Looking Back and Gearing Up for Maryland's Future: Advocating for Equitable Revenues and Resilient Communities
2024 Maryland Nonprofits Advocacy Recharge
Welcome to the 2024 Advocacy Recharge, where dynamic panels and breakout sessions will guide our reflection on key issues from the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session and propel us towards Maryland’s equitable future. Here, we’ll delve into topics such as the impact of state revenue shortfalls, Access to Care and prescription affordability, intersectional workforce development and equal pay, data privacy, housing, poverty, and just communities.
Throughout the event, we'll have the opportunity to hear from advocates, legislators and Cabinet members, gaining valuable insights into making our state's complex systems more accessible to families and individuals. We'll engage in meaningful discussions and Q&A sessions, fostering dialogue that extends beyond advocacy into actionable strategies for progress.
Join us as we come together to take stock of our considerable wins and plan together for next year's priorities. The Advocacy Recharge will also help you gear up for executive branch advocacy as we look to working with the Moore-Miller administration throughout the year.
The Advocacy Recharge is co-convened with the Maryland Association of Resources for Families and Youth (MARFY), Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU), Maryland Philanthropy Network (MPN) and the Maryland Center on Economic Policy (MDCEP).
Agenda
| Time | Session |
| 9:00 - 9:20 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 9:00 - 9:40 AM | Presentation on Maryland's Revenue Crisis |
| 9:40 -10:30 AM | Panel Discussion - Impact of Revenue Shortfalls and Advocacy for Fair Share |
| 10:30 - 10:45 AM | BREAK |
| 10:45 - 11:35 AM | Panel Discussion - Intersectional Systems Change and Collaborative Governance |
| 11:35 - 11:50 AM | BREAK |
| 11:50 - 12:25 PM | Breakouts - Lessons Learned and Forward Planning |
| 12:25 - 12:30 PM | Closing Remarks |
*Times are approximate and subject to change.
Featured Speakers
Vanessa E. Atterbeary, District 13, Maryland House of Delegates
Maryland State Senator Shelly Hettleman
Richard (Ric) W. Metzgar, District 6, Maryland House of Delegates
Ryan B. Moran, Dr.P.H., Maryland Deputy Secretary, Health Care Financing & Medicaid Director
Benjamin "Ben" Orr, Founder, President and CEO of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy
Jason Perkins-Cohen, Maryland Deputy Secretary of Labor
Vincent N. Schiraldi, Secretary of Juvenile Services
| Breakout Session Topics | Name | Organization |
| 1. Access to Care and prescription affordability | Vinny Demarco
Dr. Gabriela Lemus | Maryland Health Care for All
Maryland Latinos Unidos |
| 2. Intersectional workforce development and equal pay | Walter Simmons
Keron Sadler | Employ Prince George's
Maryland Association of Resources for Family and Youth |
| 3. Data Privacy | Hanna Abrams
Conner Wolfe
Manuel Gomez | Office of the Attorney General
Maryland Nonprofits
Independent Sector |
| 4. Housing | Claudia Wilson Randall
Matt Hill | Community Development Network of Maryland
Public Justice Center |
| 5. Poverty and Social Justice | Shanetta Martin
Joanna Dimond
Kali Schumitz
Mark Huffman | Maryland Philanthropy Network
Healthcare for the Homeless
Maryland Center on Economic Policy
Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services |
Date and Time:
May 20, 2024
9:00AM-12:30PM
Virtual
Registration
- Maryland Nonprofits and Maryland Philanthropy Network members: FREE
- Non-members: $39
- Nonprofit Development Center participants attend for free. Learn if you qualify for the Nonprofit Development Center, a free program for new and small nonprofits.
Experiencing Issues While Registering?
Please contact our office at 410-727-6367
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available to Maryland Nonprofits members who otherwise cannot afford to attend this event. Email your name, organization and a brief explanation of need to [email protected] with the subject line “Scholarship Request”. If you are not sure of your organization’s membership status, you may email [email protected] call 410-727-6367 to check.
