TSNe-Bulletin: April 2009Welcome to the TSNe-Bulletin, providing nonprofit professionals and capacity builders with tips, ideas and information on issues affecting our sector.
In This Issue:
Tracking Financial HealthWith the economy in turmoil and nonprofits feeling the pinch, it’s critical to put systems into place that allow you to quickly and regularly assess your nonprofit’s current financial health, and prepare for the future. Learn more. A Little Sympathy for Your Donors, Please!This economic crisis affects everyone, including your donors. Communications specialist Rick Schwartz shares 10 tips for communicating with donors during these rough times. Diversity in the Obama EraWith the election of Barack Obama, we are at the crossroads of a major cultural shift. The Diversity and Inclusion Initiative discusses the road ahead for nonprofits and opportunities that create avenues for change. When Your Nonprofit Might Need an Interim DirectorInterim executive directors are usually thought of as those folks who hold down the fort at nonprofits when boards expect a long gap between executives. But what do interim EDs do, exactly, and how do you know when and if your nonprofit needs one? Learn more about what questions your organization should be asking. And stay tuned for news about new service offerings from the Executive Transitions Program in next month’s e-Bulletin. ED ForumTSNE’s Executive Director Jonathan Spack responds to the push for nonprofits to merge. What Can Your Organization Do in Honor of Earth Day?The NonProfit Center’s Jackie Cefola and Leah McNeill share green management tips as part of TSNE’s vlog project. Nonprofits and the Stimulus PackageTSNE’s Denise Moorehead shares some thoughts about the stimulus plan as we prepare a special issue for May. New Property Management at the NonProfit CenterTSNE has selected Paradigm Properties as the new property manager for the NonProfit Center because the company prides itself on having a tenant-based approach. Learn more about Paradigm Properties. Don't Forget:April 23 - Take Your Children to Work Day Happenings and Opportunities in the Nonprofit SectorTSNE 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, as well as workshops and trainings. Nominate an organization! The Nonprofit Excellence Awards will celebrate the individual efforts of nonprofit organizations throughout Massachusetts. Have a job opening, grant opportunity, publication or event to announce? Send us your sectorwide announcements with subject line News Submission. Send to: info@tsne.org |
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