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At the Council, we are proud to highlight the achievements of our members who are driving change in the community. To celebrate 50 Years of Impact, the Council is launching

On July 9, Governor Maura Healey signed off on a $63.4 billion annual budget, an increase of $2.5 billion over fiscal 2026. Gov. Healey made no vetoes to the Conference Committee’s budget proposal, leaving the

The deadline to submit applications for the Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program!   This academic-year-long, graduate-level certificate program, offered in partnership with Suffolk University, has been specifically designed for mid-career professionals in

On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and

Human services providers are there every day—supporting families, strengthening communities, and helping people navigate life’s challenges. That’s why the Council is excited to join with the National Council of Nonprofits and other state associations across the country on

On June 30, the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts issued a decision regarding the lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) program.   The U.S. Department of

The Council’s July DEIJA calendar is out now! The Council is excited to share a monthly DEIJA celebrations calendar with its members!    Click here to view the July 2026 calendar!  This

At the end of June, the Supreme Court ruled to allow the Trump administration to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians.   On July 1, MA Attorney General

The House and Senate signed off on a $63.4 billion Conference Committee budget proposal for FY ’27 on Wednesday, sending a spending plan to Gov. Healey that is $2.37 billion more than the FY

There’s only one week left to submit nominations for the 2026 Awards of Excellence! Award recipients will be recognized onstage at our 51st Annual Convention & Expo on October 26.  Award Categories include:  Chief Executive