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What we’re thinking and learning about right now and the news and issues that matter to nonprofits.
Oct 23 2019 | Lori Manzelli
Anyone who has worked in the nonprofit field has been asked, “How can we do more with less?” It’s a frustrating question with an impossible answer. Wouldn’t the better question be, “How can we do more with what we already have?”
This was the focus of the... → More Sep 20 2019 | Jenn Hayslett and Anne Peyton, CPF CFRE
"You had me at hello," a classic line from the movie Jerry Maguire, was in response to an extensive courting process. This wonderful one-liner is ironic for fundraisers — our donors say "HELLO" with their first gift, and yet by the 5th... → More Categories: Grants and Philanthropy
Sep 09 2019 | Ning Jun Yuan and Jessica Sáenz
On Friday, September 6, 2019, TSNE hosted a panel of millennial leaders of color who shared their experiences in rising to the top of their organizations and the lessons we can learn to lift up others to create a stronger and more diverse sector. Millennials... → More Categories: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership
Aug 16 2019 | Sandy St. Louis
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley discussed her affordable housing agenda on Thursday (August 15, 2019) at The Link in Kendall Square. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce hosted the event with a packed crowd of Millennial and Gen Z constituents. → More Categories: Public Policy and Advocacy
Jul 26 2019 | TSNE MissionWorks
Fund development is the ongoing strategic positioning of an organization to sustain and grow its resources by building relationships with those who understand and care about the organization’s relevance to the community. Building these relationships requires... → More Categories: Grants and Philanthropy
Jul 15 2019 | Cate Reynolds
TSNE’s Learning and Evaluation department attended the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) 2019 Learning Conference in Seattle, Washington in May. GEO brings grantmakers together to share and inspire more effective grantmaking practices to build... → More Categories: Learning and Evaluation
Jul 15 2019 | Jessica Wilson
Jessica Wilson, a development professional with fifteen years of experience, shares how to start identifying the appropriate grants, best practices for a winning proposal, and tips for after you receive your award letter. Wilson started her career helping... → More Categories: Grants and Philanthropy
Jul 12 2019 | Lori Manzelli
On Thursday, July 11, LeaderSpring Center held an informational webinar for the What’s Next: Leading a Thriving Transition program, which it runs in partnership with TSNE MissionWorks. → More Categories: Leadership, Organizational Development
Jun 06 2019 | Lori Manzelli
Kendall Square welcomed its newest addition on Wednesday, June 5, with the grand opening of The Link. A partnership between the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA), Boston Properties (BXP), and TSNE MissionWorks (TSNE), The Link is a coworking, training,... → More Categories: Collaboration and Merger
May 09 2019 | TSNE
Announcing a new coworking and event space for nonprofits in Kendall Square. → More Categories: Social Justice, Workplace Culture