Giving Monadnock

For more than a decade, Giving Monadnock has offered regionally-based programs and activities to provide nonprofit leaders, board members and staff with the networking opportunities and capacity-building support they need to successfully manage their organizations.

Formerly an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Giving Monadnock became a Community Project of Hannah Grimes in 2010 with many of its board members now serving on the Steering Committee. This shift in its economy of scale allowed Giving Monadnock to provide the same programs that Monadnock-region nonprofits have come to expect for a fraction of the overhead costs that were incurred as a stand-alone entity. By making this change, moving to a primarily volunteer-based model and collaborating with other nonprofits, we have significantly dropped our annual operating budget. And with nonprofits making up over 15% of New Hampshire's economy, it seemed only natural to include Giving Monadnock under the Hannah Grimes umbrella where we work to weave together busines, local economy and community.

We're proud to be able to continue our mission of improving the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations and promoting a spirit of giving.

Our Mission

Giving Monadnock strengthens the Monadnock Community by improving the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations and promoting a spirit of giving.

Our Vision

Giving Monadnock envisions a healthy and vibrant region in which all community members benefit from the vital programs provided by the region’s nonprofit organizations and give generously of their time and resources to help those nonprofits thrive.

Programs and Activities

  • Executive Director Peer Roundtable
  • Development Director Peer Roundtable
  • Board Chair Peer Roundtable
  • Giving After Hours networking events
  • Capacity building workshops and programs
  • Informational e-newsletter
  • John E. Hoffman, Jr. Resource Library

Steering Committee

  • Beth Healy, Chair
  • Ellie Cook-Venezia
  • Julie Davenson
  • Kimberly Diemond
  • Katie Gardella
  • Roger Hansen
  • Kathy Harrington
  • F. Daniel Henderson
  • Mary Ann Kristiansen
  • Melinda Mosier
  • Donna Weldon