Events
Upcoming Events: Shaping the Future of Baltimore Together
We offer a variety of workshops designed to give social entrepreneurs the skills, knowledge, and connections they need to grow and make a real difference. We invite you to join us in working towards a Baltimore where everyone can succeed as we work together to uncover and develop the city's full possibilities.
Thursday, May 29 From 9:30 AM - 4PM
Building a Nonprofit Board that Actually Helps
Facilitated by Wendy Jeffries
📍 Location: Virtual
📅 Date: Wednesday Apr 8, 2026
🕤 Time: 5:00- 6:00 PM
This conversation is exclusive to the Innovation Works network.
In this webinar, we’ll explore the foundations of building and maintaining a nonprofit board that truly supports your mission. Learn what boards are responsible for, what to expect from them, and how to strengthen board engagement beyond meetings. Come with questions and gain practical insights to build, strengthen, or reset your board with confidence.
Visit this link to register and secure your spot!
Cultivating the Mindset for Implementing Cooperative Economics
📍 Location: The Factory 5 N. Calhoun Street Baltimore, MD 21223
📅 Date: Jun 5, 2025
🕤 Time: 5:30 - 7 PM
Hosted by Cohado®, Black Butterfly Network, Innovation Works, and the Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy, this event offers business owners insights on transitioning to worker-owned cooperatives without the pitfalls of private equity or selling out, while employees will learn how to acquire their workplace even without significant personal capital. The evening also features an interactive experience with Cohado®, an Afro-Futurist Collaborative model developed by Paulo Gregory in Baltimore, designed to replace the traditional competitive mindset with a collaborative, community-focused approach that aligns goals and maximizes shared assets.
Visit this link to register and secure your spot!