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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Flash Poll: Has the Federal Government Shutdown Impacted Your Nonprofit or Clients?
- 2019 MNN Regional Meetings Kick Off in Lowell on February 6
- Register for Members-Only Policymaker Roundtable with Secretary Marylou Sudders on January 30
- Welcome Danielle Fleury, MNN's New Director of Government Affairs
- Discounted GrantStation Access Now Available to Members
- Applications Due January 25 for Free Communications and Marketing Forum for Nonprofits
- Nonprofit 411: 8 Tips for IT Security
- Free Webinars
- Jobs and Resources
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Flash Poll: Has the Federal Government Shutdown Impacted Your Nonprofit or Clients?
MNN knows that nonprofits play a vital role in the continuity of critical services, even as the current partial federal government shutdown has become the longest in US history. Nonprofits may be experiencing a disruption in federal funds, an influx in demand for services, or a number of other issues as a result of the shutdown. In addition, the people that nonprofits serve may be impacted by the shutdown. We want to hear if nonprofit organizations and the people they serve have been affected by the partial federal government shutdown.
Click the button below to take this quick poll. All answers will be kept confidential.
Reach out to
Fernando Martinez
with any questions.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
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Register for Members-Only Policymaker Roundtable with Secretary Sudders on January 30
MNN will host Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders on
Wednesday, January 30, from 9:00-10:00 am
at Big Sister Association of Greater Boston. Secretary Sudders will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the health and human services sector in Massachusetts.
This event is only open to MNN members
. If you are interested in joining MNN for access to events like the Policymaker Roundtables,
click here
.
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Welcome Danielle Fleury, MNN's New Director of Government Affairs
MNN is thrilled to introduce our new Director of Government Affairs,
Danielle Fleury
.
Danielle will drive MNN's advocacy on public policy issues, working with colleagues, members, key government officials, and key external partners. She will also serve as a resource to MNN members on advocacy and policy issues impacting the nonprofit sector. Danielle has a professional background in the public and nonprofit sectors, and most recently served as the Northeast Regional Lead for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Community Food Systems. Learn more
here
.
Click
here
to get in touch with Danielle.
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Discounted Access to GrantStation Now Available to Nonprofit Members
MNN members can now purchase a discounted membership to GrantStation, an online provider of grant research resources,
for $75 a year
. This is a
substantial discount from the list price of $699
.
MNN members can
click here
for more information on purchasing GrantStation. To join MNN and get access to benefits like GrantStation,
click here.
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Applications Due January 25 For Free Communications and Marketing Forum for Nonprofits
Applications to attend the Consult
Café
will be accepted through
January 25, 2019, at 5:00 pm.
The Consult
Café
will be a half-day communications forum for nonprofit professionals to connect and engage with experts on all aspects of nonprofit communications and marketing. The Consult Café will be hosted by The Castle Group, Babson College, and MNN. Click
here
for more information.
Nonprofit organizations that are registered as a 501(c)(3) and have annual budgets of $5 million or less are eligible to apply.
Click the button below to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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New and Returning Affiliate Members
*discount to MNN members
You can see a full listing of affiliates in our online
Business Directory
.
Many affiliates offer discounts to our members!
Craftsman aims to help nonprofits grow and thrive by ensuring they meet the high technical expectations of their constituents.
*Free CRM assessment.
Leise Jones specializes in photography for nonprofit groups and mission-driven companies.
*10% off event photography for first-time clients (two-hour minimum coverage)
.
Massachusetts Health Connector makes it easier for small businesses (with 50 or fewer employees) to offer health insurance to their employees.
MSL Consulting helps nonprofit organizations with their organizational development and strategic planning.
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Sannella & Associates helps nonprofit organizations with financial management and strategic planning.
*No charge for the initial consultation.
S
haron S. McDonald Proposal Writing & Consultation
Sharon S. McDonald has been working in the field of fundraising and development for 26 years, and expertise in grants research, cultivation, proposal writing, and stewardship.
Sussman Associates offers nonprofit management consulting that builds capacity, enhances performance, and supports organizational and real-world change.
Zoglio Financial Management Solutions provides high quality, on-demand outsourced part-time and interim CFO, accounting, financial management and reporting, budgeting, and related consulting services.
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Nonprofit 411: 8 Tips for IT Security
Many nonprofits may think that they are not large enough to be a target of cyber-crime, but being smaller in size is one of the things that makes smaller organizations more appealing to cyber-criminals. Nonprofits usually have fewer IT staff and resources, making them particularly vulnerable.
Nonprofit technology
staff frequently juggle responsibilities to keep the organization’s systems running, which often means that they have less time to focus on security
.
Here are 8 IT security tips to help nonprofits protect their data.
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Although signed into law in December of 2017, the fallout from the
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
is far from over. Webinar attendees will get the latest updates and analysis on: how new UBTI regulations may result in a tax bill for your organization; the “contribution workaround” for newly created state charities; lawsuits filed in response to the controversial SALT deduction limitation; and what impact the results of the midterm elections may have. This webinar will be presented by MNN affiliate member
Zoglio Financial Management Solutions
.
Register here
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On Tuesday, February 5, MNN will hold its quarterly nonprofit member benefits webinar. This webinar is ideal for both members interested in taking advantage of all of the benefits of their membership and nonprofits considering membership with MNN. We will cover a range of benefits including advocacy, events, programming, and cost-saving resources. We will also have some time to answer questions about MNN and membership. The webinar will begin at 10:00 am and last 30 minutes.
Register here
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The
Massachusetts Census Equity Fund
2020 (MCEF) has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for nonprofits seeking to increase participation in the 2020 Census in communities that are at significant risk of being under counted. Through a statewide grant program, the MCEF will support community-based organizations to educate, organize, and empower residents to respond to the 2020 Census. Grants will range from $5,000 to $20,000, depending on specific requests. Click
here
to submit an application before the March 1, 2019 deadline.
Access Strategies Fund
is seeking mission-aligned tenants to join them in their new office space in Central Square in Cambridge, MA. Individual desks are available for a one-year lease at $9K a year, or in triplet format for $26K a year. The space features a shared kitchen, conference room, wifi, regular cleaning, on-street parking, and easy access to the Central Square Red Line MBTA stop. Email
info@democracyandeducation.us
for more details.
NBCUniversal
is seeking applicants for the
Project Innovation
grant challenge program. Project Innovation will award nearly $2.5 million to nonprofit organizations in 11 NBC and Telemundo owned television station cities that are tackling everyday problems through innovative solutions. Applications will be accepted until
Friday, February 15
.
Click
here
to learn more about this opportunity. (
Español
)
GreenRoots
, a community-based organization in Chelsea, MA, has announced a Request for Qualifications for a consultant or team of consultants to work with GreenRoots members, staff, and board on a 3-5 year strategic planning process. GreenRoots is looking for consultant(s) who: reflect the communities in which GreenRoots organizes; have experience in popular education and more traditional strategic planning; can facilitate a robust process that clearly defines GreenRoot's direction, objectives, and goals. Click
here
for more information.
The
Massachusetts Service Alliance
is seeking proposals from workshop presenters for the annual Massachusetts Conference on Volunteerism on May 7, 2019. Workshop presenters will play a key role in ensuring that over 250 conference participants gain new skills, learn best practices and current trends, and increase their enthusiasm for tackling problems through engaging volunteers. Click
here
to learn more and to submit workshop proposals by
February 1, 2019
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The
Stand for Your Mission Awards
have been created to recognize the critical role that boards play in standing up for the organizations they believe in by advocating for their organizations' mission and creating public will for positive social change. The awards will recognize nonprofit boards that have established advocacy as an expectation for engaged and effective board leadership and, by doing so, are helping their organizations realize their missions and set priorities in partnership with policymakers rather than wait for the outcome. The
application deadline is February 1
. Visit the
application page
and the
Stand for Your Mission campaign website
for more info.
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New and Returning MNN Nonprofit Members
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Acre Family Child Care, Inc.
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Anike Foundation Inc.
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Asian Women for Health
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Barakat, Inc.
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Cape Cod Young Professionals, Inc.
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Children's Melanoma Prevention Foundation
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Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
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Coolidge Corner Theatre
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El Hogar Ministries, Inc.
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Encore Boston Network, Inc.
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Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts
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Fertility Within Reach
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Find The Cause Breast Cancer Foundation
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Found in Translation
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Friends of the Children-Boston
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Friendship Home, Inc.
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Greater Lowell Community Foundation
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Green Energy Consumers Alliance
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GreenLight Fund
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Iron Work Farm in Action, Inc.
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Jewish Family & Children's Service
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Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program
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Lowell Telecommunications Corporation
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Magnolia New Beginnings, Inc.
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Manomet, Inc.
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MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership
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Natick Service Council, Inc.
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Natural Resources Trust of Easton
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NEADS World Class Service Dogs
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NELCWIT
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NorthStar Learning Centers
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Ovations for the Cure
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Passim
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People Making a Difference through Community Service, Inc. (PMD)
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Project Bread-Walk for Hunger, Inc.
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REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, Inc.
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Schott Foundation for Public Education
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Science from Scientists
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Special Olympics Massachusetts, Inc.
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The MUSE Foundation
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This Star Won't Go Out, Inc.
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Up With Books, Inc.
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Venture Cafe Foundation
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Women in Development Greater Boston
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MNN's work is made possible by our members and supporters including the Barr Foundation, The Boston Foundation, and the Highland Street Foundation.
If you'd like to share a story or information that is important to Massachusetts nonprofits, contact
fmartinez@massnonprofitnet.org
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