Massachusetts Nonprofit Network/Associated Grant Makers Fall Conference and Expo

September 27, 2010

Date:  Monday, September 27
Location:  Sheraton Framingham Conference Center

This fall, the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network and Associated Grant Makers are once again partnering to host a second annual joint statewide nonprofit conference.  Nonprofit Innovation: Doing things Differently – Doing Different Things will bring together nonprofit organizations as well as consultants and foundations to bolster their knowledge of effective practices thus strengthening their ability to carry out their mission and work.

Innovation has been, and will continue to be, an omnipresent theme for nonprofits throughout the Commonwealth. In these times, a creative lens is paramount to organizational sustainability and significant change. In 2010, the symposium comprises 24 workshops chosen from over 70 proposals that exemplify both “Innovation” (cutting edge, new thinking) and “What Works” (best practices that have been tried across several situations and organizations). This year, a minimum of 650 individuals are expected to attend and take part in this exciting opportunity.

Additional Information and Registration Here

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Nonprofit Sustainability Conference

May 4, 2010
7:30 amto3:30 pm

Sponsored by The Institute for Nonprofit Development at Mt. Wachusett Community College

Date:  Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Time:  7:30am – 3:30pm
Location:  Four Points by Sheraton (Leominster, MA)

To help keep your nonprofits afloat, the Institute for Nonprofit Development has put together an affordable day of workshops full of great strategies and ideas for fundraising, earned income, leadership, volunteer management, and planning–all designed to strengthen the sustainability of your organizations and the overall nonprofit sector in north central Massachusetts.

Workshop Descriptions and Registration Information Here

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Fundraising and Fiscal Sponsorship: Raising Money to Support Your Creative Endeavors

March 19, 2010
5:30 pmto7:00 pm

A workshop for emerging individual artists and art organizations. Presented by Artmorpheus and Fractured Atlas.

Date:  Friday, March 19, 2010
Time:  5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location:  Boston Center for the Arts, Calderwood Pavilion (527 Tremont Street)
Speaker: Diane Debicella, Program Director, Fractured Atlas

Presenting a complete overview of the fundraising process that will address such issues as:
  • How do arts organizations in the US fund their operations?
  • Who gives money to the arts, why do they give it, who gets the money and how do you find it?
  • What are the differences between individual and institutional giving?
  • What is fiscal sponsorship and how can it help you?
  • What do you need to submit a grant proposal?

Suggested Donations: $10
Max Capacity: 25
RSVP:  beer@artmorpheus.org

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Creating Sustainable Funding in Challenging Economic Time

February 10, 2010
9:00 amto11:00 am

Presented by The Boston Foundation and Peoplesworth

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Location: 75 Arlington St, 10th Floor. Boston, MA (The Boston Foundation)
Guest Speaker: Terry Axelrod, Benevon Founder & CEO

This session is geared toward Executive Directors, Board Members and Development Professionals.  The content of this seminar will be most appropriate for organizations that have a budget size of $5000,000 and higher.

Educational
Learn a system for fundraising you can start to implement right away.

Sustainable
Learn to get your organization off the annual fundraising treadmill forever.

Financial Results
In the first year, participating groups raise an average of $200,000 in gifts and pledges.

To register visit:
http://www.benevon.com/intros/Register-Boston

Questions:
Contact Judy Loreen at 206-428-2180 or at judy.loreen@benevon.com

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Third Sector New England: Capacity Building Training Series

January 14, 2010
9:30 amto12:30 pm

Keep Your Donors: Nurturing Relationships and Soliciting Gifts


Date
: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Location: 89 South Street, Suite 700, Boston, MA (NonProfit Center)
Registration Fee: $79.00

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of building lasting donor relationships, and how to upgrade your fund development program from one that is merely “transaction based” to one that is profitably “relationship based.” Participants will have the opportunity to practice soliciting gifts through face-to-face solicitation.

The workshop will be led by Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, who is recognized internationally as a thought leader in the philanthropic sector. She is an expert in fund development, board and organizational development, strategic planning and management.

Additional information and registration here.

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Massachusetts Community First Systems Transformation Grant’s (STG) Housing Summit

October 29, 2009
9:00 amto4:00 pm

Innovation, Collaboration, Action!
Creating Accessible, Affordable Housing for Individuals with Disabilities and Elders

Discussion areas of focus include:

  • Funding and development in MA
  • Regional solutions to housing issues with a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Housing development and policy through collaboration

October 29, 2009
9:00am – 4:00pm
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West
Marlborough, MA 01752

Register online at:
www.communityfirstgrant.org
Deadline is Oct. 6, 2009

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Nonprofit Capacity Building Training Series

September 24, 2009
October 15, 2009
November 5, 2009
December 10, 2009
January 14, 2010
February 11, 2010
March 11, 2010
April 15, 2010

Third Sector New England’s Nonprofit Capacity Building Training Series provides ongoing learning opportunities specifically designed by and for those within the nonprofit sector. The series includes 9 workshops to help nonprofit managers, staff and board members strengthen general management skills from fundraising to financial management to effective supervision.

Choose among the 9 monthly workshops from September 2009 to May 2010 at TENE’s NonProfit Center.  Workshop topics include fund development, financial planning, marketing and communications, diversity and inclusion, and much more.

Registration and Location Information

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MNN/AGM Annual Nonprofit Conference

November 13, 2009
8:00 amto4:00 pm

The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) and the Associated Grant Makers (AGM) will hold their annual joint conference and expo on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Sheraton Framingham Conference Center.

The conference will bring together nonprofit organizations as well as consultants and foundations to bolster their knowledge of effective practices thus strengthening their ability to carry out their mission and work.

Workshop tracks include:

* Fundraising
* Collaboration
* Leadership
* Information technology and web
* Capacity building
* Legal, policy and regulatory
* Action sessions!

A full list of workshops and their titles and registration information
can be found on the conference website.
http://www.massnonprofitnet.org/conference/2009/index.shtml
Registration space sold out last year, so register today!

Grantmakers and Grantees for the Common Good
Nov 13  8am-4pm
Sheraton Framingham

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