Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Welcome to Berkshire Taconic's
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.

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 the programs described below, contact Donna Saliter at 413.528.8039 or donna@berkshiretaconic.org.

Are You Ready for the New Form 990?

Seminars for nonprofit managers and staff members responsible for accounting, financial reporting and preparation of tax returns.

Berkshire Taconic invites you to learn everything you need to know about the new form 990 from Kelly Shipp Simone, senior staff attorney for the Council on Foundations. Seminars will be held in four convenient locations on November 12-14.

"Build an Army of Support" Seminar, September 29

A free, 90-minute workshop led by author Hildy Gottlieb on building community support for your nonprofit.

Seminars 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.

"Stronger Futures" Capacity-Building Program

A two-year program in capacity-building providing detailed self-assessment of operations and governance, one-on-one contact with consultants.

Competitive 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.

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.