25 Mar VIRTUAL PRO BONO ASSISTANCE FOR BERKSHIRE NONPROFITS
VIRTUAL PRO BONO ASSISTANCE FOR BERKSHIRE NONPROFITS
We are aware that many small nonprofits in the Berkshires that were already living on the edge financially, are now scrambling to figure out how to make payroll, work remotely, pivot programs, and strategize despite so many unknowns.
The consultants listed below have expertise in communications, finance, business, HR, and more. They have all generously offered themselves pro bono to advise our local nonprofits (virtually of course) via phone or video conference software.
“Mary McGurn (pro bono consultant) was extremely helpful and didn’t make me feel like a technological idiot! After lengthy “free” conversation about what I needed, I offered to pay her going forward. She was very generous with her time! I must say that because I have been zoomed out I haven’t taken much advantage of my NPC membership as of late, but this was worth it right there! Usually any interaction with NPC for me turns out that way!”
— Andrea Goodman/Cantilena Chamber Choir
Amanda L. Belanger, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Manager, Northern Berkshire Pediatrics
I can provide information and guidance regarding many HR functions including employee relations, compliance management, talent acquisition, training and development, and benefit administration.
413.672.1397; abelanger.nbp@gmail.com
Contact me any time. Email is best but phone calls are fine as well for immediate time-sensitive needs.
Amy Chin, Berkshire Net Results
Software Consultant
I can help nonprofits who are struggling with their fundraising database, CRM, donor management system; whether it is training, data entry (if staffing has been reduced due to Covid-19), data clean up, or other database needs. I am also willing to help out if nonprofits are struggling with Microsoft Office problems like: Word mail merge, Excel formulas and functions, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
413.441.9220; amy.chin@berkshirenetresults.com
Available day, evening, weekend (for the foreseeable future, until school opens again, which may not be until the fall)
Linda Dulye, President/Founder Dulye & Co.
and the Dulye Leadership Experience
I can provide coaching and strategic consulting on leadership and employee communications, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
201.532.0118; ldulye@dulye.com
Contact me via email
John Gillespie, Charles River CFO
Non-Profit and Social Enterprise Practice Leader
Advice and insight about (1) Revising your Operating Budget, (2) Updating your Cash Flow Forecast or (3) Financial Contingency Planning
908.917.2558 (cell); jgillespie@crcfo.com
Email me first and then we could have a call to discuss how I could assist you
Sarah Glatt, Paper Crane Associates
Founder & Principal Consultant
I help nonprofit leaders who are launching, growing, or pivoting their organizations. Reach out if you need help with strategic planning, business planning, financial modeling, scenario planning, financial planning, program development/design, needs assessments, and responding to a changing landscape.
978.206.1502; Sarah@PaperCraneAssociates.com
Email is best to arrange a time to chat
Ilene Marcus, Founder/Aligned Workplace
I can help with crisis management & operations, aligning resources with mission, fundraising & revenue diversification, HR, Board & leadership and talking you off the ledge!
917.626.9616; ilene@alignedworkplace.com
Mary McGurn/McGurn Media
I can help with social media strategic planning, visual marketing (video, photography, graphics), content creation & creative for digital ad campaigns
413.528.0062 or 413.717.1884; mary.mcgurn@gmail.com
Prefer initial contact by email
Richard Slutzky
Twelve years as Executive Director of large community foundations; 20 years working for Merrill Lynch and U.S. Trust regarding institutional investments. Areas of expertise include: endowment development, planned giving and endowment investment management.
Cell: 973-615-2528; zeppo18@gmail.com
Dawn Stanyon, President/Professionality Consulting
Marketing: social media and digital marketing specialty
802.355.7939; dawn@professionalityconsulting.com
Contact me anytime.
Bill Svrulga/WJS Consulting Group
Helps nonprofits and for-profits achieve their mission, increase results for their clients and build their internal capacity to perform at a high level. We utilize over 30 years of experience and best practices from the nonprofit, government and for-profit business worlds to achieve these results.
612.865.8958; bill@wjsconsulting.us
Rena Zurofsky/Rena Zurofsky Consulting
Grounded, highly experienced non-profit consultant (management, planning, budgeting) will provide an ear for your issues and practical advice. Sometimes you just need to talk things through! Historic sites and museums are my specialties, but I also have experience with social justice and spiritual retreat organizations.