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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Submit Your Workshop for the Annual Conference & Sponsorship Opportunities
- Policy Updates: Nonprofit Member Meeting and Unemployment Insurance Deadline Extensions
- Free Webinar on the Evolving Landscape of the Social Sector
- Upcoming MNN Regional Meetings: the Pioneer Valley and the Cape & Islands
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Our Shared Sector: 4 Things to Consider When Measuring Your Organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
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Nonprofit 411: Best Practices for Data Security with a Remote Workforce
- Nonprofit Jobs
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The deadline to submit workshop proposals for the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network's virtual 2021 Annual Conference on Tuesday, October 5th through Friday, October 8th has been extended to Wednesday, July 14. We encourage you to submit your ideas for engaging, innovative workshops by clicking the below button to submit the online application.
The deadline to submit a workshop proposal is now Wednesday, July 14th at 11:59 PM.
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Proposed workshops will be evaluated on the following criteria:
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Can be conducted in a virtual format (a Zoom webinar or meeting)
- Are suitable for a 75-minute window
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Are not an advertisement or sales presentation. If you have a product or service to share with the sector, please visit our sponsorship page to join us as a sponsor/exhibitor or email us at events@massnonprofitnet.org
- Involve nonprofits as presenters, co-presenters, case studies, or examples
- Have clear and compelling titles
- Effectively engage attendees in a virtual format (handouts, polls, Q&A, or the use of breakout rooms)
- Introduce innovative concepts or new information
- Provide practical, ready-to-use takeaways
We encourage individuals working at nonprofits to submit workshop proposals. Presenting a workshop is a great way to share an effective practice or program in place at an organization with other professionals from across the state.
Read our RFP document here, and our FAQ document here for answers to additional questions. Please contact the Director of Programs and Services, Madeleine Morgan, at 617-391-9171 or at mmorgan@massnonprofitnet.org for more information.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Nonprofit Remote Member Meeting Extension |
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In June, the Legislature passed and Governor Baker signed a bill that extended various pandemic-era policies, since the state of emergency ended on June 15th. Under the law, nonprofits that have voting members can continue to conduct member meetings virtually through December 15, 2021. Note that the term “member” refers in this instance only to members with voting rights under Massachusetts nonprofit corporate law. Boards of directors of Massachusetts nonprofits may continue to meet virtually, as long as neither the articles of organization nor the bylaws specify otherwise. |
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Unemployment Insurance Payment Deadline Extension |
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On June 29, the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) announced via an employer bulletin that the June 30th deadline for unemployment insurance payments owed by self-insured (also known as reimbursable) employers would be extended to August 31, 2021. Employers that have already submitted payments will have those amounts credited to their account. As DUA has resumed its normal billing cycle, reimbursable bills will be issued monthly moving forward, and will be due 30 days from the date of issue. |
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Better and Stronger: The Evolving Landscape of the Social Sector
We have experienced and learned a lot in these past long months. The disparities exposed by the pandemic, the violence exacerbated by it, and the renewed spotlight on racial injustice have led us to a point of inflection. We can take this opportunity to broaden our leadership, reexamine our missions and values, and act in ways to even better serve our communities. Together we can build a stronger sector.
In this program presented by Philanthropy Massachusetts and MNN, we will take a collective step back to look at the landscape of the social sector and then ask some hard questions. What does the future look like for the sector? What can you do to lead your organization to a better normal?
Guiding us through these discussions will be MNN's CEO Jim Klocke and Alex McCray, Senior Director of Programs at Philanthropy MA. We will hear from nonprofit peers and leaders in the philanthropic community as we explore what building better and stronger means to us individually and organizationally. Panelists will include:
Wednesday, July 21, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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MNN's upcoming Regional Meetings will be held for the Pioneer Valley Region and the Cape & Islands. The theme of this year's Regional Meeting series is “Stronger Together: Regional Dialogues.” Meetings cover policy updates, review new and expanded MNN services and programs, provide regional nonprofit data and updates, and include guided conversations by regional leaders as well as time for virtual networking for attendees. Registration is open for our MetroWest, Greater Boston, and Southeast Regional Meetings:
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Pioneer Valley Regional Meeting – Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am on Zoom. Register here.
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Cape & Islands Regional Meeting – Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am on Zoom. Presented with the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Register here.
Regional Meetings are free and open to all nonprofits. Please register to receive the Zoom link. We hope to see you there!
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"Our Shared Sector," a partnership between MNN and YW Boston, explores the intersection of nonprofit work and efforts across the sector to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reach out here with any feedback or suggestions for Our Shared Sector.
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4 Things to Consider When Measuring Your Organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives |
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Increasingly, nonprofit and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professionals have stressed the importance for organizations to measure their DEI efforts as intently as they measure any other key performance indicators. Nonprofit boards and institutional donors are asking for DEI measurements right alongside program-related metrics.
YW Boston’s DEI Services focus on change at three levels: micro (changes to an individual’s knowledge, attitude, behavior, and self-concept,) meso (changes in cultural and interpersonal interactions,) and macro (changes in the policies and practices of institutions and communities.) Yet no matter the specific approach to DEI, the process requires a long-term commitment and careful evaluation. That which is not measured, cannot be properly tracked or reassessed, and ultimately, it cannot be prioritized.
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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!
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In sum, we help organizations meet their objectives of awareness-building, fundraising, and engagement of new and current clients as pertains to service use. We provide out-sourced capacity for both hands-on/day-to-day and strategic/senior-level marketing & communications work.*Complimentary, no-obligation initial phone discussion of your marketing & communications challenges and opportunities, a # of pro bono/gratis hours when engaged for paid work, free applying on your behalf to Google AdWords grant program.
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Films do what mission statements can’t: generate an emotional connection with an audience that bring new resources and people to a cause. We're a non-profit Boston-based film production company that believes in offering affordable services to community organizations.*We strive to work within each organization's budget on a case-by-case basis. Special consideration will be given to MNN members.
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For over 20 years, Zevin Asset Management has aimed to deliver significant positive impact through socially responsible investing. We also help educate boards about finance and investments.*Contact us for a complimentary evaluation of your investment portfolio.
We help not-for-profits increase cash flow by negotiating benchmark-or-better costs on their non-core overhead. We don’t charge fees; if a client accepts a savings option we bring them then we take a 50% share of the increment saved vs. baseline for 24 months after we implement the change.*Members who sign a mutual NDA and share 12 months of accounts payable data receive an Opportunity Analysis that points out SOA line items where the member is likely paying higher-than-benchmark rates.
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Best Practices for Data Security with a Remote Workforce
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many nonprofit organizations made significant changes to their operations, systems, controls and the way their employees were working. Now that the initial rush is over, and many nonprofits continue to operate remotely on a part- or full-time basis, this is the time to revisit whether these changes may have compromised your data security.
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New and Returning MNN Nonprofit Members |
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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.
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