Spirit of Leadership Award (Mac MacLure Spirit of Leadership Award)
Funding Amount
$25,000
Deadline
May 19, 2026
41 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Mac MacLure Spirit of Leadership Award
Funder: Robert W. Deutsch Foundation (RWDF) and Central Baltimore Partnership (CBP)
Award Year: Third annual (2025 cycle)
Overview: The Mac MacLure Spirit of Leadership Award honors and celebrates exceptional community leadership in Central Baltimore. One $25,000 unrestricted grant is awarded annually to a community leader whose work represents the values and spirit exemplified by Laurens "Mac" MacLure.
- Director and long-time senior member of the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation staff
- Highly respected and much-loved member of the Central Baltimore community
Named After
Laurens "Mac" MacLure- Grant Amount: $25,000 (unrestricted)
- Permitted Uses: Recipient may use the award at their complete discretion, including: - Furthering personal or professional goals - Supporting an individual or organizational vision or mission - Investing in an emerging individual or organization - Professional training or education - Debt paydown - Down payment on a home or other property - Vacation or sabbatical - Contribution to a favorite organization
Award Amount and Use
- Quiet, effective, collaborative leadership
- Integrity and generosity of spirit
- Empathetic advocacy for individuals, the community, and the city (especially for those who are often marginalized)
- Thoughtful, knowledgeable, and thorough commitment to excellence
- Fair-minded problem solving when facing urgent challenges
Selection Criteria
Awardees will have demonstrated traits and skills that characterize Mac MacLure, including:- Innovative and inclusive
- Making long-lasting contributions toward creating a more equitable, thriving community
Award Qualities
Honors those who have served their community in ways that are:- CJ Philip of Dance&Bmore
- Crystal Forman of Holistic Wellness and Health
Previous Awardees
Geographic Scope
Central Baltimore- Email: trobertson@centralbaltimore.org
Contact Information
Theresa Robertson, Administrative Director, CBPHow to Apply
How to Apply
1. Submission Format
- Nominations in the form of a letter
- Submitted via email
2. Submission Address
- Email to: Theresa Robertson, Administrative Director, CBP
- trobertson@centralbaltimore.org
3. Deadline
- Submissions due by May 19
4. Selection Process
- Small panel assembled by CBP and RWDF will review nominations
- Awardee will be announced in early June
5. Letter Content
- Should highlight the nominee's community leadership
- Should demonstrate how their work represents the values and spirit of Mac MacLure
- Should address selection criteria (collaborative leadership, integrity, advocacy for marginalized individuals, commitment to excellence, problem-solving ability)
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