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WINTER 2008 ISSUE
Approaching a FoundationWe recently asked the Foundation Center to shed some light on the sometimes frustrating, almost always nerve-racking, process of seeking foundation support. Charlotte Dion, the director of the Foundation Center’s library, shares some advice on approaching a foundation and tips on writing a winning proposal. Read more.
Nonprofit Workforce SurveyAs baby boomers approach retirement, the nonprofit sector is accelerating the pace of preparing the next generation of nonprofit leaders. Tell us your stories by participating in our Nonprofit Workforce Survey and help us understand important aspects of the nonprofit work experience. The more we know, the better we will be able to build organizational capacity to attract, retain and develop the sector’s most valuable resource - its people.
TSNE's Consulting Program: Grassroots Initiative Deadline ExtensionThe deadline for a unique opportunity for four nonprofit organizations in Boston to be a part of a capacity building initiative has been extended to February 15.
Fiscal Sponsorship Director Takes New PositionBonnie McFarlane resigned her position as fiscal sponsorship director in December to take a position with the Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund. The fund leads statewide efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect by supporting parents and strengthening families. Learn more. We will miss Bonnie (and her paella) and wish her the best of luck.
Tenant Spotlight: Easter Seals MassachusettsLooking for office help? Easter Seals trains clients on various software applications and prepares them for the workforce. But it’s difficult to land that first job without hands-on experience on the resume. Work with Easter Seals to take on a candidate as an intern to garner that important resume experience, and help your organization at the same time. Learn more.
TSNE Awarded Out of the Blue GrantTSNE was excited to learn that it is the recipient of an Out of the Blue grant from the Boston Foundation. Each quarter, the foundation makes the unsolicited and unrestricted Out of the Blue grant to an area nonprofit in recognition of its “exceptional leadership” in the region. Learn more.
Leadership Plenary Now Available on DVDIn addition to podcasts of the different panelists, you can now purchase the full Nonprofit Workout luncheon plenary DVD, A Constellation of Stars, for $7 (includes tax and S&H). Send your check, made out to Third Sector New England, to: Transcripts of the podcasts, featuring Elena Letona, Chrystal Kornegay and Pat Brandes, are also posted on the TSNE website.
ED ForumTSNE Executive Director Jonathan Spack recently visited Japan with colleagues from the NonprofitCenters Network. While the nonprofit sector there is only 10 years old, it has built a solid foundation and is ready for the next step. How can our models help them, and how can we learn from their different cultural approach? Read more.
A View from the CenterAs South Africa Partners moves into a larger space, Michelle Sedaca reflects on the new year and new space as an opportunity for change. Read more.
Make Your Voice HeardMassachusetts is part of Super Tuesday this year. As the presidential primary season heats up, be sure to make the nonprofit voices (and those we serve) heard. Don't forget to vote!
Previously On...Last February the NonProfit Center hosted Green and Black’s Organic for a discussion about fair trade and eco-friendly chocolate. Learn more about fair trade goods for your Valentine's Day.
News of the SectorTSNE is pleased to announce upcoming activities and events from across the nonprofit sector, as well as new resources available for nonprofit professionals. |
