Maryland Philanthropy Network

We're grateful to be thought partners on this event and hope everyone attending is enjoying the powerful calls to action and vibrant discussions so far! #BoldTogether #MarylandPhilanthropy #CourageousPhilanthropy

In the latest Abell Foundation Inc report "Expanding Apprenticeships in Maryland", Linda Dworak?of Maryland Philanthropy Network’s?Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative, offers an overview of #apprenticeship and the current landscape in Maryland and Baltimore. The state of Maryland has recognized the potential for registered apprenticeships both to provide a path to better-paying careers that do not require college degrees and to help employers meet their needs for employees with specialized skills. This report explores opportunities for and challenges to expanding apprenticeship in the state. Click the link below to read the full report.

Our Director of Public Policy and Government Relations, Shanetta Martin, M.A., couldn't have said it better when reflecting on our #2025DayInAnnapolis, "We have a group of good people with good hearts who have good intentions with goals to make a positive difference in the world. Thanks for being your unique selves. Thanks for being partners in the work." #MarylandPhilanthropy #PhilanthropyInAction

We started our 2025 Philanthropy Day in Annapolis strong with a welcome from Senator Cory McCray. Later today, we'll dig into the 2025 state budget and implications for philanthropy, best practices for public-private partnerships, and more legislative updates. Check out the full agenda here - https://lnkd.in/d5VD5FqU #MarylandPhilanthropy #DayInAnnapolis #PublicPolicy

The relationships babies and young children form with their parents and caregivers shape their health, learning, and resilience for a lifetime. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a three-part learning series highlighting the biological, social, and systemic foundations of Early Relational Health. We're excited to host Ira Hillman, David W. Willis, MD, and Claudia Aristy for the opening session on Monday, January 27th from 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Register today at: https://lnkd.in/euhGsC3F

Looking for ways to help those in California? Check out the list of vetted response funds from our colleagues below.

For over 40 years, Maryland Philanthropy Network has provided a forum in which philanthropic colleagues can address common problems and interests together. This #NationalPhilanthropyDay, we're grateful to continue acting as an organizing backbone and convener for funders in Maryland.

Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to welcome?Elaine Carroll?as Program Manager for the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative starting next week! Working with?Linda Dworak, Elaine will facilitate the formation and implementation of the new Baltimore Climate and Infrastructure Workforce Hub. The Hub is a coalition of public and private partners established to ensure that coordination, research, planning, and flexible worker supports are available so that high-quality, publicly funded infrastructure jobs are accessible to Baltimore City residents. #WorkforceSolutions #TheHub #InfrastructureJobs

Maryland Philanthropy Network is proud to support Maryland Nonprofits 2024 Annual Conference "Unlocking the Power of Nonprofits," a transformative event designed to inspire and empower Maryland's nonprofit leaders. The conference includes a virtual pre-conference on October 28 and an in-person event on October 29 featuring a #FunderPanel moderated by MPN. Register for #MANOAC24 here: https://lnkd.in/eeZZ88yM

Our thoughts are with our colleagues and the communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Center for Disaster Philanthropy, in partnership with The Funders Network, Florida Philanthropic Network, Philanthropy Southeast, Council on Foundations, United Philanthropy Forum, National VOAD, Appalachia Funders Network, and North Carolina Network of Grantmakers, is hosting a webinar on Thursday, October 3 to help funders learn more about the storm’s impact, even well beyond where it made landfall and what funders can do. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4gEKllg ? #CDP4Recovery #philanthropy #HurricaneHelene NCNG and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy are hosting a webinar on Thursday, October 3 to help funders learn more about the storm’s impact, even well beyond where it made landfall and what funders can do. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/4gEKllg ? #CDP4Recovery #philanthropy #HurricaneHelene