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The work of the nonprofit sector impacts every resident of Massachusetts.

The state has over 42,000 nonprofits that educate us, keep us healthy, support our most vulnerable populations, and care for our cultural, historical, and environmental treasures. These organizations are a critical economic engine, generating more than 550,000 jobs and employing over 17% of the state’s workforce.

42,000

Nonprofits

555,000

Jobs

17%

State’s Workforce


We are a voice for the nonprofit sector.

MCN is a statewide organization that brings together all parts of the nonprofit ecosystem to help nonprofits grow and raise the sector’s voice on critical issues. We do so by focusing on these four key pillars:
Advocacy

MCN’s advocacy efforts focus on public policy issues that affect nonprofits across the state.

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We have 550+ nonprofit members from every region of the Commonwealth, and 150+ for-profit affiliate members who provide goods and services that support nonprofits.

550+

Nonprofit Members

150+

Affiliate Members

  • Arts + Culture
  • Education + Youth
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Housing & Development
  • Human Rights
  • Human Services
  • Philanthropy

Trainings & Events

Each year, MCN and its members holds numerous events across the state that provide nonprofit and business leaders with learning and networking opportunities.
Oct
26 2026
Emerging Leaders Retreat: Building Trust, Engagement, and Results
Oct 26 @ 9:00am - 5:00pm
Oct
27 2026
Foundation Grant Cycle & Roles: webinar
Oct 27 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oct
28 2026
Intellectual Property Basics for Nonprofits
Oct 28 @ 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oct
29 2026
Watch. Read. Gather.
Oct 29 @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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SectorNews is MCN’s monthly email bulletin, sent to over 13,000 nonprofit and business leaders across Massachusetts. It covers the latest MCN events, nonprofit job openings, and other resources.

Nonprofit Resources

Starting or running a nonprofit is no easy task. We've curated the following resources to help you grow your organization with confidence.
Or read the latest post from our Nonprofit 411 Blog:

The Alerts Are Getting Quieter: Cybersecurity for Nonprofits After the Federal Pullback

By Jim Levine with CTS.


Sustainers, Supporters, and Sponsors

MCN is grateful to our partners for supporting our work and understanding the valuable role nonprofits play in communities across Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting MCN, click here to learn more.