Funder Networks & Collaboratives
Philanthropy Massachusetts helps donors connect, learn, and explore collective action. Serving as a Network catalyst is one of our strategic goals. We invite you to join groups with shared interests and become involved in our dynamic and evolving communities.
To view our upcoming network meetings, visit our events page.
Philanthropy Massachusetts Hosted Funder Networks
Behavioral Health Funders Network
The Behavioral Health Funders Network is a state-wide network of funders working in the area of behavioral and mental health and wellness.
Cape Cod & Islands Funders Network
A Network to deepen collective impact as funders, especially related to identifying innovative solutions to key needs on the Cape, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
CFO & Finance Staff Network
A quarterly roundtable focused on philanthropy and finance for foundation CFOs, Finance Directors, and other financial services staff.
Grantmakers of Color
A peer and support network of people of color who work in philanthropy that provides opportunities to learn from those in the field and grow professionally.
MA Arts Funders Network
A meeting space for funders from across the state investing in arts and culture within the Commonwealth, the network explores specific topics of relevance, elevates examples of interesting work, and participates in site visits.
MA Jewish Funders Collective
A group of funders for whom their Jewish identity informs their giving.
Non-Family Member Family Foundation CEOs
A learning community for non-family member CEOs and Executive Directors of Family Foundations that meets 4-6 times a year to address specific needs they face in their role.
Program Staff Learning Network
This Network is for mid to senior level program staff who have 10 years of professional experience and are currently situated at a foundation or grantmaking program.
Western MA Funders Network
An inclusive network for grantmakers funding in, or based in, the four counties of Western Massachusetts: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin.
Other Funder Networks & Donor Collaboratives (Fiscally Sponsored by PMA)
MA Community Foundation Partnership
A collaborative of 14 Community Foundations that strengthen the missions, programs and capacities of Massachusetts.
MA Early Childhood Funder Collaborative
The MA ECFC ensures that all young children in Massachusetts have the opportunities and supports they need to thrive.
Small Business Learning Collaborative
A funder learning collaborative to propel the ecosystem for small businesses owned by people of color by connecting funders throughout the state with a shared interest.
Summer Fund
The Summer Fund is a donor collaborative dedicated to building, strengthening, and sustaining a network of high-quality summer camps and enrichment programs for underserved youth in Greater Boston.
Social Justice Funders Network
A regional hub and learning network for individual, family, and institutional funders and philanthropic organizations where members can build relationships, collaborate, and support one another to act and shift organizational practices to foster a more just and equitable philanthropic sector.
Boston Education Funders
A group of funders, philanthropic organizations, and foundations focused on preK-12 education in Boston.
The Massachusetts Census Equity Fund
The decennial census is a nonpartisan exercise and a cornerstone of our democracy. Every 10 years, the US Constitution requires that all residents, including non-citizens and undocumented immigrants, be counted through a nationwide census. Collecting accurate census data is an essential part in determining the allocation of federal funds and political representation at the federal, state, and local levels.
The Massachusetts Census Equity Fund (MCEF) is a statewide collaborative of philanthropic, non-profit and government partners focused on increasing participation in the 2030 census, specifically in communities that are at the highest risk of being undercounted. MCEF's mission is to bring together public and private partners from across the state to ensure an accurate and fair count. MCEF also provides grants to grassroots organizations deeply engaged in getting out the count in our Commonwealth.
For information, contact:
Katie Campbell Simons
MCEF Project Consultant