MA Council of Nonprofits

Leadership Acceleration Program Information Session
2026-08-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/leadership-acceleration-program-information-session/
Leadership Acceleration Program (LAP) Information Session
Are you an executive director looking to strengthen your leadership while advancing an important organizational priority?
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about Nonprofit Net’s Leadership Acceleration Program (LAP)—a free, nine-month leadership development program for executive directors of Greater Boston nonprofits.
LAP is designed differently than traditional leadership programs. Participants apply new ideas in real time while working on a significant organizational initiative, supported by dedicated executive coaching and a trusted peer cohort.
During this session, Margo Kelly, Executive Coach and Program Director, along with past participants, will share their experiences and explain how the program helps leaders:
– Advance a Key Initiative – Make meaningful progress on an important organizational challenge with expert guidance.
– Grow as a Leader – Build practical leadership skills through one-on-one executive coaching.
– Strengthen Your Network – Join a supportive cohort of nonprofit executive directors who learn from and encourage one another.
The program is open to 8–10 executive directors, runs for nine months, and is offered at no cost to selected participants. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and space is limited.
About the Presenter
Margo Kelly is Program Director and Executive Coach for the Leadership Acceleration Program. She previously served as Lead Executive Coach for Harvard Kennedy School’s Achieving Excellence Program, a 16-month leadership program for nonprofit CEOs and senior executives. A Nonprofit Net board member since 2022, Margo has led numerous programs on nonprofit leadership, executive management, and human resources.
Prior to her work at Harvard, Margo was Chief Operating Officer of NeighborWorks America, a national nonprofit community development organization. She has also led executive search engagements and coached leaders across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors.
Learn more about the Leadership Acceleration Program: https://www.nonprofitnet.org/lap
Sign-Up for Info Session: https://www.nonprofitnet.org/events-1/leadership-program-info-session

Unemployment 101 for Nonprofits
2026-08-27 14:00 - 14:30 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/unemployment-101-for-nonprofits/
Join First Nonprofit a 30-minute ‘briefinar’ designed to help nonprofit organizations better understand unemployment and the strategies that can help control related costs.
In this session, we will cover:
• Hiring and termination best practices that can affect unemployment claims
• Key unemployment financing options and what they may mean for your organization
• How First Nonprofit’s specialized programs can help reduce costs, manage risk, and provide HR support for mission-driven employers
Bonus for attendees: Participants will receive access to FNP’s HR Toolkit, including handbook policy must-haves, a new employee orientation checklist, a workplace safety checklist, and more.
Join us to learn how these solutions can help protect your budget and cash flow, strengthen your HR foundation, and free up resources to support your mission.

Grant Reports
2026-09-01 12:00 - 13:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/grant-reports/
Congratulations — you’ve won the grant! Now it’s time to steward that funder and ensure you build a lasting relationship beyond the grant period. Meeting those report requirements will be key to staying in compliance and setting yourself up for future success with the funder, but can often feel overwhelming. Join us for the final webinar of the series as we explore how to plan early and put your best foot forward in your grant reports.

Health Connector for Business: Affordable, Flexible Health Insurance
2026-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/health-connector-for-business-affordable-flexible-health-insurance/
Health Connector for Business offers an easy way to provide health insurance that’s affordable for your small business and your employees.
Health Connector for Business offers quality, affordable health insurance options to help small businesses (with 1-50 full-time employees) save on their premium costs.
How can this session help you?
This information session will focus on health insurance options available to small employers and their employees through Health Connector for Business at www.MAhealthconnector.org/business. We’ll also review available options for sole proprietors and owner-only groups who do not yet have the employees to qualify for a small group plan through the Health Connector for Business.

CORI: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Help Their Clients (Virtual)
2026-09-10 10:00 - 11:30 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/cori-what-nonprofits-need-to-know-to-help-their-clients-virtual/
*Note: This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.*
This criminal records training is intended for nonprofits whose staff are involved with counseling or offering services in the community to individuals who may have criminal records. It will address the following:
– What exactly is a criminal record in Massachusetts? Who has the data? Who gets access to the data?
– How can a nonprofit help a client reduce the barriers posed by criminal records?
– What is the process to seal a CORI? Can I refer my client to free legal resources for sealing?
– What rights do individuals with a sealed CORI have when they are applying for a job? Housing?
– What is the process to expunge a charge on a CORI? Are there free legal resources?
– What are the concerns for an individual with a CORI who has an immigration issue?
Presenter: Crispin Birnbaum, Access to Justice Fellow

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
2026-09-10 16:00 - 18:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/nonprofit-incorporation-workshop-virtual/
An essential overview of how to establish a nonprofit in Massachusetts and obtain a 501(c)(3) tax-exemption, with key points for maintaining tax-exempt status. Strongly recommended for anyone starting a nonprofit. Workshop participants will receive a copy of the presentation slides and additional reference materials. Topics include:
– For-profit or nonprofit?
– What is a nonprofit?
– Incorporating & structuring a nonprofit
– Fiscal sponsorship
– State reporting & regulation
– Federal tax exemption
– Ongoing IRS reporting & regulation
Presenters: Luke Blackadar, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston; Natalie Chaudhury, Goodwin

How to Read Your Nonprofit’s Financial Story: Accounting Basics for Beginners
2026-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/how-to-read-your-nonprofits-financial-story-accounting-basics-for-beginners/
This webinar will help organizational leaders understand the basics of keeping financial records for their organization and how to interpret the numbers once they have them. We will start by going over how to keep records for a brand new organization, what to do if you haven’t been keeping as close of track as you should be, what the basic financial statements are, and how to apply them to your tax return.
This webinar is targeted towards organizational leaders with little to no accounting or bookkeeping experience in an effort to help teach them how to get started with their books.
Host: Josee Giberson, EA
This webinar is sponsored by Tax990.

HR & Employment Law Roundtable- Flexibility & Remote Work
2026-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/hr-employment-law-roundtable-flexibility-remote-work/
This interactive roundtable brings HR and business leaders together to discuss real workplace challenges and share practical approaches with peers. Each session includes a brief HR and employment law update followed by a facilitated discussion where participants can compare strategies, policies, and solutions. Attendees will leave with actionable insights, legal and HR perspectives, and ideas they can apply immediately in their organizations.

Team Effectiveness & Accountability
2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/team-effectiveness-accountability/
Project Adventure’s Taste of imPAct is a 60-minute virtual series offering practical tools, tangible takeaways, and space to explore how each month’s leadership topic is showing up in your organization. It is offered on the third Thursday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm EST.
In this session, learn what high-functioning teams do differently and how to build stronger accountability. Leave with practical takeaways and time to reflect on team dynamics and clarity within your organization.

What everybody knows and nobody says: Leadership accountability as a two-way exchange
2026-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/what-everybody-knows-and-nobody-says-leadership-accountability-as-a-two-way-exchange/
Leadership and organizational effectiveness require norms and conditions that help leaders stay accountable to their commitments, goals, and mission. Without them, the day-to-day demands and pressure of nonprofit work can pull even the most well-intentioned leaders off course. In the context of change management, this often means that a change vision isn’t backed by meaningful shifts in leadership behavior.
The purpose of this session is to look at leadership accountability as essentially an information exchange—and to explore the factors that get in the way of the transmission and receipt of that information. Together we’ll work through both positions in this exchange: what leaders can do to ensure that this information is reaching them, and what’s possible for staff who have insights or feedback that they haven’t found a way to share.
This conversation might be for you or your organization if…
You’ve communicated a clear vision for change and you’re not sure your own behavior has caught up with it
You’ve made commitments to your team about how things will be different, and the day-to-day has made those hard to hold
Everyone agreed to a set of goals and commitments, and there’s no real way for anyone to hold you to your part of them
You’ve watched leadership ask the organization to change while the pattern at the top stayed the same
You can see clearly what’s getting in the way of a change or initiative, and you don’t know how to raise it in a way that would actually land
You’ve decided something isn’t worth saying, and you’re not sure whether that’s still true or just something you concluded a long time ago

17th Annual Financial Health and Wellness Summit
2026-09-30 09:00 - 15:00 | Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, United States
Join us for an exciting in-person event focused on boosting your financial well-being. Connect with experts, discover smart strategies, and get inspired to take control of your money and health. Whether you’re looking to improve your budgeting, investing, or overall financial wellness, this summit has got you covered. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, network, and grow, see you there!
The 17th Annual Financial Health & Wellness Summit brings together leaders from across education, healthcare, asset development, and economic mobility to explore innovative strategies that help individuals and families build financial stability and long-term wealth.
This year’s featured sessions examine some of the most pressing opportunities shaping the field today. Learn what Massachusetts communities are discovering through Guaranteed Basic Income pilots and hear firsthand stories of impact and lessons learned. Explore how healthcare organizations are addressing the social determinants of health by connecting financial wellness, housing, and food security to better health outcomes. Finally, take stock of the progress made since the passage of Massachusetts’ landmark financial education legislation and discuss what is still needed to ensure every student has access to meaningful financial education.
Join practitioners, policymakers, educators, healthcare leaders, and advocates for a day of learning, collaboration, and action as we work toward a more financially secure and equitable future for all.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, for more information contact Rose Francois at Rose@midascollab.org

Nonprofit Networking & Interactive Workshop
2026-09-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Cambridge Savings Bank Operations Center, 81 Wyman St., Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
Cambridge Savings Bank is partnering with Tandem Solutions to bring Greater Boston nonprofit leaders together for:
– Learning practical & effective leadership strategies
– Networking with fellow mission-driven leaders
– Insights on team dynamics and workforce development funding
Registration is open through Wednesday, September 23rd. Reserve your spot today!

Building Stronger Funder Relationships: A Practical Guide to Foundation Outreach
2026-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/building-stronger-funder-relationships-a-practical-guide-to-foundation-outreach/
Many nonprofit leaders know they should reach out to foundation funders—but aren’t sure when, how, or what to say.
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn a practical, step-by-step approach to foundation outreach before and after submitting a grant proposal. We’ll discuss when outreach makes sense, how to prepare for conversations, what questions to ask, and how thoughtful follow-up can strengthen relationships over time.
Before the workshop, you’ll complete a short questionnaire about your organization’s current outreach efforts and fundraising goals. During the session, you’ll apply the workshop framework to your own organization and leave with practical next steps you can put into action right away.
Your registration includes:
– A Foundation Outreach Toolkit with customizable email templates, planning worksheets, and follow-up resources
– A live, interactive workshop with practical instruction and Q&A
– Guidance on applying the outreach framework to your own organization
Time for questions and discussion about common outreach scenarios
You’ll leave with greater confidence, practical tools, and a clear process for building stronger relationships with foundation funders.

How to Build a Focused, Fundable Grants Strategy
2026-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/how-to-build-a-focused-fundable-grants-strategy/
For small nonprofits, successful grant seeking starts long before you submit an application. This practical webinar explores why small nonprofits face unique challenges in foundation fundraising and introduces a four-part framework for building a more focused, sustainable grants strategy. Participants will learn how to set realistic expectations, focus limited time and capacity, and build a grants program designed for long-term success.

Conflict as a Catalyst
2026-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/conflict-as-a-catalyst/
Project Adventure’s Taste of imPAct is a 60-minute virtual series offering practical tools, tangible takeaways, and space to explore how each month’s leadership topic is showing up in your organization. It is offered on the third Thursday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm EST.
In this session, reframe conflict as an opportunity for growth with practical tools for navigating tension productively. Gain tangible strategies and space to consider how conflict is currently showing up in your work.

Consultation: AI Policies for Nonprofits
2026-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/consultation-ai-policies-for-nonprofits/
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already impacting businesses, nonprofits, and other institutions. AI will enhance, and change, the way we work and how we consume and use information. It’s important that nonprofit organizations of all sizes prepare for AI and develop policies and procedures for how to use it, and how to prevent its misuse. We look forward to working with nonprofits on this important and exciting topic!
Join us for a one-hour workshop, followed by a private consultation with volunteer attorneys for interested nonprofits. Consultation openings are limited; let us know if you’d like to participate.
This is a two-part program:
– 10 AM-11 AM: One-hour workshop on AI Policies (open to all Massachusetts nonprofits)
– 11 AM-12 PM: Private consultation with volunteer attorneys (for a limited number of Massachusetts nonprofits)
During the consultation, volunteer attorneys will review how key aspects of an AI Policy would apply to your nonprofit and provide a sample form. Eligible organizations may request a referral through Lawyers Clearinghouse to follow up on legal issues.
Any Massachusetts nonprofit may register to attend the workshop. Officers, board members, executive directors, and senior managers of Massachusetts nonprofit corporations are welcome to register for the workshop and private consultation.

The Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary
2026-11-07 13:00 - 16:00 | The Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, as we celebrate the Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary with an Open House from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA.
This free event brings our community together to honor our past, celebrate our impact, and look ahead to the future of the Carroll Center. Drop in anytime during the afternoon to enjoy:
– An interactive Journey Through History passport experience
– Opportunities to reconnect with fellow clients, alumni, families, staff, and supporters
– Hands-on activities showcasing the programs and services that have shaped generations of Carroll Center clients
– Historical exhibits and stories highlighting 90 years of impact
– Sweet treats and refreshments
Learn More & Register Today: carroll.org/events/90th-anniversary

How to Find the Right Funders for Your Small Nonprofit
2026-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/how-to-find-the-right-funders-for-your-small-nonprofit-2/
Finding foundations isn’t necessarily the hard part. Figuring out which funders are actually worth your limited time is. This webinar introduces a practical approach to prospect research that helps small nonprofits identify and prioritize foundations based on mission and geographic alignment, giving history, and accessibility. Participants will learn how to build a focused prospect list and spend less time chasing opportunities that are unlikely to result in funding.

Volunteering for Seniors Wellness Fair Expo 2026 (Vendor Table Registration)
2026-11-14 11:00 - 13:30 | CareOne Assisted Living, 675 South Main Street, Sharon, MA, 02067, United States
Volunteering for Seniors Inc. invites health providers, wellness professionals, senior care service providers, community organizations, and local businesses to participate in our Wellness Fair Expo 2026.
This event is designed to connect seniors, caregivers, families, and community members with valuable health, wellness, and support resources. Vendors will have the opportunity to share information, promote services, meet potential clients, and build meaningful community connections.

Reflection, Gratitude & Meaningful Work
2026-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/reflection-gratitude-meaningful-work/
Project Adventure’s Taste of imPAct is a 60-minute virtual series offering practical tools, tangible takeaways, and space to explore how each month’s leadership topic is showing up in your organization. It is offered on the third Thursday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm EST.
In this session, reconnect to purpose and impact as the year winds down. Walk away with meaningful reflection tools and time to explore how mission and morale are shaping your organization.

Evening of Angels Gala and Auction
2026-11-20 17:30 - 23:30 | Seaport Hotel Boston, One Seaport Lane, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
A night of hope, celebration, and giving
On November 20, 2026, the Seaport Hotel in Boston will shine brightly as we gather for the 30th Anniversary Evening of Angels, a truly extraordinary evening celebrating three decades of hope, healing, and compassion. This milestone gala brings together the dedicated supporters, volunteer pilots, partners, patients, and friends who have made Angel Flight Northeast’s lifesaving mission possible since 1996.
Together, we will honor the incredible community that ensures distance is never a barrier to medical care—and celebrate the tens of thousands of lives forever changed by their generosity.
Guests will enjoy an elegant and inspiring evening filled with:
A Gourmet Dinner & Entertainment – Savor a delicious meal while enjoying a memorable night of celebration and connection.
Live & Silent Auctions – Bid on exclusive experiences, luxury getaways, and one-of-a-kind items, all to support free medical flights for patients in need.
Raffles & Special Prizes – Exciting opportunities to win incredible prizes while making a meaningful difference.
Honoring Our Heroes – Recognizing the volunteer pilots, partners, donors, and patient families whose compassion and dedication have powered 30 years of hope.
About Angel Flight of New England
Founded in 1996, Angel Flight Northeast (AFNE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to coordinating free air and ground transportation so children and adults can access lifesaving and life-changing medical care, regardless of financial or geographic barriers.
This mission is made possible by more than 300 volunteer pilots and trusted partnerships with commercial aviation partners, including JetBlue and Cape Air.
Over the past 30 years, Angel Flight Northeast has coordinated more than 111,000 flights, flown over 17 million miles, and connected patients to care at 750+ medical facilities—all at no cost to the families we serve. Each year alone, more than 3,000 flights provide access to cancer treatment, clinical trials, specialized surgery, and critical care.
By attending the 30th Anniversary Evening of Angels, you are celebrating the people who make this mission possible—and helping ensure the next patient can reach the care they need.
Every flight represents hope.
Every supporter makes it possible.
Every year, lives are changed because of this community.
This is more than a gala—it is a celebration of 30 years of compassion, generosity, and the extraordinary people behind Angel Flight Northeast.
Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and ensure hope continues to take flight for years to come.
Individual Ticket – $275
Tables of 10 – $2,750

Closing Strong & Planning Ahead
2026-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/closing-strong-planning-ahead/
Project Adventure’s Taste of imPAct is a 60-minute virtual series offering practical tools, tangible takeaways, and space to explore how each month’s leadership topic is showing up in your organization. It is offered on the third Thursday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm EST.
End the year with clarity and intention through practical reflection and planning tools. Leave with tangible next steps and dedicated time to consider how lessons learned will shape your year ahead.

How to Build a Clear, Fundable Case for Support
2027-01-14 12:00 - 13:00
A strong grant application isn’t built from scratch every time a deadline approaches. It starts with a clear Case for Support that explains who your organization is, why your work matters, what you’re trying to accomplish, and why a funder should invest. This webinar walks small nonprofit leaders through the core elements of a fundable Case for Support and shows how developing this language upfront can make grant writing easier, faster, and more consistent.

Lead Forward: Vision That Mobilizes
2027-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/lead-forward-vision-that-mobilizes/
Project Adventure’s Taste of imPAct is a 60-minute virtual series offering practical tools, tangible takeaways, and space to explore how each month’s leadership topic is showing up in your organization. It is offered on the third Thursday of every month from 4:00-5:00pm EST.
Focused coaching sessions that help leaders articulate a compelling vision, align priorities, and translate big-picture goals into actionable direction for their teams.

How to Build Simple Systems to Sustain Your Grants Work
2027-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/how-to-build-simple-systems-to-sustain-your-grants-work-2/
For small nonprofits, grants are rarely anyone’s only job. Without simple systems in place, deadlines get missed, funder history gets lost, outreach falls by the wayside, and every application can feel like starting over. This webinar introduces practical systems for managing prospects, applications, reporting, funder outreach, and stewardship so organizations can make better use of limited staff time and build grants programs that don’t depend entirely on one person.
