Upcoming Webinar for Nonprofit Board Members

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. – The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is hosting a webinar to help nonprofit board members raise more money for the missions they support. 
 
"From Mission to Message: Fundraising Fundamentals for Board Members" takes place June 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. The webinar fee is $50.
 
"All nonprofits need to up their fundraising game given the threat of an uncertain economy, loss of Federal funding for some, and increased competition," said Liana Toscanini, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires.
 
The webinar is taught by experienced fundraising coach, Liz Albert, and is directed towards board members who are passionate about the mission and want to help raise funds, as well as executive directors wanting to guide their board members in fundraising activities. Liz Albert was a development director for Mass Audubon for fifteen years before starting her own fundraising consulting and coaching business.
 
Participants will learn the basics of fundraising, including what makes people give, and how to share the impactful and important work of the organization in a way that inspires people. Takeaways include a handout with essential fundraising tips and a worksheet to develop a case for support.
 
To register, visit npcberkshires.org
 
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Berkshire South Sees $1M Earmark for Expansion

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— The Berkshire South Regional Community Center was earmarked for more than $1 million to expand its north wing. 

On Thursday, Congressman Richard Neal sat with Executive Director Jenise Lucey, board members, and other staff at the center to see how those dollars will help expand childcare, among other areas.  He announced a $1,015,000 earmark for the project. 

"As you can see, we are really, really busy and really busting at the seams," Lucey said while showing the congressman plans. 

"So your advocacy to make this happen, so that we can really move on to the next steps and serve our community, couldn't be better timed, and we're just so grateful for your support." 

The 6,000-square-foot addition will add about 20 spaces for infant and toddler care and increase the 40,000-square-foot building by about 15 percent.  It will also allow BCRCC to expand its fitness center, upgrade its HVAC system, and relocate administrative offices. 

BCRCC sees about 200,000 visitors per year and is licensed to welcome 100 summer campers, running a nine-week program during working hours.  Childcare programming runs year-round, with the center serving about 240 youth annually. 

Open since 2002, the community center will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary.  The allocation was made through Congressionally Directed Spending from the Rural Housing Service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

Neal said that childcare was one of the biggest issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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