David Shapiro

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, Inc. is a statewide organization serving as the unified voice and support hub for the nonprofit sector, representing over 600 nonprofit members across eight subsectors—including arts & culture, education & youth, environment, health, housing & community development, human rights, human services, and philanthropy—and more than 100 for-profit affiliates. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. The organization strengthens nonprofits through advocacy, programming, and raising awareness, and offers resources such as racial justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion materials; guides on board management, strategic planning, fundraising, legal issues, and volunteer management; funding directories; grants and awards; webinars; newsletters; and blogs. It supports public policy advocacy by providing lobbying and advocacy guides, federal and state policy updates, and tools to engage nonprofits in legislative processes while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The organization hosts events including an annual conference and the nonprofit excellence awards, facilitates networking and professional development, and conducts sector-wide surveys to address challenges facing nonprofits.

Operates as a non profit organization which offers program management and custom training platforms

Operates collaborative network that facilitates volunteer action for children and youth

Provides mentoring programs

Mass Mentoring Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding and strengthening high-quality youth mentoring relationships statewide. The private company is based in Boston, MA. The organization focuses on ensuring all young people have access to supportive, caring adult mentors to foster positive youth development, academic success, workforce readiness, and community engagement. It provides training and capacity building for mentoring programs, technical assistance, advocacy, public policy work, and youth leadership development. Key initiatives include administering the state-funded mentor matching grant, offering specialized programs such as Connected Futures and Relationship-Centered Schools, and operating a youth leadership council. The organization hosts events and trainings, provides resources on cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed practices, and collaborates with schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community partners to expand access to quality mentoring relationships.