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.

Free

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

via Zoom

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

Free

Understanding Leadership

via Zoom

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

via Zoom

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

Free

Health Connector — Health Benefits Webinar and Q&A

via Zoom

Small businesses that need to offer affordable, quality health insurance to employees can learn about cost-effective options from the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network’s health insurance partner, the Massachusetts Health Connector for Business, during this informative webinar session. Representatives from the Commonwealth’s health insurance exchange will detail how small businesses can find plans that provide great benefits

Statistics in Schools: An Overview

via Zoom

In this hands-on workshop we will explore several of our Statistics in Schools lesson plans. This Census Bureau program uses census statistics and resources to create activities and materials for students. Teachers and subject matter experts from across the country help develop and review each and every SIS activity to make sure it is valuable,

Free

Achieve Your Mission With National Service Programs

via Zoom

National Service Programs are a tremendous resource. They provide the structure and funding to mobilize volunteers in communities across the nation and globe. There are a number of different programs that have AmeriCorps “branding” which all provide different services to support the nonprofit community. During this workshop, Alice Ruhnke, GrantStation President and Heather Foster, AmeriCorps

Free

HR Strategies for an Evolving Workplace

via Zoom

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted economies and businesses, changing the landscape for employers. Many of our standard onboarding, compliance, and HR policies have required updating to meet the needs of this rapidly changing reality. With organizations on the cusp of recovery, HR strategies are becoming even more critical. The questions are endless when it comes

Mass Nonprofit Network Public Policy Forum

via Zoom

Join us for MNN’s virtual Public Policy Forum with Secretary Yvonne Hao from the MA Executive Office of Economic Development to discuss issues that nonprofits in Massachusetts are facing. Registration is required.