Nonprofit Know-How Now nonprofits in upstate New York have an additional resource to help strengthen their effectiveness, practices, and sustainability.  The Upstate Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence is a collaboration of nonprofits, consultants and funders in Upstate New York that connect and serve nonprofits with those who assist nonprofits, increasing the ability of diverse organizations to carry out their missions, collaborate locally or regionally, and serve their clients and communities effectively.  Rochester Area Community Foundation is proud to be a funding partner of this regional center for nonprofit excellence.    Tech Know-how Greater Rochester’s nonprofit organizations could benefit from shared resources in technology, says a new study by Harvard Business School Social Enterprise Fellow Sonalee Shah.  Particular needs are funding for upgrades and maintenance; custom applications for larger nonprofits; staff training; and information technology support. Training for Board Chairs A pilot program for board chairs and chairs-elect started in the fall of 2003. The monthly series of seminars is the first offering of the Center for Nonprofit Enterprise Effectiveness, or E-squared.  Sponsors are the Center for Governmental Research, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rochester Area Community Foundation, and United Way of Greater Rochester.  For information contact cmerenda@racf.org.