Upcoming Events
Executive Director (ED) Lunches
Our Monthly Executive Director Lunches occur every fourth Friday of the month. It's an opportunity for nonprofits leaders to connect, network, support each other and share valuable information. Upcoming ED lunch dates: January 26, 2024 February 16, 2024* March 22, 2024 April 26, 2024 May 17, 2024* June 28, 2024 *Dates marked with an asterisk will take place on the third Friday of the month to accommodate holidays. Our next ED lunch will take place on Friday March 22nd at 12pm. Location: The Democracy Center, 45 Mt Auburn St. |
Previous Events
2024 Breakfast with City of Cambridge Leaders
On February 1st, CNC hosted a networking breakfast at Google's Kendall Square headquarters, aimed at fostering dialogue and identifying mutual priorities between nonprofit professionals and city leaders. It was a resounding success, with over 120 attendees, including Mayor E. Denise Simmons, City Manager Yi-An Huang, eight out of nine city councilors, and numerous members of the Cambridge nonprofit community. Many guests remarked on the valuable networking opportunities and the potential for future partnerships that emerged from the breakfast meeting.
Program Highlights:
To see the slides from our presentation, please flip through here.
- Keynote Addresses: Mayor Simmons and City Manager Huang emphasized the crucial role of nonprofits in Cambridge and the importance of city-nonprofit collaboration.
- Interactive Panel Discussion: City councilors discussed ways to support and enhance nonprofit initiatives. This session included a Q&A segment with the audience.
- Mixing and Mingling: Attendees were given ample time to connect with fellow community leaders, leaving with at least one new connection that could potentially lead to future partnerships.
To see the slides from our presentation, please flip through here.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors - Google (host sponsor), Massachusetts 401(k) CORE Plan for small nonprofits, MIT, and Berkshire Bank - whose support was instrumental in making this event possible.
2023 National Nonprofit Day Celebration
CNC celebrated National Nonprofit Day with a social media campaign and raffle. The videos below were posted to Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to direct people to our member directory. Those who interacted with the posts were entered into a raffle for prizes from local businesses and nonprofits. Click on the video messages below to listen to community leaders express their appreciation for the nonprofit community!
Geeta Pradhan
Cambridge Community Foundation |
Elena Sokolow-Kaufman
Cambridge Nonprofit Coalition |
Yi-An Huang
City of Cambridge |
CNC Annual Meeting - June 15, 2023