PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) will host a roundtable on stewardship best practices on Tuesday, April 14 from 4:45 to 6 p.m. at Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker St., Lenox.

This informal session will focus on practical, real-world approaches to donor stewardship. Attendees are invited to bring their favorite tips, tools, and tricks and participate in an open discussion to share resources, strategies, and ideas with fellow development professionals and volunteers from across Berkshire County.

“Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser, newer to development work, or simply interested in strengthening relationships with supporters, this roundtable is a chance to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and build community in a relaxed, collegial setting,” BCDA stated.

The event is free to attend, and attendees are asked to bring a snack to share. RSVP by April 10 at [email protected].

PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) will host an informal networking mixer on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Hot Plate Brewing Co., located at 1 School St., Pittsfield.

All are invited to drop by after work, grab a drink, and connect with fellow development professionals, volunteers, and community members from across Berkshire County. This get-together is a relaxed way to meet new people, share ideas, make connections, and learn about what others are working on in the area — no pitches or presentations required.

“Whether you’re a veteran in the nonprofit sector, just getting started, or simply want to meet some new faces and learn more about what’s happening locally, we’d love to see you,” the BCDA stated. “Feel free to bring a friend or colleague.”

The event is free to attend. Light snacks and drinks are available for purchase from Hot Plate. RSVP is requested by Dec. 5 at [email protected], but walk-ins are welcome. Visit bit.ly/4cDsUjA to learn more.