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

Jan 24th

Community Foundation Video/Teleconference: Operational Systems and Software

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Join us for a video conference call on systems and software utilized by community foundation staff.

Jan 30th

Massachusetts Arts Funders Meeting

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Join Massachusetts Arts Funders for a bimonthly meeting!

Feb 1st

Philanthropy 101: Five Part Series

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Philanthropy 101 is a five-part series that helps all staff new to philanthropy better understand the sector. Developed by the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy's Grantmaking School team and Philanthropy New York and presented by Philanthropy Massachusetts (Philanthropy MA) in Boston...

Feb 12th

Funders' Briefing: The Summer Fund

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Join funder colleagues and donors for a briefing on The Summer Fund, a donor collaborative managed and operated by Philanthropy Massachusetts. Learn of the Fund’s mission and powerful impact on thousands of underserved Greater Boston youth.

In Philanthropy

January 8th, 2019

Jessica Berns Joins Philanthropy Massachusetts in New Role as Network Vibrancy Director

Source: Philanthropy MA Blog

Philanthropy Massachusetts is pleased to announce Jessica Berns will start a newly created position at the membership association as Network Vibrancy Director. More »

January 2nd, 2019

Sharing your wealth: January is a great time to declutter by giving to charity

Source: The Herald-Dispatch

That old adage "It's better to give than receive" is in full gear at this time of year. As we are given multiple opportunities to share our wealth, why not share our goods where it will do the most good for others and ourselves? More »

December 20th, 2018

Philanthropy Massachusetts Holiday Office Schedule

Source: Philanthropy MA Blog

HOLIDAY OFFICE SCHEDULE Philanthropy Massachusetts will be closed Monday, December 24, 2018 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019. On behalf of the Board, Jeff Poulos, our CEO, and the Staff at Philanthropy Massachusetts, we wish our Members, Partners, and philanthropic community a wonderful holiday... More »

December 20th, 2018

Philanthropy Massachusetts Holiday Office Schedule

Source: Philanthropy MA Blog