About Us
MassCollab provides education, expertise and funding to foster strategic and long term collaborations amongst nonprofits in Massachusetts to increase their impact and sustainability.
We envision a strong, stable, and effective nonprofit sector that serves communities across Massachusetts where sustained collaboration is a vital tool for maximizing impact and sustainability.
Day-to-day operations are managed by the Initiative Manager, Jennie Segel, an experienced part-time consultant who began working with MassCollab in March 2025. Jennie has worked in local philanthropy since 2014 and, in addition to her work with MassCollab, serves as a philanthropic advisor to multiple foundations and collaboratives across Greater Boston.
As Initiative Manager, Jennie works closely with funders and participating organizations and serves as the primary contact for the Fund. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, she provides a safe and confidential space for nonprofits to explore and discuss potential collaborations.
The Jaffe Family Fund
Jeff Feingold
Cyrus Daftary
MassCollab was formed following initial conversations in late 2023 with Jeff Feingold, a long-time social entrepreneur and philanthropist, along with SeaChange Capital and The Lodestar Foundation. The Barr Foundation joined the collaborative in 2024. Since that time, more than 12 additional funders have joined MassCollab. The Fund is open to new funders at any time. Participating funders are invited to serve on the governance committee, with key responsibilities that include discussing and voting on grant recommendations.
MassCollab was modeled after other successful collaborative funding initiatives across the country that are part of the Sustained Collaboration Network.
MassCollab is not an independent 501(c)(3) organization; however, all contributions to the Fund are tax-deductible through our fiscal agent, SeaChange Capital. SeaChange Capital brings several decades of experience as a leading national supporter of sustained collaboration, including work in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
MassCollab provides a secure environment for nonprofit leaders to openly discuss and brainstorm ideas and challenges involving nonprofit collaborations.
Receive ongoing advice on the exploration and implementation of nonprofit collaborations, including introductions to trusted third-party experts where appropriate.
Access grants to help defray the one-time, out-of-pocket, and other costs associated with nonprofit collaborations.
As part of the national Sustained Collaboration Network and other valuable connections, we share best practices from funders and nonprofits working to advance collaboration.
MassCollab is led by an Initiative Manager who is supported by many passionate and talented individuals and research with two decades of experience in nonprofit collaborations.
MassCollab was established after roughly two years of research and conversations with local nonprofits, funders and other stakeholders in the MA nonprofit community.
We continue to seek new funders who share the conviction and excitement for what strategic and sustained collaboration can mean for the impact and sustainability of the MA nonprofit sector.
We engage local and national funders, Massachusetts' nonprofits and other mission aligned organizations and individuals to maximize MassCollab's impact.
Work with Us
MassCollab serves nonprofits statewide — from urban hubs to rural regions. Let’s connect.
Level Of Integration
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Working together over an extended period of time to accomplish shared goals
Formal agreement
Governance remains separate
Working with another organization to deliver an integrated program over an extended period of time
Formal agreement
Governance remains separate
Shared Services/Co-Location and/or support functions (such as Accounting, HR, IT)
One or more organizations contracts with another to jointly form a new entity
Formal agreement
Governance remains separate
Legally linking the governance of two organizations (Integrating into one entity, or establishing an affiliate, or subsidiary, or new entity)
Formal agreement
Governance is linked
News
12/05/25
Please join us on January 14th at 3pm for an informational webinar about MassCollab. This is a chance to learn about the fund, find out if your work might be a fit for funding, and an opportunity to ask questions. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UjOyPnrxSlus89YjCXM28A
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