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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Prosperity Way Phase 1 Complete; Berkshire Gas Volunteer Day

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Some 55 Avangrid/Berkshire Gas employees spent the day sawing, hammering and painting at Prosperity Way.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Prosperity Way was founded on the dream of creating an affordable neighborhood where local working families can own a home, build a future, and create lasting memories. Soon, that vision will become reality as homeowners begin moving in.
 
Nearly a year ago, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity broke ground on its three-phase affordable housing project. Now, volunteers are putting the final touches on the six homes and have already begun phase two. 
 
"One of the homeowners is closing on her house tomorrow, so she's moving in this weekend, and then the other family is moving in next week," said Habitat CEO Carolyn Valli. 
 
During Phase 2, seven additional homes will be built, the first modular ranch for that phase has been set, and the stick-built ranch is currently in construction. There are two additional ranches on site, to be set once foundations are cured and two colonial homes are scheduled for delivery on Monday, she said. 
 
Phase 3 will have the construction of another seven homes. Central Berkshire Habitat hopes to finish the project before 2028, dependent on securing sufficient grant funding to bridge the gap between construction costs and affordable sale prices, Valli said. 
 
Energy ran high on Thursday, as more than than 50 employee volunteers from Berkshire Gas, a subsidiary of Avangrid Inc., spent the day helping move the project forward through painting, landscaping, and construction work.
 
"We are an energy company in all aspects. We generate wind energy, we have electric utilities and gas utilities, and this crew is demonstrating their energy for a good cause today to support home building for folks who might otherwise never be able to afford a home," said Chris Farrell, Berkshire Gas' communications and government relations manager. 
 
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