Inside BCF: A Podcast from the Baltimore Community Foundation

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20 Minute Update: Navigating BCF's Donor Network Jun 22, 2015

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There are hundreds of philanthropic funds at the Baltimore Community Foundation. They make grants to organizations with diverse missions, ranging from education to neighborhood organizing.

With so many options, how does a non-profit interested in accessing resources at BCF navigate the myriad donors who are making grants each year? Knowing who to contact is the first step. Join Ralph Serpe, Vice President of Development, Keisha Leverette, Campaign Director, and Jesse Cowling, Donor Services Officer, as they discuss the best way for organizations to successfully navigate BCF's donor network.

20 Minute Update: The Fund for Rebuilding Baltimore May 20, 2015

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Senior Program Officer Kevin Griffin Moreno will provide an update on The Fund for Rebuilding Baltimore, created by BCF in the wake of the recent unrest to repair the physical and emotional damage that has been done and strengthen our community for the future.

20 Minute Update: Sustainability Apr 20, 2015

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This month's call focuses on how BCF's work in neighborhoods and education overlaps with Baltimore City's Sustainability Plan, particularly efforts toward green schools. On the call: BCF Director of Neighborhood Sustainability Cheryl Casciani, who also serves as chair of the Baltimore City Commission on Sustainability and on the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.

20 Minute Update: Middle Grades Partnership Mar 20, 2015

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BCF's Middle Grades Partnership forges relationships between public and private school communities to serve academically promising Baltimore middle school youth. MGP prepares those students both academically and experientially to enter and excel in the city's most challenging high schools. This nationally recognized partnership model delivers benefits not only to its students, but also to the participating teachers and their entire school communities.

Join BCF's Ralph Serpe for a 10 minute interview with MGP's Executive Director Wendy Samet and Board Chair Chuck Tildon followed by 10 minutes of your questions.

20 Minute Update: School Effectiveness Feb 20, 2015

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Join BCF Program Officer Jonalyn Denlinger and Baltimore City Schools' Manager of School Effectiveness Reviews Paige Isaacson for a 10-minute update on school effectiveness, one of BCF's education priorities. The School Effectiveness Review (SER) tool is used to analyze each individual school objectively, gauging progress and offering guideposts for future direction. Join us to learn about SERs and how school leaders are using them to chart their course. The update will be followed by 10 minutes for your questions.

20 Minute Update: Transportation Alliance Jan 20, 2015

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From the "Rate Your Ride" campaign to the Red Line, the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA) supports projects to improve Baltimore's transportation options. Join BCF's Ralph Serpe for a 10-minute interview with CMTA's Executive Director Brian O'Malley followed by 10 minutes for your questions.