The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Amherst

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The goal of this organization is to operate educational institutions that offer college level courses of study that may lead to the customary bachelor of arts or science degree.

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INSPIRE STUDENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO KNOWLEDGE, JUSTICE AND POSITIVE CHANGE.

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THE YIDDISH BOOK CENTER RECOVERS, PRESERVES, TEACHES, AND CELEBRATES YIDDISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE TO ADVANCE A FULLER UNDERSTANDING OF JEWISH HISTORY AND IDENTITY. THE CENTER ENGAGES DIVERSE, WORLDWIDE AUDIENCES, GENERATING ENTHUSIASM, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMMITMENT TO THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF YIDDISH AND JEWISH CULTURE.

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PROTEUS FUND CONNECTS PHILANTHROPY TO THE FRONTLINES OF SOCIAL JUSTICE TO ADVANCE RACIAL, GENDER, QUEER, AND DISABILITY JUSTICE, AS WELL AS AN INCLUSIVE, FULLY REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY.

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EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM TO SUSTAIN AND ENRICH THE EXCELLENCE OF ITS MEMBERS-AMHERST, HAMPSHIRE, MOUNT HOLYOKE, AND SMITH COLLEGES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST-THROUGH ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE COLLABORATION. THE CONSORTIUM FACILITATES INTELLECTUAL COMMUNITIES AND BROAD CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS, AFFORDING LEARNING, RESEARCH, PERFORMANCE, AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT COMPLEMENT THE DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF EACH INSTITUTION.

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TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO FACILITATE INDEPENDENT SELF-DIRECTED LIVING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AREA.

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OPERATION OF A MUSEUM DEDICATED TO PICTURE BOOK ART.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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KESTREL LAND TRUST INC. CONSERVES AND CARES FOR FORESTS, FARMS, AND RIVERWAYS IN THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, WHILE NURTURING AN ENDURING LOVE OF THE LAND.

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THE CHARTERED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ANALYST ASSOCIATION, INC. (CAIA) IS A GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALING BODY DEDICATED TO CREATING GREATER ALIGNMENT, TRANSPARENCY, AND KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL INVESTORS, WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS. A MEMBER-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING PROFESSIONALS IN MORE THAN 95 COUNTRIES, CAIA ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES FOR THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS. ESTABLISH THE CHARTERED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ANALYST DESIGNATION AS AN EDUCATIONAL STANDARD IN THE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY, PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, ADVOCATE HIGH STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ONGOING EDUCATION, FACILITATE COMMUNICATION AMONG INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ESTABLISH GROUP PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR THE (CONT. ON SCH. O) BENEFIT OF MEMBERS, TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE PURCHASING MANAGEMENT, TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE USEFUL INFORMATION AND TO ADVISE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS THAT DEVELOP AND REINFORCE THE BONDS BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS ALUMNI; TO VALIDATE THE VALUE AND ALUMNI PRIDE IN THE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE; AND TO FACILITATE ACTIVE ALUMNI SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND VOLUNTEERISM.

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TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LAND AND CAPITAL.

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TO EDUCATE AND TO INSPIRE ACTION FOR A HEALTHY PLANET. (SEE SCHEDULE O)WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS THRIVE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WORLDWIDE WORK UNDER SAFE, FAIR AND LEGAL WORKING CONDITIONS.

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WORKS TO RENEW OUR DEMOCRACY AND OUR UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR WE THE PEOPLE. FOUNDED ON THE DAY OF THE SUPREME COURT'S CITIZENS UNITED RULING IN JANUARY 2010, FREE SPEECH FOR PEOPLE ENVISIONS A DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IN WHICH ALL PEOPLE HAVE AN EQUAL VOICE AND AN EQUAL VOTE.