Past Events

Join us for the Family Foundation Non-family Member CEOs November meeting! For meeting topic details, please refer to the email invitation that was sent by Jessica Berns. About the Network: To...

Philanthropic Intermediaries—mission-driven organizations that support the social sector in a number of ways, including serving as a bridge between grantmakers/donors and community-based...

As funders working to advance health equity in our behavioral health portfolios, we often seek to support evaluation strategies that will identify and monitor the health disparities we are trying to...

Join us and our special guests from Candid to learn about Guidestar and why it is important for your nonprofit to go for a Gold Seal of Transparency. Nonprofits with annual revenue or expenses...

Like living organisms, nonprofit organizations cycle through developmental stages from conception, growth, maturity, and decline. But unlike organic organisms, those stages are not always linear or...

In today’s data-driven world, effective communication of key metrics and insights is crucial for organizations to engage key audiences, make informed decisions, and build trust. Nonprofit leaders...

The work of social impact leaders has never been more complex, and expectations from stakeholders never higher. The corporate changemaker plays a crucial role in addressing social and environmental...

Start the new year off with a fresh start on our new website!Philanthropy MA launched a new and improved website in November 2023 with the goal of increasing use of our member resources and ease...

Thank you for your interest in the Nonprofit Learning Institute!Presented by Bank of America and Philanthropy Massachusetts, the Nonprofit Learning Institute (NPLI) is comprised of a series...

Please join us for a conversation about behavioral health policy and program priorities in Massachusetts from the Undersecretary for Human Services, Mary McGeown.  The Undersecretary will...

Join us for a CFO and Finance Staff Network session dedicated to empowering individuals and foundations against the growing threat of cyber fraud.  As these attacks become increasingly...

Everyone involved in your organization is an ambassador. So everyone -- trustees, other volunteers, staff -- needs to be able to tell at least a part of your organization's story in a way that...

Join us to learn about donor collaboratives and how to engage with these unique funding models. Staff of the Summer Fund, a donor collaborative housed at Philanthropy Massachusetts, will share the...

As 'funders that fundraise' we aim to amplify the impact that our organizations have in our communities by partnering with donors who have aligned goals. This unique strategy brings nuanced...

Join Philanthropy Massachusetts for our first installment of our 2024 "Get-to-Know Funders" series. These programs were formerly known as Meet-the-Donors.This event will feature funders with a focus...

Join us for the first Western MA Funders Network meeting of the year. This meeting is a time to catch up with peers (including time in small groups), update one another on your foundation’s...

Youth mental health is a perennial problem for summer enrichment programs, as staff must navigate challenges including conflict resolution, behavior management, hiring clinical staff, and securing...

If you work for a foundation that wants to engage in and/or fund election-related activities, you need this training! It reviews the federal tax rules governing public and private foundation support...

Conducting a capital campaign can seem daunting, especially if it’s your first one. This workshop will help you understand what it takes to conduct a successful capital campaign. We will explore...

MASSCreative will provide network partners with an update on cultural policy efforts in Massachusetts. We will review the status of the Creative Sector Agenda, five bills filed to address specific...

Did you know that 90% of all foundations in the U.S. do not have a web presence and cannot be found via standard online searches? That is why we at Philanthropy MA provide access to Candid’s...

In the nonprofit world, securing the right funding is key to elevating your mission. Yet, many nonprofit leaders struggle to find the right words to authentically represent their nonprofit in a grant...

Join us for the first Grantmakers of Color meeting of the year! At this session, we will feature three different funders who will share about their professional experiences and stories. You will hear...

The recent influx of immigrants and refugees into Massachusetts has dominated headlines and challenged our community- and immigrant-serving organizations in so many ways. Join peer funders focused on...

Individual giving is the largest and often most sustainable source of funding for nonprofit organizations, but establishing a major gift program can be daunting. Join us for this interactive session...

In this program for nonprofits and funders, we will collaborate in real time to co-create a Site Visit Best Practices document, which could also be called Top Tips for Site Visits, Site Visits Dos...

We invite you to attend our fourth gathering of Women, Girls, and Gender Equity Funders. Based on the widespread interest we heard from you to continue meeting, we meet twice yearly. We also have set...

Nonprofit organizations often seek grant support but fall short of receiving an award. Competition for grants continues to grow as government funding dwindles. Learn how to present your case for...

Across the country and throughout the world over the last few years there has been a documented  increase in hate crimes and extremist views. Massachusetts is perceived as a liberal and...

Founded in 1971, the Summer Fund is a donor collaborative that supports summer camps and enrichment programs for underserved youth throughout Greater Boston. The Summer Fund is operated and staffed...

One of the most critical governance functions of nonprofit boards is to ensure that the organization has adequate resources to pursue its mission. In this workshop we will provide an overview of...

Join us for our first gathering of the year. We will hear from peer CEOs at Cedar Tree Foundation, Cummings Foundation, and the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation about how their foundations are...

Youth mental health is an essential consideration for summer enrichment programs and organizations as they gear up for their 2024 programming. Staff are preparing to navigate challenges including...

Foundations are most effective -- and can make the most difference in the world -- when their decisions are informed by the insights of the people and communities most harmed by the systems and...

It’s a conversation for nonprofit nerds! The traditional nonprofit model – the 501(c)(3) organization – is a legacy structure dating back more than a century. Does it still work in today's world? If...

There is a lot happening in the world and in our nation at the moment. Nationally we're in the midst of an election year and we are observing national level decisions pushing back on equity and...

Join Philanthropy Massachusetts for Get-to-Know Funders: Western MA! These programs were formerly known as Meet-the-Donors.We're thrilled to be going out to Western MA as we welcome a blockbuster...

With a desire to maintain the energy and momentum from our February meeting, where we updated one another on our work and talked about ways to facilitate collaboration, this April meeting will be a...

Philanthropy 201 is a three-module funder cohort series that helps staff in philanthropy deepen understanding of themselves and their role within the social sector. Designed as a companion to the...

This workshop is crafted to demystify logic models and equip you with knowledge and tools to enhance your program planning, implementation, and evaluation processes. In this interactive session,...

“Like a body without a backbone, a sector without a strong infrastructure will crumble.” (Gibson). In the United States, the social sector is comprised of groups and organizations working to address...

Are you ready to work for yourself? Do you have expertise in nonprofit fundraising or management that you would like to share? Are you inspired to create something new? What’s your tolerance for risk...

This meeting is structured around topics Network participants have identified as being especially relevant. While most of our time will be spent in small group conversation based on your interest...

Philanthropy 201 is a three-module funder cohort series that helps staff in philanthropy deepen understanding of themselves and their role within the social sector. Designed as a companion to the...

Concerns about increasing polarization and antisemitism on college campuses are not new. In early 2023, the MA Jewish Funders Collective ranked this as a high priority learning topic.In the wake of...