Nonprofit Organizations
Welcome to the Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Through the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, Berkshire Taconic helps nonprofits build more secure futures, for themselves and their communities. The Center offers services and resources to help the staff, board and volunteers of nonprofits think strategically, govern effectively and operate efficiently.
2010 Seminars in Nonprofit Excellence
Each year, the Center for Nonprofit Excellence offers Seminars for Excellence in Nonprofit Management, high-quality affordable workshops to help board and staff members strengthen their knowledge and skills in all areas of nonprofit management and operations.Harvard Business School Scholarship
Berkshire Taconic offers executive directors of nonprofit organizations in the Berkshire Taconic region the opportunity to attend a six-day intensive training program at Harvard Business School in Boston.Grant Opportunites
Many of our funds provide competitive grants to nonprofit organizations.Endowment Building
We can help you build your endowment through investments, designated funds and donor bequests.Nonprofit Learning Program
Each year, the Northwest Corner Fund underwrites the participation of up to six organizations in the Nonprofit Learning Program, which provides training and consultation in nonprofit governance, management and fund development."Stronger Futures" Program
A two-year program in capacity-building providing detailed self-assessment of operations and governance, one-on-one contact with consultants.Other Resources and Services
The Center provides free access to the Foundation Center's electronic database, the Foundation Directory Online, opportunities to network with your colleagues, and other services.Advisory Board
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence is overseen by an advisory board made up of experts and community leaders in nonprofit management.For more information on the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and any of its programs, contact Donna Saliter at 413.229.0370 or donna@berkshiretaconic.org.
