Welcome to the TSNe-Bulletin, providing nonprofit professionals and capacity builders with tips, ideas and information on issues affecting our sector.

Summer 2008 Issue

• Emails: Four Seconds or Bust
• Getting Good Tech Support
• Registration Open for Training Series
• New Vlog Clips
• Energy Saving Tips
• Software Corner: Online Conferencing
• Executive Transitions
• Capacity Building Fund
• Nationwide Resources

Emailing Donors and Others: Grab ’Em in Four Seconds

No matter how brilliant paragraphs two to 15 of your email message may be, you won’t have a chance to use them to build your relationship with stakeholders unless you grab your reader’s attention -- in the first four seconds. Learn how to get your emails opened and read.

What to do Before Calling Tech Support

Ever feel frustrated at a computer error, but are self-conscious and uncertain when to call tech support? Arthur Prokosch, systems administrator and tech support veteran, outlines the basic ground rules to help both you and IT maintain productivity.

New TSNE Training Series: Registration Open

Registration is now open for TSNE’s new Nonprofit Capacity Building Training Series. Beginning this fall, we will offer nine (9) workshops designed to help you make a clearer connection between daily management functions and organizational mission -- and develop systems that support this alignment.
                                                       
Workshops include Strategic Thinking and Learning Loops, Fund Development and Engagement Governance. Space is limited, so register for your preferred workshops now!

Vlog Update

Several new video FAQs have been filmed for the TSNE vlog project, and will be uploaded throughout August. Check in to view the latest videos featuring Deborah Linnell, director of programs at TSNE, on such topics as theory of change and ongoing learning.

Green News

Earlier this year, the NonProfit Center was awarded the Energy Star. One of only 17 office buildings in Boston to receive this distinction, the center shares ideas about what you can do in the home and the office to help conserve energy and save money.

Software Corner

Sometimes a team conference call just isn’t enough - and these days, it doesn’t have to be. A number of tools, such as TeamViewer, DimDim, Yugma and Acrobat Connect let you display information over the Web. You can show everyone the applications or documents on your computer, interact via text chat, or even video conference, all for free. They might be just the thing for your next team meeting. Visit Idealware to learn more.

Executive Transitions

TSNE’s Executive Transitions Program has open and upcoming searches for several organizations, such as the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition.

Sign up for the Executive Transitions Spotlight to receive advance notice of openings.

Capacity Building Fund Reminder

CBF provides grants to self-defined nonprofit networks in Massachusetts and Rhode Island wishing to learn and build capacity together in order to gain skills necessary to effect change on an issue of shared concern.

Letters of Intent to Plan are due September 10.

Happenings and Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector

TSNE is pleased to announce upcoming activities and events from across the nonprofit sector, as well as new resources available for nonprofit professionals. This month we’ve included information on workshops and employment opportunities.

Have a job opening, grant opportunity, publication or event to announce? Send us your sectorwide announcements to info@tsne.org, subject line “News Submission.”