THE NONPROFIT CENTER (NPC) IS CONTINUALLY DEVELOPING NEW BENEFITS. MEMBERS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT, LEARN AND GROW:
Free one-hour consultation:
Connect with NPC founder Liana Toscanini to discuss what your needs are and how the NPC can help. It’s amazing how much information can be exchanged in one hour! Share your thoughts about the sector and part with many tips and referrals to move your organization forward.
“When I was a new Executive Director of a nonprofit in the Berkshires the Nonprofit Center provided me with many free resources and an hour of consulting so that I could get to know the landscape of nonprofit work in the Berkshires. The NPC of the Berkshires is a wonderful hub for all of us in the community!” Michelle Lopez/Berkshire Immigrant Center
Fractional Staffing Service
Through our partnership with The More Than Giving Co. you can access remote administrative/operational support in a flexible, affordable way. Their NPVA’s (nonprofit virtual assistants) are trained in nonprofit best practices and their flexible pricing plans fit any budget. With a 25+ year history of serving only the nonprofit sector, they understand the special needs and challenges of mission-driven organizations. Mention NPC for discounted pricing.
“Thanks to your forum we are making more connections and doing more collaborating.” Mary Makuc/Monterey Community Center
Receive a discount on a profile in NPC’s Giving Back guide:
Every Berkshire nonprofit is listed free in this annual guide. If you would like to reserve a profile space to increase awareness of your organization, NPC members pay only $195 (nonmembers pay $350). Click here to read more >>
“I am extremely impressed with the Giving Back guide and fully expect that this is going to be an effective fundraising piece for us, and in establishing our legitimacy as a Berkshire County nonprofit.”
Access to a discount on a GRANTSTATION MEMBERSHIP:
Do you struggle to identify new funding sources? Does the lack of time limit your ability to submit grant requests? Do you have a grants strategy? As a member benefit, you can purchase full membership access to GrantStation for just $95, a substantial saving off the regular price of $699. GrantStation provides tools to find new grant sources, build a strong grantseeking program, and write winning successful proposals to fund your organization’s mission! Learn more about GrantStation >>
Current Members: Discounted GrantStation Membership
Not-yet-members: Joint NPC/GrantStation Membership
Coaching:
Technical assistance is offered by the hour or on a project basis. Having an experienced advisor with extensive nonprofit background, familiar with local funders, and adept at marketing, management & planning provides real value for the money. If we don’t have the expertise in house, we’ll connect you to the right consultant. NPC members pay $50/hour for assistance.
Note: If your organization is struggling financially, please contact the NPC for pro bono consulting options.
“Thank you for helping with foundation board governance. Your knowledge and contacts are tremendous resources.”
HELP STARTING YOUR NONPROFIT:
Let us help you step-by-step from concept to completion of legal forms. The more you can do before a lawyer is necessary, the less expensive your start-up costs will be. The NPC discounted rate of $50/hour applies.
“The NPC has been very helpful to our fledgling organization. Liana’s knowledge of the local nonprofit landscape and willingness to share her expertise are the perfect complement to NPC’s list of valuable programs and services. In just a few short months, our membership has already paid for itself!” Eugenie Sills/Clinton Church Restoration
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP:
Using a fiscal sponsorship arrangement offers a way for a cause to attract donors even when it is not yet recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The NPC can serve as your administrative “home” collecting contributions and grants on your behalf for a 7% fee. As part of the agreement, the NPC also offers management coaching. Learn about fiscal sponsorship in this short video (NEO Law Group). Learn more about fiscal sponsorship from the National Council of Nonprofits.
Note: Fiscally sponsored projects must become NPC members.
“We recently received our 501(c)3 status, so now all direct YES donations are tax deductible! Special thanks to Liana, Elizabeth and the NPC Board of Directors for being our fiscal sponsor the previous year while we waited to receive our status!” Patrick Gordon/Youth, Education and Sports Initiative
Instant advice and connections:
Have a question? Need a connection or a resource? Let us save you valuable time and energy. Contact us any time. If we don’t have the answer, we’ll get it for you or connect you to someone who can help, usually within just a few hours. Email your inquiries to info@npcberkshires.org.
“Liana and the NPC has been so helpful to our small nonprofit. Whenever I’m looking for a referral I can send a quick email and always receive helpful information. We’ve found someone to set up a new computer and reconfigure our internal office network. He’s now our go-to guy for anything tech related. I know I can always trust someone Liana recommends. It’s nice to know I can easily reach out and get the information. It definitely saves me time!” Emmalyn Gaertner, CDCSB
Join the ListServe:
Join MBM Berkshires, an online discussion group for people interested in all things nonprofit. MBM Berkshires is a moderated email list that is open to anyone willing to adhere to the principles of civil discourse. The purpose of MBM Berkshires is to strengthen communication within the nonprofit sector of the Berkshires. It is often used to post job openings, educational opportunities, and event announcements or opportunities of particular interest to nonprofits. To join, send a blank email to Berkshires-subscribe@missionbasedmassachusetts.net
Keep informed:
To keep abreast of new programs and products, please LIKE and FOLLOW the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and sign up for emails.
Check out the RESOURCE section of the NPC web site:
You’ll find Berkshire County statistics and benchmarks, links to other web sites, informative articles, infographics and more in our Resources section.
“The NPC has provided our small nonprofit with invaluable resources we could never have accessed on our own. Everyone who works there is cheerful, creative, and helpful. We are lucky to have this resource in our community!” Maria Rundle/Flying Cloud
Social Media promotion:
The NPC regularly shares member posts. If you need outside assistance, we can recommend social media experts who can create Social Media programs for you. Email info@npcberkshires.org for more information.
Grant application and report review:
We have a team of volunteers willing to review, comment and proofread your grant applications or reports.
Free Directories
Receive our downloadable PDF Nonprofit Resource Directory, our media directory and our Berkshire Funders Directory (for members only!). The Berkshire Funders Directory includes with active links to foundations, banks, civic clubs, business associations, and more. Contact information, support focus and grant deadlines included.