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Welcome to the Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits

We Are a Voice for the Nonprofit Sector.

The Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is a statewide organization that brings together all parts of the nonprofit ecosystem — from nonprofits to funders, community and business leaders, and elected officials — to help nonprofits grow and raise the sector’s voice on critical issues. We understand that strong nonprofits build strong communities. It is our mission to unite and strengthen the nonprofit sector through advocacy, programming, resources, and communications.

MCN’s Members

MCN has over 550 nonprofit members from every region of the Commonwealth, representing a wide variety of subsectors. MCN’s members have budgets ranging from under $250,000 to over $100 million, and the range of causes and constituents served is just as wide. MCN also has over 150 affiliate members that provide goods and services that support nonprofits and assist them in meeting their missions in the most effective and efficient way possible.

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Discover how you can strengthen both your organization and the nonprofit sector by joining our network today.

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Subsectors We Serve:

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

Regions We Work in:

  • Berkshires
  • Pioneer Valley
  • Central
  • Northeast
  • Metrowest
  • Greater Boston
  • Southeast
  • Cape and the Islands
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What We Do

Learn more about how MCN can help your organization grow, network, and build capacity.
Advocacy

MCN's advocacy efforts focus on policy issues affecting nonprofits across the state. Our ongoing advocacy work seeks to strengthen nonprofit and government partnerships, ensure fair tax policy and accountability, support innovation and talent, and increase philanthropy, volunteerism, and civic engagement. We also host Public Policy Forums, which bring government leaders and MCN members together for candid conversations about issues impacting the sector.

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Member Testimonials

Hear from some of our members about what MCN membership means to them.

As an Executive Director at a small nonprofit, being a member of MCN helps me stay connected to important issues affecting nonprofits at the state level while providing valuable resources, training, and a supportive community of peers. Their advocacy ensures that smaller organizations have a voice and the information we need to better serve our community.

Elizabeth Cannon, Lowell Association for the Blind
Nonprofit Member

First Nonprofit’s membership with MCN has been invaluable in deepening our relationships and expanding our reach with mission-driven organizations across the state. Through this partnership, we’ve been able to connect with Massachusetts nonprofits and help them free up resources for their missions.

Julie Ferdinando, First Nonprofit
Affiliate Member

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    Board of Directors

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    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.