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SUMMARY:Strategic Planning for Nonprofits virtual series
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Harris of Fio Partners will lead a four-part virtual series for nonprofit leaders. The sessions will focus on choosing a planning approach\, gathering input and turning priorities into action.\n\nEach session runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to attend the full series. They may also register for individual sessions or watch recordings later.\n\nThursday\, Oct. 15: Choosing the Right Planning Approach. Assess organizational context\, readiness\, and capacity. Register\nThursday\, Nov. 12: Designing an Informed\, Inclusive and Right-Sized Process. Consider who should participate and how decisions will be made. Register\nThursday\, Dec. 3: Listening\, Learning and Engagement. Identify what information is needed and whose perspectives matter. Register\nThursday\, Jan. 7: Moving from Insights to Priorities to Action. Turn ideas into clear priorities and next steps. Register
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/strategic-planning-for-nonprofits-virtual-series/2026-10-15/
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CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Non-Profit
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure Is Mission: Strengthening Massachusetts Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:TSNE will host an in-person panel Thursday\, Oct. 8\, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the NonProfit Center\, 89 South St.\, Boston. SCCF\n\nThe discussion will focus on challenges facing Massachusetts nonprofits\, including rising costs\, workforce shortages\, changing funding\, and increased demand for services. Nonprofit leaders\, public officials\, funders\, advocates\, and capacity-building partners will discuss what organizations need now and how the sector can be strengthened. SCCF\n\nSpeakers include Elaine Ng\, Gloria Ramón\, Rory Neuner\, Shanique Rodriguez\, and Dr. Melanie Edwards-Tavares.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/infrastructure-is-mission-strengthening-massachusetts-nonprofits/
LOCATION:NonProfit Center\, 89 South St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boston,Civic Life,Non-Profit
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SUMMARY:SCCF Spring Grant Round Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:SouthCoast Community Foundation will offer a series of virtual and hybrid Spring Grant Round Information Sessions for nonprofits ahead of the March 31 application deadline. \nAttendees will learn about the new spring grant cycle\, including eligibility rules\, how to submit up to three proposals\, review criteria\, and required materials. They also include time for prospective applicants’ questions. \nSessions are scheduled for March 6 at noon\, March 12 at 4 p.m.\, March 17 at 10 a.m.\, and March 26 at 1 p.m. Two will be held online\, and two will offer a hybrid option. \nAnyone who registers will receive a Zoom link by email before the virtual meetings. Recorded overviews\, FAQs\, and staff support will be available throughout the grant cycle.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sccf-spring-grant-round-information-sessions/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:SouthCoast Community Foundation\, 350 Union St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Non-Profit
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