Nonprofit Support Center

Date:  Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Time: 12:30- 2:00pm (Lunch available at noon)
Presenter: Linda Cavaioli, Executive Director YWCA Central Massachusetts, & Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, Principal, Promoting Good, LLC
Location: Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main Street, 6^th Floor
Fee:  None; lunch included
To Register:  Submit this form no later than March 14. You will receive an email confirmation

Are you interested in taking the next step toward equity in your organization and your work, but not sure how to move forward? This session will help. Learn more. 

Date:  Thursday, March 29, 2018
Time: 12pm-2pm (Lunch available at 11:30AM)
Presenter:  Colin Jones, Senior Policy Analyst Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center
Location: Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main Street, 6^th Floor
Fee: None; lunch included
To Register: Submit this form no later than March 22. You will receive an email confirmation
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours in advance of the program or we will invoice you $20.

This workshop will cover fundamentals of the state budget and tax system in Massachusetts to help participants navigate the state budget process and understand how it affects their work. Specific tools offered by MassBudget will be made available to session attendees. Learn more. 

Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Time: 9 am – 12 noon
Presenter: Dodi Swope, senior trainer at the Educational Development Center’s National Center for Applied Prevention Technology.
Location: Center of Hope offices, 23 Main Street, in Sturbridge, MA
Fee: Free. Light breakfast included
Audience: Those new to grantwriting and those who want to assure they’re up-to-the-minute in their grantwriting approach. 
To Register: Submit this form by April 1. You will receive an email confirmation.

Writing successful grant proposals doesn’t have to be a mysterious process. Whatever your funding target may be – a particular foundation, corporation, or government funder – there are certain steps that are generally the same and key areas that deserve special attention.

Workshop is full! If you are interested in being added to the wait-list please email nsc@greaterworcester.org

Date:   Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Time: 12pm-2pm (Lunch available at 11:30AM)
Presenter:  Nancy Jackson, Consultant, TSNE MissionWorks, and President, Gammy Bird Consulting
Location: Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main Street, 6^th Floor
Fee:  None; lunch included
To Register: Submit this form no later than April 18. You will receive an email confirmation.
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours in advance of the program or we will invoice you $20.

Are you anticipating an executive leadership transition in the next five years? If you are, now is the time to get ready. In these uncertain times, nonprofits need to take a hard, clear look at what they really need to prosper in a rapidly shifting environment. Learn more.

Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Time: 12 pm - 2 pm
Presenters: Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Director of Government Affairs, Tonja Mettlach and Marketing and Communications Manager, Fernando Martinez 
Location: Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main Street, 6th Floor
Fee: Free. Light lunch included. Available at 11:30 am.
To Register: Submit this FORM by April 27. You will receive an email confirmation. 
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours in advance of the program or we will invoice you $20.

The end of 2017 brought a new federal tax bill, along with challenges and opportunities for the nonprofit sector.  Nonprofits of all types and sizes across Worcester County share similar questions about what this new legislation will mean for their work, including how it will impact fundraising, advocacy and most importantly, the people and communities they serve.  In this two hour workshop, the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network will discuss the ways in which Massachusetts nonprofits can prepare for the challenges ahead and take advantage of new opportunities presented by tax reform in the near future. Learn more.

Date:  Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Time: 12:00-2:00PM (Lunch available at 11:30AM)
Presenter: Linda Cavaioli, Executive Director YWCA Central Massachusetts, & Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, Promoting Good, LLC
Prerequisite: Executive Directors, Sr. nonprofit managers and board members with  prior attendance by at least one person from your organization at Diversity, Equity & Inclusion- Getting Started.  Registration requires board participation.
Location: Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main Street, 6^th Floor
Fee:  Free. Lunch included
To Register: Submit this form no later than May 2. You will receive an email confirmation
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours in advance of the program or we will invoice you $20.

If you enjoyed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Getting Started, and are ready to make your organization more diverse, inclusive and equitable, join us for this hands on workshop.  Using a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion organizational survey tool developed by Promoting Good, LLC, you will identify challenges faced by your organization and set targeted goals that will allow your organization to take the next steps necessary to move your organization forward. Learn more. 

Date:  Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Time: 12:00- 2:00 PM (Lunch Served at noon, Program begins at 12:30PM)
Presenter: Amanda Pelcher, CPA.
Audience: Executive Directors and Chief Financial Officers encouraged. All are welcome.
Location: Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main St. Worcester
Fee:  Free. Lunch included
To Register: Submit this form is form no later than May 16. You will receive an email confirmation
Cancellation Policy: 48 hours in advance of the program or we will invoice you $20.

In August 2016, the FASB implemented an accounting standards update (ASU 2016-14) to refresh the previous reporting model.  This briefing will acquaint you with the current standards for nonprofit financial statement presentation and the main provisions of this ASU. Learn more.