MetroWest Visitors Bureau Announces Mini Grant Program

The MetroWest Visitors Bureau (MWVB) announced today that their annual mini grant program is now accepting applications. Designed for marketing projects that will promote tourism in MetroWest, mini grants are available for funds up to $5,000 each. The MWVB will consider applications for projects devoted to marketing a MetroWest event, attraction, business, service, or cultural or recreational offering. 

The applicant does not need to be a 501(c)3 charitable organization, but must be based in one of the 19 towns that comprise MetroWest or be devoted to attracting potential visitors to those 19 towns.

Eligible projects include brochures, print or online advertising, social media, websites, apps, and other print materials. The marketing project must be targeted, at least partially, at potential visitors who live more than 50 miles from the event or business location. 

Grant applications can be submitted at www.bit.ly/minigrant2022 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis from now until April 1. Awarded grant funds must be spent prior to June 30, 2022. 

For questions, or to discuss your project idea prior to submitting an application, please contact MWVB Executive Director Erin Lynch at erin@metrowestvisitors.org.

The MetroWest Visitors Bureau promotes travel and tourism throughout the 19 towns of the MetroWest region: Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, and Westborough. For more information, please visit the MWVB website at www.metrowestvisitors.org.

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Getting Grant Ready - Webinar - Sep 14, 2021

via the Mass Nonprofit Network we share: Getting Grant Ready: Action Steps for Nonprofit Startups and Nonprofit in Turnaround

Grant readiness has a direct impact on the success and sustainability of nonprofits no matter what stage of the nonprofit lifecycle they are in. But what does it mean to be grant-ready? How do you know when you are? What is the cost if you're not? Join NOPI – Nonprofit Incubator and Dr. Beverly A. Browning (Dr. Bev), CSPF as we provide specific action steps every nonprofit must take to become fundable. Information provided will set the foundation to begin or return to a state of growth.

Register Here  -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-grant-ready-action-steps-for-nonprofits-tickets-158487144315  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-grant-ready-action-steps-for-nonprofits-tickets-158487144315

Getting Grant Ready - Webinar - Sep 14, 2021

Mass Nonprofit Network: Featured Trainings and Events for September 2021

Upcoming webinars and training events happening for nonprofit professionals in Massachusetts.

Welcome to the MNN Trainings and Events Calendar newsletter. Read below for training events and webinars designed to build and strengthen the skills of nonprofit professionals in Massachusetts. For the full listing, visit the calendar online here. Note: if you are a current MNN nonprofit or affiliate member and wish to delete, change, or add an event posting, contact us.  Featured Event Early Bird registration for the conference closes soon! MNN's 2021 Annual Conference, one of the largest gatherings of nonprofit professionals in the state, will take place virtually from Tuesday, October 5 to Friday, October 8 in your home office! The theme of this year's conference is "A Bridge to Better," which captures a common aspiration of the Massachusetts nonprofit sector and those who support it as we move forward together. The conference will feature soon-to-be-announced speakers, panels, over 20 workshops, networking opportunities, and a new and exciting virtual event platform to allow attendees to easily navigate the online setting. Grab your tickets before September 12th to take advantage of the Early Bird discount! REGISTER SPONSOR September 14 1:00 pm -2:30 pm Online Getting Grant Ready: Action Steps for Nonprofit Startups and Nonprofit in Turnaround Grant readiness has a direct impact on the success and sustainability of nonprofits no matter what stage of the nonprofit lifecycle they are in. But what does it mean to be grant-ready? How do you know when you are? What is the cost if you're not? Join NOPI – Nonprofit Incubator and Dr. Beverly A. Browning (Dr. Bev), CSPF as we provide specific action steps every nonprofit must take to become fundable. Information provided will set the foundation to begin or return to a state of growth. Register Here September 14 1:00 pm -2:00 pm Online How to Love Your Donors So They Love You Back (with more gifts) You work hard to raise money to fulfill an important mission. But if you aren't taking good care of current donors, your fundraising program is just spinning its wheels. Building a strong donor program is about showing your donors the love so that they stay happily by your side, giving more and larger gifts, year after year. In this workshop, learn the metrics you should be watching that indicate donor happiness, and discover the top reasons donors leave (or stay with you) and how you can keep more donors, even with limited resources. Take away key actions you can take today to show your donors the love they're looking for. Register Here September 15 10:00 am - Noon Online Introduction to Grantwriting From developing the proposal idea to completing the details of the budget, this workshop provides an outline to use to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive, and competitive proposals. Participants will learn to develop measurable project goals, objectives, and outcomes required in every proposal. Understand what is important to include in grant proposals by creating meaningful content for full proposals, letters of intent/inquiry, and online grant applications as well a post-award reporting. The intended topics covered in this webinar are as follows: Grants as part of the fundraising plan Preparing the proposal idea including SMART goals and objectives Outlines for full grant proposals and letters of intent/inquiry Examining reasons for proposal rejection Exploring rules of grant management This webinar provides learning opportunities for novice and intermediate (2 to 3 years) grant seekers. Presenter: Diane Gedeon-Martin, The Write Source Register Here Visit our Community Trainings and Events Calendar for a full listing

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Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) - Meeting Agenda - Aug 30, 2021 (hybrid)

Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN)

Meeting Agenda 

Monday, August 30, 2021 – 7:00 PM

 

1. 700 PM - Call to order, review agenda, and any housekeeping Steve Sherlock

 

2.    Introductions

        710 PM     HMEA - Doug MacPherson

        735 PM New Hope - Marcia Szymanski

        740 PM open

        745 PM open

              

3. 7:50 PM Review and discussion of proposed Mission, Vision, and Core Values

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

 

4. 8:00 PM Briefing on survey responses and possible next steps.

• Survey on grants:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeH2_hnpdeHji2Jo8zJxC-FP_8OfOD3lWn08I9wYAkFFxWrSg/viewform

 

5. 8:10 PM Steering Committee update, review Actions, Next Month agenda, and Wrap Up  -  Bo Kinney/Steve Sherlock

 

6. 820 PM Adjourn  (No Later than 8:30)

We'll provide two options for our next meeting

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

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Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) - Meeting Agenda - Aug 30, 2021

FANN Steering Committee has provided two updates for review and action

Dear FANN Members,
 
The FANN Steering Committee has been working diligently since our formation and we have completed two tasks in draft form and need your input.

Action 1 - Please review (in prep for discussion at Aug 23 meeting)

Below is a draft of the FANN Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Values.  These are very important to set the future for the organization as well as lay out how we expect to conduct ourselves going forward.

Mission Statement:  

Creating a forum to align Franklin area nonprofit organizations to identify opportunities for collaboration and to share information, resources and expertise.  

Vision Statement:  

Franklin will be a community where nonprofit organizations work together for the greater good of its residents. 

Core Values: 

• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• Collaboration and partnership
• Conducting ourselves with integrity and authenticity
• Respect for each other and the community whom we serve
• Focusing on the dignity and well-being of Franklin residents
• Compassionately listening to residents' needs.
• Problem identification and resolution
• Being nice to each other

Action 2 - Please respond to survey

The second item is a Google survey seeking information about your needs related to securing grants for your organizations.  This will give the steering committee more guidance on the content for a potential grant working group and to set appropriate goals and boundaries for the working group efforts.

Survey on grants:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeH2_hnpdeHji2Jo8zJxC-FP_8OfOD3lWn08I9wYAkFFxWrSg/viewform

FANN Steering Committee has two updates for review and action