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We are honored to welcome two exceptional leaders to TSNE’s Board of Directors: Erin McAleer, President & CEO of Project Bread, and David Shapiro, President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater Boston.
Generative conflict is the kind of approach to conflict that encourages growth, inner-personally, interpersonally, and collectively. If we are aiming for systems change, we have to begin by implementing the values we want to see within ourselves and between one another. Ultimately by taking the approach that we want to “do conflict better,” we have the opportunity to do less harm to each other and get better at the actual process of being in conflict. We can also create more thoughtful, nuanced, and just solutions across the board when faced with these relational problems.
We are excited to welcome the newest cohort of professionals joining our Emerging Consultants of Color Training Program. This transformative initiative is designed to equip consultants of color with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to thrive in the nonprofit sector. This year’s cohort brings a dynamic range of experiences and a shared passion for driving meaningful change in their communities. Over the next several months, they will engage in immersive learning sessions, hands-on projects, and collaborative discussions to strengthen their consulting expertise and build a supportive peer network.
BOSTON, MA – [MARCH 19, 2025] – At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion ...
This Black History Month, we reflect on the 2025 theme, "African Americans and ...
Hey, non-profit professionals—I see you. I know the long hours, the passion that ...
In times like these, staying informed and connected is more important than ever. As ...
Right now, the nonprofit sector is facing a moment of profound uncertainty. In this time of destabilization and change, nonprofits are especially vulnerable. With shifting policies and budget priorities at the federal level, the future of nonprofit funding is more precarious. There is so much unknown as we look ahead, but your work is still essential — perhaps even more so than ever before.
As we witness the immediate impacts of the newly signed Executive Orders following ...
What does it take to build a truly equitable and just society? On Thursday, March 20, 2025, leaders, advocates, and changemakers will gather at UMass Boston's University Hall to explore this vital question at the Equity Forward: Creating a Just World Together conference.
As devastating wildfires continue to impact communities across California, our hearts are with everyone affected. Below is a list of external resources to help individuals, families, and organizations navigate the challenges posed by these wildfires.
As an HR Manager with roughly six years of experience in hiring and recruitment, ...
We are thrilled to introduce Brianna Carr as our new Senior Director of Fiscal Sponsorship! Brianna is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over twelve years of experience in community-based organizations, with a particular focus on the arts, education, and social justice sectors.
This November during Native American Heritage Month, stories of Indigenous people ...
This week, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act ...
TSNE has always believed that nonprofits deserve high-quality, well-maintained, and ...
Dear TSNE Community,
This Tuesday is Election Day. While every election is ...
We are thrilled to announce that Gloria Ramón has joined Third Sector New England, ...
Staff are an organization’s greatest asset, and building their leadership and effectiveness contributes directly to mission impact. Supervising well, creating clear roles and responsibilities, compensating equitably, developing relationships deliberately, communicating inclusively, and adaptively managing performance are the types of systems that help organizations stay true to their principles, encourage employees to do their best work, and operationalize their values. This is the framework we use in our own human resources practices and with our fiscally sponsored organizations and employees across the country.
Dive deeper into financial culture and broaden your financial management skills by enrolling in TSNE’s Financial Management, Part II workshop. You will gain valuable insights into managing your organization's finances effectively, with a focus on key areas such as financial culture, financial reporting, Form 990, internal controls, risk management, and strategies for achieving financial sustainability and growth.
Strengthen your financial management and reporting skills by joining TSNE’s Financial Management, Part I foundational training. This training offers a comprehensive introduction to key financial concepts, tools, and best practices tailored for the nonprofit sector, making it especially valuable for those with less than two years of experience in nonprofit financial management.
Managing employees is one of the most challenging aspects of any manager’s role. It requires a careful balance of personalities, behaviors, and skills while striving to achieve specific goals and outcomes. Organizations often use strategic plans, performance reviews, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure an individual’s performance. But what do we really mean by “performance management”?
One of the first questions that we ask our teams as we begin building evaluation activities is: Can you tell me about your program? Without a solid understanding of what a program or initiative does and aims to achieve, it is difficult to begin any kind of evaluation work, such as designing a survey or evaluation questions. To hone in on that question, the evaluation team at TSNE often begins our evaluation activities with a powerful tool called a logic model.
As we celebrate National Nonprofit Day, we want to take a moment to reflect on the journey of growth, resilience, and impact that defines the work of the nonprofit sector. TSNE is dedicated to empowering organizations to maximize their potential and achieve their missions. In our blog series, we have shared insights and strategies to help nonprofits navigate the complexities of leadership and operations. Today, we highlight five of our blogs that offer valuable lessons to strengthen the nonprofit sector.
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