Philanthropy Massachusetts

05/03/2024

We are thrilled to announce Mary Skelton Roberts as Philanthropy MA's Chief Executive Officer. Mary is an experienced philanthropy leader with a long track record of developing multi-sector collaborations, public-private partnerships, and strategic communications aiming for pivotal policy change throughout Massachusetts. Our team is delighted to welcome such an inspirational leader within the philanthropic sector. Please join us in welcoming Mary! Read full announcement here https://conta.cc/3xY1uo7

01/29/2024

The Nonprofit Spotlight is on Mission Of Deeds, a volunteer supported organization that provides new beds and gently used furniture, kitchen items, and basic household goods free of charge to individuals and families leaving homelessness and others finding themselves in need. With dignity and respect, MOD works with families in 88 towns and cities in Middlesex and Essex Counties. Volunteers pick up furniture donations free of charge in 11 towns surrounding Reading. Accepted donations include gently used apartment-sized furniture like kitchen tables, bureaus, nightstands, and coffee tables. Learn more and donate here: https://www.missionofdeeds.org

01/18/2024

Calling all organizations looking to increase access to the internet for public use! 📢 In partnership with Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, we are offering an opportunity to help orgs or municipalities in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties increase access to the internet by providing NEW or EXPANDED Wi-Fi in spaces used by community members.

Learn more about the application process and get started today at: https://communityfoundation.org/nonprofits/wifi-program/

𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: The deadline for this opportunity is FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH AT 5PM.

01/17/2024

Summer Fund's grant process is officially open! The Letter of Intent is open for submissions until Friday, February 2nd!

The form can be found at the link below and should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete. The Summer Fund is a great funding opportunity for organizations operating summer programming that serves youth from Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, and/or Somerville.

Make sure to visit https://lnkd.in/eHx-x5UW to confirm your program's eligibility before filling out a Letter of Intent, though programs that do not meet all of the criteria are still invited to submit a form. Please contact Jaidyn at [email protected] with any questions.

The Summer Fund's 2024 Letter of Intent, due Friday, February 2nd, can be accessed here https://philanthropyma.org/webforms/

01/02/2024

Are you looking for a new opportunity in 2024? Philanthropy MA is in search of our new CEO! Help us spread the word and obtain the best pool of candidates for this amazing opportunity! https://bit.ly/4ar8xUX

07/25/2023

Nonprofits in Central MA! Don't miss Meet-the-Donors IN PERSON at the Greater Worcester Community Foundation on Aug 17 to get to know funders in a small group setting! Joining us will be reps from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, The Hanover Insurance Group, the The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, and Reliant Foundation. Learn more here: bit.ly/MTDCentralMA

07/11/2023

Secure your spot today in our popular FUNDRAISING ESSENTIALS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS three-month cohort series!

This course is for you if you could use an introduction or refresher on the basics of fundraising and would like to learn alongside peers who face the same daily and daunting task of ensuring the financial viability of their organizations.

You will leave these highly interactive sessions with a framework for your development work, practical skills and guides, and a network to support you as you attract increased funding to your organization.

Learn about our instructor Jenn Hayslett, course content, tuition, and scholarship opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/eUfxG7q7.

06/12/2023

Congratulations to Room to Grow, a Philanthropy MA nonprofit partner, for being selected by MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving to receive $3 million! Excited to see how you use these funds to grow your outreach and help more families! https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2023/05/31/mackenzie-scott-room-to-grow-donation.html

05/31/2023

Come meet Philanthropy MA's grants research guru, Georganna Woods, at the Small Business Workshop Wednesday: Introduction to Grants Research on Wed, June 7 from 10:00am to 11:30am Harvard Ed Portal Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston. Register for this FREE workshop! bit.ly/3C0lZzr

Join us the first and third Wednesday of every month for Small Business Workshop Wednesdays at the Harvard Ed Portal!

05/25/2023

Today's Nonprofit Spotlight is Thanks-for-Giving Day Foundation teaching young children and families the importance of philanthropy and volunteerism in the Plymouth Public Schools and beyond. Learn more and become involved: thanksforgivingday.org

04/26/2023

Nonprofits in Lawrence, Lowell, and the Merrimack Valley! Join us IN PERSON at University of Massachusetts Lowell for our Meet-the-Donors regional program with panelists from the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation United Way of Massachusetts Bay The Stevens Foundations Greater Lowell Community Foundation and Essex County Community Foundation. Course scholarships are available.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/MTDLowell