TSNe-Bulletin: May 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:

• Case Studies: Collaboration and Shared Services
• Shared Services Guide
• Facilitate Better Meetings
• Haiti Relief, First-Hand
• ED Forum: Net Neutrality
• Green Tip: Bottled Water
• Staff Pick
• Capacity Building Fund Applications Due June 24
• Sectorwide Trainings and Jobs

Shared Services to Help Your Organization Thrive

When several homelessness organizations in Rhode Island came together to share staff, co-locate, and collaborate on legislative and strategic communications planning, it led to stronger organizations.

In the new case study Wall-less Organizations, learn about these groups as they brought supportive housing to Rhode Island, and the lessons gained as they move forward with their collaboration.

What kind of person does it take to bring together nonprofits, funders, government and legislators to focus resources and time on a solution to chronic homelessness? Meet Michelle Brophy, system change champion.

These groups are now working together to save the Neighborhood Opportunities Program.

Shared Services Guide Now Available

The Shared Services Guide is the first comprehensive manual for non-profit executives looking to create shared services programs.

This 84-page publication includes step-by-step guidelines, case studies and sample documents, gathered from the experiences of people across the non-profit and philanthropic world.

Facilitation: Tips for Making It Flow and Having Fun

TSNE Transition Consultant Nancy Jackson shares what she sees as the key skills of a great facilitator.

Clinic Work in Haiti

TSNE staffer Jennifer Fitch recently went to Haiti as a volunteer to help in the wake of the earthquake. Read more about her experience.

Why You Should Care About Net Neutrality

This month, TSNE's Executive Director Jonathan Spack discusses Net Neutrality and how vital it is to your organization.

Message in a Bottle: Environmental Consequences of Water

Jackie Cefola, NonProfit Center manager, researches bottled water and the recent water main break in this month's Green Tip.

Staff Pick: The Four Things That Matter Most

Ayeesha Lane, consultant associate, reminds us of the importance of relationships in the work we do as she recommends The Four Things That Matter Most: A Book About Living as this month's staff pick.

2010 CBF Planning Grants

The 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.

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
•  Workshops and Trainings

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.