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ABAG presents programs and seminars for its members designed to help grantmakers do their jobs more effectively. Programs open to the general public will be specifically noted.
View Family Philanthropy programs.
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Peer-to-Peer Philanthropic Practicum
March 02, 2010
, 8:30 AM
- 9:30 AM
Please join your peers for a regular conversation on grantmaking practice and the state of philanthropy. Each month we will choose a report or news article to read as a group and discuss.
What Works for Summer Learning Programs?
March 10, 2010
, 12:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
How do we define effectiveness in the context of summer learning? What are ways to evaluate summer learning opportunities? Please join us to discuss these issues with Ron Fairchild, CEO of the National Summer Learning Association, and Zakia Redd, Research Scientist at Child Trends. As part of the program, we will also receive an update on 2010 summer learning opportunities for Baltimore students and discuss how funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) might be used locally to expand the availability of quality summer learning programs. Following the program, Ms. Redd will be available for an extended discussion about evaluating summer learning programs until 2pm.
Envisioning a United Substance Abuse Treatment and Mental Health System
March 10, 2010
, 2:00 PM
- 3:30 PM
The Substance Abuse Treatment Affinity Group and Mental Health Funders invite ABAG members to join a conversation with Deputy Secretary Renata J. Henry, Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Dr. Tom P. Cargiulo, Director of the Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, and Dr. Brian Hepburn, Executive Director of the Mental Hygiene Administration.
Family Philanthropy Teleconference: The Right Ways to Handle Conflicts of Interest
March 11, 2010
, 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
National Center research shows that only about half of family foundations have a conflict of interest policy. Yet conflicts often arise if, for example, a board or staff member volunteers for or serves on the board of a nonprofit that seeks funds from the foundation. Two of our speakers, Diana Gurieva, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Dyson Foundation, and Mary Mountcastle, a trustee of both the Mary Reynolds Babcock and Z. Smith Reynolds Foundations, will share how their foundations have dealt with conflicts of interest. They'll be joined by Kelley Simone, Senior Staff Attorney at the Council on Foundations.
An Internship for Every Baltimore City 11th and 12th Grader and a Job for Those Who Want One
March 11, 2010
, 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
This program was originally scheduled for February 10. The new Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Learning to Work has set bold goals for re-shaping Career and Technology Education (CTE) in Baltimore. Please join the Workforce Development and Education Affinity Groups for a return-engagement with Michael Thomas, Director of the Office of Learning to Work, who will discuss emerging plans to dramatically expand opportunities for city students to connect to the world of work.
ABAG Management & Finance Committee
March 16, 2010
, 4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Foundations on the Hill
March 17, 2010
, 9:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
Help inform and educate Congress about philanthropy by participating with ABAG in Foundations on the Hill in Washington, DC.
Maryland's Race to the Top Proposal
March 17, 2010
, 3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Please join us to discuss Maryland's Race to the Top (RTTT) proposal with Mary Cary, Assistant State Superintendent in MSDE's Division of Leadership Development and MSDE point person for RTTT. We will learn what the State is planning to propose and what supports are needed to produce the best possible RTTT plan by the June 1st deadline. We will also discuss ways that the philanthropic community might be helpful to the State and the City with this and other federal opportunities.
Education Affinity Group: Focus on City Schools: Human Capital
March 18, 2010
, 9:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
Michael Sarbanes, Baltimore City Schools' Executive Director of Partnerships, Communications and Community Engagement, will join us for the 17th in our series of meetings to discuss opportunities for partnerships between the philanthropic community and Baltimore City Schools.
At this meeting, we will discuss the system's human capital strategy with Shawn Stokes, Chief Human Capital Officer.
Talking Shop with Grants Managers
March 18, 2010
, 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
Grants managers from foundations and corporate giving program big and small are invited to discuss hot topics and enduring dilemmas like online applications, databases, national best practices and tracking down errant reports.
Understanding Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations
March 23, 2010
, 8:30 AM
- 10:00 AM
Although not in the business of giving money away, corporations do want their communities to thrive. At this session, representatives from ABAG's corporate membership will share tips for successful corporate partnerships including leveraging volunteer opportunities, understanding corporate priorities and accessing in-kind resources. This workshop is for nonprofit representatives.
Pipelines to Diversity and Inclusiveness
March 23, 2010
, 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
The ABAG Diversity and Inclusiveness Task Force invites members to learn about pipelines to building diverse nonprofit boards and an inclusive workplace with Adar Ayira, Project Manager of More in the Middle at Associated Black Charities and Kelly Hodge-Williams, Executive Director of Business Volunteers Unlimited.
MCFA Quarterly Meeting via Conference Call
March 29, 2010
, 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
The 14 members of the Maryland Community Foundation gather quarterly to discuss joint efforts and share best practices. This is for MCFA members only.
Diversity Summit: Finding Tomorrow's Leaders Today
March 31, 2010
, 9:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
The Racial Diversity Collaborative invites you to the unveiling of a ground-breaking report for the Baltimore-Washington region on the current status of racial diversity in our region's nonprofits.
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Family Philanthropy Teleconference: The Right Ways to Handle Conflicts of Interest
March 11, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
National Center research shows that only about half of family foundations have a conflict of interest policy. Yet conflicts often arise if, for example, a board or staff member volunteers for or serves on the board of a nonprofit that seeks funds from the foundation. Two of our speakers, Diana Gurieva, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Dyson Foundation, and Mary Mountcastle, a trustee of both the Mary Reynolds Babcock and Z. Smith Reynolds Foundations, will share how their foundations have dealt with conflicts of interest. They'll be joined by Kelley Simone, Senior Staff Attorney at the Council on Foundations.
An Internship for Every Baltimore City 11th and 12th Grader and a Job for Those Who Want One
March 11, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This program was originally scheduled for February 10. The new Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Learning to Work has set bold goals for re-shaping Career and Technology Education (CTE) in Baltimore. Please join the Workforce Development and Education Affinity Groups for a return-engagement with Michael Thomas, Director of the Office of Learning to Work, who will discuss emerging plans to dramatically expand opportunities for city students to connect to the world of work.
ABAG Management & Finance Committee
March 16, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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