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BOSTON-For many years, the Massachusetts nonprofit sector had no collective voice on public policy, no seat at the decision making table, no public understanding of its role in the Massachusetts economy.  This situation is changing thanks to a grant from The Boston Foundation.

The Boston Foundation understands [...]

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BOSTON – The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, MNN, the association of state nonprofits, advocated for 2 measures that were passed into law.
Dave Magnani, former state senator, and the founding executive director of the MNN notes “this was our first full year of operations; we were thrilled with the response of the Legislature and the [...]

David Magnani is waiting for another shoe to drop. Devastating cuts to state-backed human services and anxiety across the sector over declining donations amid a global economic crisis have leaders worried.

But Magnani, executive director of the fledgling Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, says he isn’t down and isn’t out.

“The only way to fail is to quit,” said Magnani, repeating a lesson from his father.

Supporters say Magnani, who has held his post since the organization’s founding in 2007, is well-equipped for the job. He’s earned four degrees, founded nonprofit organizations and served as a Massachusetts legislator for more than 20 years.

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NORTH ADAMS—More than 100 organizations from all over the Pioneer Valley will meet and be briefed on the future of the state budget.   The MNN, the association of state nonprofits, will be a leader in taking this feedback to Beacon Hill.
Early reports show annual giving slowing.  State budget cuts occurred mid year.  Community [...]