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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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Supporting Mission Critical Nonprofits Beyond Grants
July 01, 2009
, 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
During recessionary times, there are many ways that funders can support grantees critical to their mission beyond grantmaking. Join your colleagues to learn how others are sustaining and building the capacity of nonprofit organizations.
Family Philanthropy Teleconference: Who's Up Next: Planning for Leadership Succession
July 09, 2009
, 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
Continuity for a family foundation requires engagement of the next generation, integration of new board members, and a successful transition to new family philanthropy leaders. Do you have a plan for who's up next in your family's philanthropy? Have you even decided who is included in the pool (spouses, step-children, significant others, nonfamily)? Will they be prepared--or even willing--to take on the job? Learn how to choose and prepare your grantmaking successors.
Anne Arundel Funders Roundtable
July 14, 2009
, 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
Continuing our discussion on the impact of the recession on Anne Arundel's residents, please join your philanthropic colleagues for an update on 2-1-1 requests for assistance and particularly on the growing need for financial education and crisis intervention.
Tackling the Challenge of Energy Conservation
July 16, 2009
, 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
Baltimore's new strategies for energy conservation include American Recovery Act weatherization funds and the innovative Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge. Cheryl Casciani, Baltimore Community Foundation, Sarah Zaleski, Baltimore Office of Sustainability and Ken Strong, Baltimore City's ARRA Weatherization Coordinator will present.
Advancing Financial Education in Maryland's Public School System
July 17, 2009
, 9:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
In December, the Governor's Task Force to Study How to Improve Financial Literacy in the State presented a preliminary report recommending new standards for financial education in Maryland's public schools. Join us to hear from Task Force members and education officials about the implementation of the new standards.
New Rules for Endowment Grantmaking
July 21, 2009
, 9:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
This spring Maryland enacted new rules for the investment and spending of nonprofit endowment funds, the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, at the same time that the financial markets caused endowed assets to fall. Anthony Cuozzo, Jr., CPA, CGFM and John Matteo, J.D. will join us to make clear how the new rules and economic environment will affect nonprofits and endowment grantmaking. Funders considering new endowment gifts or those monitoring past endowment grants are strongly encouraged to attend.
Financial Literacy and Asset Building Working Group
July 21, 2009
, 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
In light of the growing economic crisis, now more than ever we need to convene, collaborate and learn from each other to maximize the difference our funds for financial literacy can make. The group will convene to discuss best practices and measuring the impact of financial literacy programs.
Basic Human Needs Affinity Group: Food Security and Nutrition
July 23, 2009
, 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
Maryland is the wealthiest state in the nation, yet it currently ranks 45th among states in providing eligible people with access to the federal Food Stamps program and falls below average in providing low-income children with free school breakfasts. Join the Basic Human Needs Affinity Group to discuss facts and trends in food security and nutrition for low-income Marylanders; the federal and state policy landscape for food security and nutrition; local partnerships with public schools to promote free in-school breakfasts for all students; and outreach to Baltimore residents eligible for Food Stamps, WIC, and other food security programs.
Education Affinity Group: Issues in Special Education
July 28, 2009
, 12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
Pat Hale, a paralegal with the Maryland Disability Law Center and special education advocate, Kim Lewis, Executive Director of Special Education, Baltimore City Public Schools and Rodney Powell, co-director of ConneXions Community Leadership Academy, will update members on current local issues in special education.
Green Funders: Urban Agriculture and Sustainable, Healthy Food Systems
July 30, 2009
, 2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Following up on the results of the Profile of Green Giving, and the recent tour of Great Kids Farm, we will focus on the Sustainability Goal: Establishing Baltimore as a leader in sustainable local food systems.
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Family Philanthropy Teleconference: Who's Up Next: Planning for Leadership Succession
July 9, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Continuity for a family foundation requires engagement of the next generation, integration of new board members, and a successful transition to new family philanthropy leaders. Do you have a plan for who's up next in your family's philanthropy? Have you even decided who is included in the pool (spouses, step-children, significant others, nonfamily)? Will they be prepared--or even willing--to take on the job? Learn how to choose and prepare your grantmaking successors.
Anne Arundel Funders Roundtable
July 14, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Continuing our discussion on the impact of the recession on Anne Arundel's residents, please join your philanthropic colleagues for an update on 2-1-1 requests for assistance and particularly on the growing need for financial education and crisis intervention.
Tackling the Challenge of Energy Conservation
July 16, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Baltimore's new strategies for energy conservation include American Recovery Act weatherization funds and the innovative Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge. Cheryl Casciani, Baltimore Community Foundation, Sarah Zaleski, Baltimore Office of Sustainability and Ken Strong, Baltimore City's ARRA Weatherization Coordinator will present.
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