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Third Sector New England

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Third Sector New England is a nonprofit providing management services that strengthen individual organizations and the nonprofit sector. %newline%Our Fiscal Sponsorship Program provides administrative, financial and human resources support to unincorporated projects, so staff can focus on program...

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Fiscal SponsorshipTSNE’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program allows unincorporated projects in New England and New York to focus on what they do best and care about most – their mission and programs. What's Fiscal Sponsorship Fiscal sponsorship is an affiliation between an unincorporated group or project and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization like TSNE. Fiscal sponsorship provides your group or project with the benefits of tax-exempt status. What Are the Benefits This type of dynamic partnership is successful when both parties have a shared or similar mission. At TSNE, we offer a home to innovative programs and groups that are empowering their communities and making a difference in their field. Why TSNE? We offer nearly 60 years experience, expertise and, most of all, effectiveness in providing fiscal sponsorship services to our varied clients. We have the experience to provide you with high-quality, efficient assistance that will support your needs and programmatic goals.

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Diversity InitiativeTSNE's Diversity Initiative creates access, inclusiveness and equal opportunity within nonprofit organizations throughout Greater Boston. Since its founding in 1990, the program has helped nearly 100 organizations --and the communities that they serve -- confront institutional racism and other forms of oppression by refocusing groups on mission, vision and values. The DI provides grant funding and customized technical assistance to 10 organizations biennially. These resources help each group create the most effective methods for increasing diversity on their staff and boards. Grantee organizations range from small, community-based social change groups to medium-size human service organizations and to venerable, regional arts and cultural institutions. Grantees share with one another the innovative learning and successful strategies for building capacity developed during this evolutionary process. And the DI seeks to educate the nonprofit sector through lessons learned.

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Executive TransitionsTSNE's Executive Transitions Program helps nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island prosper as they face one of their most crucial challenges: a change in leadership. The Challenge A change in leadership can be an opportunity to grow and prosper. Or it can be disruptive and damaging if not managed thoughtfully. We'll work closely with your board and staff, providing sensitive and comprehensive one-on-one services, to prepare the organization for positive change -- and find the right leader. Our staff, working with more than two dozen transition consultants and interim executive directors trained in the TSNE approach, works hand-in-hand with nonprofit agencies of all sizes and missions to create an insightful, successful transition. To learn more, contact Hez Norton, ETP manager, 617.523.6565 or executivetransitions@tsne.org.

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The NonProfit CenterTSNE’s NonProfit Center is the first mission-based, multi-tenant center in Massachusetts created for progressive social change organizations. Located in Boston’s historic Leather District, the nine-floor center is near the region's major government and financial centers. Comfortable, Affordable Space for Nonprofits The center provides comfortable, functional office and meeting space for both large and small organizations, with state-of-the-art public meeting rooms, open to any nonprofit. As a “green” building, we offer tenants and visitors a healthy, pleasant work environment. Programs & Events From Yoga to low- or no-cost workshops to weight loss and book clubs, our programs provide tenant organizations, nonprofit staff from around the region, and our Leather District and Chinatown neighbors with fun and educational activities and events. For information on programs, contact Jackie Cefola at info@tsne.org.
Consulting ServicesTSNE’s consulting services -- from assessment and strategic planning to board development and program design -- help organizations improve their programs and better support the communities that they serve. Our consultants, themselves nonprofit professionals, understand that the best way to develop the capacity of a nonprofit is by supporting the people who make up the organization. As a result of their partnership with TSNE consulting services, client organizations can:
  • Enhance their managerial capacity
  • Strengthen their infrastructure
  • Clarify and sharpen their mission focus
  • Capture the impact of their programs through improved, meaningful evaluation We traditionally provide consulting services within a two-hour driving radius of Worcester, Mass., and are always willing to discuss on a case-by-case basis consultations in northern New England. Contact us: info@tsne.org

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Grantmaking to Build CapacityThe grantmaking programs of Third Sector New England help nonprofit organizations strengthen their programs, management systems, and ability to adapt to and create change. Our Capacity Building Fund (CBF) and Diversity Initiative (DI) help nonprofits effectively focus on their mission, vision and values. The DI helps Greater Boston nonprofits create effective methods for increasing diversity on their staff and boards. It provides funding biennially and technical support that helps the organizations, and communities they serve, confront oppression. CBF funds networks of at least five organizations willing to come together to build their capacity and learn to address a mutual community issue with a defined result (for instance, joining together to end violence in the neighborhood they all serve). The learning must strengthen both the individual organizations and the network of organizations. To learn more, visit the programs section of our website.

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Program Development WorkshopThursday, December 10, 2009Programs are the strategies nonprofit organizations use to fulfill their missions and create community impact. As such, they are the heart of the organization. Even so, many groups make false starts in developing programs or do not know how to renew or retire old ones. In this hands-on workshop, participants will work through real life case studies on program development and learn about sharing vision for new programs, research with stakeholders and design of program elements. Participants will also be introduced to how to develop staffing patterns, budget, evaluate and fundraise for new programs.
Fund Development: Keep Your DonorsThursday, January 14, 2010In 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 Art of Facilitation: Tips, Tools and TechniquesThursday, February 11, 2010Learn how to facilitate a focused, participatory and action-oriented meeting or planning session. Together, we'll put an end to the scattered, deadly, disorganized, conflict-ridden meeting! You will gain and practice new facilitation skills for idea generation, consensus building and holding focused, solution-orientated conversations. We'll also discuss process challenges such as generating or managing conversation, stray ideas and challenging participants.
Organizational Accountability in FundraisingThursday, March 11, 2010Effective, results-based campaigns are those which fully engage all key stakeholders of an organization. Clearly defined roles for board, staff and volunteers with accountability and ownership are crucial in both stewardship and donor solicitation. In this interactive workshop, you will develop a comprehensive plan to engage your key stakeholders in all areas of fundraising from cultivation to solicitation.
A New Approach to Basic CommunicationsThursday, April 15, 2010Social change groups don't have a minute to waste or a penny to spare. That's why all our communications have to be efficient, affordable and - most of all - effective. This workshop begins with asking what you want your constituencies to do, then getting them to do it. We'll explore in depth the 5 communications tools that every nonprofit must have at their fingertips.
Organizational Diversity and Inclusion: An OverviewThursday, May 13, 2010Achieving diversity does not mean it can be sustained without understanding the challenge of inclusion. This interactive workshop for executive directors, board members and senior leaders will introduce a systems perspective that illustrates the multiple, interrelated factors necessary for inclusive organizations. Building on the work of Third Sector New England's Diversity & Inclusion Initiative, workshop content will focus on exploring organizational readiness and creating the foundation for sustainable change. The facilitators will share case studies and examples from their extensive experience working with a wide range of nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit Budget TipsYour new fiscal year may have begun on January 1, or perhaps you’re gearing up to begin next year’s budget planning process. Either way, a sound budget can help you keep your programs on track. Kay Snowden, at TSNE since 1998 and currently a member of TSNE’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program, offers TSNe-Bulletin readers a few sure-fire budget tips to help you develop and maintain a healthy budget for your nonprofit. Read Nonprofit Budget Tips.

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Developing Gen Y StaffFor all of you supervisors of Gen Yers, whose commitment to the common good has brought them to the nonprofit sector: Never fear. You can help them grow professionally as capable, nonprofit individuals with some tips gleaned from Young Global Leaders Summit: The Next Generation of Global Partnerships, held on Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at the NonProfit Center in Boston. Learn more about Developing Gen Y Staff in the Nonprofit Sector.

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Green Printing for Your MaterialsDo you automatically rule out green printing for your nonprofit because you think it is too expensive? If you said yes, then read on and learn how you can make green printing as affordable for your nonprofit as it is beneficial for our environment. Read Green Printing for Your Materials.
Creating Online SurveysThe success of an online survey will depend on how you define what you’re looking for, how you relate to your target audience and how well you execute the details. This article describes these factors and gives you tips to follow to ensure you get the most, best data possible - and while we’re at it, the most satisfied respondents, too. Learn to create an online survey.

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Science & Technology
Winning Media CoverageMedia consultant Dorie Clark shares her surefire tips for finding the right story to pitch to the media and to help build a positive public profile. Read Winning Media Coverage.

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Nonprofit Involvement During an Election YearIn the ED Forum, TSNE’s Executive Director Jonathan Spack reflects on issues facing nonprofit organizations. Recently he addressed the question “do nonprofits have to stay on the sidelines in an election year?” Read April's ED Forum.

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The ABCs of Nonprofit Center DevelopmentIf You Build It, They Will Come On March 12, TSNE co-sponsored Innovative Strategies for Nonprofit Workspace with the NonprofitCenters Network. The day introduced participants to the basics of developing and managing a nonprofit center, from financing to governance models. Learn more about developing your own multi-tenant nonprofit center.

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Community Improvement
Five Essential Facts for Weathering a Change in LeadershipAre you ready if your ED announces that she or he is leaving at the end of the quarter? TSNE's Executive Transitions Program (ETP) shares some advice on how to prepare your nonprofit to weather - and even benefit from - the executive transition process. Learn more about a successful executive transition.

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Polish Your Resume in Five Easy StepsTSNE’s Human Resources Manager Jennetta Hyatt shares quick resume tips for those seeking a job in the nonprofit sector. Read tips on creating a successful nonprofit resume.
Tips for Seeking Foundation SupportWe recently asked the Foundation Center to shed some light on the sometimes frustrating, almost always nerve-racking, process of seeking foundation support. Charlotte Dion, the director of the Foundation Center’s library, shares some advice on approaching a foundation and tips on writing a winning proposal. Read more about seeking foundation support.
Diversity: Sitting in the FireTyra Sidberry, director of TSNE’s Diversity Initiative, responds to research findings from the study “Diversity and Community in the Twenty-first Century,” which suggests that in communities where diversity is greatest, altruism, community engagement, cooperation and social solidarity are lessened. Learn more about achieving healthy, whole communities.

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Resources for Nonprofit PodcastingThere are myriad online resources available to help you create your first podcast, build a podcast series and then market your podcasts widely. Following are some excellent resources for you to use. Learn how to start podcasting.

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Nonprofit Financial ManagementWhen asked what keeps them awake at night, nonprofit executives and managers often cite fiscal issues. Bonnie McFarlane, former director of fiscal sponsorship at TSNE, provides tips to help you manage your nonprofit's fiscal issues more seamlessly -- for a better night's sleep. Get a sound fiscal management for a sound night's sleep.

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The Future of Leadership in the Nonprofit SectorThere are many questions surrounding the future of leadership in the nonprofit sector. What new forms of mission-focused work will emerge? How will these groups be governed? Deb Linnell, director of TSNE’s Mission Effectiveness Program, explores good leadership and lays the groundwork for discussing these questions. Read more about the future of nonprofit leadership.

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Hiring for Organizational Success - Part IYour nonprofit’s success hinges on the work of your employees. You want employees who understand -- and even thrive on -- the challenges they will face in the nonprofit world. Examine the best practices for developing a good hiring process in the first of this two-part series. Learn how to develop an effective hiring plan for your nonprofit.
Green Spring CleaningEnvironmentalist Jackie Cefola shares some tips for green spring cleaning, from Freecycle to cleaning products. Learn more about sustainable spring cleaning.
Be an Active BystanderA New Approach for Strengthening Diversity at Work Collaboration between TSNE and the Center for Gender in Organizations, a part of the Simmons College School of Management, provided more than 100 nonprofit staff with ideas for confronting bias in the workplace. Learn how you can react constructively to incidents of bias, and help your workplace strengthen diversity.

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Donor-Centric FundraisingFollowing is the transcript of Part 1 of an interview with fundraiser extraordinaire Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, Joyaux Associates, by media-maker David Tames. In Part 1, Joyaux discusses how developing good relationships is the key to effective fundraising. (Part I of the podcast can be found here.) In Part 2, she continues with some specific ways that nonprofits can develop and strengthen relationships with donors and potential donors. (Part II of the podcast can be found here. Learn more about donor-centric fundraising.
Use Opt-In Email so You Won't Lose OutEmail marketing has gotten a bad rap because of the dozens of unsolicited emails we all receive daily (hundreds weekly) from spammers. However, when done correctly, a targeted email campaign can be an extremely powerful and effective way to keep in touch with your constituents, solicit their support and feedback, and expand your constituent and volunteer base. Learn how to email your constituents without being seen as a spammer.

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Spending Out Grant BudgetsKay Snowden, client services manager at TSNE, shares suggestions to help you "spend down" funds as the fiscal year comes to a close. Take grant-spending tasks one step at a time, she advises.

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Before Calling Tech SupportEver feel frustrated at a computer error, but are self-conscious and uncertain when to call tech support? Arthur Prokosch, systems administrator and tech support veteran, outlines the basic ground rules to help both you and IT maintain productivity.

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Energy Star AwardedEarlier this year, the NonProfit Center was awarded the Energy Star. One of only 17 office buildings in Boston to receive this distinction, the center shares ideas about what you can do in the home and the office to help conserve energy and save money.
NonProfit Center Uses Only Green EnergyThe NonProfit Center is also now purchasing more than 1.5 million kilowatt-hours (kWh), or 100 percent, of the center’s annual power needs with a utility green power product. Green power is electricity that is generated from environmentally preferable renewable resources, such as wind, solar, geothermal, biogas, biomass and low-impact hydro.
Fun Raising While FundraisingNonprofits are successfully adding online and live auctions to their fund-raising mix. Learn about the growth of online auctions, as well as general auction tips from organizations and auction professionals.
What You Need to Know About the New IRS Form 990The IRS recently revised Internal Revenue Service Form 990. While the new reporting requirements and structure may seem cumbersome, the Form 990 has potential to help organizations to communicate more effectively with stakeholders. Learn how to make Form 990 work for you.
Supporting Nonprofit Leaders Now and into the FutureTSNE Executive Director Jonathan Spack was invited by a group of Japanese nonprofit leaders to meet with colleagues there and present at symposia in Osaka and Nagoya in late 2007. Subsequently, he was asked to share his thoughts and perspectives about nonprofit leadership with Japanese NPO colleagues in an article written for the NPO Journal vol.21, issued by Kansai NPO Alliance (KNA). Following is an excerpt from the piece submitted to the journal's editors.
Tips for Building Staff DiversityTSNE's Diversity Initiative is a unique resource for nonprofits working to create inclusive organizational cultures. This month, the program offers tips on how your organization can become more inclusive.
Rebuilding the Social CompactIn the ED Forum, TSNE's Executive Director Jonathan Spack reflects on issues facing nonprofit organizations. This month he discusses the American social compact and the current economic crisis.
A Refresher on Receiving DonationsMany organizations are planning their year-end appeals. A prompt acknowledgment of the donation is good practice for your organization. In addition, you need to be sure you comply with IRS requirements in order for your donors to be able to claim tax deductions. Here's a refresher on what the IRS requires.
The Role of Brand in Diversifying Your FundraisingKeeping your brand strong is closely tied with your ability to diversify your funding stream -- especially during these challenging economic times. Keep your eye on your brand, and look at new ways to raise funds with a strong message and energized team.
Achieving Diversity in the Nonprofit WorkplaceIn this guide for nonprofit organizations, Diversity Initiative Director Tyra Sidberry provides a step-by-step approach - in seven phases - to achieving diversity and inclusiveness in the nonprofit workplace. While she advises us to make it clear to our coworkers and board that this work is ongoing, Sidberry offers practical advice for creating a better work environment and a more productive organization better able to face the challenges presented in the 21st century.
Putting the Simple Back in Really Simple SyndicationStumped by RSS? Does the \"really simple\" seem anything but? Semantic Web expert Dean Allemang demystifies newsfeed technologies and shares best practices for developing your own newsfeed in this two-part article for nonprofits.
Eight New Rules for Green ComputingDecrease Your E-waste: Eight new rules for sustainable computing in the spirit of good old Yankee frugality.
An Old New Technology How can your nonprofit save money, accelerate projects, develop more effective fundraising and bring in additional volunteer resources? Videoconferencing might be more affordable than you think. But be sure to ask yourself the right questions before making an investment.
Fair, Consistent Staff LayoffsThinking about, let alone planning and implementing, staff layoffs is never an easy task. When layoffs are necessary though, there are a number of operational and administrative issues to consider and pieces to put in place.
Women and Nonprofit LeadershipWhile women fill nearly 70 percent of nonprofit staff positions, a majority of senior management positions are held by men. Why is this? Third Sector New England and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network recently cosponsored a panel of prominent female nonprofit leaders who shared their life experiences and offered sage tips about how to change this trend.
Dress for SuccessWhat should a nonprofit dress code policy include? TSNE's Jennetta Hyatt discusses the ins-and-outs of office dress.
Four Myths About Working in the Nonprofit SectorFor corporate managers contemplating entering the nonprofit sector, TSNE Executive Director Jonathan Spack debunks a few common myths about working in the nonprofit sector.
Fiscal Sponsorship as a Nonprofit Merger AlternativeNonprofits have traditionally viewed mergers with a great deal of trepidation, and for good reason: they're time-consuming, stressful, costly and not always successful. The purpose of this article is to outline a quicker, less-conflictual and far less expensive alternative: transition to fiscal sponsorship on either a temporary or ongoing basis.
Turning Crisis into OpportunityHard times call for hard analysis: Assess your mission, your business model and similar organizations, and analyze the unique role your nonprofit makes in the lives of those served. Take this as an opportunity to think about how you communicate with donors and other stakeholders, and share your message.
Diversity in the Obama EraWith the election of Barack Obama, we are at the crossroads of a major cultural shift. The Diversity and Inclusion Initiative discusses the road ahead for nonprofits and opportunities that create avenues for change.
When Your Nonprofit Might Need an Interim DirectorInterim executive directors are usually thought of as those folks who hold down the fort at nonprofits when boards expect a long gap between executives. But what do interim EDs do, exactly, and how do you know when and if your nonprofit needs one? Learn more about what questions your organization should be asking.
Tracking Financial HealthWith the economy in turmoil and nonprofits feeling the pinch, it's critical to put systems into place that allow you to quickly and regularly assess your nonprofitâ??s current financial health, and prepare for the future.
Client Spotlight: Center to Support Immigrant OrganizingOur Fiscal Sponsorship Client Spotlight focuses this month on the Center to Support Immigrant Organizing (CSIO), founded in 2000. CSIO supports the work of individuals, groups, organizations and communities dedicated to organizing immigrants around the issues that affect their lives. According to Co-Director Ann Philbin, fiscal sponsorship \"... means that by-and-large we don't have to worry about handling the administrative piece, which frees us up to focus on the meat of what we do.\"
Too Many Nonprofits?The persistent complaint from the philanthropic community that there are \"too many nonprofits\" has become so commonplace in recent months that it's become something of a cliche within our sector. And like many cliches, this one has a deceptively simplistic appeal, combined with a modicum of truth. But before we drink from that particular glass of nonprofit Kool-Aid, let's take a closer look at the standard rationales for these assertions – to see how they hold up to even modest scrutiny.
Writing for the WebYou need to make sure that your website is not only visually easy to navigate but also written from the perspective of your web visitors. Provide them with the information they want and need to know about your nonprofit so they can quickly determine what services they need or in which ways they can best support your work.
What Is Comprehensive Fiscal Sponsorship?Comprehensive fiscal sponsors run the essential back office operations of their projects in a highly competent, cost-effective manner, allowing agents of change to focus their passions and energies on activities central to project purposes. This new white paper covers everything from advisory boards to ongoing compliance.
Yoga for the WorkplaceAs summer ends and the office gets back into full swing, the deadlines seem to pile on. Taking a few minutes out of your workday to breathe can really help you remain calm amidst the storm. Learn more about how yoga and wellness programs can combat burnout and stress, and celebrate September as National Yoga Month.
Let's Slow Down the M&A ExpressTSNE's Executive Director Jonathan Spack responds to the push for nonprofits to merge.
Contingency BudgetingPlanning is critical to the current and future health of your nonprofit. When planning a budget for the next fiscal year, consider planning more than one, as Kay Snowden suggests in Contingency Budgeting.
H1N1 Is Here: Get Ready NowFlu season is upon us, and we all need to prepare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking employers to tell their staff members to stay home if they are sick. What plans should we be making now to prepare for flu season and continue to support our constituents and advance critical issues?
Make the Most of Your Work WeekHow do we, as nonprofit staff, manage to organize our time so that we do not become overwhelmed by all of the work that remains to be done? TSNE's director of administration and human resources offers a few tips for making your week productive - and enjoyable.
Web Technology AssociateThe person in this position is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the features and functions on the TSNE website and related social networking tools. They are also responsible for the technical side of creating and maintaining the online presence of TSNE, including TSNE blogs, online audio and video resources, and online communities.
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