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A Luncheon for Central MA Funders

Please join us for a luncheon hosted by The Hanover Insurance Group for funders that invest in the Central Massachusetts region.

Participants will have the opportunity to network with one another, sharing funding priorities, opportunities, and challenges within the region, and hear an update from Jim Klocke, CEO of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, about the state of the nonprofit sector and how to support grantees during these uncertain times.

The luncheon is organized by the Central MA Funders Network, a Philanthropy MA Funders networkGreater Worcester Community FoundationThe Health Foundation of Central MassUnited Way Central MA Community Foundation of North Central MA, and The Hanover Insurance Group.

Once registered, a week prior to the luncheon you will receive a reminder and driving/parking instructions.

About the Network:

The Network is for staff at grantmaking institutions making grants in Worcester County, or those grantmakers interested in learning more about the County.

The Central MA Funders Network exists to:
  • Build community / strengthen relationships with peer funders 
  • Exchange knowledge / share practices around grantmaking strategies and approaches
  • Leverage collaborative voice/philanthropy to influence policy in MA
Criteria for Network Participation:
  • Grantmaking institutions based in Worcester County and making grants in the County OR grantmaking institutions based elsewhere but making grants in the County.
  • This includes corporate funders, United Ways, family foundations, private/independent foundations, philanthropic advisors, etc.
This program is strictly only for Funders that invest in the Central Massachusetts region or 
those exploring funding in the region.