FAQs

University Hall @ University of Massachusetts, Boston Campus. All Conference attendees will begin their day by checking in and picking up their conference badge and materials at Conference Registration and Check-in located in University Hall.

8:00am Conference Registration and Check-In Opens

8:30am – 9:30am Breakfast Buffet and Networking

9:30am – 5:00pm Opening Plenary, Luncheon Plenary, Workshops/Panels

1:30pm – 4:30pm Wellness Zone

3:00pm – 3:45pm Birds of a Feather Networking Sessions

5:00pm – 7:00pm 65 Forward Reception: Celebrating TSNE’s 65th Anniversary

All attendees, presenters, panelists, and vendors should check in at Conference Registration in University Hall upon arrival. The online map provides real-time navigation around campus: www.umb.edu/map. Or you can reference the Printable Campus Map.

It is recommended that you park in Quad Lot or the Campus Center Garage. These lots charge a flat rate of $15 per day. The “Maps” links below will guide you:

• Get directions to the Campus Center Garage (this lot is a short walk to University Hall where Conference workshops will take place). Payment is required via ticket you will receive upon entering the lot.
  • If you park in the Campus Center Garage, take the elevator to the Upper Level (UL) and walk from the Campus Center to University Hall

• Get directions to the Quad Lot (This lot is next to University Hall). This Quad Lot is a Pay-by-Plate lot. Payments can be made either online ( you don’t need an account to pay online) or through the Passport Parking mobile app (available for iOS and Android). To use the app, you'll need to create an account. Quad Lot Zone on the Passport App is: 21266.  For more details, please reference the visitor parking website: www.umb.edu/transportation/visitor-resources.

Yes, UMASS Boston is accessible via the MBTA Redline, JFK-UMASS Station. Shuttles run to and from the JFK-UMASS MBTA Station approximately every 15 minutes, from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and will bring you to the Campus Center. University Hall is a short walk from the Campus Center via an enclosed walkway. For questions about Shuttle Service, call: 617.287.5041

Lost & Found will be stationed at the Registration desk at University Hall.

Contact UMass Boston Police 

Emergency: DIAL 911 

Police General Information & Dispatch: (617) 287-7777 

PoliceTip Line: (617) 287-5555 

UMass Boston Police 

Quinn Administration Building, 1st Floor, Room 100 

In order to access session descriptions and speaker bios, you'll need to log-in to the conference web-app upon arrival.

1. Click this link
2. Login using your email
3. Groupize will send you a link to access the web-app

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Umass Boston WiFi Access

Network: UMB Event_Guests

Password: Go2BostonEvents@UMB

Umass Boston WiFi Access

Network: UMB Event_Guests

Password: Go2BostonEvents@UMB

Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE) is a capacity building organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to provide the services, programs, and resources they need to support their communities and create a more equitable society. We work with organizations to mitigate barriers, like access to resources and capacity, by ensuring they have the financial, staff, and additional support they need to operationalize their work. In doing so, we partner with organizations to increase sustainability, help do their work more effectively, and lead change. To learn more, visit www.tsne.org

The ‘Equity Forward: Creating a Just World Together’ Conference is a one all-day in-person event with an evening reception. The Conference will feature community leaders from the non-profit, government, corporate, and philanthropic sectors and amplify how we all can center equity in all facets of organizational life.  

Bringing together passionate nonprofit and philanthropic change agents, the conference will provide a platform to exchange ideas, develop strategies, and forge collaborations to create meaningful change in your organization. 

In addition to plenary sessions, we’ll host a series of workshops and practicum sessions. Practicum sessions center around application of knowledge through practice on a specific topic, while workshop sessions provide a broader conversation about ideas and solutions for the sector.

TSNE is celebrating its 65th Anniversary and over our history, we’ve met immeasurable challenges and successes as we’ve committed to building a more equitable and just world. Our work doesn’t exist alone. Our collaboration, partnerships, and connections across the country, state, and sector have given us the opportunity to make space for building something even deeper: a chance to co-create a movement towards building equity.  

Yes. During registration, select the sessions that interest you. We are at full capacity, so please be sure to confirm your sessions by March 6th. We are recording all sessions, so if you miss a session during the day, we will share it post-conference.

All guests must also be registered conference attendees. 

Birds of a Feather Networking Sessions are intimate gatherings designed to build community, learn nonprofit best practices, and share challenges and successes. Connect with leaders across fundraising, evaluation, organizational development, marketing/communications and more, as they facilitate discussions and opportunities to learn and deepen your expertise. 

We are unable to livestream the event. However, we will record the sessions to share with registered attendees post-conference. If you would like to access the recordings, you must register for the event. We aim to record and share as much of the content as we are able. Content will be available to attendees about a month after the conference (a handful will eventually be shared publicly a couple months out). Breakout sessions & 65Forward Reception will not be recorded. 

We aim to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure an equitable experience for all. TSNE will provide ASL interpreters by request for all Keynote Sessions and Breakout Sessions, accessible seating, dietary accommodation for allergies, etc.

If you require specific accommodation to participate fully in the event, please let us know as soon as possible. You can include this information when registering for the event or contact us directly at [email protected]. Requests made as soon as possible before the event will allow us the best opportunity to accommodate your needs.

The most important thing is that you come as you are and feel comfortable! If you’d like a guideline, business casual is a great option, but it’s not a requirement. 

Please be aware that Equity Forward is a fragrance-free event. We aim to maintain a welcoming and accessible environment for everyone who uses this space. Please refrain from wearing scented products such as perfumes/colognes, scented lotions, clothing with strong detergent scents, etc. while using this space as they can trigger serious health issues for those with fragrance allergies. We appreciate your cooperation in making this area accessible! Thank you for your consideration for all members of our community.

Yes, we will have a coat check available for your convenience. Please note that while coats can be stored, attendees are responsible for their own bags and personal belongings. We recommend keeping valuables with you. 

If you feel unwell before or during Equity Forward, please do not attend or halt participation if you are on site. 

We ask you to please stay home and not attend Equity Forward if you have tested positive for COVID-19, are awaiting COVID-19 test results, have COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who has symptoms of COVID-19. 

Please email [email protected] and a member of the Equity Forward team will be in touch as quickly as possible.