2005 CFNCM Grants

Grants from CFNCM General Endowment

Foundation Funds Institute for Nonprofit Development

After conducting a series of meetings and forums the Foundation learned that, many of the nonprofits did not have access to outside support for a host of important issues. This included marketing, fundraising, human resource, technology and grantwriting.

For many organizations, it was a lack of time and money. They could not afford to hire outside expertise and did not have the time to drive into Boston or Worcester for these services.

As a result of working with Mount Wachusett Community College, and providing the initial seed money in 2002, the Institute for Nonprofit Development at Mount Wachusett Community College was created. It is fast becoming an important resource to the community.

The Foundation, through its general endowment, has funded this important program again this year.

Managing results

The Foundation continues to work closely with the Institute to ensure it is delivering the products and services that improves the effectiveness and efficiencies of the nonprofit community.

  • The Institute is promoting regional collaborative efforts among the nonprofit community.
  • The Institute membership increased from 28 to 48 nonprofit organizations
  • 41 individuals representing 30 organizations accessed the Institute’s grant makers database
  • Held five Skill Building Workshops that included 138 individuals from 73 organizations
  • Provided technical assistance to 11 individuals
  • 30 individuals, representing 25 nonprofits have begun working together collaboratively to improve the quality of life in North Central Massachusetts.

Donor Advised Distributions

  • Boys & Girls Club of North Central Massachusetts $195,000
  • Cleghorn Neighborhood Center $195,000
  • Busy Bee Nursery $500
  • Christie Letarte (Scholarship) $2,000
  • Community Health Connections $15,000
  • Fitchburg Art Museum $6,000
  • Nashua River Watershed $100,000
  • Nashua Valley Boy Scouts $7250
  • Nissanselin Vue (Scholarship) $500
  • Nobile Family Fund $10,000
  • Our Father’s House $25,100
  • Ritter Memorial Library $100,000
  • Spanish American Center $37,300
  • St. Leo’s Parish $2,000
  • St. Rosa’s House $245
  • United Way of North Central Massachusetts $154,750