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HEADLINES
32 Finalists Named for the Nonprofit Excellence Awards 
MNN is proud to announce the organizations and nonprofit professionals from across Massachusetts that have been selected as finalists for the 2014 Nonprofit Excellence Awards. We believe the organizations and individuals nominated truly exemplify the most innovative, creative, and effective work being done throughout the Commonwealth.
Advocacy - Changing the Game: Homes for Families, Neurofibromatosis Northeast, Strategies for Children, Inc., Transportation for Massachusetts
Board Governance - Setting the Course: House of Hope/House of Hope Housing, Junior Achievement of Northern New England, Inc., Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, Worcester Community Action Council
Collaboration - Collective Impact: Berkshire Youth Development Project, Nonotuck Resource Associates & Horace Mann Educational Associates, Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness, Worcester Natural History Society dba EcoTarium
Communications - Telling Your Story: Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Boston, Mass Mentoring Partnership, Seven Hills Partnership, The Theater Offensive
Innovation - Finding New Ways: Beacon Acadamy, Chatham Marconi Maritime Center, Bottom Line, Roca, Inc.
Leadership - Guiding the Ship: Kevin Howard - Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Deb Samuels - Crossroads for Kids, Jay Breines - Holyoke Health Center, Frederica Williams - Whittier Street Health Center
Small Nonprofit - Doing More with Less: Community Dispute Settlement Center, Falmouth Artists Guild, In Control Crash Prevention, Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands
Young Nonprofit Professional - Forging the Future: Justin Yiu - Boston Young Healthcare Professionals, Adrienne Klein - Cambridge Community Services, Pavel Payano - Greater Lawrence Young Professionals Network, Donovan Arthen - PeaceJam New England
You can see descriptions of the finalists here.
Excellence Award finalists are nominated by community members and their peers and are selected by an independent panel of nonprofit leaders. This year, MNN received a record 209 Nonprofit Excellence Award nominations. Finalists will be recognized and winners will be announced at the Nonprofit Awareness Day celebration at the State House on June 9, presented by MNN and Citizens Bank.
Celebrate with us at the State House on June 9 and show your impact through our #nonprofitsmakesense social media campaign.
MNN Members: Nominations Needed for MNN Board of Directors
If you, or someone you know, is a dynamic and engaged member of the nonprofit community, we encourage you to submit a nomination for the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network's Board of Directors. We are currently seeking nominations to represent the following regions:
- Berkshires
- Cape Cod and Islands
- Central MA
Each year, MNN's nonprofit members elect new board members to represent the sector as part of the Annual Meeting, which will be held during Nonprofit Awareness Day.
recommendation by May 7.
Reviewing the State of the Sector
The Nonprofit Finance Fund's 2014 State of the Sector survey elicited more than 5,000 responses from nonprofit leaders across the country. This annual survey culls information on a range of topics related to and impacting nonprofits, and sheds light on where nonprofits stand in terms of programs, financial health, and management strategies while interpreting the challenges facing the nonprofit sector as a whole. Read more.
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Celebrate the holiday and tell everyone why #nonprofitsmakesense!
Click here to register for the June 9 celebration at the State House.
Click here to add your organization to the list of Nonprofit Awareness Day social media partners.
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Unemployment Insurance Rate Frozen
On April 15, Governor Patrick signed an Unemployment Insurance rate freeze for 2014. This freeze eliminates the $500 million UI tax increase on employers that took effect in the beginning of the year. AIM has a great overview of what this means for your organization.
Debate Begins On House Budget
The House begins debate this week on the House Ways and Means Budget and the 1,175 corresponding budget amendments. You can view all 1,175 budget amendments here.
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NONPROFIT 411:
How to Make Social Media Work For Your Nonprofit
By now you've probably heard how important social media is for nonprofits. It's a relatively 'free' and easy way to tell your story - a tremendous value-add for organizations like ours with larger impact goals than financial reserves. I say relatively because it's not actually free; it requires (wo)man-hours, creativity, and patience. But it pays off. Through social media, we're strengthening our support network and connecting with prospective volunteers, partners, and donors for Tech Goes Home.
Each platform has its advantages and drawbacks, so before diving in, it's a good idea to determine which sites align with your nonprofit's marketing strategy and have the greatest probable impact given the resources you can allocate to it. Read more to learn 5 strategy tips for nonprofits...
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QUICK LINKS
Job Opportunities
President/ Executive Director, Cape Abilities
Executive Director, Strong Women Strong Girls
Director of Estate and Gift Planning, The Boston Foundation
Digital Marketing Specialist, Year Up
Director of Institutional Advancement, Foundation for MetroWest
Outreach Worker, Bridge over Troubled Waters
Client Manager, The Center for Effective Philanthropy
Director of Development, Rehabilitative Resources, Inc.
Development and Communications Manager, MENTOR
Grants Manager, Partners in Health
Grant & Award Opportunities
Trainings & Events
Cutting-edge Coursework for People Who Make a Difference for Youth in their Communities, Framingham, May 19
Women in Development Spring Annual Meeting with Patricia Brandes, Boston, May 14
Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop, Boston, May 20
NE Society of Association Executives Annual Meeting, Falmouth, June 5 & 6
*Nonprofit Awareness Day, Boston, June 9
50 Blogging Best Practices for Nonprofits, Webinar, June 10
2014 Charities Conference, Norwood, June 10
*Discount for MNN Members
Regis College is offering a new Master of Arts in Professional Writing for New Media and the first course will be on "Grant Writing, Fundraising and Appeals Writing." You can take the course as part of the program or a stand-alone. If you are interested in the course, email [email protected].
The Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership (INML) Program at Boston University is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 year. INML offers two certificate programs, the Core Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership and the Community Fellows Program! Both are one-year programs and combine practical and classroom learning designed for executive/mid-career (the Core Certificate) and young/emerging leaders (the Community Fellows Program) in the nonprofit sector.
Check out MNN's online Professional Directory for companies throughout MA
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New & Returning Nonprofit Members
New & Returning Affiliates
*Special Discount for MNN members
ALEXANDER, ARONSON, FINNINGS & CO, P.C.
A premier CPA and consulting firm for that serves 500+ local, national and international nonprofits. Their growing team of over 150+ service professionals provides best-value audit, tax, and consulting solutions for non-profit organizations, commercial companies, individuals and estates and through over 40 years of hands-on involvement and success, they understand the nuances of nonprofit organizations and how to maximize their resources.
CUMULUS GLOBAL
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GOLOBOY CPA LLC
Goloboy CPA LLC specializes in accounting for non-profits. Their professional accountants are community leaders who are active in area agencies, volunteering as treasurers, finance directors and board members. In addition to annual tax preparation and ongoing bookkeeping, they work with non-profits to set up their accounting systems and payroll.
*Free one-hour consultation.
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