Matching Your Vision to the Funder’s Goals

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“Successful grant writers: assess what a proposed project has to offer, understand what a grant-making agency wants, and communicate a clear match between the two.” So wrote Karina Stokes in 2012, but it still rings true today. A key part of this matchmaking is how you craft your goals and objectives. Join Berkshire Funding Focus

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Funding for Faith-Based Organizations

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As a faith-based organization, don’t assume your organization isn’t eligible for funds from government sources or private funders. Secular activities of faith-based organizations are frequently eligible for funding from the United States government as well as private and corporate grantmakers. If you provide community-based services which grow out of a faith teaching but are secular

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Mass Nonprofit Network Policy Forum

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Join us for MNN’s virtual Public Policy Forum with Secretary Lauren E. Jones from the MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to discuss workforce-related challenges that nonprofits in Massachusetts are facing. Registration is required.

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Training

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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has brought millions in public dollars to cities, towns and other public entities to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences. This training discusses the differences between subrecipients and contractors under the federal rules, fiscal recovery fund spending that is presumed eligible due to the nature of

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Exploring Census Data: Using Census Data to Guide Business Decisions

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Census Bureau’s subject matter experts will present data available from the Business Formation Statistics, Annual Capital Expenditure Survey, and the American Community Survey. You will learn about the different types of data available from these programs that can help guide business decisions. Discover statistics on business births and how the data can be used to

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Public Records and Open Meeting Law Webinar

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This Mass Municipal Association webinar will provide an overview of recent developments related to the state’s public records and open meeting laws. Attorneys Lauren Goldberg and Janelle Austin of KP Law will address the current state of each law, as well as practical considerations for municipalities given the recent Supreme Judicial Court decision restricting policies related to

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1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetup

Join us for this month's Entrepreneurial Meetup! Details TBA. 1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetups are free to attend and made possible through the support of the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. Registration is required.

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Using data.census.gov to Explore Race & Ethnicity Data

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The Census Bureau has ample demographic and socioeconomic data by race and ethnicity, and it's all available in our data platform, data.census.gov. Join this webinar where we will define the concepts of race and ethnicity in accordance to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Standards, and do a live walkthrough on how to navigate data.census.gov to access

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Understanding Leadership

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Do you consider yourself a leader? Or, have you thought about what leadership means to you? Through this interactive session, participants will learn about the differences between being a manager and being a leader. Participants will also examine leadership styles, skill sets and behaviors that will make an impact on those they lead and influence.

How to Secure Matching Funds

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It’s always a good idea to have matching funds for your projects or programs—even if a funder doesn’t require it. When you include matching funds, it demonstrates to funders that they are not the only one with “skin in the game.” It shows you already have support from other stakeholders. Fortunately, with the right documentation

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