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In this Issue:

• Green Spring Cleaning
• Increase Your Web Search Ranking
• Tenant Spotlight: WSPA
• Notes from the Nonprofit Tech Conference
• TSNE in the News
• ED Forum: Nonprofits During an Election Year
• A View from the Center: Community Development 
• Legislative Alert: New Bill Affects Wage Laws
• New Resources, Jobs and Events for Nonprofits Nationwide

Spring Cleaning -- Good for the Environment and the Soul

Environmentalist Jackie Cefola shares some tips for green spring cleaning now that winter is finally fading away.

Increase Your Web Search Ranking

Make sure your nonprofit captures a coveted top spot on web searches! Part I of Top the Web Search Lists introduced the basics of search engine optimization, focusing on keywords. This month, Part II outlines a solid sitemap and explores the importance of blogs in increasing traffic to your site.

Tenant Spotlight: WSPA

The World Society for the Protection of Animals, an international animal welfare organization, loves being in a community of like-minded organizations here at the NonProfit Center. Learn more about current initiatives and new projects at the WSPA.

NTEN Conference Roundup

There are a lot of interesting social media experiments going on by nonprofits. Steve Backman reports on some case studies highlighted at this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference. Read more.

TSNE and the NonProfit Center in the News

TSNE staff are often cited in the media, sharing their expertise on topics such as the environment, staff development and multi-tenant centers. Catch a glimpse of some recent articles in our News section.

ED Forum

This month TSNE’s Executive Director Jonathan Spack addresses the question “do nonprofits have to stay on the sidelines in an election year?” Read his answer.

View from the Center

Michelle Sedaca spoke with attendees of Regional Equity '08 and shares some of their feedback and lessons learned. Learn more.

Alert

Mass. Senate Bill No. 1059 will “impose mandatory triple damages on all employers found in violation of Massachusetts' wage and hour laws, including for inadvertent violations, with no exception or defense of any kind.”

This legislation goes into effect on July 13, 2008.  Many nonprofits may not have the staff time to follow these changes regularly, so be sure to doublecheck your compliance. Visit Seyfarth Shaw LLP to learn more about S1059.

Happenings and Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector

TSNE is pleased to share upcoming activities and events from across the nonprofit sector, as well as new resources available for nonprofit professionals.

Send us your sectorwide announcements to info@tsne.org, subject line "News Submission."

This month we’ve included information on conferences/trainings, employment opportunities and more.

June 6, 2008 - Save the Date!

Office Of Attorney General Martha Coakley Nonprofit Organizations/Public Charities Division
Everything You Need To Know To Run Your Charity Well!
TSNE staff will lead the workshop "A Role for Cooperation" at this Spring Conference for Massachusetts nonprofits.