Upcoming Events
Nonprofit organizations often seek grant support but fall short in receiving the award. Learn how to present your case for support no matter the type or size of grant you are requesting. This session will sharpen your grant seeking skills by making your proposal more competitive. From an...
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Better pay and benefits are major pieces in the larger puzzle of increasing class and racial diversity in the nonprofit sector and reducing wage gaps in the US. This session will cover foundation practices, such as low overhead limits, that contribute to poor quality nonprofit jobs. It will also...
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Building off of gatherings over the last year, join your corporate philanthropy peers to exchange ideas and experiences that can inform organizational (including grantmaking) practices. In both small and large group formats you’ll have the opportunity to connect with each other and share learnings...
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Racially-motivated killings in Buffalo, Dallas, and Southern California in one weekend. Mass atrocities and genocidal rhetoric in Europe, Africa and Asia. In the wake of rising domestic extremism, hate fueled attacks, and global attention to the atrocities in Ukraine, Tigray and China, how should...
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In our survey of this Network, “Exchange ideas and identify opportunities for co-funding” ranked as the highest priority for your work together. This goes hand in hand with easing the burden on potential grant partners through streamlining and collaborating around grantmaking practices....
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Asking without Anxiety – Level 2 is designed to support you in gaining confidence, being more prepared, and feeling less anxious in donor conversations. You will learn how to build relationships with donors in meaningful ways by developing your authentic curiosity and “fundraising listening skills...
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Since the onset of the pandemic, our world has become increasingly digital, particularly in the areas of health and education. Those without reliable access to internet, devices and equipment, and the tools and skills to navigate online processes, struggle to keep up, or worse, are left behind...
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Join us for the Family foundation non-family member CEOs spring meeting! To participate you must hold the role of CEO, ED, or similar, at a Family Foundation and not be a family member OR be a CEO or ED at a private, independent foundation. We ask that only those that fit the criteria register....
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Two years of a global pandemic has dramatically altered our personal and organizational lives. Many of us in the social sector have been pushed beyond the point of burnout and suffered from multifarious traumas. With no concrete end to Covid-19 in sight, we must find a way forward while still...
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This meeting of the Central MA Funders Network is designed to facilitate relationship building (and strengthening) amongst participating funders. Participants will have opportunities to talk with one another and connect on specific topical areas.
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