The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities along with members of the Housing Advisory Council will host a listening session to hear more from our local communities and to provide input for the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s first five-year strategic statewide housing plan.
Working with local and state governments could be a win-win situation for your organization. However, partnering with any level of government can feel intimidating to nonprofit organizations, especially those without much experience. During this webinar, you’ll see the steps and resources you need to create these impactful relationships and grow your organization.
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle, has announced the names of 7 honorees receiving recognition at the 7th annual Berkshire Nonprofit Awards on May 21. The Berkshire Nonprofit Awards recognize the accomplishments and dedication of the people who work in the nonprofit sector.
Attend the 3rd Annual Small Business Resource Expo to engage dozens of resource providers ready to help your small business, participate in any of our six workshops focused on grant access, workforce, marketing and more, and network with peers from across the region to build connections and foster a stronger small business community. Habrá interpretación
This webinar highlights the mission, vision, and impact of the Mass Cultural Council. Panelists will discuss how communities can support and promote the arts by appointing staff to a local cultural council, and how they can build cultural districts through community initiatives, such as planning and zoning. NOTE: only Mass Municipal Association members may register
Join 1Berkshire as we come together to release the Berkshire Blueprint 2.0 - Five Year Benchmark report. We will be sharing updates, stories, emergent opportunities, and a vision for our collective ongoing work to achieve the goals set forth by the Berkshire Blueprint 2.0.
As grantmakers, state and federal agencies speak a language all their own. If acronyms such as COI, LOI, EOI, RFI, RFP, RFQ, and RFR make your head spin, this is your chance to learn how to crack the code! Join Karen Pelto, BFF Recovery Grant Specialist to become more fluent in "Bureaucrat." With a better
Community banks can open up new avenues for funding, volunteer engagement, and community outreach. During this webinar, Alice Ruhnke will help you develop, maintain, and grow relationships with your community banks.
This virtual training with the General Services Administration offers hands-on assistance with your SAM.gov questions and challenges. Participants will: Understand SAM.gov and who should register Walk through the steps and validations required to get a Unique Entity ID and register in SAM.gov Get tips and tricks to help you avoid most common challenges Learn where
Panelists will discuss pros, cons, insights and challenges related to developing and using a new municipal brand. Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove will share why she initiated a branding project, and how it benefits her city. She’ll discuss how community surveys were used during the planning process, and how a municipal brand can have a positive