In 2016, MCN launched its Public Policy Forum series, which brings nonprofit organizations and government leaders together for candid conversations about issues impacting the nonprofit sector.
We believe these meetings will not only benefit our members but also increase the awareness and support for the vital work nonprofits undertake each and every day.
Forums are free for MCN members and sponsored by Hemenway & Barnes LLP. To find out more about membership or to join, click here or email us at membership@macouncilofnonprofits.org.
Stay tuned for more information about upcoming Public Policy Forums by subscribing to our newsletter!
2026 Public Policy Forums:
MA State Senator Cindy Friedman, March 20, 2026
2025 Public Policy Forums:
Elizabeth LaMontagne, December 11, 2025
Quentin Palfrey, July 29, 2025
Michael T. Caljouw, February 26, 2025
2024 Public Policy Forums:
Steve Koczela, November 20, 2024
Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz, September 24, 2024
Secretary Kate Walsh, May 8, 2024
Secretary Edward Augustus, February 15, 2024
2023 Public Policy Forums:
Audrey Gasteier and Mike Levine, November 15, 2023
Secretary Patrick Tutwiler, September 18, 2023
Secretary Yvonne Hao, May 23, 2023
Secretary Lauren E. Jones, April 18, 2023
2022 Public Policy Forums:
Jake Auchincloss, December 21, 2022
Courtney Aladro, November 10, 2022
Marylou Sudders, MSW, ACSW, July 12, 2022
Senator Sal DiDomenico, March 23, 2022
2021 Public Policy Forums:
Congressman Jim McGovern, December 17, 2021
Representative Dan Hunt, June 9, 2021
Commissioner Amy Kershaw, April 7, 2021
Secretary Rosalin Acosta, February 16, 2021
2020 Public Policy Forums:
Secretary James Peyser, September 9, 2020
Secretary Mike Kennealy, July 14, 2020
2019 Public Policy Forums:
The 2019 Public Policy Forums were sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal.
Chairman Mike Rodrigues, October 1, 2019
Senator Eric Lesser, June 25, 2019
Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, January 30, 2019
