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ABAG's Common Grant Application Workshop - 2/7/2012

Over 40 Maryland foundations accept ABAG's Common Grant Application format. This workshop will include a brief overview of the current funding challenges and opportunities, a step-by-step review of the grant application process, tips and suggestions for writing competitive proposals, and a copy of ABAG's latest Member Directory. 

"Boards Should Spend Time Looking Forward"  

In today's environment, nonprofit organizations are faced with numerous challenges, be they financial, administrative, or programmatic. Wondering how many boards of directors are up to the task, I contacted Nancy Hall, one of my "go-to" nonprofit professionals, for her opinion - By Betsy Nelson, Special to The Daily Record, January 30, 2012 

"Help People Stay in Their Homes"

With over $7.3 million invested, the [ABAG Project] Baltimore Neighborhood Collaborative continues to bring a diverse group together to advance neighborhood revitalization, promote transit-centered community development, prevent foreclosures and build local non-profit capacity - By Ann Sherrill, Audacious Ideas, January 23, 2012

"See You Around the ABAG Table Soon!"

A number of years ago, I attended an ABAG program on the mental health needs of immigrant populations, something I didn't know much about. Like a lot of ABAG programs, it featured experts and practitioners, so that funders could get as thorough an introduction to an issue as possible in 90 minutes - By Cathy Brill, [ABAG Member] The Stulman Foundation, Adventures in Philanthropy Blog, January 24, 2012

Supporting Public Schools of Choice "Flies the Coop" - or is that "Leaves the Nest"?

With great thanks for terrific support over the last two years, [Former ABAG Project] Supporting Public Schools of Choice (SPSOC) will enter a fiscal management agreement with the Fund for Educational Excellence. This transition is an example of "ABAG at its best" - By Carol Beck, Adventures in Philanthropy Blog, January 24, 2012

10 Questions or Less for [ABAG's] Adam Donaldson

You have a Masters in Public Policy and have played an active role in Foundations on the Hill. As we head into 2012, an election year, what issues should be at the forefront in regional associations staff's minds? - FORUM's Forum, January 19, 2012

Abell Foundation Grants $75,000 for Tech Community Survey 

[ABAG Member]The Abell Foundation, a decades-old Baltimore philanthropic institution that increasingly invests in technology startups to spur economic growth in Baltimore, said Monday it is paying $75,000 to fund a study to investigate the needs of the city's technology and innovation community - Baltimore Sun, January 23, 2012

The Abell Foundation Issues New Report

Getting Serious About Saving the Chesapeake Bay. This report of [ABAG Member] The Abell Foundation states that after decades of broken promises, the EPA and the other Bay states now say they're serious about cleaning up the Bay. The key will be holding them accountable - January 31, 2012

The Annie E. Casey Foundation Issues New Report

Building Assets, Stengthening Families in Baltimore. This report provides an overview of the key components of the [ABAG Member] Annie E. Casey Foundation's financial stability activities for low-income families in Baltimore and, increasingly, the state of Maryland - January 24, 2012

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