Nonprofits Sustain the Island We Love.

Almost everything we love about the Vineyard is protected, maintained or made possible by Island nonprofits. From protecting the beaches we relax on, to providing an event for a night out, to connecting us to our local agriculture and seafood, nonprofits are an integral part of daily life on the island. That’s why they are critical to sustaining the Island and its vibrant culture and life.

Nonprofits Support Our Year-Round Community.

Island nonprofits are critical to sustaining the Vineyard because they provide a safety net for the backbone of the island, our year round community. From housing, to childcare, to healthcare, nonprofits serve as an important provider and, at times, a safety net that sustains the Island’s year-round population. Its people are the heart of this place and without them the Vineyard wouldn’t be the Vineyard.

Nonprofits Need Resources to do Their Critical Work.

If Vineyard Nonprofits don’t have the resources they need to do their critical work, the Island we’ve all known and loved will lose much of its charm and character. Over half the nonprofits on Martha’s Vineyard have between 1 and 10 employees. With limited resources and growing programs, nonprofit staff and boards often find themselves going beyond the scope of their normal job descriptions. Executive Directors often find themselves playing the role of lead fundraiser, head accountant, human resources department, and marketing expert. MVNC is here to support nonprofit staff and boards with the professional development and leadership skills to succeed in their work, no matter the gaps.