Reminder: FHS restores Community Services Hours as a grad requirement; Non-profits - Let's be ready to take advantage of this!

 At a recent Franklin School Committee meeting, Josh Hanna, the Principal of FHS, provided an update on the program of studies at the high school. The update is scheduled annually and gives the community a preview on significant course changes, adds, etc. before the students start registering for the next school year.

One key aspect that was announced can benefit the Franklin area nonprofits; the restoration of Community Services Hours as a graduation requirement at FHS. This becomes effective with the graduating class of 2028.

“Beginning with the class of 2028 Franklin High School students are required to complete 20 hours of community service as part of the requirement for graduation”  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/2024-2025_fhs_program_of_studies_.pdf 

As you have community service hour opportunities, please let Josh know. Please also give advance notice. He plans to be the central contact for now. He also plans to add a section to the FHS newsletter which goes out every 2 weeks to spread the word. Josh’s email is -> hannaj@franklinps.net 

Sample of a recent school newsletter -> https://t.co/Dv0lAS1YAz

If you want to listen to the meeting to hear the update the audio is available ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/school-committee-hears-about-oak-st-fhs.html

(due to some technical difficulties that night, the broadcast video is not yet available)

FHS restores Community Services Hours as a grad requirement; Let's be ready to take advantage of this!

Shared from FANN -> https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/2024/01/fhs-restores-community-services-hours.html

Volunteer Fair not interrupted by tornado warning, folks did find volunteer opportunities

A couple of dozen folks braved the weather (and the tornado warning) to meet and greet the various nonprofits gathered to find out what the nonprofits do and how volunteers can help them. 

The first (and not last) event of this kind was held Wednesday night at THE BLACK BOX thanks to FSPA, FPAC, and the Mercers.

The following nonprofits were scheduled for tables at the event. 

• Department of Children & Families [DCF]
• Franklin Public Radio
• Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council [SEPAC]
• SAFE Coalition
• Franklin Lions Club
• Metacomet Land Trust
• One Franklin
• Franklin Democratic Town Committee [FDTC]
• Franklin Senior Center
• Franklin Neighbor Brigade
• Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee
• Franklin Food Pantry
• Franklin LGBTQ Alliance
• Franklin Downtown Partnership
• New Hope, Inc.
• Foster Care Essentials
• Franklin Performing Arts Company [FPAC]

For info and updates from the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (a FANNTastic group!) visit the FANN online at -> https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/

some of the conversation at the SAFE Coalition table

How to use #FranklinCAN(fill in the blank)

Franklin is a caring community. It has been known to come out, to show up, to support when needed. Time, and time again.

Members of the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) need to take advantage of this to accomplish what each organization is focused on. The FANN will help in that effort.

 

#Franklin community action now (CAN) is a simple way for all nonprofits to help each other spread the work on each other's fund raising efforts, events, etc.

1. When community action is needed, your organization can plan accordingly. Devise whatever is required for fund raising, collection, pick up, etc.
2. As you communicate to your followers, send the event, or action to the FANN. We'll put it on the calendar
3. As you create your social media campaign, figure out how to add #FranklinCAN (fillin the blanks) to your social posts. What (fill in the blank) makes sense for this event, action, etc for you/your organization
4. Mark your social media communications with the hashtag #FranklinCAN(fill in the blank)
5. FANN members can set up a Google alert for #FranklinCAN to find out what is happening
6. The FANN and other members can share that hashtag to help spread the word on your effort

So easy!

 

You do what you need to do and with the #FranklinCAN(fill in the blank) hashtag, the FANN can help spread the word to make your event or effort more successful.

 

Some examples might be

#FranklinCANpickup

#FranklinCANfundraise

#FranklinCANsupport

#FranklinCAN(fill in the blank)

 

How can the community help you? #FranklinCAN

Download a PDF of this to share with others -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-JFQ3w3w1bR1ystFtISqFG3TRF-5KvCI/view?usp=sharing 

  

Want to know how to set up a Google Alert for #FranklinCAN? Check out the steps to do so here ->   

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V4aax3IQ_OPtg578tyBzR5JlDPZxYACo/view?usp=sharing

 

 

How to use #FranklinCAN(fill in the blank)

Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) Meeting Agenda - Monday, Sep 20, 2021 – 7:00 PM

Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN)

FANN Meeting Agenda 

Monday, September 20, 2021 – 7:00 PM

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

2.    Introductions

        715 PM     open

        720 PM open

        725 PM open

        730 PM open 

              

3. 7:35 PM (or 7:10ish) Review and approval of Mission, Vision and Core Values https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/2021/08/fann-steering-committee-has-two-updates.html

4. 7:45 PM (or 7:20ish) Round table on outlook for each group; what items are you working on to add to the community calendar of events?

Link to meeting day of week preference ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/quick-survey-results-wednesday-evening.html

Action: To submit a community or cultural event, please use this form:

https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

5. 8:00 PM (or 7:35ish) Steering Committee, Actions, Next Month agenda, Wrap Up Bo Kinney/Steve Sherlock

4. 820 PM (0r 7:45ish) Adjourn

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The Franklin Area Nonprofit Network page is now live and functioning. 

https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/

Check out the 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

Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) Meeting Agenda - Monday, Sep 20, 2021 – 7:00 PM

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 Meeting preparation for the August 23, 2021 session

The Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) has scheduled its next meeting for all nonprofits for Monday, Aug 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM. A hybrid meeting, we can met in person at the TV studio or virtually via Zoom. Details below.

If you are a member of a nonprofit and someone from your group is not already taking part, feel free to reach out to me (Steve Sherlock) for more info, or join a session to find more about what we are doing to help each other support the Franklin community.

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