(Rescheduled from October 26th) Program evaluation is not just about reporting back to Grants and Foundations. While demonstrating ROI is important, your programmatic outcomes can be used for legislative advocacy efforts and allow you to have key insights into your program’s effectiveness within the community. In this workshop, you will learn how to create a
This workshop is designed to give nonprofits an understanding of all the different funding options in Berkshire County – from foundations, to corporate sponsorships, individual donors, grants, civic societies and more. Participants in this class are encouraged to attend “Meet the Donors” on November 10 to round out their knowledge of the local funding landscape.
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires will host a panel of Berkshire funders designed to give nonprofits a better understanding of funder guidelines and expectations, as well as an opportunity to meet the people behind the funding opportunities, ask questions, and learn from your fellow nonprofits. Participating Funders: Jennifer Connor Shumsky – Greylock Federal Credit
From developing the proposal idea to completing the details of the budget, this workshop provides an outline to use to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive, and competitive proposals. Participants will learn to develop measurable project goals, objectives, and outcomes required in every proposal. They will also learn to create meaningful content for full proposals, letters of
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
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
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
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
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,
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