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 IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO RECOVER, CELEBRATE, AND REGENERATE YIDDISH AND MODERN JEWISH LITERATURE AND 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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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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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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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 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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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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RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE POLITICAL ECONOMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PERI) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST AND ITS RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON MATTERS OF ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND PUBLIC POLICY.

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

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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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TO PROVIDE WORLD-WIDE INSPECTION, VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON-ABUSIVE LABOR PRACTICES OF MANUFACTURERS PRODUCING CONSUMER GOODS FOR THE U.S. MARKET.

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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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THE PLAN PROVIDES DENTAL, VISION, WELLNESS, AND CHILDCARE AND REIMBURSEMENT TUITION BENEFITS TO PLAN PARTICIPANTS