Strategies for Building Relationships With Your Board of Directors

via Zoom

The CEO’s relationship with their board is critically important for the overall performance of a nonprofit. In this interactive and practical session, participants will learn tips for maintaining a good board relationship and how to communicate with the board. Note: Free one-on-one coaching is available by the hour on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email

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Understanding & Competing for Federal Grants

Berkshire Innovation Center 45 Woodlawn Ave, Pittsfield, MA, United States

More than $5.8 trillion in federal grants were awarded in 2021. While this amount nearly doubled since 2020, the bulk of the funds went to programs that help communities and the people that live in them, including health and human services, education, economic development, housing, and veterans. Is your organization ready to compete for future

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Estrategia De Marca Vs Logo

via Zoom

Soy Juliana Gomez, emprendedora diaria, publicista de profesión y Colombiana de nacimiento. Amo trabajar con marcas locales y me he dedicado a estudiar y entender como las marcas se diferencia y se humanizan para conectar con sus consumidores. He trabajado con muchas marcas locales en Boston, especialmente con emprendedores latinos. Actualmente tengo un Estudio Creativo

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How to Keep Your Board Engaged in Resource Development All Year

via Zoom

Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s health, success, and sustainability than an effective board of directors. In this interactive session, participants will learn to support the board in resource development, tap into their fundraising strengths, and transform them into a fundraising powerhouse. Note: Free one-on-one coaching is available by the hour on a

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Telling Your Nonprofit Story

Hilton Garden Inn 1032 South Street, MA, United States

For millennia, storytelling has been the thread binding disparate cultures, locales, and individuals together. At its root, storytelling stands to be a great equalizer: stories not only entertain and educate, but they also increase understanding and build empathy — all of which are instrumental when looking to raise awareness about YOUR nonprofit (from its mission, programs,

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Creating Videos for Nonprofits

1Berkshire 66 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Video has become an important tool for everyone – especially smaller nonprofit organizations. It can be used to reach donors, market programs, and for social media exposure. In this workshop, we’ll break down the steps to making a video (discussing budget, schedule, and expectations) and share some local resources as well. The goal is to

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Telling Your Nonprofit Story

Hilton Garden Inn 1032 South Street, MA, United States

For millennia, storytelling has been the thread binding disparate cultures, locales, and individuals together. At its root, storytelling stands to be a great equalizer: stories not only entertain and educate, but they also increase understanding and build empathy — all of which are instrumental when looking to raise awareness about YOUR nonprofit (from its mission, programs,

Free

Build a Stronger Board, Raise More Money

via Zoom

(3-part series, Session 1 -Prerequisite: September 16, Hotel on North and Session 2: November 2, via Zoom) With Leading Consultants Robert Osborne & Andy Robinson Note: Content of this webinar will be determined by the participants of Session #1 based on their needs and priorities. These 90-minute workshops are interactive, so please come prepared to participate. And yes, there

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Get Certified! Beginning Your Woman and Minority Owned Business Certification Process

via Zoom

Leverage the power of recognized certifications to grow your business and build resilience. Did you know that just because you are a woman or minority business owner, your business isn’t necessarily “certified” as such? This is a huge missed opportunity. Certification can help build clients, expand markets, and create unique access to resources during times

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Building Awareness for Your Organization Through PR and Outreach

via Zoom

Community members can’t support your organization if they’ve never heard of it. Learn how to get your organization on the map through publicity, marketing, and community outreach. Discover multi-channel ideas for increasing awareness and engagement with your organization, learn how to write a press release, and receive a Berkshire media list for use in your

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