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 30th

Behavioral Health Funders Network Meeting

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Despite being a leader in educating, training, and licensing a behavioral health workforce that is more robust than many states, Massachusetts is experiencing a shortage of qualified behavioral health providers. This is reflected in long waiting lists for outpatient services and an insufficient...

Jan 31st

MA Arts Funders Network Meeting: Arts & Culture and Real Estate

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

This session explores the intersection of arts and culture and real estate. Our speakers from Arts and Business Council, City of Boston, Mass Cultural Council, and New Atlantic Development will draw on examples from different parts of the state. Working artists Cristina Todesco (Stage Designer)...

Jan 31st

Online Charity Filing is Here: Learn How to Use MA's New and Easier System

Audience:

Consultant, Grantmaker, Grantseeker, Nonprofit, Philanthropic Advisor

state seal for Attorney General's office

Join us for a workshop with representatives from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s (AG) office to learn how the Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division is making initial charity registration and annual filings easier for nonprofits via its new online portal. They will give an update...

Feb 15th

CFO & Finance Staff Roundtable

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Please join us for the first CFO Roundtable meeting of the year. Based on your input, this meeting will focus on apps/tools/platforms/software we use to enhance our work. This is a peer led session, and depends on volunteer energy to share what you know! Note the focus will not be on...

In Philanthropy

January 9th, 2023

Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) What’s Ahead for Philanthropy in Massachusetts January 2023

Source: Philanthropy MA

January 3rd, 2023

AG Healey Issues Revised Guide for Board Members of Charitable Organizations

Source: Office of Attorney General Maura Healey

Attorney General Maura Healey today released a revised “Guide for Board Members of Charitable Organizations” to encourage charitable boards in Massachusetts to consider best practices that can strengthen their organizations and enhance operations. More »

December 15th, 2022

Massachusetts labor shortage driven by aging population, people leaving the state, report says

Source: Boston Herald

The jobs are there in Massachusetts, but nobody seems to want them, says a new report, which shows there are twice as many job openings as unemployed people in the state. More »

December 6th, 2022

Mass. plagued by regional inequities

Source: https://commonwealthmagazine.org/uncategorized/mass-plagued-by-regional-inequities/

Until we take a serious look at these regional inequities, we will continue to perpetuate the systems that cause many residents to have unequal access to public goods, to rights enshrined in the Massachusetts Constitution, and to the services and opportunities that so many of us take for granted. More »