TSNe-Bulletin: March 2010

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

In This Issue:

• Improve Your Work-Life Balance
• Prevent a Census Undercount
• Help Us Plan Training Opportunities
• How a "Weaver" Brings Organizations Together
• Consultants Corner: Checking In
• Tenant Spotlight: The Shalupe Foundation
• Staff Pick: Merging Wisely
• Green Tip: Coffee
• Sectorwide Trainings and Jobs

Ten Steps to a Better Work-Life Balance

We all want a better work-life balance, but how do you do it, exactly? Follow these 10 simple steps and ease the pressure in your life.

Why the Census is Critical to Your Community

Each person counted in the Census in Massachusetts represents $2,100 yearly in federal money that goes to the state for hospitals, schools, job training, public works and emergency services... services desperately needed in communities that have been hit hard in the recent economic downturn.

What can your nonprofit do to encourage Census participation and ensure that underserved communities are counted?

What Do You Want to Learn Next Year?

Take our very short survey, and tell us what future training you would like to see TSNE offer -- and enter to win the 2010-2011
nonprofit Capacity Building Training Series workshop of your choice.

Talking Face-to-Face Makes a Difference

This new case study examines the role of a weaver in creating results on community issues. Meet Meg Kerr, who has brought together several organizations to learn collaboratively.

Consultants Corner

This month, TSNE Senior Consultant Bob Greene discusses how checking in helps make a meeting more productive.

Tenant Spotlight

Meet the Shalupe Foundation, and the challenges nonprofits in the Congo face in meeting the demand for a wide variety of services.

Staff Pick

Heather Harker, director of consulting and executive transitions, recommends Merging Wisely by David La Piana.

What's in Your Coffee?

There's no doubt about it, we love coffee - especially in the wake of celebrations like Saint Patrick's Day. When it comes to coffee, what choices do we have for going green?

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 non-profit professionals.

This month we’ve included information on:

• Employment Opportunities
• Workshops and Trainings

Featured Job of the Month

President/CEO, Urban League of Greater Hartford

Have a job opening, grant opportunity, publication or event to announce? Send your sectorwide announcements -- including a URL for job postings -- with subject line News Submission to info@tsne.org.