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

Jul 24th

Webinar for Philanthropic Organizations: Statewide Determination of Need Funds Informational

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Are you a philanthropic organization interested in learning more about two new funds supporting vibrant communities in Massachusetts? We want to hear from you! Join staff from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and Health Resources in Action (HRiA) for a webinar to discuss the...

Aug 14th

Join Us for a Summer Site Visit to Boston's Latin Quarter

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

In partnership with Hyde Square Task Force and MA Arts Funders Learning Collaborative, Philanthropy Massachusetts invites you to experience Boston's Latin Quarter in Hyde/Jackson Square neighborhood of Jamaica Plain.

Aug 20th

Advancing Lowell: A Funders' Overview

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

At this yearly gathering, you will learn about pressings issues in Lowell and funder and policy responses. Funders from across Massachusetts with an interest in Lowell are invited to attend.

Sep 26th

Massachusetts Arts Funders Meeting

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Massachusetts Arts Funders bi-monthly meetings provide a learning opportunity on an issue or trend facing the arts and cultural community coupled with a chance to network and update colleagues on their current work, challenges, and opportunities in a roundtable format.

In Philanthropy

July 11th, 2019

Moving beyond Feedback: The Promise of Participatory Grantmaking

Source: The Nonprofit Quarterly

This article comes from the summer 2019 edition of the Nonprofit Quarterly as part of a cluster of articles on the subject of accountability to stakeholders. More »

July 2nd, 2019

Philanthropy MA Holiday Schedule

Source: Philanthropy MA Blog

In observance of Independence Day, Philanthropy Massaschusetts' office will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. We wish you and your families a safe and happy July 4th holiday! More »

June 27th, 2019

Supreme Court Leaves Citizenship Question Blocked For Now From 2020 Census

Source: NPR

The decision comes more than a year after the Trump administration announced plans to incl More »

June 11th, 2019

With peoples’ protests mounting, why are philanthropists lagging behind on climate change?

Source: Alliance Magazine

People are taking to the streets on climate change around the globe, tired of inaction by public officials and risking arrest to intentionally cause disruption. It’s time to step back, bring out the wide angle lens, and aggressively pursue a paradigm shift to match peoples’ climate actions in the... More »