Nonprofit "Business" * Get a Sound Night's Sleep * Nonprofit Workout Early Bird Available *
Networks Build Capacity For Change * Nonprofit Center * Upcoming Nonprofit Events *
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THE BUSINESS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

How often do we hear that nonprofit organizations would benefit from being run more like businesses? TSNE Executive Director Jonathan Spack reminds us that a nonprofit's "business" decisions are driven by the pursuit of mission and can't always follow the same rules.
Visit: http://www.tsne.org/edforum/april_2005

SOUND FISCAL MANAGEMENT FOR A SOUND NIGHT'S SLEEP

When asked what keeps them awake at night, nonprofit executives and managers often cite fiscal issues. Bonnie McFarlane, director of fiscal sponsorship at TSNE and a former nonprofit CEO and CFO, provides tips to help you manage your nonprofit's fiscal issues more seamlessly -- for a better night's sleep.
For a quick "how-to": http://www.tsne.org/articles/financial_management

EARLY BIRD AVAILABLE FOR NONPROFIT WORKOUT

Be part of one of this year's most anticipated nonprofit management conferences: "Keeping It Real:  Accountable to Whom?" -- the 2005 Nonprofit Workout. Early Bird registration is available through APRIL 16.

From May 16 to 17 in Cambridge, Mass., network, share strategies for success and attend workshops on a variety of topics. Keynote speakers are Rick Cohen, executive director of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, and Wendy D. Puriefoy, executive director of the national Public Education Network.
Visit: http://www.tsne.org/workout05

NONPROFIT NETWORKS BUILD CAPACITY FOR CHANGE

With grants from the Capacity Building Fund, seven new "learning networks" across Massachusetts and Rhode Island are bringing together five or more nonprofits each to collaborate on ways to address an issue of shared concern.
For more on the networks and projects: http://www.tsne.org/cbf/implement

NONPROFIT CENTER BRINGS IN NEW TENANTS

It's been one year since TSNE purchased the eight-story property in downtown Boston to create the NonProfit Center. Current tenants give the center rave reviews, as recruitment continues for nonprofits of all sizes, especially mid-size organizations looking for 3,500 or more square feet.
To learn more: http://www.nonprofitcenterboston.org
For a PDF on tenancy opportunities:
http://www.tsne.org/atf/cf/{39EF5DCE-9564-47C8-BC45-8B28839D030F}/552-210.PDF

OTHER UPCOMING NONPROFIT EVENTS

TSNE is pleased to announce upcoming activities and events of some of our colleague organizations.

NonprofitCenters Network: Thinking of developing a nonprofit facility, or renovating, expanding or just running yours more effectively? If so, plan to attend the 2005 Collaborating for Success National Conference, presented by The NonprofitCenters Network. "Creating and Operating Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers" will be held from May 11-13, 2005, in San Francisco. TSNE Executive Director Jonathan Spack will present a workshop.
Visit: http://www.nonprofitcenters.org

Alliance Meeting Following TSNE Conference: Designed for capacity builders, the Alliance for Nonprofit Management Regional Meeting will be held on May 18, in Cambridge, Mass, following the Nonprofit Workout. Register for the Workout and receive 15% off of the Alliance post-conference session.
Visit: http://www.allianceonline.org

Council on Foundations: The council's Summer Institutes offer customized workshops to help new foundation staff and board members gain strategies to succeed and help their foundation thrive. Workshops are July 10-12, 2005, in Portland, Oregon.
Visit: http://int2.cof.org/conferences/INGSummer2005/index.htm