For Grantseekers & NPO Consultants

Philanthropy MA bridges the nonprofit and grant making communities by giving access to research and information to support your fund development program, providing professional development and networking opportunities for nonprofit staff members, and giving your nonprofit organization more visibility among and access to grantmakers.

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Upcoming Events

May 24th

Advanced Proposal Writing

Audience:

Consultant, Grantseeker, Nonprofit

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Nonprofit organizations often seek grant support but fall short in receiving the award. Learn how to present your case for support no matter the type or size of grant you are requesting. This session will sharpen your grant seeking skills by making your proposal more competitive. From an...

May 25th

Staffing the Mission: Tips for Funders and Nonprofits to Improve Job Quality

Audience:

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

Better pay and benefits are major pieces in the larger puzzle of increasing class and racial diversity in the nonprofit sector and reducing wage gaps in the US. This session will cover foundation practices, such as low overhead limits, that contribute to poor quality nonprofit jobs. It will also...

Jun 9th

Asking without Anxiety - Level 2 (No Prerequisites Necessary)

Audience:

Consultant, Grantseeker, Nonprofit

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Asking without Anxiety – Level 2 is designed to support you in gaining confidence, being more prepared, and feeling less anxious in donor conversations. You will learn how to build relationships with donors in meaningful ways by developing your authentic curiosity and “fundraising listening skills...

Jun 16th

Recovering from the Pandemic and Rebuilding Organizational Life

Audience:

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

Two years of a global pandemic has dramatically altered our personal and organizational lives. Many of us in the social sector have been pushed beyond the point of burnout and suffered from multifarious traumas. With no concrete end to Covid-19 in sight, we must find a way forward while still...

In Philanthropy

May 11th, 2022

A Message from CFWM President and CEO to the Community

Several months ago, I informed the Trustees of my plans to step down later this year from my role as President and CEO of the Community Foundation. More »

April 26th, 2022

Who Is 'Some Other Race,' the Second-Largest Racial Group in Massachusetts?

Source: Boston Indicators

Among the most interesting findings from the 2020 Census is that Some Other Race has become the second-largest racial group in Massachusetts. The same is true nationally. Much of this change reflects growth among people of Latino ethnicity, who often select (or are assigned) Some Other Race. This... More »

April 12th, 2022

Two Years Later, Part Two: Who Trusted, and Why It Matters

Source: Center for Effective Philanthropy

While the general public’s trust in nonprofits has declined, as I discussed in my More »

March 24th, 2022

Beyond ‘Overlooked’: The Opportunity of the Moment

Source: Center for Effective Philanthropy

First, if you are reading this, I’d like to commend you on your commitment to this work, our world, and our relatives with whom we have shared the most challenging and unnatural experience of a generation. More »