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Dear Fellow Nonprofits, So pleased to share the first issue of the Nonprofit Center's monthly E-Resource for the Berkshire nonprofit sector.  Coralling information is a constant challenge. I'm always jotting things down on sticky notes or the back of envelopes (Oh no, I turned into my father!).  I hope this informal collection of news will prove useful to you, whether it reminds you to attend an event or connects you to a new resource. News, comments, and feedback welcome!

Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!

Tuesday, January 24 8:30am-5:30pm 1berkshire Creative Resources Conference: A full day of skills building for creatives and cultural nonprofits.  Check out the workshop on “Building Audiences” via promotion, publicity, advertising, community outreach, and donor cultivation presented by the Nonprofit Center! READ MORE

Great Reading

WORTH YOUR TIME! “Let America be America Again: a New Year’s Reflection” An important and inspiring essay from the president of The Ford Foundation.  Text Link An amusing look at the grantmaking process.  Look for the companion article on how nonprofits drive grantmakers crazy coming soon! Text Link

Useful Information

STANDARD MILEAGE RATE 2017 Beginning on Jan. 1, 2017, the standard mileage rates for the use of a vehicle will be 53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven, down from 54 cents for 2016. The volunteer mileage rate for miles driven in service to charitable nonprofits remains unchanged at 14 cents per mile because the rate is fixed in federal statute. NOMINATE YOUR VIDEO Are you an individual or nonprofit using video to make the world a better place? doGooder wants to hear from you! LIST YOUR GALA Make sure to list your gala or major fundraising event on the 1Berkshire Gala Calendar! LIST YOUR EVENT The Berkshire Edge has a new CALENDAR LINK

NPC Products and Services

The Nonprofit Center now subscribes to the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Grantstation – a searchable database of private grantmakers.  Call or email for an appointment to stop by and browse through either or both of these resources.

If you haven’t picked up your free copy of the NPC publication “Giving Back: Your Guide to Charitable Opportunities in the Berkshires ” you can find them just outside the NPC office at 40 Railroad Street in Great Barrington or order a copy online ($5 shipping charge). Order here

Nonprofit Job Openings

Visit the RESOURCES section of the NPC web site to see the new JOB OPENINGS page. Job Openings

JOIN THE NONPROFIT CENTER! Take advantage of  discounts on workshops, giving guide participation, events and more.  Member benefits include one free workshop of your choice and a free hour-long consultation.  Learn more here MEMBER DIRECTORY

Feel free to send me your feedback as well as any useful tips and news to share with fellow nonprofits. Let's grow together! Liana Toscanini  (413) 441 9542  liana@npcberkshires.org  www.npcberkshires.org Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires

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