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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Take the Ongoing Impacts of COVID-19 on MA Nonprofits Survey
- Discuss Issues Impacting Nonprofits and the People They Serve with Commissioner Kershaw
- Attend an MNN Meeting in Your Region
- Policy Update: Federal Relief Package Advances
- Our Shared Sector: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Communicate More Effectively With Diverse Teams
- Nonprofit 411: 2021 Employee Retention Credit - Are You Eligible?
- Free Webinars on Inclusionary Practices for Retirement, Professional Development Courses with MindEdge, and Financial Oversight
- Jobs and Resources
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Survey: Ongoing Impacts of COVID-19 on Massachusetts Nonprofits |
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This survey is intended to capture real-time data and will help inform ongoing relief efforts.
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The survey will ask for information on your organization's budget, revenue, and fundraising trends. Please access and review your organization's financial information before taking this survey.
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We seek 1 completed answer per organization. If there is another individual better suited to respond, please forward this survey to them, or compile information from multiple individuals and submit one response.
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All individual answers will be kept confidential. Response data will be shared in the aggregate only.
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Policymaker Roundtable with Commissioner Kershaw |
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Join us on Wednesday, April 7th at 10am for our next virtual Policymaker Roundtable with Commissioner Amy Kershaw to discuss issues facing nonprofits and the people they serve. Amy Kershaw is the Commissioner of the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA). DTA assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in nine residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance and food assistance, as well as employment and training opportunities.
The event is free and open to MNN members. The event is $20 for all non-members. To find out more about MNN membership or to join, click here or email membership@massnonprofitnet.org.
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MNN Virtual Meetings in Your Region
Please join MNN at one of our 2021 Regional Meetings. The theme of this year's Regional Meeting series is “Stronger Together: Regional Dialogues.” Meetings will 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 now open for our first three meetings:
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Central Regional Meeting – Thursday, March 18, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am on Zoom. Presented with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest and sponsored by the Massachusetts CORE Plan. Register here.
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Berkshires Regional Meeting – Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am on Zoom. Presented with the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires and sponsored by the Massachusetts CORE Plan. Register here.
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MetroWest Regional Meeting – Wednesday, April 14, 2021, from 11:30-1:00 pm on Zoom. Presented with the MetroWest Nonprofit Network. Register here.
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Greater Boston Regional Meeting – Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am on Zoom. Presented with The Boston Foundation and sponsored by the Massachusetts CORE Plan. 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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Federal Relief Proposal Advances
On March 6, the Senate passed its version of the American Rescue Plan Act, the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief and economic stimulus package. Among significant changes from President Biden's proposal and the House version include narrowing eligibility for direct $1,400 stimulus checks, omitting a federal $15 minimum wage, and reducing extended weekly unemployment payments from $400 to $300. MNN continues to track the following nonprofit priorities, and will report on their inclusion in the final relief package:
- Expanding access to PPP loans by removing the employer size cap;
- Increasing federal forgiveness of unemployment insurance costs for self-insured employers; and
- Providing $350 billion in aid to state and local governments.
As a next step, the bill must be cleared in the House again, before being sent to the President's desk to be signed into law.
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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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How nonprofit leaders can communicate more effectively with diverse teams |
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Over the past year, living and working in the midst of a pandemic, mourning the loss of many more Black lives to racism and anti-Blackness, and witnessing a violent insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, many nonprofit leaders have had to re-examine what it means to be an effective leader. In the face of unprecedented and compounding challenges, nonprofits are more aware than ever of the importance of instilling inclusive communication skills within their organizations. |
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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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Bull's-eye Communications helps nonprofit organizations meet communications project deadlines, avoid costly mistakes, and reduce overhead costs through a team of seasoned writers, editors, and proofreaders. *20% off.
Comcast provides communications, entertainment, and cable products and services. Since 2001, Comcast has provided more than $2.5 billion in cash and in-kind support to nonprofit organizations.
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HEARD Strategy & Storytelling is a full service marketing and communications agency with dedicated full-time specialists in PR, digital content, social media, advertising, media planning/buying, and creative services for any budget. *MNN members get an additional 5% off projects and 10% off retainers.
MGT Consulting provides indirect cost rate calculation, cost allocation, revenue recovery, user fee review and development, sub-recipient monitoring, human capital, diversity and inclusion, education, technology, and other consulting and advisory services to nonprofits.
Moving Minds provides forward-thinking companies with a singular, dedicated partner for driving growth and outsourcing multichannel Marketing tech programs.
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Night Heron Consulting provides interim management services for both short and long term assignments on an interim basis, helping organizations move forward through a transition and prepare staff and board to make the most of new leadership. *10% on any contract of four weeks or more.
Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC) provides accounting and financial services to nonprofits, specializing in providing nonprofit executives and boards with timely information with the security of knowing that their finance department is running the way it’s supposed to.
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2021 Employee Retention Credit - Are You Eligible?
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA 2021) expanded the employee retention credit (ERC). Trusted professionals at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) have answered some frequently asked questions to help you determine whether your organization is eligible, and if so, what additional steps you can take.
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Join us to learn about our findings from a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Empower. Traditionally, underrepresented groups, including non-white investors, first- and second-generation Americans, and women have historically faced challenges in many areas of society. Even if they did not create these challenges, employers and financial services providers are in a position to help underrepresented communities stand on equal ground when it comes to one particularly consequential activity: saving for retirement. Learn how the MA 401(k) CORE Plan can help! Don’t forget, MNN members receive a $500 discount off the plan start-up fee of the MA 401(k) CORE Plan. Register here.
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Learn more about MindEdge Learning and their Professional Development online courses and certificate programs. Their self-paced online courses are perfect for learners who seek to advance in their current positions, earn a professional certification, or enhance their knowledge in their area of interest. This webinar overview of MindEdge is a great way for MNN members to learn more about this elearning resource and see a live demonstration of their engaging courses. MNN members receive a 10% off all MindEdge courses, including their Nonprofit Management courses that earn valuable CRFE credits. Tune in to learn more! Register here.
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Join us for a lively discussion on financial management best practices for nonprofit leaders, with an emphasis on how to recognize red flags that indicate trouble. Throughout, we will incorporate real-world scenarios to help you assess your nonprofit's financial health. Individuals who manage, volunteer on boards, or provide financial services for nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend. Register here.
During this webinar, participants will learn:
- Our top five financial management best practices for nonprofit boards
- Four red flags that can indicate financial trouble for a nonprofit organization
- Real-world scenarios that illustrate one of the four financial red flags
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Over half (63%) of 675 respondents in Nonprofit HR’s 2021 Nonprofit Diversity Practices Survey indicated that their organizations have made adjustments to prioritize/reprioritize diversity objectives, programs and/or initiatives. While compensation equity remains a focal point for employers, turning to employee health benefits as a tool to tackle health equity also came to the forefront. Download our newest executive guide to understand why health equity is a foundational pillar for correcting pervasive inequities and eliminating disparities; how leaders can take deliberate and intentional steps to address health inequity within their organizations; and immediate employer recommendations in four health benefits topic areas: education, health benefits coverage, planning and partnerships. Learn more about the survey here.
YNPN Boston is looking for talented young professionals to join us in our work of connecting and empowering tomorrow’s nonprofit leaders. By joining the YNPN Boston Leadership Team, not only will you grow your personal and professional network with other talented and passionate emerging leaders, but you will also increase your technical and leadership skills in a supportive and collaborative environment full of self-starters and play a vital role in enabling other young nonprofit professionals to do the same. We hope that you will consider joining the YNPN Boston Leadership Team! Learn more about the exciting positions available and apply here.
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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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