Grantmaking profile Target executive stakeholders with philanthropic and programmatic impact, highlighting Abell Foundation’s focus on empowering disenfranchised communities in Maryland and its track record of supporting innovative social, economic, and environmental solutions.

Tech stack leverage Position IT and communications vendors to support their digital presence and fundraising operations by offering enhancements to iCIMS, AWS, Drupal/WordPress sites, Shopify stores, and analytics (Piwik PRO Core) to improve grantmaking workflows, grant tracking, and online giving.

Leadership transition Prepare outreach around the leadership change with Fagan Harris appointed as president and CEO, framing opportunities to align foundation initiatives with his strategic priorities and Maryland-focused impact goals.

Collaboration opportunities Propose partnerships with justice policy, digital equity, and community indicators projects (e.g., Maryland Digital Equity Scorecard, Disconnected in Maryland) to provide research support, data analytics, and program evaluation services that amplify grant outcomes.

Funding and footprint Align proposals with the foundation’s grantmaking scale (revenue under $1M, small-to-mid footprint, Maryland focus) and propose scalable tech-enabled solutions, capacity-building programs, and impact reporting to broaden reach within Baltimore and statewide communities.