GMA Foundations

Strong relationships build strong communities. Congratulations to the Greater Lowell Community Foundation on 26 years of improving the quality of life in Greater Lowell! We are proud to support the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation in its effective grantmaking to benefit the City's residents.

Shown at the GLCF annual meeting: Parker Foundation Trustee Maria Cunha, GLCF President and CEO Jay Linnehan, Parker Foundation President Karen Carpenter, and GMA Foundations CEO Susan Barry.

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Learn more about strategies to address the in Mattapan and beyond - this Friday. Thank you, African Community Economic Development of New England

Nonprofit organizations at work in , this is for you!

The Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview, Inc. Charitable Fund welcomes you to their annual Meet-the-Donor breakfast on Wednesday, March 9.

Join this in-person review of the guidelines as well as some newer elements, such as the Fund’s multi-year grant opportunity and the online Letter of Intent (LOI) process.

Read the Fund’s guidelines and instructions on how to apply at: https://charlesviewcommunity.org/charitable-fund/.

Email Jo-Ann Barbour to learn more about the Fund and this event: [email protected]

Kudos to CitySpace and Beveridge Family Foundation for this exciting new performing arts space in

CitySpace Receives $35,000 from Beveridge Family Foundation for Old Town Hall - BusinessWest EASTHAMPTON — The Beveridge Family Foundation awarded CitySpace $35,000 in support of the restoration of Old Town Hall into a center of the arts for the city of Easthampton and Western Mass. In 2006, beginning with Old Town Hall’s first floor, CitySpace embarked on an effort to create affordable...

Attention focused on the most vulnerable among us:

The Miller Innovation Fund is looking for projects addressing systemic issues for its 2021 grant cycle. Projects must address a new situation or context which warrants experimental application and has the chance of broader applicability. Check out the Miller website for more details. Deadline early April. https://millerfoundation.grantsmanagement08.com/?page_id=31

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Drawing Democracy Fund RFP deadline is March 26 -

"Following the , the state legislature will draw legislative districts at the state and federal levels to reflect the population shifts of the last decade. How our communities are represented in office profoundly influences policies and resources for education, health care, economic development, infrastructure, the environment, immigrants, criminal justice, civic engagement and civil rights."

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Apply | Drawing Democracy Following the 2020 Census, the state legislature will draw legislative districts at the state and federal levels to reflect the population shifts of the last decade. How our communities are represented in office profoundly influences policies and resources for education, health care, economic develo...

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When it comes to funding nonprofits, the specter of racial bias hurts us all While the non-profit sector is known for drawing the support of dedicated people who selflessly want to make the world a better place, numerous studies show that racial bias often creeps into the funding process, resulting in organizations led by people of color receiving far less money than those l...

Important research on adult education and 'stunning' results, featuring JVS Boston

First-of-its-kind study finds ‘stunning’ earnings gains for immigrants who learn English - The Boston Globe First-of-its-kind study finds ‘stunning’ earnings gains for immigrants who learn EnglishBy Katie Johnston Globe Staff,Updated November 23, 2020, 5:55 p.m.William Barillas, a houseman and breakfast attendant at Hampton Inn in Salem, says English classes have left him feeling more confident about ...

W.K. Kellogg Foundation 3, 2, 1 Vote! series resonates this week in particular, but is really a louder call for civic engagement

The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement Eight-time NBA Champion and Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and NAACP Director of Youth and College Division Tiffany Dena Loftin discuss the powe...

Nonprofits in Hampden & Hampshire counties seeking direct investments in social impact, learn about funding from The Beveridge Family Foundation. Apply by September 28. Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

Beveridge Family Foundation Boosts Nonprofits Through Partnership with Innovation Accelerator - BusinessWest WEST NEWBURY — The Beveridge Family Foundation provides support to nonprofits within Hampden and Hampshire counties. While continuing that critical work, it has started investing directly into social-impact projects and ventures. By leveraging its endowment, the Beveridge Foundation is significant...

Like everything, the field of philanthropy is shifting. What does that mean for nonprofits in Massachusetts? Learn more in this Philanthropy Massachusetts Massachusetts Nonprofit Network webinar -

Giving Massachusetts 2020: What Does This Data Mean for Nonprofits? In June, Philanthropy MA released Giving Massachusetts 2020, the first report on institutional philanthropy in Massachusetts in over 15 years. This report provides a baseline for foundation giving; looking at data and trends in giving BY Massachusetts, TO Massachusetts, and within each county. This....