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In a Commonwealth known for firsts, PMA brings phlanthropic leaders together to Learn, Engage, Act, and Partner - to shape what comes next.

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One Year Later: How H.R. 1's Medicaid Policy Changes Are Reverberating Across Massachusetts Communities

Nov 4th

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Career Journeys in Philanthropy: A Grantmakers of Color Network Conversation

Nov 5th

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

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Non-Family Member Family Foundation CEOs Network: A Peer Conversation on Showing Up for Grantees

Nov 9th

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In a Commonwealth of Firsts: Shaping What Comes Next

Philanthropy Massachusetts’ 57th Annual Conference began not with a presentation or panel, but with poetry. Massachusetts Poet Laureate Regie Gibson opened the day with an original...

Oct 8th, 2026 by Mary Skelton Roberts

Philanthropy Massachusetts announces 2026 award honorees

BOSTON, September 15, 2026—Philanthropy Massachusetts (PMA), the statewide philanthropy serving organization, is honoring three individuals and three foundations for their exemplary partnership, support, and care...

Sep 16th, 2026 by Philanthropy MA

Philanthropy Massachusetts names Claire Cooper VP of Member Programs & Engagement

BOSTON, September 10, 2026–Philanthropy Massachusetts (PMA), the leading statewide organization serving both philanthropy and nonprofits, has appointed Claire Cooper as Vice President of Member Programs...

Sep 10th, 2026 by Philanthropy MA

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"As a longtime member and former Board member, I can attest to the incredible support and critical thought leadership I have experienced with the team at Philanthropy MA. It is so important to have partners and a space for continuous learning in our field, and Philanthropy MA provides that and more! If you are not a current member, I encourage you to join and become a part of this community which is so devoted to your growth and ability to achieve impact on the issues you care most about."

Denise M. Porche, MSW,LICSW, Executive Director

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