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Integrated Communications Strategies for Nonprofits - Free Video
Join Aidan Lukomnik, Head of Hotwire Social Impact North America, for a discussion about best-in-class communication programs and the lessons you can learn from them.
 
Interesting Stuff
2018 GLOBALTrends in Giving Report
A research project focused on how donors worldwide prefer to give and engage with their favorite causes and charitable organizations. Available for Download - 9/17/2018
 
Nonprofit Tech For Good - Video - YouTube Giving Tools: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know
 
Canva for Nonprofits
Online Tool - Empower your team to create high-impact social media graphics and marketing materials. Canva offers its premium version free to registered nonprofits.
 
Nonprofit Radio Month at Foundation Center
Friday, September 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2018 | 1:00 PM EST | FREE
HOSTED BY: Tony Martignetti, Plus Special Guests Every Week!
 
Every Friday in September, Tony Martignetti will host his Nonprofit Radio show live from Foundation Center's New York headquarters. Each week will feature a member of Foundation Center's team, plus a special guest from the foundation world. Nonprofit Radio is the most listened-to, longest-running podcast for nonprofits , and September will mark the first time the show has ever been broadcast in front of a live studio audience. If you missed an episode you can listen to the audio podcasts on iTunes.
 
Recent RFP & Grant Announcements
Borealis Philanthropy
Invites proposals for Immigration Litigation Funds. In 2018, priority will be given to impact litigation that focuses on immigrants targeted by enforcement efforts, including but not limited to those who have entered or re-entered without documentation; overstayed visas or failed to adjust their status; have had prior criminal convictions; have used a false Social Security number to secure work; are seeking humanitarian protection (asylum, protection from torture, TPS, or as refugees); and/or are from countries or regions deemed to be threats to the United States.Deadline: Rolling basis until December 1  More Information
 
Boulware Foundation
Seeks to Increase Economic Opportunities for Women and Girls. The foundation's goal is to fund domestic and international programs aimed at empowering women economically and moving them toward financial freedom. The foundation awards grants of up to $10,000 in support of projects or programs aligned with the foundation's areas of interest, including financial literacy education, workforce and vocational skill development, microfinance, and entrepreneurship. In every case, women and girls must be the targeted beneficiary population. Deadline: Rolling More Information
 
Green Education Foundation
The Green Education Foundation, in partnership with Gardener's Supply Company, is accepting applications from schools and youth groups for its Green Thumb Challenge. A prize of $500 will be awarded to a school or youth group to advance the sustainability of a successful youth garden program that has impacted the lives of kids and their community. Applicants must submit a chronicle of their project, including photographs and descriptions.To be eligible, applicants must be a school or youth group with existing garden program involving youth in grades K-12. The program will not consider proposals for gardens that do not yet exist. Deadline: September 30 More Information
 
Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation
Accepting Applications for Toolbox for Education Grants, which supports projects that encourage parent involvement in local schools and build stronger community spirit. One-year grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded in support of projects such as facility enhancement (indoor or outdoor) or landscaping/clean-up projects that have a permanent impact on a school community. To be eligible for a grant, applicants must be a public K-12 school or nonprofit parent group associated with a public K-12 school. Parent groups that are applying (PTO, PTA, etc.) must have an independent EIN and official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Preschools are not eligible.The application process will be closed after fifteen hundred applications have been received.
Deadline: September 28, 2018  More Information
 
Mass Cultural Council 
Artist Fellowships are direct grants to artists creating exceptional original work. The Artist Fellowships are $15,000 and the Finalist awards are $1,000 (amounts pending approval by the governor-appointed Council). 30-35 Fellowships and 30-35 Finalist awards are granted each year. The exact totals depend on the annual budget, the number of applications, and the decisions of the grants panels. Disciplines and Deadlines: Apply Now In:Crafts, Dramatic Writing, and Sculpture/Installation/New Genres Application available: August 15 Deadline: October 1
Grants announced by February 2019 More Information
 
2018-2019 STARS Residencies - STARS Residencies provides grants of $500-$5,000 to schools to support creative learning residencies of three days or more in the arts, sciences, and humanities.Application Instructions online application will open at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 10. Applications will be reviewed in the order received. More Information
 
Big Yellow School Bus provides $200 grants to help schools meet the transportation costs of educational field trips to non-profit cultural institutions and activities in the arts, sciences, and humanities across Massachusetts. Field trips improve students’ knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to retain information. For many children in poor or rural communities, field trips may be the only chance they have to experience a science museum, live theatre or music in a concert hall. Any K-12 school in Massachusetts is eligible to apply for a $200 grant to be used during the 2018-2019 school year. Application: Opens September 20 at 4:00 pm More Information

The Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program supports thousands of community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences annually, with nearly half of the $3 million in LCC grants benefiting education. Each of the Commonwealth’s 329 LCCs are accepting applications by October 15, 2018. Individuals, schools, and cultural organizations are encouraged to apply for support. Find your LCC, read the guidelines, and access applications online.  
 
NEA Foundation 
Through its Learning and Leadership program, the foundation awards grants of up to $2,000 to public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff at public institutions of higher education for participation in high-quality professional development experiences such as summer institutes or action research.To be eligible, applicants must be a public school educator in grades pre-K-12, public school education support professionals, or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions. The foundation encourages applications from education support professionals; preference will be given to members of the National Education Association. Deadline: October 15  More Information
 
The Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General
Announces the Natural Gas Fuel Assistance (NGFA) grant program. The NGFA will utilize funds received by the AGO through a settlement agreement with National Grid to fund or assist in funding programs or initiatives designed to assist Massachusetts customers with paying or lowering their natural gas heating bills.The goal of the NGFA program is to provide additional assistance to programs which provide assistance to Massachusetts families currently receiving heating assistance and to expand assistance to more eligible households. Programs may assist customers directly by subsidizing their heating bills or indirectly by supporting energy-saving measures designed to lower heating bills. The following types of organizations are eligible to apply: State Agencies, City/Town Municipalities, Charitable Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations Deadline: Proposals must be delivered electronically through the AGO’s online grant application by 5:00 p.m. on September 21, 2018  More Information
  
Puffin Foundation
Issues RFP for Social Justice Arts Projects to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artist activists and arts organizations often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to race, gender, or social philosophy. The Puffin Foundation is currently accepting applications for art projects by individuals or organizations that educate and inform the public on important, timely topics facing the country (and planet) that other organizations might hesitate to fund. The foundation gives special consideration to communities and school districts underserved by the arts.  Projects from individual artists and organizations working within the visual arts, dance, music, theater, photography, film/video, writing, poetry, and public interest platforms will be considered. Grant awards will range between $550 and $2,500. Eligible applicants include individuals and  nonprofit educational, cultural, and social justice organizations. Deadline: All early determination applications November 19, Final December 8 More Information
 
Target Corporation
Accepting applications for K-12 Field Trip Grants Program, an annual program designed to support field trips for K-12 students.Grants of up to $700 are intended to fund visits to art, science, and cultural museums, community service or civic projects, career enrichment opportunities, and other events or activities beyond school grounds. Funds may be used to cover field trip-related costs such as transportation, ticket fees, food, resource materials, and supplies.Education professionals who are at least 18 years old and employed by an accredited K-12 public, private, or charter school in the U.S. that maintains 501(c)(3) or 509(a)(1) tax-exempt status are eligible to apply. Deadline: October 1 More Information
 
TD Charitable Foundation
Accepting Applications for the Nonprofit Employee Training Program. Through the fund, grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to eligible community-based organizations so that employees can attend an approved class/course that enhances their job performance. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and have a mission/focus that promotes affordable housing for low- to moderate-income individuals, increased economic (small business) development, financial literacy for low- and moderate-income people, or afterschool or extracurricular programming for low- and moderate-income children. Deadline: Rolling More Information
 
Unify Against Bullying
Grant Applications Open September 1st!
Awarding $15,000 total in grants ranging from $500-$2000. 
Unify Against Bullying offers monetary grants to individuals and organizations who are dedicated to furthering it's purpose.The mission of Unify is to bring an end to bullying through the celebration of true diversity. If you have a plan, project, or idea which can help support this vision, please tell us about it! We especially encourage students to apply as our number one goal is to inspire them and to ignite their ideas as to how to prevent bullying! Apply  NOW!
 
 
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Upcoming Events, Classes & Workshops
Leadership Pioneer Valley Kickoff Reception
We're getting ready to launch our next cohort of leaders, and we're excited to begin our work! Over the next 9 months, they'll support each other intensively. But as they begin their journey, your support can help them start with momentum! Will you join us on Thursday, September 20th to show your support for our incoming class?
Date: Thursday, September 20, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke
Cost: Admission Is Free, RSVPs Requested
 
Soujourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership
Fundraising: Focusing Your Questions - Register
Date: Thursday, September 20, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Forest Park Branch, Springfield City Library 380 Belmont Street, Springfield
 
In collaboration with the Springfield City Library's Funding Information Network:
Led by trainer Deborah Koch, Author of How to Say It: Grantwriting: Write ProposalsThat Grantmakers Want to Fund. Deborah Koch is an accomplished trainer, writer, and grantseeker, raising millions of dollars for higher education and community nonprofits, and teaching hundreds of people how to do the same.
 
Is It a Good Match? Learning How to Approach and Write the Right Funders for Your Project - Register
Date: Thursday, Oct 11, 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Central Library, Springfield City Library, 220 State Street, Springfield
Cost: Free
 
The Grant Proposal - Register
Date: Thursday, Oct 18, 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Central Library, Springfield City Library, 220 State Street, Springfield
Cost: Free
 
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
The Use of Surveys in Program Evaluation - Focuses on the use of surveys as a tool for nonprofits to measure the effectiveness of their organizations and programs. Participants will learn how to write good questions, analyze results, report findings and use the data to implement change.
Date: September 25,  9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: MCLA Design Lab, 49 Main Street,  North Adams
Cost: $40 NPC Members/$50 Nonmembers Register
 
Women's Fund
The Women’s Fund with support from The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation is bringing The OpEd Project’s presentation Owning Expertise: A Live Experiment in How Credibility Works and How Ideas Arise.  The event is being hosted by Strategic Alliances at Bay Path University.
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: Blake Student Commons at Bay Path University, 588 Longmeadow Street
Cost: Free  Register
 
Webinar - A chance to view Nonprofits from a Public Perspective
Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey
Nonprofit Solicitation, Professional Fundraising, and Best Practices for Giving Wisely- Webinar. Over 22,000 not-for-profit charitable organizations provide significant benefits to Massachusetts residents as well as people across the country and throughout the world. These organizations operate solely for the benefit of the public, and the Attorney General's Office is responsible for protecting the public's interest in their activities.
Date:  Tuesday, November 13
Location: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free - Register
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