Martha's Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative

NONPROFIT RESOURCES

The Sam Feldman Fund for the Long-term Success of Island Nonprofits

Started in 2016, this fund is a collaborative effort between the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation and the Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative. The Sam Feldman Fund for the Long-term Success of Island Nonprofits was created to support non-profit or municipal organizations in undertaking important capacity-building work.

These types of projects could be related to board governance and education, strategic planning and implementation, and other board-related educational experiences. This is a rolling application and interested non-profit or municipal organizations may apply at any time of the year. Applications can be found, here.

Organizational Resources

The Nonprofit Resource Center - this is a free joint program of MVNC and the Oak Bluffs Public Library for Islanders. The primary feature is GrantWatch, a comprehensive online database of available grants that is very easy to search. The Center also offers training on GrantWatch, grant writing, and research workshops and has reference section with over 60 publications for Board Members, Executive Directors, and Development Managers on a variety of nonprofit management topics including grant writing, fundraising, governance, and marketing. The Resource Center and GrantWatch are made possible by a grant from the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation. Visit the Oak Bluffs Public Library to access and learn more.

BoardSource - BoardSource is the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership research, leadership, and support. We provide leaders with an extensive range of tools, resources, and research data to increase board effectiveness and strengthen organizational impact, and serve as the national voice for inspired and effective board leadership. BoardSource is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network - The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network is a statewide organization dedicated to uniting and strengthening the entire nonprofit sector through advocacy, public awareness, and capacity-building.

Massachusetts 401(k) CORE Plan - With a deep commitment to the nonprofit sector in the state, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts created a retirement plan specifically for small nonprofits with 20 or fewer employees at the time of adoption.

Programs and Services

Tech Impact Online Technology Assessment - a free resource is offered by TechImpact to help nonprofits gauge their organizational tech strengths and weaknesses.

HR Employee Handbook Checklist - a free download from BambooHR offers a template for nonprofits to craft an employee handbook of their own.

HR Onboarding Checklist - a free download from BambooHR for your employee onboarding processes.

Financial Management Templates - access several accounting templates provided by accounting firm Jitasa specifically catered to nonprofits to track your finances and keep your bookkeeping organized.

Starting a Nonprofit - Harbor Compliance offers this guide to starting a nonprofit.

Job Accommodations - The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues.

Find an HR Software Company - OutSail is a free online search tool that helps you find the payroll, employee management and HR software that fits your needs.

Nonprofit News and Must-Read Articles

News:

- Learn more about the Employee Retention Credit - The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) provides a refund to eligible employers for wages paid to employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to help employers retain their workforce and to incentivize employers to keep their employees on payroll.

Board Leadership:

- The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Leadership by Anne Wallestad

- Building the Boards we Need by Rick Moyers

- 5 Barriers to Overcome and Advance your Board's DEI Commitment - Cathy A Trower

Technology:

- Investing in Computers? 7 Questions to Consider by Tech Soup

- Why your Nonprofit Needs a Password Manager by Chris Baranek

Financial Management

- Form 1099 for Nonprofits: How and why to use one by accounting firm Jitasa