Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Nigel Greaves is an accomplished professional in philanthropy and project management, currently serving as the Director of Development for Philanthropic Services at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts since December 2022. Previously, Nigel held the role of Project Director at the City of Springfield, where significant contributions were made to the $2.3 million Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program. Prior experience includes serving as Grant Administrator at the YMCA of Greater Hartford, successfully securing over $85,000 in grant funding, and co-producing and writing for independent documentary projects at Straight, No Chaser Productions. As a Diversity Fellow with the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, Nigel developed essential leadership skills in philanthropy. Educational qualifications include an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland and a certificate in Grant Proposal Analysis from The Grantmaking School.
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Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts was founded in 1991 to serve the needs of the Pioneer Valley. Encompassing 69 cities and towns in the Connecticut River Valley (Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties), the Foundation provides a vehicle for residents to focus their philanthropy on this beautiful and increasingly diverse region. The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts seeks to enrich the quality of life of the people of Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties by: • Encouraging philanthropy. • Developing a permanent, flexible endowment. • Assessing and responding to emerging and changing needs. • Providing a vehicle for donors with varied interests and at various levels of giving. • Serving as a resource, catalyst and coordinator for charitable activities. • Promoting efficiency in the management of charitable funds.