Virtual Lunch & Learn - Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest - Jan 11, 2023

Via the MetroWest Nonprofit Network we share:

Therese Ajtum-Roberts and Leighah Beausoleil

Topic: Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest

Wednesday - January 11, 2023 - 12:00-1:00 pm

Virtual: Lunch and Learn

We're thrilled to have staff members of the Chris Walsh Center at Framingham State University join us to share the center's work. The Center is dedicated to helping families and educators of children with unmet needs. This is an important MetroWest resource to be aware of whether you are searching for a family member or a client. Please join us:

• Introduction to the Chris Walsh Center and its mission
• Discuss upcoming Chris Walsh Center events
• Share resources provided through social media and website
• Explain the consultations process for parents/caregivers

 

SIGN UP HERE

Lunch & Learn - Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest - Jan 11, 2023

FYI - MetroWest Nonprofit Network - lunch & learn opportunities for October 2022

From the MetroWest Nonprofit Network, info on upcoming Lunch & Learn opportunities. You can visit their webpage for this information and about other programs they offer -> https://metrowestnonprofit.org/

• OCTOBER 12 - Creating Digital and Print Media with Canva

Melissa Cusson, Brick Road Mortgage

Topic: Creating Digital and Print Media with Canva

Wednesday 12:00-1:00 pm

Virtual: Lunch and Learn

We love it when our friends come back to share with us what they have learned! Melissa Cusson (a 2021 graduate of the MWNN Nonprofit Certificate program) has worked in for-profit and nonprofit organizations and is passionate about helping nonprofits share their stories through digital and print media. Join us as she shares the practical tips, and tools, she has learned while developing materials for clients and colleagues. 

Learn how you can use Canva, a free design tool to create a wide range of materials for your nonprofit 

Q and A

SIGN UP HERE ->  https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejey8iwn82cfa3b4&oseq=&c=&ch=

• OCTOBER 19 - Lone Rangers

Lone Rangers

Wednesday 12:00-1:00 pm

Virtual: Affinity Group

Monthly meetings designed for Executive Directors or leaders of single-staffed, small-staffed, or volunteer organizations. Share ideas, challenges, resources, and strategies in a supportive, casual, confidential environment.

Meeting facilitators:

Sarah Baldiga, Executive Director, Rise Above Foundation

Helen Lemoine, Executive Director, Leadership Metrowest.

RSVP HERE -  across@metrowestnonprofit.org

• OCTOBER 26  -  Impact MetroWest Interactive Data Website Refresh

Foundation for MetroWest - Caroline Murphy, Program Director

Topic: Impact MetroWest Interactive Data Website Refresh

Wednesday 12:00-1:00 pm

Virtual: Lunch and Learn

The Foundation for MetroWest launched the Impact MetroWest data project in 2020. The website has become an important tool for nonprofits, corporate investors, and community members who are looking for data to identify changes and opportunities that face the region. Join us for a conversation with Caroline Murphy as she guides us through a discussion about - 

Changes and updates to the data and website

How to make the best use of the Impact MetroWest website

Examples of how nonprofits have used the data to guide decision making

Q&A

SIGN UP HERE  -> https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejey8ixv6f6185dd&oseq=&c=&ch= 

FYI - MetroWest Nonprofit Network - lunch & learn opportunities for October

VANN - Volunteer Action Nonprofit Network - Feb 2

Via the MetroWest Nonprofit Network:

"Join our newest affinity group for Volunteer Leaders who are supporting volunteer efforts in their nonprofit organizations. VANN - Volunteer Action Nonprofit Network - will be a place to share resources, exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and brainstorm solutions. 

Each month will focus on a specific topic with plenty of opportunities for group discussion. Polly Mendoza, former Executive Director of Neighbor Brigade and lifelong volunteer and nonprofit leader will be the group facilitator. 

The VANN group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month. 

February Topic: The Planning and Development Side of Volunteer Programs: Setting a strong framework for (re)structuring your volunteer program. 

 Email here to receive the Zoom Link -> across@metrowestnonprofit.org

Shared from a MetroWest Nonprofit Network mailing  metrowestnonprofit.org

Workshop -> Let's talk about Recharging for 2022!

 From the MetroWest Nonprofit Network  (https://metrowestnonprofit.org/)

January 26th - 12:30-1:30 pm Let's talk about Recharging for 2022! Amanda Silver, Leadership Coach

3 Steps to Recharge your Non-Profit Leadership Are you so busy holding it together for everyone else that you can't find time to think? Do you have big dreams for your leadership, but no space to vision or plan for them? It's time for a RESET! Join leadership coach Amanda Silver for a free 1-hour workshop for non-profit leaders. We will cover 3 steps you can use immediately to: Connect to purpose Quiet your inner critic Free up your time to do what matters most REGISTER HERE Workshop -> Let's talk about Recharging for 2022!

MetroWest Nonprofit Network: Lunch and Learn Wednesdays for Dec 2021

Connect. Collaborate. Strengthen. Act.

December 2021 Lunch and Learn Wednesdays Dear Friends, And just like that, we find ourselves at the end of 2021. We thank you for your participation throughout this entire year as we learned and shared ideas, challenges and solutions. We are looking forward to another full year of Lunch and Learns, affinity groups, and community collaborations in 2022! (Check out the new affinity group we are launching in on January 5th) December 8- 12:30-1:30 Ask a CPA: Considerations to manage and grow your nonprofit organization Susan McCarthy, CPA, MST, CSEP As 2021 comes to a close many nonprofits are focusing on getting their financial houses in order. This Lunch and Learn led by Susan McCarthy CPA will be an opportunity to learn and ask questions. Susan will address specific areas in Finances and Accounting as well as Fundraising and Operations. For example, in the area of Finances and Accounting Susan will discuss: Accounting Systems and Processes Accounting Policies Internal Controls Accounting Software Financial Reporting Annual Nonprofit returns Annual Budget/Cashflow projections Insurance She will also share a resource list as well as a roadmap for identifying the 10 Key Steps to Close the Gap Between Setting Goals and Achieving Them. Do you have a question you would like to Ask the CPA? Send it here!  REGISTER HERE December 22 - 12:30-1:30 pm Let's talk about Standing up, Speaking Up, and Bearing Witness Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark, Open Spirit We've all been there. You find yourself in a situation where you know you are witnessing harm being done to another person and you want to intervene. But how? What do you say? How do you go from being a passive onlooker to an active bystander? This Lunch and Learn will introduce Training Active Bystanders which has been brought to MetroWest through a collaboration between Open Spirit and Jewish Family Services. Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark and a TAB trainer will give an overview of the training developed by Quabbin Mediation which draws upon research and the wisdom of the gathered participants to identify barriers to active bystandership and develop ways to overcome them. You will leave this Lunch and Learn with a better understanding and tools to move from silence to action in 2022.  REGISTER HERE AFFINITY GROUPS Lone Rangers December 15 - 12:30-1:30 pm Wednesday Designed for Executive Directors or leaders of single-staffed, small-staffed, or volunteer organizations. Share issues, exchange ideas, and discuss challenges and strategies in a supportive, casual yet confidential environment. Join our monthly Lone Rangers meeting facilitated by Sarah Baldiga, Executive Director of the Rise Above Foundation, and Helen Lemoine, Executive Director of Leadership Metrowest. The Lone Rangers group meets on the third Wednesday of every month. *Join our MetroWest Lone Rangers Facebook Group to access the monthly zoom link or send an email here. NEW AFFINITY GROUP COMING IN JANUARY! Volunteer Leaders January 5th - 12:30-1:30 pm Wednesday It's here! We are thrilled to announce that MWNN will be launching a new affinity group for Volunteer Program leaders who are building, implementing, or managing volunteer programs. Like our Lone Rangers group, this will be a place to share issues, exchange ideas, discuss challenges and strategies and support each other in the important work of aligning the work of volunteers with the mission of your organization. We're so pleased that Polly Mendoza, former Executive Director of Neighbor Brigade and lifelong volunteer and nonprofit leader has graciously agreed to facilitate this group. Her passions and skills intersect in the areas of integrating equitable practices, managing, and leveraging volunteer corps, and innovative strategic planning. Polly worked with the Massachusetts Service Alliance and the MetroWest Nonprofit Network to complete the Service Enterprise training and successfully acquired certification for Neighbor Brigade. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month from 12:30-1:30. Join us on January 5, 2022, (and help us name the group!) If you are interested in attending the meeting or have any questions please send an email here. Thank you Massachusetts CORE Plan for your support of the Lunch and Learn series in 2021! Lisa Cardinal, CEBS, CRC, Sales Director, Massachusetts 401(k) CORE Plan lisa.cardinal@empower-retirement.com 617-510-4036 The MetroWest Nonprofit Network builds programs, connections, and collaborations with you in mind. Your support makes this possible.  CONNECT. COLLABORATE. STRENGTHEN. ACT DONATE MetroWest Nonprofit Network 508-377-3998 info@metrowestnonprofit.org metrowestnonprofit.org

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Franklin Area Nonprofit Network - hybrid event - Intros and Networking - Sep 20, 2021

The next Franklin Area Nonprofit Network meeting will be hybrid. In person at the Franklin TV studios, or via Zoom (info below). Monday, Sep 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

The meeting agenda will gradually shift from introductions to a key topic and/or speaker, followed by information sharing (what are you doing in the next 30-60 days?).

1 - Review the Mission, Vision and Core Values in prep for review and discussion

https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/2021/08/fann-steering-committee-has-two-updates.html

2 - Friendly reminder:  sign up to introduce your group/org  

• Organizations can sign up for the “get to know each other list”  https://forms.gle/cFTsMSu5y4fwfPkP7 

3 - The meeting has been created in Facebook to enable sharing:

• Facebook event ->   https://www.facebook.com/events/1027114568088999/

4 - Topic: FANN - Intros and Networking (hybrid event)

Time: Sep 20, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 885 2661 6859
Passcode: wfpr1029

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Franklin Area Nonprofit Network - hybrid event - Intros and Networking - Sep 20, 2021

FANN recommended action -> create your nonprofit entry in MWConnects

While we are working on our Franklin directory, we heard from Anna Cross at our last meeting about MWConnects. If a nonprofit enters their info at MWConnects, it will prepopulate the MA level network directory. Two listings for a single entry.

Why do this?

It creates visibility of the nonprofit to those looking for nonprofits? Who might look? There are any number of reasons such a listing would be useful.

Read more about MWConnects here ->  https://metrowestnonprofit.org/mwconnects/

Getting started guide -> https://metrowestnonprofit.org/download/getting-started-as-a-nonprofit-on-mw-connects/

Create your entry here ->  https://mwconnects.org/

FANN recommended action -> create your nonprofit entry in MWConnects

FANN - meeting notes for June 28 ; Aug 23 is the next scheduled meeting

Meeting recap for June 28 session

Thanks to those who managed to participate in our Monday, June 28 session. It was good to hear from Anna Cross on the resources and programs available with the MetroWest Nonprofit Network. Anna is the Executive Director of the MetroWest Nonprofit Network.  https://metrowestnonprofit.org/

Detailed meeting notes (thanks to Bo) are available 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zP1xhBirsc-lX-lSKx8CV6WtYzboyI09/view?usp=sharing
 

Our next meeting is scheduled for Aug 23, 2021 at 7:30 PM

We'll provide two options for our next meeting

• in person at the Franklin TV Studio, 23 Hutchinson St
• via Zoom (info below)

Topic: FANN - Intros #4

Time: Aug 23, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89037630823?pwd=RDNJMS9CYkRpTGlxZXBDZk9FbDV2QT09

Meeting ID: 890 3763 0823

Passcode: wfpr1029

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FANN - meeting notes for June 28 ; Aug 23 is the next scheduled meeting