News from Around the Non-profit Sector

TSNE is pleased to announce upcoming activities and events from across the non-profit sector, as well as new resources available for non-profit professionals. Send your sectorwide announcements to info@tsne.org, subject line “News Submission.”

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Conferences, Trainings, Workshops, Events

The Executive Series: Tactical Technology Planning
Hosted by Idealware
Thursday, January 5, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Like most nonprofits, you’re probably aware that the right technology can streamline your processes and help fulfill your mission more effectively. But with tight staffing and budgets, it’s hard to devote the time necessary to keep up with new technologies and find the right tools—how can you know which technology project will provide your organization with the best bang-for-the-buck?

Moving Beyond Icebreakers 101
Hosted by Teen Empowerment
Thursday, January 12, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Interactive methods are usually ignored or marginalized as "ice breakers" to be used only in the first few moments of a community meeting, or first few hours or days of a group's experience. This workshop demonstrates the depth and richness of several interactive exercises and how to use them to engage the hearts, minds and energies of diverse groups of people. Whether you work with teens or adults, you will leave this workshop with specific tools you can use in the next meeting you facilitate.

The Executive Series: Social Media for Executive Directors
Hosted by Idealware
Thursday, January 12, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

As a decision-maker, you are responsible for figuring out which social media your organization should use. How do you work through all the possibilities, hype, and data to decide which channels actually make sense for your organization? In this session, we’ll take the mystery out of the process and walk you through the creation of your own social media strategy, step by step.

Boston University MBA Link Day
Saturday, February 4, 2012

Link Day is a one-day consulting event that matches Boston nonprofit organizations with teams of Boston University MBA students, faculty and alumni to solve a specific issue facing the organization. 

Housing Matters: Securing a Future for our Lowest Income Families
Hosted by Home Funders
Tuesday, February 7, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

While Massachusetts has been at the forefront of affordable housing production, the availability of permanent housing for homeless and other extremely low income families remains a serious challenge. The forum will also ask the question of what more can be done to create housing that is affordable for extremely low income families. The keynote speaker, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary Mercedes Márquez, and a panel of experts will explore the role of government and philanthropy in creating and maintaining affordable housing; current research on how safe, stable housing generates positive outcomes for children; and ideas for how we can continue working together to meet the demand for more deeply affordable housing for Massachusetts families in these challenging economic times.

Successful Grant Writing, from A to Z
Hosted by UMass Boston
March 21 - April 25, 2012

Writing a proposal is only one crucial part of a much larger process—namely, how to build and sustain successful, long-term relationships with foundations. Completing this course will give students a solid understanding of best practices in how to secure grants and, in turn, build effective relationships with foundations over time.

Employment Opportunities

TSNE is pleased to share these job opportunities on behalf of other organizations in the non-profit sector.

Health Leads is hiring a Program Director.

Community Servings is seeking a Vice President of Programs.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middlesex County is hiring an Education and Evaluation Program Specialist - Somerville Clubhouse.

The National Priorities Project is seeking a Director of Development.

The Achievement Network is hiring an Executive Associate to the Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, Program and Vice President, Networks.

Please check here for current employment opportunities with TSNE and our Fiscal Sponsorship and Executive Transition Program clients. Full-time and part-time positions have been added.