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

Apr 10th

Leadership in Crisis: Insights for Philanthropic and Nonprofit Leaders

Audience:

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

What does good leadership in crisis look like? In this time of unprecedented challenge related to COVID19, what can we learn from the great leaders of the past? This free webinar is designed to explore these questions with a particular focus on the challenges facing those in philanthropy and...

Apr 14th

Essex County Community Foundation's Spring 2020 Virtual Funders Summit

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Please join Essex County Community Foundation, the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation, and Philanthropy Massachusetts as we discuss the challenges facing Essex County amidst the COVID-19 crisis and how funders and nonprofits are responding.

Apr 15th

Weathering the Storm: Board and Executive Leadership Collaboration in a time of Crisis

Audience:

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

Join David Harris and Chris Dame of Interim Executive Solutions to explore the role of leadership during a time of crisis. David and Chris will look into the role of the board and the role of executive leadership when faced with a crisis such as a global pandemic.

Apr 16th

CFO & Finance Staff Roundtable

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Philanthropy Massachusetts convenes a CFO Roundtable for CFOs/ Finance Directors and other staff whose primary responsibility is the oversight of financial services for foundations, grantmakers and other philanthropy serving organizations. This peer community offers opportunities for colleagues to...

In Philanthropy

April 9th, 2020

Open Letter to Philanthropy The Cure to Viral Racism Is Within Our Hands

Source: AAPIP

This joint statement was included as part of an article " Asian American Grant Makers Call on Philanthropy to End Violence and Bias on the Rise as Coronavirus Spreads" publish More »

April 6th, 2020

Official launch of the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund

Source: MACOVID19Relief

First Lady Lauren Baker and the One8 Foundation are teaming up with philanthropists, business leaders, Eastern Bank, The Boston Foundation, and the Foundation for Business Equity to launch the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund to support those across the state most impacted by this health crisis.... More »

April 2nd, 2020

Excise Tax Law Changes for Foundations

Source: Fiduciary Trust

Recent changes to foundation excise tax laws make it easier for foundations to increase grantmaking during the coronavirus emergency; no longer do trustees have to be concerned about triggering higher investment excise tax rates in future years. Learn more in a summary piece by S. Joel Mittelman,... More »

April 2nd, 2020

Joint Statement from PSOs Encouraging Increased Giving in This Time of Crisis

Source: United Philanthropy Forum

Nine national philanthropy-serving organizations sign joint statement calling on all funders to consider a significant increase in their grant spending during this time of crisis. More »