Maryland Nonprofits for this informational program to learn how your work may be affected by policies and decisions made in 2020.

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Community Issues

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All Funders

Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers

Policy Staff

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Public Policy

Public Policy Committee Meeting - October 2019

Tuesday, October 08, 2019 at 02:30 to 03:30 PM

The Public Policy Committee serves as a clearinghouse for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s public policy platform. It connects across funder affinity groups, fiscally hosted initiatives, funder collaborations and individual members to understand the landscape of member policy interests and distill those interests and issues into an agenda.

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Health Funders Legislative Wrap-Up

Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM

Please join the Health Funders Group for a wrap-up from this year’s legislative session.

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Community Issues

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Behavioral Health Funders

Health Funders

Members Only

Policy Staff

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Democracy and Social Sector

Public Policy

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Advocacy

Health Access and Care

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.

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Community Issues

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Members Only

Policy Staff

Workforce Development Funders

Topic:

Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative

Public Policy

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Education: Higher education

Employment/job training