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Lindsey Baker, Executive Director
Kelly King, Grants Specialist
(410) 685-1653

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To support Maryland Humanities is to invest in Marylanders and the communities we call home.

If your life has been influenced by the power of the humanities, you understand the importance of the work we do. Literature, history, philosophy, and ethics help us understand what it means to be human. Through partnerships and programming, Maryland Humanities works to ensure that the humanities empower us to thrive in our daily lives. In promoting lifelong learning, thoughtful dialogue, and the healthy exchange of ideas, we help solve problems and enrich people’s lives.

Your support is essential.

By making a tax-deductible contribution, you enable us to continue to deliver high-quality free or low-cost public programming to more and more Marylanders each year. Think about your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Who would benefit from a vibrant One Maryland One Book discussion? Do you know a young person who would be inspired by researching a historical person or event for Maryland History Day? Could your community find shared meaning in a Museum on Main Street local exhibition? At Maryland Humanities, we work hard to create educational and cultural experiences that matter. Won’t you help us share them with more groups of people, in more places around our state? Learn more about Maryland Humanities programs.

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  • The Leadership Circle
    Individuals and businesses who contribute $1,000 or more in general operating support are members of the Leadership Circle.

    Leadership Circle members receive a variety of special benefits, including invitations to private events, unique books and films, and other tokens. They are among those who have the greatest impact on those we serve. Join the Leadership Circle today!

  • Planned Giving
    Help ensure that the next generation of Marylanders will have access to public humanities programs.

    When you make a planned gift to Maryland Humanities, you leave a vital legacy. You demonstrate your passionate commitment to the humanities and lifelong learning and leave a lasting testament to your values. You also provide a measure of future stability, enabling us to better plan for sustained service to youth, adults, and elders in years to come.

    At this time, you may make a bequest by including a provision in your will or by naming Maryland Humanities as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy.

    Let us know your plans!  Contact Ellie Benedict at ebenedict@mdhumanities.org

  • Corporate Sponsorship
    Looking for a way to enhance your company’s presence in the community and reach new audiences? Partnering with Maryland Humanities as a corporate sponsor is an excellent opportunity. Your tax-deductible gift will promote your corporate mission and enable us to continue providing vital programs and delivering educational experiences that inspire us all to create a better Maryland. Join other prominent businesses and receive a wide range of visibility benefits. Let us collaborate with you to design a package that will complement your business’s interests and help you achieve your corporate goals.

    Benefits

    Corporate sponsorship brings with it a variety of benefits that may include:

    • Press release(s)
    • eNewsletter acknowledgement(s)
    • Social media acknowledgement(s)
    • Logo acknowledgement(s) on the Maryland Humanities website, in event-specific materials, on signage, and in annual report(s)
    • Speaking and photo opportunities at event(s)

    For more information, contact Ellie Benedict at ebenedict@mdhumanities.org

  • Corporate and Foundation Giving
    The generous philanthropic support of corporations and foundations is one of the keys to the success of our programs. Whether students immersing themselves in a history project, performers bringing celebrated figures to life, or youth and adults sharing a love of reading and a deeper sense of community, our programs touch the lives of hundreds of thousands of Marylanders.

    We invite you to partner with Maryland Humanities and play an active role in making the humanities part of daily life. Our varied and robust programs are an excellent match for the funding priorities of corporations and foundations. Underwriting opportunities include:

    • Grants
    • Maryland History Day
    • Museum on Main Street
    • One Maryland One Book
    • Veterans Book Groups

    For more information, contact Ellie Benedict at ebenedict@mdhumanities.org.

Thank you for your generous support.

Maryland Humanities [Maryland Humanities Council, Inc.] is an education nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Maryland Humanities affirms that no goods or services were provided to you in exchange for your donation unless otherwise stated. Current financial information is available upon request by calling our office at (410) 685-0095 or here on our website. Documents submitted to the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 for the cost of copying and mailing.