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HEADLINES
Grow Your Network and Your Impact
As one of the largest local gatherings of nonprofit professionals, an essential component of MNN's annual conference are the connections you'll make with hundreds of colleagues from across the state and from a variety of nonprofits and businesses.
We have structured the conference so there's plenty of time to engage in conversation, share best practices, and discuss highlights from conference sessions. There will certainly be a lot to discuss!
Register now to save with early bird pricing.
The Debate About College Endowments
Over the past couple of weeks, college professor Victor Fleischer's op-ed "
Stop Universities From Hoarding Money" re-ignited a debate among nonprofit professionals, reporters, and online commenters. In case you missed it, here's what all the commotion was about:
In the op-ed, published in the New York Times, Victor Fleischer, professor of law at the University of San Diego, opens with the question: "Who do you think received more cash from Yale's endowment last year: Yale students, or the private equity fund managers hired to invest the university's money?" Fleischer goes on to reveal the difference between the amount of money Yale paid to fund managers (about $480 million), as compared to the amount given to students in need of tuition assistance ($170 million). Fleischer's skewering of Yale and similar institutions' endowment spending habits sparked an at times heated debate...
Click here to read more.
A Can't Miss FREE Training: IT Risks All Nonprofits Need to Know About
On September 15, MNN's long-time partner,
Insource Services, will present an important training on the IT risks many nonprofits face. Russell Greenwald, VP and Director of Technology Consulting Practice at Insource Services, will outline areas of possible risk in relation to databases, files, and email, and will also cover how to address any issues.
Register now to attend this event on September 15, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM in Boston.
Upcoming NFF Webinar Series:
The Spectrum of Nonprofit Financing Options
MNN is excited to once again partner with the Nonprofit Finance Fund on their
Fall 2015 webinar series. This series will provide nonprofit leaders with a deep understanding of what kinds of resources are available to nonprofit organizations now, and how they should prepare to access the next wave of resources in the field. Participants will come away from this series with a deeper understanding of the broad range of funding tools available.
Click here to register!
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NONPROFIT 411: Best Practices to Keeping Your Board of Directors Engaged
A strong, engaged board of directors is crucial to the success of any non-profit organization, no matter the size, mission or vision of that organization. Ensuring the board is engaged should be a focal point for the leadership of the organization and the board itself. It is not enough to have a full slate of board members. Each of those board members should have a clear role within the organization's board of directors. Following are best practices in order to keep the board engaged and facilitate the fulfillment of the organization's mission. Read more...
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QUICK LINKS
Job Opportunities
Grant & Award Opportunities
Trainings & Events
*Discounts for MNN members
Resources
Jumbocoders, a group of undergraduate students studying computer science, would like to volunteer their skills to help your nonprofit create an app, design a website, or build software (cost-free!).
Visit their website to learn more, or contact the group directly
[email protected]
or (516)316-5795.
Human Resources in Action is excited to share the opportunity for Massachusetts businesses to engage in
Working on Wellness, a comprehensive statewide worksite wellness initiative. The initiative provides financial support to offset the cost of launching a wellness program, as well as expert training, technical assistance, and an online learning community.
Click here to learn more.
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New & Returning Affiliate Members
The studio provides the full spectrum of graphic design services for nonprofits looking to boost their fundraising efforts, increase volunteerism and raise awareness for their mission. Offering professional and affordable print, web and branding design services, Atomik Design will work within your budget and time-frame to develop creative solutions.
A full service consulting firm offering individually-tailored and reasonably priced services to non-profit organizations, businesses, and community and membership-based organizations. CGC provides it's clients with unparalleled access to state government and guidance towards successful outcomes for their legislative agendas.
Offers temporary executives for nonprofit organizations in transition. Additional short term special services include: Strategic Planning, Fundraising and Development Planning, Software Review, Assessment and Recommendations, and Human Resources Guidelines Review.
This independent accounting and advisory firm provides a comprehensive range of professional services spanning accounting and advisory, technology solutions, wealth management, and executive and professional recruiting.
Provides specialized media training for leaders of non- and for-profit organizations, who must interact with the press. Jordan Weinstein helps thought leaders craft their messages, identify how their mission or project connects to current news trends, enhance their performance and delivery skills and avoid common pitfalls.
Provides premier information management solutions enabling nonprofits develop high touch relationships with donors, volunteers and other constituents. Their affordable, easy-to-use information management solutions are built from the ground up specifically for nonprofit organizations.
New & Returning Nonprofit Members
-Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund
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MNN's work is made possible by The Barr Foundation, The Boston Foundation & State Street Foundation.
If you'd like to share a story or have a job, grant or other information that is important to Massachusetts nonprofits, contact [email protected] .
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