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

Sep 29th

"We Must be in It for the Long Haul": Black Foundation Executives Request Action by Philanthropy on Anti-Black Racism

Audience:

Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Amidst a pandemic and a renewed spotlight on systemic racism and inequality, join Susan Taylor Batten, President & CEO of ABFE in a vital conversation on how philanthropy can play a role to support and advance the Black Foundation Executives Request for Action on Anti-Black Racism. Thus far...

Oct 1st

Where is our Democracy going and how do we save it?

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Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

As we enter the 6th month of a global pandemic, face uncertain plans for the return to school across the country, witness national unrest over years of racist policies and actions, and approach a pivotal yet already threatened election, we all ask ourselves, "What can we do?" We...

Oct 7th

Adopting & Practicing a Trust-Based Approach

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Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Trust-Based Philanthropy is being embraced by a growing number of foundations as a way to reduce unnecessary burdens on nonprofit partners and alleviate power imbalances between funders and grantees. Driven by core values of power-sharing and working for systemic equity, a trust-based approach...

Oct 13th

CFO & Finance Staff Roundtable

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Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

The CFO Roundtable has expressed a commitment to increased learning and action around racial equity and inclusion. Specifically, the Roundtable has asked how can CFOs influence practices and policies within their organizations? This meeting will be a space to learn from one another, starting with...

In Philanthropy

September 21st, 2020

Funder Approaches to Trauma and Resilience

Source: Grantmakers in Health

Earlier this year, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) fielded a survey on funder approaches to addressing trauma and resilience. At the time, health funders identified trauma-informed care as an emerging issue of significant interest for continued learning and networking. More »

September 18th, 2020

Black, Latinx, Native American households hit hard by COVID-19

Source: Philanthropy News Digest

African Americans, Latinx, and Native Americans are disproportionately more likely to be experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a report from National Public Radio, the Robert Wood More »

September 11th, 2020

Mourning the passing of Richard A. Smith, of the Smith Family Foundation

Source: The Boston Globe

Richard A. Smith, philanthropist who built the nation’s largest movie theater chain, dies at 95. More »

September 1st, 2020

‘Fund Us Like You Want Us to Win’

Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Foundations are putting unprecedented billions into racial equity, but some grant makers worry that too little is going to grassroots movements. More »