Early-bird registration for the 2021 MNN Annual Conference now OPEN

Get your tickets before September 12th to take advantage of the Early Bird discount!

You are receiving this email because you registered for a webinar or Regional Meeting with the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network. I am excited to share that registration for our 2021 Annual Conference is now available. We hope you can join us from Tuesday, October 5 to Friday, October 8! Early-bird registration rates are now open. The rates include substantial discounts for attendees from MNN member nonprofits, non-member nonprofits, and for-profit affiliate members. MNN nonprofit members save 40% off of the regular registration price. Early-bird registration ends Friday, September 12. Sign up today to save on the price of admission! This year's conference will feature: Moderated virtual networking sessions to engage with your nonprofit peers; The awarding of two Lifetime Achievement Awards to accomplished nonprofit sector professionals; Over 20 workshops designed to help nonprofit professionals be more effective and efficient, including workshops entitled, "Addressing the Challenges of a Truly Inclusive, Multicultural Board" and "How to Leverage Skills-Based Volunteering for COVID-19 Recovery and Capacity Building;" Exhibitors with products and services to enhance your organization's work. Click below to register. Don't hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions. We hope to see you there! Best, Madeleine Morgan Director of Programs and Services mmorgan@massnonprofitnet.org 617-391-9171 REGISTER This year's conference will include: Workshops This year, watch and engage with workshops live or on your own time. Experience conference like never before with access to over 25 hours of educational content and networking. The conference workshops will cover a variety of topics for every stage of a nonprofit career, from fundraising to strategies to address equity, diversity, and inclusion in a nonprofit organization.  Virtual Event Platform Attendees will have access to a virtual conference portal through Whova that allows them to easily navigate workshops, schedule meetings with other attendees, participate in networking hours, view the attendee list, and explore the services of our sponsors and exhibitors. Join us for a conference orientation on Wednesday, September 22nd at 10 AM. Networking Opportunities Hundreds of conference attendees will take advantage of the collective experience and expertise of hundreds of professionals while building lasting connections. Enjoy moderated virtual networking sessions with your peers. In addition, you'll have access to an attendee list at any time through Whova to arrange meetings with potential connections.  Inspirational Speakers The conference will feature inspirational speakers with exceptional stories of impact from their careers, including the presentation of two Lifetime Achievement Awards to champions of the nonprofit sector. Stay tuned for the announcements of this year's speakers! Interested in sponsoring this year's event? Learn more and sign up here!

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Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) moves to Mon, Aug 30, 2021

With Henri in MA, we are moving the meeting out one week to Aug 30, 2021 - same time, same links. This gives folks time to do whatever with Henri, and then time to prepare for next week.

In advance of our next meeting, you have time to:

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 - Respond to the survey questions on your organization’s grant needs so we can help to coordinate the best response for the group.

• Survey on grants:

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

3 - 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 

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

Facebook event ->   https://fb.me/e/5ydumaOOR 

5 - Check out the updated listing of nonprofits   https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/p/area-non-profits.html

Use the form to make updates, changes, or additions

https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/p/directory-addchange.html

FANN Meeting scheduled for Aug 30, 2021

FANN Meeting preparation for the August 23, 2021 session

 In advance of our next meeting, you can:

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 - Respond to the survey questions on your organization’s grant needs so we can help to coordinate the best response for the group.

• Survey on grants:

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

3 - 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 

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

• Facebook event ->   https://fb.me/e/5ydumaOOR 

5 - Check out the updated listing of nonprofits   https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/p/area-non-profits.html

Use the form to make updates, changes, or additions

https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/p/directory-addchange.html

FANN Meeting preparation for the August 23, 2021 session

Dogfest & Music Festival - August 22

Via Diane Padula, Franklin Rotary

"Good Afternoon, I hope you and your members are all well.  I hope you can join us.

I am sending you this information regarding an exciting event that you might want to join as a Rotary Club Vendor; also that you can send this along to your  members who may want to join us on August 22nd for an exciting day.

Clear Path for Veterans New England, Rotary Club of Ayer, Shirley, Harvard & Devens, and Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley have teamed together to support the Clear Path for Veterans New England Dogs2Vets Program which supports the placement of well-trained service dogs with veterans in need.

For more information about Clear Path and its programs visit: www.clearpathne.org

I am attaching the Dogfest Festival Flyer so you can learn more about this Festival.  If you or someone you know would like to be a Vendor please use this link.  There is no charge for non-profits and a $50 fee for others.

DogFest Vendor Form - Formstack"

Thank you, we appreciate it. We hope you might join us.
Dolores Alberghini

President - Rotary Club of Ayer, Shirley, Harvard & Devens 

Dogfest & Music Festival - August 22

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