2011 Discretionary Fund

 Organization  Program Name  Award
Asian Center of Merrimack Valley A new strategic plan to help respond to an increase in demand for our services, support a time of leadership transition for the agency, and lead us for the next 3-5 years. $2,000
Beverly Historical Society Inc. To redesign the Society's web presence, in order to communicate creatively and effectively, improve our capacity to update the site effectively, and create a secure way to receive online donations, membership payments, and shop sales. $1,500
Community Giving Tree Community Giving Tree is seeking funds to redesign and develop its website to improve its functionality and maintenance. $2,000
Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center To develop a new website and train our in-house staff to maximize its potential. $1,500
Haven From Hunger To build a better infrastructure: i.e. a website, community involvement packets, fund and food drive kits, and educational and promotional items. $3,500
Ipswich River Watershed Association To provide a consultant with expertise in managing organizational change to guide IRWA through an executive director transition, board development, as well as providing additional training to IRWA staff in project management to position IRWA for a new period of growth. $2,000
Jericho Road Project To support the technical assistance and some of the printing needed to expand JR Lynn's social media outlets, e-news presence, website impact, brochures and flyers. In addition, we will update our database with specific lists to reach targeted markets. $2,500
North Shore Community Development Coalition To fund consultants to assist with the strategic implementation of the merger between the operations of the Salem Harbor CDC the Beverly Affordable Housing Coalition. $2,500
Whale Center of New England To support a strategic planning process for late spring 2011. $2,500