Franklin Area Nonprofit Network "Things you can do before the next meeting June 28, 2021"

In advance of our next meeting, you can:

1 - 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

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 for June 28 https://www.facebook.com/events/492002222052938/

4 - MetroWest Nonprofit Network

Lunch and Learn - Wednesday, June 9, 2021 = 11:30 am - 12:30 PM

Let's Talk about Annual Meetings



It's that time of year. Organizations are coming to the close of their fiscal year and annual meetings are being planned and held. Bring your own stories and join with a few of your colleagues who have held meetings and will share:

• Lessons and tips about running a virtual annual meeting
• Low tech and high tech solutions like OWL
• How to manage a hybrid meeting
• Creating engaging content

REGISTER HERE -> https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ei1twi2cec54dfef&oseq=&c=&ch=

Things you can do before the next meeting June 28, 2021

 

Franklin Area Nonprofit Network - Action/Updates in advance of Meeting May 24

** Action ** -> there is opportunity for groups to sign up to share about their work in this round of introductions for the May 24 meeting

• Sign up here  => https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/2021/05/reminder-sign-up-for-introductions-at.html

** Action ** - opportunity still open for participation in the 'steering committee' for this group as we navigate our way forward to supporting nonprofits servicing Franklin. 

• Contact Bo Kinney at bokinney@benspeaks.org

Update 1 = MetroWest Nonprofit Network (MNN) has announced a certificate program in nonprofit management  https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/2021/05/new-nonprofit-management-certificate.html

We will likely schedule to have Anna Cross, of MetroWest Nonprofit Network at a future meeting to talk about what they do

Update 2 =  The Mass Nonprofit Network has scheduled their annual awards ceremony for June 23. Registration available online => https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/2021/05/ma-nonprofit-network-2021-nonprofit.html

This might be a good opportunity to see who is doing what around the state. 

Update 3 = Friendly reminder to 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

The Franklin Area Nonprofit Network page is now live and functioning

Reminder: Sign up for Introductions at next FANN meeting May 24, 2021

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

Friendly reminder: Monday, May 24 - the next meeting to continue the round of introductions. 

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

The meeting has been created in Facebook to enable sharing:

Facebook event for May 24  https://www.facebook.com/events/2997576720462809?

Zoom meeting info

Stephen Sherlock is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: FANN - Introductions2

Time: May 24, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81428844425...

Meeting ID: 814 2884 4425  Passcode: wfpr1029   

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The Franklin Area Nonprofit Network page is now live and functioning

FM #523 - Franklin Area Nonprofit Network Meeting - 04/19/21 (audio)

FM #523 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 523 in the series. 

This shares the second meeting of the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN). The meeting was conducted virtually using Zoom. The meeting was recorded to capture the introductions of each of the groups/organizations to enable packaging of them for the individual groups to use.

Thanks to all those who participated and especially to the organizations who provided their introductions. We heard from

• Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc

• Franklin Neighbor Brigade

• Franklin Food Pantry

• Metacomet Land Trust, Inc.

• Franklin Public Library

• St. Vincent de Paul Society, St Mary Franklin

• Franklin FISH

• Franklin Lions

• Rotary Club of Franklin MA

Pete Fasciano presented an overview of the Franklin TV/Radio services. Judy O’Gara assisted with examples of press release information

• The presentation document can be found online

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNAVSoh8UvRdNiBxFn27i0BQ-uwn007e/view?usp=sharing

The meeting recording runs about an hour and 30 minutes, so let’s listen in to the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network, a fanntastic group! 

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/44fd4920-605e-45f5-8b4d-d46f777db76d

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit   Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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FM #523 - Franklin Area Nonprofit Network Meeting - 04/19/21 (audio)

Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) Meeting - April 19, 2021

The agenda and confirmed listing of introductions for this session. There are three open spots for this evening. Use the form to register for tonight or at least get on the listing for a future session.

Note: We will record the meeting. This will enable the capture of the introductions for each org to be prepared for sharing by the group and the org. 

April 19, 2021 - 7 PM

Meeting link info:

Topic: Franklin Area Nonprofit Network - Intros1

Time: Apr 19, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81428065871?pwd=QitpRm82NCtjaS9zRDQ5dGRXdm1JUT09

Meeting ID: 814 2806 5871

Passcode: wfpr1029

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Actions:

1 - Organizations can sign up for the “get to know each list”  https://forms.gle/cFTsMSu5y4fwfPkP7  There are 3 slots still available for this session

Meeting agenda for April 19, 2021

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

710 PM Introductions Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc

715 PM Franklin Neighbor Brigade

720 PM Franklin Food Pantry

725 PM Rotary Club of Franklin MA

730 PM Metacomet Land Trust, Inc.

735 PM Franklin Public Library

740 PM St. Vincent de Paul Society, St Mary Franklin

745 PM open - NPO 8 

750 PM open - NPO 9 

755 PM open - NPO 10

800 PM FANN Topic for the month Franklin TV - Franklin Public Radio

820 PM Wrap Up, Actions, Next Month agenda Steve Sherlock 

(NPO introductions on schedule, Topic for the month…)

Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (FANN) Meeting - April 19, 2021

Franklin Area NonProfit Network (FANN): meeting info and ACTIONS for April 19, 2021

Coming out of the Franklin Area NonProfit Network (FANN) kickoff meeting (3/29/21), we have the following notes and Actions

• Frequency – at least monthly until we get up and running 

• Will try and lock in a standard day/time 

• Initial phase is for members to get to know each other.  This phase is expected to take anywhere from 4-10 meetings, depending on how many organizations want to get involved and the speed at which we can conduct the introductions.  Intent is to invite 10-12 organizations per meeting and provide them up to 5 mins each to tell all about their organization; with a focus on their mission, highlighting services provided and target audience.

• During the introduction portion, all should listen carefully to identify touchpoints of connection, potential help or cross referral. 

• Issues raised from the organization will be placed in the parking lot for future consideration by the group (address via an ad-hoc small group to study or as an upcoming FANN Topic, or ??) 

• First topic up is Media 101 and speaker is Pete Fasciano, Franklin Community Cable (Franklin TV, Franklin Public Radio) 

• Also, will want to address creation of Leadership/Steering Comm and Website in either housekeeping or wrap up

Actions:

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

We’ll confirm the orgs and order of presentations before each meeting

Meeting agenda for April 19, 2021

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

710 PM Introductions NPO 1 

715 PM NPO 2 

720 PM NPO 3 

725 PM NPO 4 

730 PM NPO 5 

735 PM NPO 6 

740 PM NPO 7 

745 PM NPO 8 

750 PM NPO 9 

755 PM NPO 10

800 PM FANN Topic for the month TBD  

820 PM Wrap Up, Actions, Next Month agenda Steve Sherlock 

(NPO introductions on schedule, Topic for the month…)

 

830 PM Adjourn 

 

meeting info and ACTIONS for April 19, 2021

Franklin Area Non-profit Network - Mar 29, 2021 - 7:00 PM

The local businesses have their circle of friends so to speak with the Franklin Downtown Partnership, or the United Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The local cultural organizations also have a circle of friends through the Cultural District. 

How about the non-profit organizations? 

Therefore, on March 29, 2021, we'll gather together the non-profit organizations serving Franklin, MA to 

1. create awareness of the work and services being provided by each org 
2. to improve the referral capability for each org 
3. to share best practices among the orgs

The group will be called the Franklin Area Non-profit Network, or FANN, and hence it will be a fanntastic group!

Sign up for the virtual meeting link at the Facebook event  https://www.facebook.com/events/1045786169244815/

The notes for my Citizens Comment at the Town Council meeting March 17

Monday, Mar 29, 7 PM

Kick off session to gather the non-profit organizations serving Franklin for a couple of reasons

1 - to create awareness about the work and services being provided by each organization 

2 - to improve the referral  capability of each org

3 - to share best practices between organizations 

The Franklin Area Non-profit Network or FANN  will be a fanntastic organization  

What to remember  

If you manage or operate a non-profit, consider joining the kickoff. At least follow us to see what we do 

If you volunteer for one of the more than one hundred non-profits based here, thank you for volunteering. Mention the next time you do volunteer that you heard about this and see if they are participating  

While I mentioned 'based' here, we know there are other organizations serving Franklin based elsewhere,  they are also welcome 

You hear more about this as the 29th gets closer. There is a Facebook event you can find and share. There will be additional news spreading through the social channels but we wanted this group and viewers to hear it. 

Any questions,  feel free to reach out to me for now, we will have a web page and other pieces coming soon

The non-profits serving Franklin do a whole lot of good, this gathering we believe should help them do what they do

March 29, 7 pm

Franklin Area Non-profit Network - Mar 29, 2021 - 7:00 PM