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Philanthropic Fundraising Services

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Greater Boston’s community foundation. Join our work at https://www.tbf.org/careers.

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The Boston Foundation is one of the nation’s first and most impactful community foundations, with $1.9 billion in assets. Partnering with community members, donors, the public sector, businesses and nonprofits, we exist to close the gaps caused by our city’s greatest disparities, to advance economic justice, and to help build a better Boston. We collect data, commission research, share knowledge, develop dynamic programs, fuel new ideas and fund change. Our work informs public policy, catalyzes conversations and advocates not only for change, but for repair of the historical harms of inequity. Ultimately, we aim to support, contribute and create well-being and opportunity within our communities. TBF is also one of New England’s largest grantmakers, supporting nonprofits in Greater Boston through our endowment and working closely with our donors to support nonprofits locally, nationally and internationally.

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Philanthropic Fundraising Services

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51-200 employees

Headquarters

Boston, MA

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Nonprofit

Founded

1915

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A flexible giving vehicle for donors, A civic leader and convener, A major funder of nonprofit organizations, and A research sponsor and think tank

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What progress have we seen in reforming the Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) system since early 2023, and what further improvements could support the continued growth and stability of MA's early education sector? On Nov. 19th at 10AM, TBF and the Massachusetts Taxpayer’s Foundation (MTF) will release “Building Blocks,” a follow-up to MTF’s January 2023 report highlighting shortcomings and offering recommendations to optimize the CCFA system for better long-term outcomes for children, families, educators, and the statewide economy. Join us to celebrate improved family access and discuss strategies to sustain the workforce and expand access for children! Register: https://bit.ly/3Cp4g84
Building Blocks: Status of Child Care Reform in MA and What Comes Next - TBF tbf.org
Please join us for the 2024 Boston Foundation Annual Meeting next Thursday, Nov. 21st, from 5:30 - 7:30! This year, TBF's annual report features some of our most fascinating donors and the nonprofits they support. We hope to see you there! Register to attend: https://bit.ly/3CtXuxW
Join us on Friday for an important discussion on wealth disparities – Wealth disparities significantly impact health, education, and career outcomes, with greater wealth providing notable advantages. However, decades of disinvestment and racial discrimination have hindered households and communities of color from accumulating wealth. Join us for the final event in TBF's wealth gap event series, “Minding the Gap: Personal Wealth," where experts will examine how wealth inequities affect the lives of people and communities in Greater Boston and discuss how wealth-building opportunities can enhance quality of life. When: Nov. 15, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/3CujDw7
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This morning, it felt especially good to be in the company of many folks dedicated to making Greater Boston a thriving community for the release of our 2024 Greater Boston Housing Report Card. For more than 20 years, TBF has published the Greater Boston Housing Report Card, analyzing data on housing supply, demand and affordability. In addition to a core metrics analysis by Boston Indicators, this year's report includes a special topic from Boston University's Initiative on Cities on the opportunity for housing development on public land in Greater Boston. Despite the sobering challenges highlighted in this year's report, MA is pushing forward with solutions like our rental voucher program and the recently signed Affordable Homes Act that authorizes over $5 billion in spending and nearly 50 policy initiatives. Thank you to the researchers, panelists, and everyone who joined in person and virtually! Our work is more important now than ever and we’re grateful for this moment to come together in building a Boston of opportunity, prosperity, and equity for all. Find the full report, video recording of today's forum, interactive charts, and a map of MBTA Communities zoning plans here: https://bit.ly/3Z1csnX
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Today, we're releasing the 2024 Greater Boston Housing Report Card (GBHRC). https://buff.ly/3O2LO7IThe report card’s traditional Core Metrics section looks at recent trends in the regional housing market and places these trends in a broader historical context. Among the findings: • Greater Boston’s housing market “remains stuck.” After an uptick in housing production in the 2010s, new home building has slowed again. • Housing-based inequality is widening. Longtime homeowners have benefited from rising home values, while renters continue to face high rents, and • Homelessness has risen over the past two years, largely driven by the arrival of international migrants. The report card’s newer, Special Topics section was produced by Boston University’s Initiative on Cities and explores the Boston region’s potential for using publicly owned land to develop affordable housing. Nearly one-fourth of land in Greater Boston is publicly owned, and developing just 5 percent of publicly owned, vacant, non-conservation land could produce 85,000 units of housing. Unfortunately, the idea of developing publicly owned land faces barriers, including public opposition and prohibitive laws. To learn more, check out the Greater Boston Housing Report Card.
Join us NOW via Livestream for Thriving Together: Cultivating Well-being & Sustainability in the Social Sector. Last fall, with support from TBF, the Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP) launched its Well-being Initiative – an effort to research, develop, teach, and disseminate a set of interventions that address rising burnout, turnover, and workforce shortages in the social sector. Join us for the release of INP’s report now! Find the link to livestream the event: https://bit.ly/4elwFJn
Join us on November 12th at 9:00 AM for the release of the 2024 Greater Boston Housing Report Card. Discover the latest trends and insights into the Greater Boston housing market, with a special focus on using publicly-owned land for affordable housing. Don’t miss out on expert discussions and key findings that will shape our region’s future. Register: https://bit.ly/40rfjry
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We put the LAB in CeLABrate! In honor of the Live Arts Boston cohort and their achievements, we were so thrilled to come together during National Arts & Humanities month for an evening of celebration and connection. Folks gathered for an evening that recognized our newest cohort of grantees, the leaders who assisted in the review process and application design, and the community members who support and guide the LAB program. Read about the celebration and view more photos from the evening: https://bit.ly/40w6n3YA partnership of Barr Foundation and TBF, Live Arts Boston (LAB) is a grant initiative that supports artists at any stage of their creative process with a focus on personal and professional development.
Don't let the fear of missing an event scare you this Halloween! We have some fantastic forums coming up, including discussions on social sector well-being, our annual Greater Boston Housing Report Card, high school pathways to opportunity, how the racial wealth gap impacts personal wealth, and our annual meeting! Join us for one, or a few, of these upcoming events! Missed out on an event this month? We’ve got you covered with recordings and recaps of recent forums on our website. Get registered and caught up here: https://bit.ly/3O9ZRJe

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