Giving Back Guide Now Available

04:10PM / Wednesday, October 29, 2025Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON. Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) has published a 10th anniversary edition of its Giving Back guide.

The 80-page, glossy publication can be found in libraries, town halls, coffee shops, and other public spaces. Hard copies can be ordered online for a $5 shipping fee and the guide is also available as a downloadable PDF at npcberkshires.org.

The Giving Back guide includes a directory of over 1,000 Berkshire nonprofits by category.

"This year, local food pantries have their own category to help call attention to growing food insecurity in our community," said NPC founder Liana Toscanini.

100 nonprofits are profiled in the guide to provide critical information to potential donors and volunteers. In addition to program descriptions and fast facts, nonprofits have an opportunity to list the various ways people can support their missions.

Toscanini said Nnonprofits are feeling the pain of federal funding cuts and policies.

"We feel hopeful the community will step up to help," said Toscanini. "Over 16,000 free copies are distributed throughout the year to give people the information they need to increase their philanthropy."

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires was founded in 2016 to help nonprofits connect, learn and grow. For more information, visit npcberkshire.org.

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Nonprofit Center Launches Film Showcase Celebrating Berkshire Nonprofits

03:05PM / Friday, February 13, 2026

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) has launched its first film sharing event, "REEL GOOD: Nonprofits Strengthening the Berkshires," sponsored by Talon Media.

The event highlights 20 Berkshire County nonprofits through short films that share their missions and invite community engagement.

"There are so many nonprofits doing essential work across the Berkshires," said McCaela Donovan, NPC associate director. "This event uses storytelling to amplify their impact, reach new audiences, and show people how they can get involved."

The free event will take place during the City of Pittsfield’s 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival on Wednesday, February 18, from 3–5 p.m. at the Berkshire Athenaeum auditorium. A brief panel discussion with nonprofit leaders will follow the screening, focusing on the year ahead for the sector and the importance of effective storytelling. NPC welcomes local nonprofit leaders and staff, local businesses and entrepreneurs and the general public, especially those interested in nonprofit involvement.

Featured organizations include: Berkshire Agricultural Ventures, The Berkshire Botanical Garden, Berkshire Bounty, Berkshire Busk, Berkshire Community Land Trust, Berkshire County Arc (BCARC), Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative, Berkshire Grown, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Berkshire HorseWorks, Child Care of the Berkshires, Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire (CDCSB), Flying Cloud, Kids 4 Harmony & 18 Degrees, Music in Common, Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC), Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) & the City of Pittsfield, Sheffield Historical Society, Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center, Turn Park.

To RSVP, visit www.npcberkshires.org/events and select the Feb. 18 event.

For more information, contact McCaela Donovan at mccaela@npcberkshires.org.

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