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Fall of 2010, when we first announced Baltimore as one of five sites selected to remake America's great urban places and reconnect residents to economic opportunity, I declared that there was no more important work that we could undertake. Halfway through this three year effort, I stand behind these words -
by Betsy Nelson, [ABAG's] Adventures in Philanthropy Blog, August 27, 2012
[Former ABAG Board Member] Greg Cantori was named Friday as the new president and CEO of Maryland Nonprofits, a group of 1,400 members from statewide nonprofit agencies. "I love nonprofits," said Cantori, 52. "They provide the unique safety net that may be missing. They are important in so many ways" - The Daily Record, August 31, 2012
Terrific article about giving circles and the growth of philanthropic leaders by Anne Arundel Women Giving Together, a fund at [ABAG Member] The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County - PhilanthroFiles, AASF Blog

National Philanthropy Day is on November 16, 2012. This year's honorees include Edward St. John, 2012 Outstanding Philanthropist and the W.P. Carey Foundation, 2012 Outstanding Foundation. [ABAG's own] Betsy Nelson will receive a special award for her impact on the region. Registration is open. Unsung Hero nominations are open until September 16th, and are a very special way to acknowledge and thank the amazing people at your organization.

The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, a fund of [ABAG Member] The Columbia Foundation, "presented us with the chance to honor two amazing Howard County philanthropists," says Michelle Jose, marketing manager for The Mall in Columbia. "The City Gives charity event is a fantastic way to celebrate their good works - Baltimore Sun, August 28, 2012

Congratulations to [ABAG Members] The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and The Community Foundation of Frederick County or once again being recognized by the Council On Foundations for meeting the highest national philanthropic standards for operational quality, integrity, and accountability. The organizational and financial practices of these foundations have been found in accordance with all National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.

The [ABAG Member] Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently awarded $376,000 to Baltimore area Nonprofits.

Weinberg Foundation Doubles Baltimore City School Library Project

[ABAG Member] The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is more than doubling its Baltimore Elementary and Middle School Library Project from the original $2 million commitment to $5 million over the next four years to renovate and/or build libraries at 12 Baltimore City public schools - bmore media, August 28, 2012

Have you checked out our Job Bank lately? Just posted a new job opening at [ABAG Member] United Way of Central Maryland!

The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers (ABAG) is the Greater Baltimore region's premier resource on philanthropy, dedicated to informing grantmakers and improving our community. Our members include representatives of over 135 private foundations and corporations with strategic, ongoing grantmaking programs. www.abagrantmakers.org