Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Launched
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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Nonprofits seeking help with everything from marketing to fundraising, manpower and professional development can turn to a new entity called the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires.
Founded by Liana Toscanini, former Development & Marketing Director for Community Access to the Arts, the Nonprofit Center is located at 40 Railroad St.
The mission of the NPC is to facilitate growth for charitable organizations through shared resources, affordable products and services, and creative collaborations.
“Many nonprofits need assistance getting to the next level. I enjoy connecting people in our community and using my corporate and nonprofit background to help organizations grow,” Toscanini said.
Initially, services include a practical workshop series featuring local experts and a Giving Guide publication to connect nonprofits to community members interested in getting involved and learning more about local organizations. Toscanini is also coordinating interns and volunteers to assist nonprofits with their work.
“The NPC is structured similarly to a chamber of commerce,” Toscanini said. Membership dues are affordable ($75 for nonprofits with annual revenue under $200,000), and benefits include discounts on all products and services as well as some freebies such as a one-hour consultation and one free workshop from the nonprofit workshop series.
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is itself a nonprofit organization with a board of directors including: Betsy Andrus, Ronald Bernard, Maxine Carter-Lome, Rachel Louchen, Melissa Lydon, Matt Syrett, and Abbbie von Schlegell as well as an Advisory Board whose members include: Rich Aldrich, Anthony Blair, Alice Boyd, Brittany Brouker, John Katz, Joel Millonzi, J. Scott Rote, Barry Shapiro, and Richard Stanley.
For more information about the Nonprofit Center or to become a member call 413-645-3151 or visit www.npcberkshires.org.
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