For Nonprofits
Through the Nonprofit Support Center (NSC), the Foundation seeks to stimulate the development of a capable, forward thinking and collaborative nonprofit sector in Worcester County.
The Nonprofit Support Center is Back!
Whether you are looking to develop the capacity of your team, learn new skills, or find a consultant, we’re here to help with that… and more!
The Nonprofit Support Center was established in 1999 to create access to local high quality learning opportunities with their local peers. After reducing our programming in recent years due to Covid-19, the Foundation is reinvigorating the NSC in 2024 with a $1 million commitment over three years to support nonprofits in Worcester County.
The NSC will offer a calendar of high quality “nuts and bolts” type workshops, opportunities to deep dive into content with your peers through learning cohorts, an opportunity to celebrate with each other at our annual NSC Social and connect you to external resources and consultants to help you continue to meet your mission equipped with knowledge, best practices and equitable practices.
Join us for our NSC Relaunch Party
Date: March 5, 2024
Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: One Mercantile Street, Worcester, MA 01608 in the auditorium (lower level)
Worcester County nonprofits are invited to join the Foundation at its new offices at One Mercantile Street on March 5 to network and celebrate the relaunch of the Nonprofit Support Center.
Current Opportunities
Institute for Nonprofit Trustees
The IFT is a virtual capacity-building conference for nonprofit leaders and board members, featuring 19 educational workshops taking place over six weeks.
Resilia
Resilia offers technology and 1:1 coaching to support effectiveness, creativity, and workflow in nonprofits across the country.
Resources
Nonprofit Effectiveness Grants
These grants are designed to support your internal organizational journey, focused on the areas of navigating change, leadership development, and growing internal structures. The spring cycle opens March 1, 2024.
External Resources for Nonprofits
A collection of external resources that may be useful for nonprofit organizations.
Workshop Calander
Are there specific topics you would like to see in an upcoming NSC offering? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Sarah Shugrue with your idea.
Helping Nonprofits Thrive
"We provide pathways for youth on the margins to connect with mentors, grow as leaders, and make a positive impact on their community,” says Jacob Folsom-Fraster, executive director of Push Worcester, which is working to build a strong, inclusive skate scene. “Our programs and events offer unique options for employment, recreation, creative expression, and civic action.” With a Nonprofit Effectiveness grant, Push is investigating what it will take to make Worcester a skate-friendly city.