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SUMMARY:Building Stronger Funder Relationships: A Practical Guide to Foundation Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Many nonprofit leaders know they should reach out to foundation funders—but aren’t sure when\, how\, or what to say. \nIn 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. \nBefore 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. \nYour registration includes:\n– A Foundation Outreach Toolkit with customizable email templates\, planning worksheets\, and follow-up resources\n– A live\, interactive workshop with practical instruction and Q&A\n– Guidance on applying the outreach framework to your own organization \nTime for questions and discussion about common outreach scenarios\nYou’ll leave with greater confidence\, practical tools\, and a clear process for building stronger relationships with foundation funders.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/building-stronger-funder-relationships-a-practical-guide-to-foundation-outreach/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Page Consulting LLC":MAILTO:sonya@pageconsultingllc.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/building-stronger-funder-relationships-a-practical-guide-to-foundation-outreach/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20260914T200113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T200113Z
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SUMMARY:Retirement-Proofing Employee Health Coverage
DESCRIPTION:For many employees\, health insurance is the single biggest fear standing between them and retirement. Often\, that uncertainty is enough to delay retirement altogether\, even when they’re financially and emotionally ready to go. As the employer\, you can give your employees peace of mind and assist them in a smooth\, predictable retirement transition. \nJoin Innovo President Eric Gulko for a practical session on general health insurance options for employees and their dependents at any age of retirement. \nYou’ll learn how to:\n• Help employees understand their options if they want to retire before Medicare eligibility\n• Explain how employer group health plans coordinate with Medicare\n• Avoid common coverage gaps that catch retirees off guard\n• Communicate benefits changes clearly and confidently\n• Build a retirement health insurance strategy that reduces HR headaches and builds trust \nYour employees will appreciate your guidance and feel empowered to retire confidently. And your organization will benefit from a smoother transition\, stronger loyalty\, and a reputation as an employer that truly cares.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/retirement-proofing-employee-health-coverage/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovo Benefits Group":MAILTO:tdegon@innovobenefits.com
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/retirement-proofing-employee-health-coverage/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T160000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20260903T143853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T143853Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Advocacy\, Lobbying and Political Activity: What’s OK and What’s Not?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 90-minute virtual workshop and Q&A covering the basics of nonprofit lobbying\, advocacy\, and political activities for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Organizations focused on social\, economic\, and political issues may find it especially helpful. \nAttendees will learn: \n– What constitutes advocacy\, lobbying\, or political activity\n– What rules apply\, and what can happen if you break them\n– How these rules apply to social media\n– Sample language for voter education and “get out the vote” \nPresenter: Teresa Santalucia\, Klein Hornig
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/nonprofit-advocacy-lobbying-and-political-activity-whats-ok-and-whats-not/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Clearinghouse":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/nonprofit-advocacy-lobbying-and-political-activity-whats-ok-and-whats-not/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261013T110000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20261007T185656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T185656Z
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SUMMARY:Just4Everyone Athletics Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join our Co-Executive Directors and the founder of the Just4Everyone Athletics program to learn more about our mission\, pilot outcomes\, and future goals. \nJust4Everyone Athletics partners with athletes\, teams\, schools\, colleges\, and athletic organizations to create environments where everyone can belong\, contribute\, and succeed. Through recruitment education\, conflict engagement\, culture consulting\, and leadership development\, we help athletic communities strengthen team culture\, navigate challenges\, and promote athlete well-being.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/just4everyone-athletics-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Just4Everyone Athletics - Gathering Currents":MAILTO:stephaniehsu@gatheringcurrents.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/just4everyone-athletics-info-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T140000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20261005T140634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T140635Z
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SUMMARY:Budgeting Through Change: Building a Budget that can Adapt
DESCRIPTION:Budgeting Through Change is a two-part workshop that helps small- and mid-sized nonprofits build budgets that are flexible\, resilient\, and responsive to change. Through foundational learning\, real-world case studies\, and hands-on exercises\, participants will learn how to develop sound budget assumptions\, assess financial risks\, and create contingency plans for common challenges such as funding changes and rising costs. Participants will leave with practical tools they can use to strengthen and communicate about their organization’s financial planning and decision-making. \nPart One: Building a Budget that can Adapt will be presented via zoom on Wednesday\, October 14th from noon-2pm. \nYou can register for Part One only or for both parts of the workshop. Part Two expands on the concepts introduced in Part One and focuses on applying them through hands-on activities. Part Two’s Contingency Budgeting will be presented in person at the Sudbury Foundation on 10/28 from 9am-1pm. \nThis 2 part workshop will be facilitated by Gregg Grenier\, founder of GG Nonprofit Consulting\, a local nonprofit finance and budgeting expert.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/budgeting-through-change-building-a-budget-that-can-adapt/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="MetroWest Nonprofit Network":MAILTO:lparkermoldover@metrowestnonprofit.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/budgeting-through-change-building-a-budget-that-can-adapt/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20260819T163523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T163523Z
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SUMMARY:How to Build a Focused\, Fundable Grants Strategy
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/how-to-build-a-focused-fundable-grants-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Page Consulting LLC":MAILTO:sonya@pageconsultingllc.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/how-to-build-a-focused-fundable-grants-strategy/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261015T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20260526T141549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T141549Z
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SUMMARY:Conflict as a Catalyst
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/conflict-as-a-catalyst/
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Project Adventure":MAILTO:registration@pa.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/conflict-as-a-catalyst/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261020T113000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20261007T185312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T185312Z
UID:10000099-1792486800-1792495800@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Training Active Bystanders - Foundational TAB Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive Training Active Bystanders (TAB) workshop and learn how to recognize harm\, overcome barriers to taking action\, and respond safely and effectively. Through real-life scenarios and practical strategies\, build the skills and community where everyone belongs. \nOur 2.5-hour foundational Training Active Bystanders (TAB) workshop helps participants build the skills and confidence to recognize harm\, understand what can get in the way of taking action\, and identify ways they can safely and effectively intervene. \nParticipants will receive a TAB handout and certificate of completion upon request.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/training-active-bystanders-foundational-tab-training/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Training Active Bystanders - Gathering Currents":MAILTO:stephaniehsu@gatheringcurrents.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/training-active-bystanders-foundational-tab-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20261005T140232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T140232Z
UID:10000095-1792515600-1792526400@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Nothing Changes (Unless Something Changes): The 3 Rs for Sustaining Sanity & Success
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Women’s Small Business Month\, join MCN affiliate Cambridge Savings Bank for an action-packed evening with Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking of True Focus Coaching\, a productivity expert who’s spent 20 years helping professionals master their time and elevate their impact. \nYou’ll learn:\n✅ How to prioritize to maximize time\, energy\, and money\n✅ What working smart really means and how to practice it\n✅ Where your bottom line is being impacted by indecision and lack of focus \nRefreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please feel free to extend the invitation to others in your network!
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/nothing-changes-unless-something-changes-the-3-rs-for-sustaining-sanity-success/
LOCATION:Cambridge Savings Bank Operations Center\, 81 Wyman St.\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge Savings Bank":MAILTO:egricci@cambridgesavings.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T154500
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20260515T164224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T134136Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KD50_llPy0gC2uEiZGPT_B8Byl-kJ7gF1SAnjKntFlc/edit?usp=sharing
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/annual-conference/
LOCATION:DCU Center\, 50 Foster St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:MCN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Council of Nonprofits":MAILTO:info@macouncilofnonprofits.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20260810T201829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T201841Z
UID:10000071-1792576800-1792584000@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Consultation: AI Policies for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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. \nThis is a two-part program:\n– 10 AM-11 AM: One-hour workshop on AI Policies (open to all Massachusetts nonprofits)\n– 11 AM-12 PM: Private consultation with volunteer attorneys (for a limited number of Massachusetts nonprofits) \nDuring 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. \nAny 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.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/consultation-ai-policies-for-nonprofits/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Clearinghouse":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/consultation-ai-policies-for-nonprofits/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261026T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261026T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144618
CREATED:20261001T141946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T141946Z
UID:10000094-1793005200-1793034000@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Retreat: Building Trust\, Engagement\, and Results
DESCRIPTION:Building Trust\, Engagement\, and Results is a one-day\, interactive leadership retreat designed for emerging leaders\, new managers\, and cross-functional team leads who want practical\, human-centered tools to strengthen team dynamics and culture. \nUsing the organizational health frameworks\, participants will explore the relational dynamics that most impact effectiveness: trust\, healthy conflict\, commitment\, accountability\, and results. Through experiential challenges\, facilitated reflection\, and real-time application\, participants will learn how these components show up in behavior\, decision-making\, and shared ownership of outcomes. \nThis retreat is grounded in experience rather than theory. Participants will learn by doing—engaging in activities that surface trust\, tension\, and collaboration—then reflecting together to translate insight into action. The result is learning that feels relevant\, embodied\, and immediately applicable to the workplace. \nWho it’s for: \nThis retreat is designed for leaders who are: \n-Stepping into or growing in their management or leadership roles \n-Leading teams with or without formal authority \n-Navigating collaboration and complexity \n-Seeking tools to build stronger relationships\, engagement\, and accountability at work \nWhat participants will walk way with: \n-Develop greater self-awareness and relational leadership capacity \n-Gain practical tools to build trust\, navigate conflict\, and strengthen accountability \n-Create shared language and agreements they can immediately apply with workplace teams \n-Leave with a renewed sense of purpose\, ownership\, and alignment
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/emerging-leaders-retreat-building-trust-engagement-and-results-2/
LOCATION:Project Adventure\, 719 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Project Adventure":MAILTO:registration@pa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20261013T202445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T202445Z
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SUMMARY:Foundation Grant Cycle & Roles: webinar
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about your grant strategy for 2027? This webinar offers an overview of the foundation grants cycle\, practical tips for thinking outside of the deadline box\, and a “grant roles” template that you’ll adapt for your own team structure. \nDesigned and priced for smaller to mid-sized nonprofits.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/foundation-grant-cycle-roles-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dawn Grenier Consulting":MAILTO:dawn@dgrenierconsulting.com
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/foundation-grant-cycle-roles-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T140000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260922T204209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T204209Z
UID:10000092-1793192400-1793196000@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Basics for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what intellectual property your nonprofit uses\, who owns it\, and how to protect it? This workshop presents the basics of intellectual property law as it applies to nonprofit organizations. Topics include: \n– What is intellectual property (IP)\n– How to protect the nonprofit’s name and logos\n– Who owns the nonprofit’s program materials\, who has the right to use and change them\, and how to protect them\n– Other kinds of information that should be protected\n– Licensing agreements between the nonprofit and another party\n– Whether the nonprofit’s website is legally compliant\n– What is the fair use doctrine \nPresenters: Cynthia Walden\, Sarah Kelleher\, and Jenifer Paine from Fish & Richardson
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/intellectual-property-basics-for-nonprofits/
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Clearinghouse":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/intellectual-property-basics-for-nonprofits/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20261007T184741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T185423Z
UID:10000098-1793300400-1793305800@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Watch. Read. Gather.
DESCRIPTION:Why do we sometimes act when we see harm\, and why do we sometimes stay silent? Join us as we explore the psychology of active bystandership through A Class Divided and Why We Act: Turning Bystanders Into Moral Rebels\, examining the bystander effect\, the forces that shape our decisions in moments of harm\, and what helps people move from observation to action. Together\, we’ll connect what we watch and read to our own experiences and consider how we can become more prepared to act. \nThe Watch and Read selections are not required to attend the gathering\, but we encourage you to explore them beforehand to help deepen the conversation.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/watch-read-gather/
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Training Active Bystanders - Gathering Currents":MAILTO:stephaniehsu@gatheringcurrents.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/watch-read-gather/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261103T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261103T120000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260928T184112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T184112Z
UID:10000093-1793700000-1793707200@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Information Day at The Carroll Center for the Blind
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational session at our Information Day at the Carroll Center for the Blind on Tuesday\, November 3\, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.! We invite individuals who are new to vision loss to learn more about the Carroll Center and our services\, as well as professionals interested in supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired. \nWhy Should You Attend?\n– Explore our wide range of programs and services for people of all ages and stages of vision loss\n– Take a tour of our beautiful campus and dormitory\n– Meet our compassionate and knowledgeable staff\n– Experience the latest assistive technology in our Low Vision Clinic\n– Connect with our Job Placement Specialist to explore future career opportunities \nLearn More & Register: carroll.org/information-day
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/information-day-at-the-carroll-center-for-the-blind/
LOCATION:The Carroll Center for the Blind\, 770 Centre Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Carroll Center for the Blind":MAILTO:dalicia.rodriguez@carroll.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20261014T191101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T191101Z
UID:10000105-1793872800-1793876400@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:MCN Affiliate Webinar: From Roadmap to Reality: Putting Your Nonprofit’s Strategic Plan to Work
DESCRIPTION:Adopting a strategic plan is only the beginning. The real work is keeping it on track all year. Using a case study of a nonprofit\, Insource Services’ finance and payroll team will show how to turn strategic goals into a working budget\, build the payroll internal controls and financial oversight that keep your numbers trustworthy\, reforecast when funding changes\, and report progress to your board. \n\nAbout the Presenters:  This webinar is presented by Guiseppina “Jo” Scuderi-Marrocco\, Senior Finance & Accounting Manager and Chris Nunes\, Finance & Accounting Manager with Insource Services. \n\n\n  \n\n\nMCN regularly partners with affiliate members to present free webinars on timely and relevant subjects for the nonprofit sector. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest information about upcoming webinars. Past webinar archives are available to all MCN members in our member portal.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/mcn-affiliate-webinar-from-roadmap-to-reality-putting-your-nonprofits-strategic-plan-to-work/
CATEGORIES:MCN
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261105T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T180000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260903T144208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T144208Z
UID:10000086-1793894400-1793901600@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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: \n– For-profit or nonprofit?\n– What is a nonprofit?\n– Incorporating & structuring a nonprofit\n– Fiscal sponsorship\n– State reporting & regulation\n– Federal tax exemption\n– Ongoing IRS reporting & regulation \nPresenters: Luke Blackadar\, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston; Alyssa Fitzgerald\, Goodwin
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/nonprofit-incorporation-workshop-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Clearinghouse":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/nonprofit-incorporation-workshop-virtual-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260826T161932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T161932Z
UID:10000077-1794056400-1794067200@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:The Carroll Center for the Blind’s 90th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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: \n– An interactive Journey Through History passport experience\n– Opportunities to reconnect with fellow clients\, alumni\, families\, staff\, and supporters\n– Hands-on activities showcasing the programs and services that have shaped generations of Carroll Center clients\n– Historical exhibits and stories highlighting 90 years of impact\n– Sweet treats and refreshments \nLearn More & Register Today: carroll.org/events/90th-anniversary
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/the-carroll-center-for-the-blinds-90th-anniversary/
LOCATION:The Carroll Center for the Blind\, 770 Centre Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Carroll Center for the Blind":MAILTO:dalicia.rodriguez@carroll.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261109T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261109T153000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260903T144102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T144102Z
UID:10000085-1794232800-1794238200@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:CORI: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Help Their Clients (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:*Note: This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.* \nThis 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: \n– What exactly is a criminal record in Massachusetts? Who has the data? Who gets access to the data?\n– How can a nonprofit help a client reduce the barriers posed by criminal records?\n– What is the process to seal a CORI? Can I refer my client to free legal resources for sealing?\n– What rights do individuals with a sealed CORI have when they are applying for a job? Housing?\n– What is the process to expunge a charge on a CORI? Are there free legal resources?\n– What are the concerns for an individual with a CORI who has an immigration issue? \nPresenter: Crispin Birnbaum\, Access to Justice Fellow
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/cori-what-nonprofits-need-to-know-to-help-their-clients-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers Clearinghouse":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/cori-what-nonprofits-need-to-know-to-help-their-clients-virtual-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261110T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261110T160000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20261013T171040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T171040Z
UID:10000102-1794301200-1794326400@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Mission Driven Marketing: A Digital Marketing Bootcamp For Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Gamepossible Learning presents Mission Driven Marketing: A Digital Marketing Bootcamp for Nonprofits! Join us for 2 days (and a week in between) of real-life digital marketing instruction with marketing industry experts. What we know: \n1. Nonprofits are lean\, mean\, do-gooder machines\n2. Knowing where to begin in marketing is daunting\, especially when you don’t have time or budget\n3. Most nonprofits don’t have a dedicated marketing person and usually people are doing 4 or 5 jobs already \nWe’d like to offer a roadmap. A simple\, clear way for nonprofits to understand the digital marketing landscape\, where they should focus their time\, energy\, and budgets\, and then we’d like to support them in the process. \nJoin us on November 10\, 2026\, at beautiful Alnoba in Kensington\, NH\, and spend the day learning the digital marketing essentials. We’ll send you off to spend the next week attempting the work\, and have everyone return on November 17 with questions and experiences to workshop in detail\, together. \nSpeakers and facilitators include:\nKate Cotter: Gamepossible Learning & N/A Collective\nJenn Foster: Jenn Foster Marketing\nRenessa Ciampa: Ciampa Creative\nAlexis DeVilling: Great Gray Trust
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/mission-driven-marketing-a-digital-marketing-bootcamp-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Alnoba\, 24 Cottage Rd\, Kensington\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gamepossible Learning Inc.":MAILTO:kate@gamepossible.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261110T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20261005T160350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T160350Z
UID:10000097-1794308400-1794312000@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:MCN Affiliate Webinar: The Accidental Database Owner – You Didn’t Apply\, But You’re Hired
DESCRIPTION:Join Dana Benjamin with Back of the Napkin Consulting for a free\, refreshingly non-technical webinar on getting more out of whatever data system you have. No coding\, no jargon\, and no judgment for the workaround you built in 2019 that somehow still runs half your reporting. \nTopics will include: \n\nGetting what you need out of your system (reports)\nHow system setup quietly decides what you can and cannot get back out\nDocumenting changes to your system as you make them\, so nobody is left reverse-engineering your logic six months late\nAsking staff for feedback in a way that gets them invested\nBuilding a needs document you can hand to a vendor or IT person to hit the ground running\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: This webinar is presented by Dana Benjamin of Back of the Napkin Consulting. \n  \n\n\nMCN regularly partners with affiliate members to present free webinars on timely and relevant subjects for the nonprofit sector. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest information about upcoming webinars. Past webinar archives are available to all MCN members in our member portal.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/mcn-affiliate-webinar-accidental-database-owner/
CATEGORIES:MCN
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261110T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261110T140000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260921T144409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T144409Z
UID:10000091-1794315600-1794319200@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution Skills in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Conflict is part of everyday organizational life\, especially when teams are navigating pressure\, change\, and high-stakes issues. This webinar will help nonprofit professionals understand what is often beneath workplace conflict and practice approaches that support more constructive conversations. \nThrough lightly interactive exercises\, participants will explore the true sources of conflict\, identify different conflict styles\, and practice looking beneath the surface of an issue to find more sustainable outcomes. Participants will leave with new insights into conflict\, and a clearer understanding of how organizations like The Resolution Center can support nonprofits in developing or deepening their own resolution skills. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nHow to identify the sources of a conflict\nHow to identify different conflict styles
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/conflict-resolution-skills-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nonprofit Net of Greater Boston":MAILTO:tracey.rogers@nonprofitnet.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/conflict-resolution-skills-in-the-workplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261110T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261110T150000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20261007T190011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T190011Z
UID:10000101-1794319200-1794322800@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:How to File Your Form 990-EZ With Confidence Before November 16
DESCRIPTION:The deadline is already on your calendar. What matters now is filing a return the IRS accepts the first time\, with complete schedules\, accurate financials\, and no surprises after you submit. \nMost of this session is a live walkthrough of the filing process in Tax990\, followed by open Q&A where you can bring the questions specific to your organization. Along the way\, we’ll answer the questions nonprofit teams ask most in the final weeks before filing: \n1. See the filing process from start to finish. We’ll walk through a form-based return in Tax990 step by step. You’ll see where your finances go\, how schedules fit in\, and which checks help you catch common errors before you submit.\n2. Get answers for your organization. Bring your questions about your form\, your fiscal year\, your extension\, or anything else that’s holding up your filing. We’ll save most of the session for open Q&A.\n3. Learn how Protection Plus gives your organization peace of mind with every filing.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/how-to-file-your-form-990-ez-with-confidence-before-november-16/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tax990":MAILTO:marketing@spanenterprises.com
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/how-to-file-your-form-990-ez-with-confidence-before-november-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261112T130000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260819T171529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T171529Z
UID:10000073-1794484800-1794488400@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:How to Find the Right Funders for Your Small Nonprofit
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/how-to-find-the-right-funders-for-your-small-nonprofit-2/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Page Consulting Group":MAILTO:sonya@pageconsultingllc.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/how-to-find-the-right-funders-for-your-small-nonprofit-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261114T133000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260623T164514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T164659Z
UID:10000061-1794654000-1794663000@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Volunteering for Seniors Wellness Fair Expo 2026 (Vendor Table Registration)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/volunteering-for-seniors-wellness-fair-expo-2026-vendor-table-registration/
LOCATION:CareOne Assisted Living\, 675 South Main Street\, Sharon\, MA\, 02067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteering for Seniors":MAILTO:pratima.penumarthy@volunteeringforseniors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20261013T201818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T201818Z
UID:10000103-1794906000-1794931200@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Day 2: Mission Driven Marketing: A Digital Marketing Bootcamp For Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Gamepossible Learning presents Mission Driven Marketing: A Digital Marketing Bootcamp for Nonprofits – Day 2! \nJoin us for 2 days (and a week in between) of real-life digital marketing instruction with marketing industry experts. What we know: \n1. Nonprofits are lean\, mean\, do-gooder machines\n2. Knowing where to begin in marketing is daunting\, especially when you don’t have time or budget\n3. Most nonprofits don’t have a dedicated marketing person and usually people are doing 4 or 5 jobs already \nWe’d like to offer a roadmap. A simple\, clear way for nonprofits to understand the digital marketing landscape\, where they should focus their time\, energy\, and budgets\, and then we’d like to support them in the process. \nJoin us on November 10\, 2026 (Day 1)\, at beautiful Alnoba in Kensington\, NH\, and spend the day learning the digital marketing essentials. We’ll send you off to spend the next week attempting the work\, and have everyone return on November 17 (Day 2) with questions and experiences to workshop in detail\, together. \nSpeakers and facilitators include:\nKate Cotter: Gamepossible Learning & N/A Collective\nJenn Foster: Jenn Foster Marketing\nRenessa Ciampa: Ciampa Creative\nAlexis DeVilling: Great Gray Trust
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/day-2-mission-driven-marketing-a-digital-marketing-bootcamp-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Alnoba\, 24 Cottage Rd\, Kensington\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gamepossible Learning Inc.":MAILTO:kate@gamepossible.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261119T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261119T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260526T141732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T141732Z
UID:10000040-1795104000-1795107600@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Reflection\, Gratitude & Meaningful Work
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/reflection-gratitude-meaningful-work/
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Project Adventure":MAILTO:registration@pa.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/reflection-gratitude-meaningful-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261120T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261120T233000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260622T160121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T160945Z
UID:10000059-1795195800-1795217400@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Evening of Angels Gala and Auction
DESCRIPTION:A night of hope\, celebration\, and giving \nOn 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. \nTogether\, 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. \nGuests will enjoy an elegant and inspiring evening filled with: \nA Gourmet Dinner & Entertainment – Savor a delicious meal while enjoying a memorable night of celebration and connection. \nLive & Silent Auctions – Bid on exclusive experiences\, luxury getaways\, and one-of-a-kind items\, all to support free medical flights for patients in need. \nRaffles & Special Prizes – Exciting opportunities to win incredible prizes while making a meaningful difference. \nHonoring Our Heroes – Recognizing the volunteer pilots\, partners\, donors\, and patient families whose compassion and dedication have powered 30 years of hope. \nAbout Angel Flight of New England \nFounded 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. \nThis mission is made possible by more than 300 volunteer pilots and trusted partnerships with commercial aviation partners\, including JetBlue and Cape Air. \nOver 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. \nBy 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. \nEvery flight represents hope.\nEvery supporter makes it possible.\nEvery year\, lives are changed because of this community. \nThis is more than a gala—it is a celebration of 30 years of compassion\, generosity\, and the extraordinary people behind Angel Flight Northeast. \nJoin us as we honor the past\, celebrate the present\, and ensure hope continues to take flight for years to come. \nIndividual Ticket – $275\nTables of 10 – $2\,750
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/evening-of-angels-gala-and-auction/
LOCATION:Seaport Hotel Boston\, One Seaport Lane\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Flight of New England%2C Inc.":MAILTO:klerch@angelflightne.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261217T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261217T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T144619
CREATED:20260526T142023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T142023Z
UID:10000041-1797523200-1797526800@macouncilofnonprofits.org
SUMMARY:Closing Strong & Planning Ahead
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEnd 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.
URL:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/closing-strong-planning-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Project Adventure":MAILTO:registration@pa.org
LOCATION:https://macouncilofnonprofits.org/events/closing-strong-planning-ahead/
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