The 2021 Annual Conference will take place online from Tuesday, October 5th to Friday, October 8th, 2021.
** Interested in purchasing five or more tickets for your organization and receiving bulk purchasing discounts? Please see this registration form to do so!
The theme of this year's conference is "A Bridge to Better," which captures a common aspiration of the Massachusetts nonprofit sector and those who support it as we move forward together. The conference includes an opening keynote session and keynote panel focused on that theme, with speakers throughout the weeks who will share their efforts to bring about a better Commonwealth for all.
Workshops
The workshops at the conference cover a variety of topics for every stage in a nonprofit career, from fundraising to strategies to address equity, diversity, and inclusion in a nonprofit organization. Attendees have access to over 30 hours of educational workshops! Workshop recordings and materials will be made available on each workshop session's page on the virtual event platform after their airing. Learn more about this year's incredible workshops here.
Inspirational Speakers
Enjoy a series of speakers discussing important topics in the nonprofit sector to launch the first three mornings of the conference. Our first and keynote speaker is Dr. David Campt of The Dialogue Company. Learn more about Dr. Campt here. Stay tuned for more announcements about this year's speakers!
2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
Two nonprofit sector legends from Massachusetts will be awarded the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards. Learn more about Julianne Boyd, Artistic Director of the Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA, and Gladys Vega, Executive Director of La Colaborativa, in Chelsea, MA here.
Networking Opportunities
Hundreds of conference attendees will take advantage of the collective experience and expertise of hundreds of professionals while building lasting connections. Enjoy access to the entire attendee list and reach out to fellow attendees to schedule appointments and make connections. A detailed schedule can be found here.
Conference Schedule
Please view this page for a detailed schedule.
Tuesday, October 5th - Thursday, October 7th
9:00 am Opening Session
10:00 am Workshops
11:15 am Lunch/Coffee Break
1:00 pm Workshops
2:15 pm Coffee Break
3:00 pm Networking Session
4:00 pm Day Ends
Friday, October 8th
10:00 am Workshops
11:15 am Conference Day Ends & Conference Wraps
Conference Registration Rates:
RegularMNN Nonprofit Member - $100
Non-Member Nonprofit - $150
MNN Affiliate Member*- $180
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