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

This webinar will focus on how your community can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Direct Pay Program – an opportunity to claim clean energy tax credits. Hear from the panel of experts who will discuss how to make the most of the Direct Pay program to help your community reach its climate

In this webinar, Alice Ruhnke, President of GrantStation, and Aretha Simons, President of Multiplying Talents, will delve into the dynamic potential of partnerships between nonprofits and faith-based organizations. You’ll see the transformative power that arises when these entities unite for the betterment of society.

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration to learn What is IIA; HOW TO: Home Energy Rebates for Small Business; Free Assessments and Implementation Grants for Your Manufacturing Facility; and HOW TO: Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) Implementation Grants for Small Businesses How to take advantage of federal and state contracting opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

This webinar will highlight how arts and culture contribute to a vibrant and creative community. Officials from municipalities with thriving cultural communities will share how they have used arts and culture to increase their community pride. Panelists will discuss how to build public support for culture, celebrate different traditions and talents, and promote economic opportunity

Join Philanthropy MA staff as they walk participants through the varied programs and services they provide as Massachusetts’ statewide philanthropy serving organization. Whether you are new to the social sector or a long-serving staff member or trustee, this program is for you – nonprofit organizations and funders a like! You do not need to be