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MARTHA’S VINEYARD, Mass. – October, 2026 – Tomorrow’s Women TODAY (TWToday) and the Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative (MVNC) announced a new partnership to expand mentorship, professional development and leadership opportunities for women working in Martha’s Vineyard’s nonprofit sector.

Island nonprofits provide essential services and contribute to the well-being and vitality of the Vineyard community. Women play a central role in this work—as staff members, emerging leaders and executives. Investing in their professional growth strengthens both the organizations they lead and the communities they serve.

Through the partnership, a cohort of emerging women leaders and women early in their executive careers at Vineyard nonprofits will gain access to cross-industry mentorship, leadership development and a broader professional community beyond Martha’s Vineyard.

“Women lead most powerfully when they have access to community, meaningful mentorship and people who are invested in their growth,” said Lauren Pimpare, Founder and President of Tomorrow’s Women TODAY. “There is an incredible community of women doing important work across Martha’s Vineyard. Through this partnership, we have an opportunity to connect those leaders with women across industries, career stages and geographies who can share their experiences, open doors and help one another grow while creating relationships that strengthen both the individual leaders and the organizations and communities they serve.”

The partnership will focus on:

“Investing in the women who work in our nonprofits is an investment in the future of Martha’s Vineyard,” said Jackie Friedman, Psy.D., Executive Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative. “We want talented women to see a path to grow, lead and build lasting careers within our Island organizations. This partnership expands access to mentors, new perspectives and professional networks beyond the Vineyard, while building leadership capacity here at home. When we support the people doing this work, we strengthen the nonprofits our community depends on.”

The collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of the two organizations. MVNC supports Island nonprofits through professional development, nonprofit advocacy, shared resources and collaboration. TWToday connects women across industries, generations and career stages through mentorship, leadership development, professional relationships and community engagement.

The partnership builds on MVNC’s commitment to developing nonprofit leaders at different stages of their careers. By connecting local leadership development with a broader network of women professionals, the initiative aims to help participating organizations cultivate future leaders, retain talented staff and strengthen their capacity to serve the Island.

Additional details about the cohort, programming and participation opportunities will be announced as the partnership develops.

About Tomorrow’s Women TODAY

Tomorrow’s Women TODAY is a nonprofit leadership organization dedicated to connecting women across industries, generations and career stages to advance women in leadership. Through membership, mentorship, leadership development, networking and community engagement, TWToday supports women as they grow from Early Leaders to Emerging Leaders and Executive Leaders.

About Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative

The Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative, strengthens Island nonprofits so they can successfully advance their missions and make a lasting impact in the community. Through professional development, nonprofit advocacy, shared resources and opportunities for collaboration, MVNC responds to the needs of the Island’s nonprofit sector and supports the people and organizations serving Martha’s Vineyard.

A Shifting Landscape for Island Nonprofits

- The MVTimes, Friday, September 19, 2025. Link to article: https://www.mvtimes.com/2025/09/19/shifting-landscape-island-nonprofits/

“People are worried that the models right now are not sustainable,” said Jackie Friedman, executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative. The collaborative counsels and works with the hundreds of nonprofits around the Island. “Many nonprofits experienced disruption in grants and funding in the spring. The uncertainty and changes to predictability in funding streams forced many nonprofits to diversify funding streams, creating more local events, and looking to local grants and donors to support sustainability.”

Joy and Jazz: Grace Kelly performs on-Island.

- The MVTimes, Thursday, August 7, 2025. Link to article: https://www.mvtimes.com/2025/08/07/joy-and-jazz/

"Grace Kelly, a singer-songwriter, bandleader, and dynamic saxophonist, will be performing on-Island, the last stop on her 20th anniversary Summer Tour.

Kelly will take the stage at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown on Thursday, August 14 from 8 to 9:30 pm to benefit Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative (MVNC), a local institution that provides programming and support for nearly 130 Island nonprofit groups. The concert was organized by MVNC and the Margaret Lindsay Foundation...."

'Disrupting Unconscious Bias' Workshop 

- The MVTimes, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Link to article: https://www.mvtimes.com/2025/04/16/disrupting-unconscious-bias-workshop/ 

The Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative is hosting a free online workshop titled “Five Strategies for Disrupting Your Unconscious Bias.” Linda Jenkins from the Jenkins Consulting Group will cover the fundamentals of unconscious bias, including its definition and characteristics. Participants will explore tools for identifying their unconscious bias, strategies for disrupting it, and methods to apply this awareness in the workplace.

This session is especially beneficial for leaders aiming to foster organizations that enhance innovation, creativity, productivity, engagement, and relationships. Participants will learn five strategies to disrupt their unconscious biases: recognize and accept that we all have them, increase awareness of our unconscious biases, practice individuation instead of categorization, practice perspective-taking, and engage in counterstereotyping. Tuesday, April 29, from 10 am to 12 pm. For more information and to register, visit mvnonprofits.org/event-6090239, or contact Jackie Friedman at jackie@mvnonprofits.org.

MVNC is thrilled to partner with ACEMV and Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce to host our first Martha’s Vineyard Career, Volunteer & Networking Night on April 10, 2025! Read more about the event in the following article by the MVTimes.

For more information and to register, visit our website here.

Martha’s Vineyard job fair: Collaborative “Career, Volunteer, & Networking Night” at Grange Hall in West Tisbury.

- The MVTimes, Tuesday, April 2, 2025 by Abby Remer. Link to article: https://www.mvtimes.com/2025/04/02/marthas-vineyard-job-fair/

"There will be plenty of professional matchmaking opportunities on April 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Grange Hall. That evening, approximately 30 organizations and businesses will welcome individuals seeking jobs and volunteer positions at the inaugural Martha’s Vineyard Career and Networking Night. This event marks a first-time collaboration between the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, ACE MV, M.V. Nonprofit Collaborative (MVNC), and Vineyard Preservation Trust, in partnership with Slough Farm. In addition to a traditional job fair with tables with representatives from across the Vineyard, there will be a welcoming space for informal networking, complete with live music, drinks, and light refreshments. ....."

M.V. Nonprofit Collaborative inclusion workshop

- The MVTimes, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Link to article: https://www.mvtimes.com/2025/03/05/m-v-nonprofit-collaborative-inclusion-workshop/

The Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative is offering a free online workshop, “Beyond the Rainbow — LGBTQ Inclusion in Practice,” on March 10, 11 am to 12:30 pm, with Ali Kane of ALK Consulting. Kane will address how your organization and you as an individual can ensure you are thinking about LGBTQ inclusion year-round, and keep the momentum going long after Pride Month ends. Participants will learn practical takeaways in human resources, marketing, and communications, client services, and community collaboration for organizations seeking to be leaders in queer inclusion. Director of special projects Anna Swanson says, “I am excited about Ali’s way of approaching inclusion of the LGBTQ community.” For more information and registration, visit mvnonprofits.org/event-6062905, or contact Jackie Friedman at jackie@mvnonprofits.org.

Nonprofit Leadership Training 

- The MVTimes, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 by Abby Remer

"What do Island Grown Initiative, Hospice MV, Featherstone Center for the Arts, the Island Autism Group Inc., Vineyard House, Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living, the Vineyard Preservation Trust, the Edgartown Board of Trade, and Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center have in common? These are just a few of the 48 Vineyard nonprofit organizations whose executive leaders have gone through the Institute for Nonprofit Practice’s (INP’s) executive leadership program. This seven-month endeavor differs from other professional development courses in its equal emphasis on leadership, self-awareness, and personal growth.

Read the full article here! 

Nonprofit Collaborative Celebrates Longtime Board Chair

- The Vineyard Gazette, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 by Emma Killbride

"The indoor arena at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center is usually full of horses and riders perfecting their equitation and honing their horsemanship.

On Tuesday night, it was filled with nonprofit leaders from all over the Island in celebration of the Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative’s 20th anniversary. The event honored special guest Gerald Jones, who has long served as board chair of Collaborative." 

Read the full article here or visit our webpage to learn more about our 20th anniversary and see party photos. 

MVTimes' "Nonprofit Notebook: Kinship Heals"

- MVTimes, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 by Mollie Doyle and Jennifer Randolph

The Nonprofit Notebook series is a collaboration between MVNC and MVTimes that aims to help Island nonprofits tell their stories and reach a broader audience across the Island. Each month will feature a nonprofit issue, program or person that educates the public about the work being done and its often unseen impact.

"Embracing Wampanoag culture is the best way for the Aquinnah Wampanoag community and Island community to stop violence and heal. 

Here on Martha’s Vineyard, we are comfortable talking about and celebrating certain aspects of our history and present reality, but we rarely talk about our historical and present violence." 

Learn more about the history of the Aquinnah Wampanoag and the work of island nonprofit Kinship Heals in this poignant addition to our Nonprofit Notebook series. Read the full article here. 

Nonprofit Notebook: Age in Action

-MVTimes, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 by Mollie Doyle

The Nonprofit Notebook series is a collaboration between MVNC and MVTimes that aims to help Island nonprofits tell their stories and reach a broader audience across the Island. Each month will feature a nonprofit issue, program or person that educates the public about the work being done and its often unseen impact.

"How do you age with grace? This is the question facing one in three Martha’s Vineyard full-time residents, who are more than 65 years of age. As most of us know, age is a funny thing. Depending on one’s health and a myriad of life circumstances — from job fulfillment and retirement finances to the health and richness of the relationships one has — one can be 80 and feel young or 60 and feel old. That said, no matter how one feels, one thing is true: As we age, at some point we will need help. It might be small. A railing to get down the stairs might suddenly be a necessary home feature. It might be big. Driving might no longer be possible, or a partner might have died sooner than expected, and one is stuck with a big house and bigger expenses. No matter what, Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard (HAMV) works to fill the gaps and offer support services to ensure that aging Islanders can live the healthiest, most enriched life possible."

Read the full article here.