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The work of the nonprofit sector impacts every resident of Massachusetts.

The state’s more than 42,000 nonprofits educate us, keep us healthy, support our most vulnerable populations, and care for our cultural, historical, and environmental treasures. They are a critical economic engine, generating more than 550,000 jobs and employing over 17% of the state’s workforce.

42,000

Nonprofits

555,000

Jobs

17%

State’s Workforce


We are a voice for the nonprofit sector.

MCN is a statewide organization that brings together all parts of the nonprofit ecosystem to help nonprofits grow and raise the sector’s voice on critical issues. We do so by focusing on these four key pillars:
Advocacy

MCN’s advocacy efforts focus on public policy issues that affect nonprofits across the state.

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We have 550+ nonprofit members from every region of the Commonwealth, and 150+ for-profit affiliate members who provide goods and services that support nonprofits.

550+

Nonprofit Members

150+

Affiliate Members

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

Trainings & Events

Each year, MCN and its members holds numerous events across the state that provide nonprofit and business leaders with learning and networking opportunities.
Jul
14 2026
Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
Jul 14 @ 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Jul
15 2026
HR & Employment Law Roundtable – Managing Your Managers
Jul 15 @ 10:00am - 11:00am
Jul
15 2026
Berkshires Regional Meeting
Jul 15 @ 11:00am - 1:00pm
Jul
16 2026
Sustaining Culture with Limited Resources
Jul 16 @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Nonprofit Resources

Starting or running a nonprofit is no easy task. We've curated the following resources to help you grow your organization with confidence.
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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. If you are interested in supporting MCN, click here to learn more.