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Massachusetts AGO Campbell releases Know Your Rights guide

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What to do about burnout in nonprofits


An indisputable trend we’re seeing in the social sector these days is burnout. So, in this Candid blogpost, they share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. 


Goodera: Coping with nonprofit burnout

Nonprofit Quarterly: Burnout and staffing shortages continue

Did you miss the Network annual gathering?


On May 30th, the Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness gathered over 200 people from across the region in support of their mission to prevent and end homelessness in western Massachusetts. They now have a "one stop" blog post for you to catch the video, the presentation, and more.  

Amherst Survival Center Annual Meeting


Join the Amherst Survival Center on Wednesday, June 11th for their annual Board Meeting. There will be tours of the ASC, highlights from the past year, a review of the impact of federal cuts, and the election of Board officers. All are welcome!

Compare House/Senate FY26 state budgets


Both the Massachusetts House and Senate have put forward their budget proposals for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 that starts July 1. Now the Conference Committee will work to reconcile the differences between the House’s (HB4001) $61.5 billion and the Senate’s (SB2525) $61.4 billion budget proposals. This year, the House and Senate will also be conferencing their FY 2025 Fair Share supplemental budget proposals in tandem with their FY 2026 budget proposals. Read this valuable MassBudget resource.

Food Bank BINGO on July 31st


Join the Food Bank of Western Mass on Thursday, July 31st for a night of laughter, good company, and big wins at Bingo in the Berkshires—hosted at the beautiful Greylock Works in North Adams with calling by Molly Keehn! This event is a reminder that when we come together in joy, we can create a lasting impact. 

New jobs in the Valley

Amherst Survival Center

Director of Development

Campus Pantry Specialist


Behavioral Health Network

SAFEPLAN Court-Based Domestic Violence Advocate – Springfield

Domestic Violence Advocacy Internship (Spring 2026) – Ware

Domestic Violence Services Internship (Proteus) – Springfield, Ware, and/or Athol


Community Action Pioneer Valley

Head Start Licensed Dietician ($5,000 Bonus)

What we are reading this week

KFF Health News: Millions of kids are now caregivers for their elders

Fierce Healthcare: Low income patients' claim denials reversed less often (UMass study)

Spotlight on Poverty & Opportunity: Researchers say work requirements aren't effective

Candid: 72% of nonprofits say volunteers add value - but only 26% of funders agree


Events and webinars

JUNE

Jun 09: Brazelton Touchpoints: Advocacy 101 for Your LGBTQ+ Family

Jun 09: Three County Continuum of Care Stronger Together: Community Forum

Jun 09: Hampshire County Community Story Archive Opening Reception

Jun 10: Greater Northampton Chamber Annual Meeting

Jun 10: Mass DMH Trauma & Resilience Symposium

Jun 11: Health Equity Compact Health Equity Trends Summit virtual or in Boston

Jun 11: Human Service Forum Culturally Responsive Supervision

Jun 11: MassHire Spotlight on Cooley Dickinson VNA at Forbes Library

Jun 12: Equity in the 413 

Jun 12: Candid Introduction to Proposal Writing - free webinar

Jun 13: Senator Jo Comerford's Office: Remote Office Hours

Jun 14: Friends of Forbes Library Annual Garden Tour

Jun 14: Cancer Connection Bikes Fight Cancer Ride

Jun 17-18 Basic Income Guarantee Conference in Washington, DC

Jun 17: Women's Fund Bloom for Change to Advance Gender Equity

Jun 18: New Massachusetts Seal, Motto, and Flag - submissions portal closes

Jun 18: Human Service Forum Lead with Influence

Jun 21: Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Orientation

Jun 21: Three County CoC Financial Literacy Webinar

Jun 22: First Inaugural Amherst PRIDE Parade

Jun 23: Brazelton Touchpoints: The Art of Social Media and LGBTQ+ Families

Jun 24: 18 Degrees Kids 4 Harmony Gala at Tanglewood

Jun 25: Fighting for Air Updates on the proposed Springfield biomass plant

Jun 25: Human Service Forum Retention - Rewards and Accountability

Jun 26: Human Service Forum 40th Anniversary Breakfast


LOOKING AHEAD

Jul 23: The Annie E. Casey Foundation Storytelling to Build Support for Youth Initiatives

Jul 31: Food Bank of Western MA BINGO in the Berkshires

Aug 09: DIAL/SELF Bridge of Flowers Classic 8K and 3K

Aug 19: Transformance 35 Immigrant Song to benefit Northampton Public Schools

Aug 28: International Overdose Awareness Day Northampton Vigil

Aug 31: MA Child Safety Program Grants for Car Seats - rolling applications close

Oct 01: MassBudget Focus2025 - MassBudget's first policy conference

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