BCC Introduces Development Associate Certificate Program

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC), in partnership with the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, announced the creation of a Development Associate Certificate program, now accepting up to 20 students.

Conducted online, ten sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Feb. 1 through April 5, 2022 from 6 pm-7:30 pm. Liana Toscanini, executive director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, joins guest instructors. Tuition is $700. To register, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/development-associate.

The course explores the roles and responsibilities of entry-level fundraising professionals, as well as resources and insights into fundraising as a career path. Topics covered include donor relations, grant writing, event planning, donor databases, marketing and more.

The ten courses include:

Overview of the Development Field, Career Path and Skills: Alexandra Heddinger, Development Director, Community Access to the Arts (CATA)
Donor Relations: Kevin Fleming, Founder & CEO, Prosper Nonprofit Advisors
Donor Databases: Amy Chin, Owner Principal, Berkshire Net Results
Administration, Social Media and Communications: Mary Vasquez-Slack, Local and Virtual Assistant, My Versatile Secretary
Grant Writing and Research: Laurie Werner, Consultant, Strategy and Fundraising for Nonprofits
Federal Grant Writing: Diane Gedeon-Martin, President, The Write Source
Facebook/Social Media Apps: Mary McGurn, Owner, McGurn Media
Event Planning: Amy Rudnick, Event Planner Consultant
Donor Research: Roger Magnus, Owner, Roger Magnus Research
Marketing & Development Go Hand-in-Hand: Liana Toscanini, Founder and Executive Director, Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires

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Pittsfield Council OKs Funds for Plow Truck; Refers Council Pay Recommendation

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
10:16AM / Saturday, October 31, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Winter is right around the corner, and Pittsfield plans to purchase a vehicle to increase its snow-plowing capacity.

On Tuesday, the City Council approved the transfer of $200,000 from the Public Works Stabilization Fund for equipment. The Department of Public Services will purchase a one-ton truck equipped with an all-season body, snowplow, wing, and spreader.

Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales said it is something the department would like to have for supervision and expanding its work.

"We need this piece of equipment to have a supervisor be able to go on the mains with a wing plow and assist on that as needed, and be able to pick up that wing and go to a neighborhood street and be able to assist with snow plowing in a neighborhood street," he explained.

"And at the same time be able to jump throughout the city because he's supervising as well, making sure that there's volume."

A comparable truck is included in Pittsfield's capital plan.

These vehicles normally need to be ordered 10 to 12 months ahead of delivery, but Morales said Pittsfield identified one that can be expedited; he did not say how quickly.

"Approving funding now gives us the best chance of having the truck built and in service for the coming snow season," he wrote in a communication to the council.

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