For Grantmakers & Philanthropic Advisors

Philanthropy MA is a diverse and vibrant membership association of highly engaged philanthropic organizations and individuals with interests in Massachusetts and surrounding areas. As a leading and influential voice and advocate for effective philanthropy, Philanthropy MA provides access to knowledge and cooperative action that enables our members to create extraordinary value for each other, their grantees and to collectively shape the future of a healthy and vibrant region.

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Upcoming Events

Dec 1st

Scenarios for the Future of Philanthropy in the Midst of COVID-19

Audience:

All, Consultant, Grantmaker, Grantseeker, Nonprofit, Philanthropic Advisor

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an environment of hyper-uncertainty for social sector organizations, as the economic crisis has weakened funders and nonprofits even as the demand for their assistance is skyrocketing. Many funders and non-profits have completed their initial round of emergency...

Dec 7th

Behavioral Health Funders' Network Meeting

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

The focus of this meeting will be peer learning around Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI). Join us to hear insights from peers foundations about their REDI journeys, learnings, and challenges.

Dec 8th

Representation Matters: A Community Briefing on Redistricting

Audience:

All, Consultant, Grantmaker, Grantseeker, Nonprofit, Philanthropic Advisor

Join Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, the Drawing Democracy Coalition, and the Drawing Democracy Fund for a discussion of what redistricting means for our democracy and racial equity in the Commonwealth.

Dec 9th

Philanthropy Massachusetts' 51st Annual Meeting

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

In a year of immense change, the philanthropic sector has been afforded the opportunity and responsibility to both step up in thinking and practice and step out of a comfort zone and customs. Although the meeting with be different in format, we anticipate you’ll have an opportunity to reflect...

In Philanthropy

November 20th, 2020

$10m in Covid Relief Funds support 14 Community Foundations in MA

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $10 million in immediate relief and support to individuals and households experiencing severe economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds, awarded to 14 organizations through the Community Foundations Grant Program for COVID-19 Relief,... More »

November 16th, 2020

Massachusetts Community Foundations Announce New Partnership to Support Nonprofits in the Wake of COVID-19

Source: Philanthropy MA Blog

Massachusetts Community Foundations Announce New Partnership to Support Nonprofits in the Wake of COVID-19 A statewide coalition of community foundations announced today the formation of a new partnership designed to help stabilize, strengthen, and advance the social sector in communities across... More »

November 11th, 2020

A Commitment to Building a National Community

Source: United Philanthropy Forum

The cornerstone of our country’s democracy is the administration of free and fair elections, where every U.S. citizen of voting age has the right to vote. During this election cycle, Americans have come out to exercise this right in record numbers. More »

November 9th, 2020

Misinformation, Disinformation, and the Parameters of Truth

Source: The Nonprofit Quarterly

The election has been called, and now we are faced with the task of either rebuilding into the old or building anew. This requires a rethink of what is and isn’t working for our democracy. It calls for journalism that is respectful, bold, principled, and fair, that champions truth for the publics... More »