2018 NPO Conversation series at GMA
Thank you for your interest in joining other Boston-area nonprofit leaders and GMA staff for a lunchtime discussion of issues that matter. read more
News & Resources
Parker Foundation’s New Lead Program Officer and Guidelines
The private foundation, focused on the city of Lowell Massachusetts and its residents, highlights its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. read more
Agreeing on Guidelines for Meaningful Giving
Frustrated by a lack of coherence and meaning in their joint giving, the Ravenswood family turned to the philanthropic advisors at GMA for guidance. The four adult siblings had succeeded their mother as advisors to a giving program... read more
A Grantmaker’s Impact Assessment: Yes, and…
Our client had evidence that their grants had led to major policy changes and benefits for communities, but they wanted to know more - to learn and adjust. read more
Following a Dream to High-Impact Giving
The Guardians retained GMA to explore the ways in which philanthropy and larger government programs assist families, and map a path to high-impact giving. read more
Exercising Thoughtful Stewardship while Remaining Anonymous
Five directors of a family fund have differing appetites for visibility in their philanthropy, particularly for grants made within their respective geographically-dispersed communities. read more
Nonprofits Generating Revenue along with Social Impact
At upcoming NPO Conversation, GMA hosts Directors of nonprofit organizations with earned income from activity that is central to their social purpose. We would like to learn more about your work. read more
Nonprofit-Funder Relationships, Confident Grantmaking
Recently we witnessed a grant application from a small charter elementary school in an economically struggling port city spark a private foundation board’s enthusiasm in an unusual way. read more
Funder-nonprofit relations matter, but is anyone listening?
The fraught relations between funders and nonprofit organizations was a hot topic in philanthropy last year. The key may be to re-imagine how grantmaking processes are structured. read more
Community engagement sprouts fresh ideas and nonprofit leadership
Environmental organizations are in transition. The slow pace of progress, combined with political resistance, has forced advocates to rethink how they connect with new allies. read more
It’s Time to Review Your Foundation Bylaws
Bylaws are intended to exert a powerful influence on foundation board behavior. Prepare for reflection and renewal. read more