Paper Crane Associates
Sarah Glatt
18 Bayberry Road
Westford MA 01886
Sarah@PaperCraneAssociates.com
(978) 206-1502
Strategic planning, business planning needs assessment, organizational assessment, program design, evaluation, & coaching.
Featured Partner
Prosper Nonprofit Advisors
Kevin Fleming
93 Hillcrest Ave, Longmeadow MA 01106
(201) 241-2002
Strategists for Philanthropy & Engagement: Increase donors & giving, elevate volunteer programs, and more!
Featured Partner
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1Berkshire/Berkshire Young Professional
66 Allen Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1600
Connects you with other young professionals in the region & helps you build a network
Bay Path University
Jennifer Palma
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-1181
MS in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy; MS in Strategic Fundraising & Philanthropy
Berkshire Area Health Education Center, Inc.
395 Main Street, Union Block
Dalton MA 01226
GDiSimoni-Johnson@berkshireahec.org
(413) 842-5160
Facilitates comprehensive continuing education and community programs empowering communities to better health.
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street, Pittsfield 01201
(413) 236-5201
Open enrollment classes & customized training for nonprofits & small businesses
Berkshire County Development Alliance
https://mail.simons-rock.edu/mailman/listinfo/bda
Development professionals meet to exchange ideas & take advantage of our collective expertise.
Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative
Diane Pearlman
66 Allen Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 528-4223
Workforce Development Trainings & Seminars
BERKSHIRE STARTS (A PROGRAM OF 1BERKSHIRE)
Benjamin Lamb
66 Allen Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1600
Consultations, Business Bootcamp, Mentoring & Entrepreneurial Meetups
BRIDGE
17 Main Street, Suite B3
Lee, Massachusetts, 01238
Adminsupport@multiculturalbridge.org
(413) 394-4305
Workplace Programming: Cultural Competency & Diversity Trainings; Recruitment & Retention; Women to Women Professional Support
Center for Peace through Culture, The
26 Dresser Avenue
Great Barrington, MA 01230
info@centerforpeacethroughculture.org
(413) 274-5007
centerforpeacethroughculture.org
LifeSchoolTM teaches skills that address stress & enhance wellness, productivity, resilience & inner peace
Construct Inc.
Jane Ralph
41 Mahaiwe Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1985
Referrals & collaborative services; Financial Literacy & Empowerment; Adult Education
Converging Arts
Mark Avnet
434 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(860) 985-1626
Professional development & education
Elizabeth Freeman Center
B Bradburd
info@elizabethfreemancenter.org
(413) 499-2425
Trainings: creating safe work environment, recognizing & responding to domestic or sexual violence, violence prevention education, serving LGBTQ communities
Entry to Entrepreneurship, offered by BerkShares, Inc.
Rachel Moriarty
PO Box 125
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-1737
Business planning program taught by local business people with a special focus on the local economy.
Institute for Nonprofit Practice
Nate Bae Kupel
144 Gould Street, Suite 205
Needham, MA 02494
(339) 777-5924
Core Certificate Program. Community Fellows Program. Tufts University.
Last Word Toastmasters Public Speaking Club
Maya Bahl, President
Held at Mount Carmel Care Center,
320 Pittsfield Road
Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 822-0040
lastword.toastmastersclubs.org
A supportive atmosphere to gain confidence in public speaking and leadership skills.
LEVER
Jeffrey Thomas
85 Main Street, Suite 218
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 346-4840
Provides entrepreneurs with education, mentoring, an expert network, access to investors, & state-of-the-art workspace
MassChallenge Boston
HQ21 Drydock Avenue, Fl 6th
Boston, MA 02210
(857) 317-3020
Access to expert mentors, top corporate innovation teams, tailored curriculum, world-class resources, & more
MassHire Berkshire Career Center
160 North Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
(413) 499-2220
Training, Education & Employer Resources
MCLA
375 Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 662-5000
Arts Management, Public History, Nonprofit Financial Management, Business Administration Courses
Mildred Elley
100 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 358-4846
mildred-elley.edu/campus/pittsfield-ma
Certificates in Accounting Systems, Business Technologies, Network Administration & Computer Security
Music in Common
PO Box 1190
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 248-6070
Bring youth empowerment programs, including diversity training, conflict transformation, & community building to your community
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
Liana Toscanini
PO Box 388
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 645-3151
Workshops, trainings, coaching, referrals, networking
Nutrition Center, The
Jennifer Butler & Liz Weibrecht
PO Box 1082
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Jenn@tnc413.org; Liz@tnc413.org
(413) 429-8110
Clinical nutrition counseling, covered by most insurance. Cooking education classes, all ages.
Southern Berkshire Toastmasters
(413) 528-2465
sberkshire.toastmastersclubs.org
Develop oral communication & leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence & personal growth
Third Sector Advising
Marya LaRoche
329 Lanesboro Road
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 441-7176
Staff & volunteer training, database development & online applications; fundraising campaigns & events
Western Massachusetts SCORE
Mychal Connolly
1 Federal Street, Bldg 101
Springfield, MA 01105
contact.0228@scorevolunteer.org
(413) 785-0314
westernmassachusetts.score.org
Provides FREE, confidential counseling to small business entrepreneurs
Williams College
880 Main Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 597-3131
Political Science Course: Fieldwork in Public Affairs & Private Nonprofits
BOARD DEVELOPMENT
Andrea Sholler Consulting
Lenox, MA
(917) 553-0889
Facilitation of: Board retreats, Planning meetings, Focus groups, Community-engaged process for program and strategic planning, Interim Executive Leadership, Guidance/Coaching for organizations considering mergers and or strategic partnerships
Andy Robinson Consulting LLC
Andy Robinson
PO Box 350
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 479-7365
Fundraising & governance training & consulting, board training
BoardSource
Tess Stryk
750 9th Street NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 349-2580
Our mission is to inspire & support excellence in nonprofit governance & board & staff leadership.
Impact Consults
Gregg Davis
57 Stone Ledge Road
Hillsdale, NY 12529
(518) 470-1532
Strategic planning, business planning, board development, governance
Joyaux Associates
Simone Joyaux
10 Johnson Road
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 397-2534
Consulting: fund development, board development, strategic planning
The More Than Giving Company
Vicki Burkhart
800 Boylston Street, Lobby, #990251
Boston, MA 02199-9998
vicki.burkhart@morethangiving.co
610-850-0158
Consulting services cover board development, strategic planning, executive coaching, presentations, and certified nonprofit virtual assistants.
Natasha Dresner
Pittsfield, MA
(413) 446-6909
BoardSource certified governance trainer, fundraising consultant, strategic planning, leadership training & coaching
Noble Work Consulting
Joan Coombs
Stockbridge, MA
jcoombs@nobleworkconsulting.com
(413) 464-4829
Board work, strategic planning
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
Liana Toscanini
PO Box 388
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 441-9542
Workshops, trainings, coaching, referrals, networking
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at BCC
Megan Whilden
1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 236-2190
Board Training
RAINMAKER Consulting
Laurie Herrick, Beth Spong, David Sharken & Eric Phelps
Holyoke, MA
laurie@rainmkr.com, beth@rainmkr.com, david@rainmkr.com, eric@rainmkr.com
(413) 575-0588
Board Development, Culture of Philanthropy Training, Fundraising, Major Donor Strategies, Strategic Planning
CAPACITY BUILDING
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Emily Bronson; Betsy Maury
800 N. Main Street
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-0370
Center for Nonprofit Excellence: leadership training, nonprofit support, Foundation Center grant database
EforAll Berkshire County
Deborah Gallant
Framework: 437 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(833) 336-7255 x 7030
eforall.org/ma/berkshire-county/
Runs Pitch Competitions, Business Accelerators & Networking Events to help entrepreneurs throughout the area.
MassDevelopment
Julie Cowan
1350 Main Street, Suite 1110
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 731-8848 ext. 1359
Tax-exempt bond, loan and guaranty programs for 501©(3) organizations and charter schools.
Netsuite Social Impact
Alessia R. Mondlane
1 Main Street, 6th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 834-5271
Cloud software built for nonprofits of all sizes to improve operations & grow their mission
New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON)
Susan Weinrich
272 Broadway
Albany, NY 12204
(800) 515-5012
Trainings, strategic planning, capacity building
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
Liana Toscanini
PO Box 388
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 441-9542
Workshops, trainings, coaching, referrals, networking
Tango: The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth and Opportunity
Rob Bloomstone
1350 Main Street, Suite 310C
Springfield, MA 01105
(860) 507-8892
Helps nonprofit organizations save money, advance their mission & increase efficiency
TSNE MissionWorks
89 South Street, Suite 700
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 523-6565
We believe strengthening the people & organizations that support & improve our communities is a potent catalyst for social change.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTIVE COACHING
1Berkshire/ Berkshire Leadership Program
66 Allen Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1600 ext. 133
Comprehensive course in local leadership
Ahimsa Strategies
(718) 864-3933
Advance justice while living in your full humanity.
Andrea Sholler Consulting
Lenox, MA
(917) 553-0889
Facilitation of: Board retreats, Planning meetings, Focus groups, Community-engaged process for program and strategic planning, Interim Executive Leadership, Guidance/Coaching for organizations considering mergers and or strategic partnerships
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Emily Bronson; Betsy Maury
800 N. Main Street
Sheffield, MA 01257
ebronson@berkshiretaconic.org;
(413) 229-0370
Center for Nonprofit Excellence: leadership training, nonprofit support, Foundation Center grant database
Burke + Okrent
Deborah Ferro Burke, Diane Okrent
(413) 281-9148
Consultants, coaches, speakers, researchers, writers
Cause After a Pause
Stephanie Lawrence
Lexington, MA
stephanie@causeafterapause.com
(781) 325-6538
Nonprofit Sector Career Relaunch Advisor, Connector & Community Builder
Charter Oak Consulting Group
Cathy Crosky
41 John Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 822-1263
Executive Coaching for CEOs; Team development & Retreats; Strategic Planning; Staff Training
Deborah Ferro Burke
(413) 281-9148
Leadership coach, consultant, speaker; high-stakes decision-making, organization culture, strategy implementation
Dowley Associates
Jennifer Dowley
43 Moadock Rd
Millerton, NY 12546
(413) 441-0521
CEO & board facilitation, coaching & strategic guidance; executive searches
Dulye & Co.
Linda Dulye
52 Kain Road
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 988-5855
Leadership development, customized trainings & evaluations
Ellen Shanahan Leadership Consulting
Ellen Shanahan, PhD
(413) 447-5323
Leadership consulting
Green River Coaching and Consulting
Kevin R. Thomas, M.A.
71 Marion Ave., North Adams, MA 01247
kevin_thomas@greenrivercoaching.com
(617) 388-8655
Consulting, executive coaching, mediation, team building retreats, and communication skills training.
Natasha Dresner
Pittsfield, MA
(413) 446-6909
BoardSource certified governance trainer, fundraising consultant, strategic planning, leadership training & coaching
Paper Crane Associates
Sarah Glatt
18 Bayberry Road
Westford MA 01886
Sarah@PaperCraneAssociates.com
(978) 206-1502
Strategic planning, business planning needs assessment, organizational assessment, program design, evaluation, & coaching.
Prosper Nonprofit Advisors
Kevin Fleming
93 Hillcrest Ave, Longmeadow MA 01106
(201) 241-2002
Strategists for Philanthropy & Engagement: Increase donors & giving, elevate volunteer programs, and more!
RiseUp Leadership Coaching
3 Applewood Lane, Pittsfield, MA 01201
barbara.viniar@riseupleadershipcoaching.com
(607) 351-3859
Developing leaders and leadership teams for a stronger organization
Ruth K. Robbins, MBA
(212) 879-2137
Master career coach: job search, career exploration, on the job effectiveness
SWC Consulting
Conway, Ma
(413) 519-0594
Coaching for Purpose Driven People and Organizations. Organizational Evaluation, Training, and Coaching.
Women’s Fund of Western MA
1350 Main Street, Ste 1006
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 529-0087
LIPPI (Leadership Institute for Political & Public Impact), Young Women’s Initiative