TSNe-Bulletin: January 2009

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

In This Issue:

• RSS Best Practices
• Blog: The Obama Brand
• Business Case for Videoconferencing 
• Upcoming Workshops: Fundraising 
• Next Steps for the Sector
• Software Corner: Email Discussion List Tools
• Nationwide Resources

Newsfeeds for the Masses

RSS provides a standardized way for a nonprofit to send new items to its constituents. But how do you decide what newsfeeds to create? Learn more about best practices in creating RSS feeds in Part II of Demystifying RSS.

The Obama Brand: Lessons for the Nonprofit Sector

TSNE’s Denise Moorehead was at the Inauguration this month, and took a moment to blog about her experiences from the point of view of a communications director.

An Old New Technology

How can your nonprofit save money, accelerate projects, develop more effective fundraising and bring in additional volunteer resources?

Videoconferencing might be more affordable than you think. But be sure to ask yourself the right questions before making an investment.

Surviving the Economic Crisis

Join us for the first of TSNE’s new Bottom Line workshops from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on February 12, as fundraising expert Simone Joyaux presents an advanced workshop on Fundraising in an Economic Crisis.

Since personnel costs are often the bulk of an organization’s expenses, serious questions are looming. Join TSNE’s Lyn Freundlich for information and discussion about planning and implementing personnel changes in the face of budget cuts.

Responding to the Economic Crisis: Funders and Nonprofit Organizations Come Together

Earlier this month, the nonprofit and funding communities gathered to discuss the ever worsening global economic challenges - and to problem solve ways to help organizations, constituents and communities get through these difficult times.

Panelists discussed and shared advice with nonprofit leaders and the sector.

Software Corner

Many organizations would like to foster community and information sharing using email discussion lists. What software packages can help? Visit Idealware for more.

Happenings and Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector

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

This month we’ve included information on employment opportunities, and workshops and trainings.

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