TSNe-Bulletin: April 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:

• Grants to Build Capacity
• Grassroots Initiative
• Blog: Nonprofit Technology Conference
• Green Tip: It's Not Easy
• Consultants Corner: Go to the Balcony
• Interested in Being a Training Partner?
• Staff Pick: Earth Day
• Software Corner: E-newsletter Tools
• Sectorwide Trainings and Jobs

Building Non-profit Capacity: 2010 Grantees Selected

Both the Diversity & Inclusion Initiative and the Capacity Building Fund of Third Sector New England have selected grantee organizations for 2009 and 2010. Both programs are focused on helping nonprofits build their capacity to more effectively serve their communities.

CBF brings groups together to address an issue with common purpose to increase community impact. The DII helps groups increase staff and board diversity to better reflect and support the communities served.

Read more about the 2010 DII projects.

Read more about the 2010 CBF Continued Learning projects.

The next Capacity Building Fund Planning Grant process begins with Letters of Intent to Plan that are due on Thursday, June 24, 2010, by 12:00 p.m.

Grassroots Initiative Recipients Announced

Third Sector New England's Consulting Program has announced the organizations selected for the 2010 Grassroots Initiative. The project helps smaller, progressive organizations strengthen their programs and operations with an organizational assessment, trainings, peer learning sessions and direct technical assistance from a consultant.

Nothing Beats That Old Face-to-Face

Nothing beats face-to-face interaction when you are trying to forge a new connection and get things done collaboratively, according a "techie." Read the blog post by TSNE's new web staffer on how he found community at the NTEN conference in Atlanta earlier this month.

Green Tip: Multiple Priorities Can Complicate Eco-Efforts

Sometimes it's not easy being green. This month Jackie Cefola, NonProfit Center program manager, discusses the multiple priorities that can arise when selecting vendors and making major purchases as part of her Green Tips.

Consultants Corner

This month, TSNE Senior Consultant Bob Greene focuses on the first--and often overlooked--step one can take in reducing tension and conflict. Going to the balcony gives you a bit of fresh air and, potentially, a fresh perspective.

Training Partnerships

TSNE has partnered with a number of nonprofits this year to provide training for their staff. Learn how you can be part of this effort for the 2010-2011 training year beginning in September.

Staff Pick

In honor of Earth Day, Jackie Cefola, NonProfit Center program manager, recommends two websites to help you think about green building.

Software Corner

Email newsletters, action alerts or fund-raising emails can be a very cost effective way to communicate with your supporters, but it can be complex to send and track thousands of emails. Idealware talked to 11 nonprofit technology experts to find out what e-newsletter tools have worked well for them.

Happenings and Opportunities in the Non-profit 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
•  Grant Opportunities
•  Workshops and Trainings

Featured Job of the Month

Help Desk Associate

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.