Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) Annual Conference scheduled for Oct 24 in Worcester

MNN Annual Conference

Each year, the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) Annual Conference convenes one of the largest gatherings of nonprofit professionals in the state. The day-long event will include an engaging keynote session, a wide selection of exciting workshops, networking opportunities, and the presentation of our Lifetime Achievement Awards.  

Interested in attending this year’s event? The 2024 Conference will return to the DCU Center in Worcester on October 24, 2024. 

Register now! Early-Bird Rates through September 13 only.

for more about the conference ->  https://massnonprofitnet.org/events/mnn-annual-conference/

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

Want to figure out who to volunteer for? Stop by THE BLACK BOX and check out at least 16 options

Free for volunteers to figure out which organization your could help. The following non-profits have registered for a table to talk with you about how you can help them: 

• 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]

When: THE BLACK BOX, Wednesday, September 13 from 6 to 8 PM.

Franklin Volunteer Fair - Weds, Sep 13 at THE BLACK BOX

Franklin Volunteer Fair - Weds, Sep 13 at THE BLACK BOX

Free for volunteers to figure out who to help

Free for non-profits to share your work to attract volunteers

• Non-profits can contact ahardy@fpaconline.com to sign up for a table spot

at THE BLACK BOX, Wednesday, September 13 from 6 to 8 PM.

Franklin Volunteer Fair - Weds, Sep 13 at THE BLACK BOX

SAFE Coalition Meet and Greet for non-profits - THIS MONDAY - June 12

Hello Franklin non-profit neighbors!

We are just a few days away from our Meet and Greet!

We would love to host a meet and greet at our office here in Franklin at the Moseley Mills. We will have light apps, refreshments, and music! Please feel free to share with anyone you feel would be interested in attending (Staff and colleagues included!)

DATE:                   Monday, June 12

TIME:                   3 PM – 5 PM

LOCATION:          SAFE Office, 31 Hayward St, Unit 2-c, Franklin, MA      

FIND US:               Please take the second driveway at the Moseley Mills and follow the road until you see the SAFE sign, above Berry Insurance.

PARKING:             Please utilize any parking lot that is not directly in front of the SAFE offices. We want to honor these limited spaces for the other businesses open during this time.

Please let us know you plan to attend by email us with your favorite song!

We look forward to connecting with all of you!

Warmly,

Jen

Jennifer Levine

(She/her/hers)

CEO, co-founder

SAFE Coalition

508-488-8105

31 Hayward St

Unit 2-c

Franklin, MA

THIS MONDAY (June 12): SAFE Coalition Meet and Greet!

MetroWest Nonprofit Network Trainings & Events Calendar: June 2023

Upcoming webinars and training events in Mass

Welcome to the MNN Trainings and Events Calendar. 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.  MNN Event News Speakers Announced for Excellence Awards Time is running out to secure your spot at the highly anticipated Nonprofit Excellence Awards, taking place in just one week! Join us on June 6 at the prestigious Massachusetts State House as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of nonprofits in our community. This year's event promises to be truly special, with distinguished speakers including Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance, Matthew Gorzkowicz, and House Assistant Majority Leader Alice Peisch. We're also excited to have Betsy Badell from NBC 10 Boston/ Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra Responde, guiding us through an incredible program. Limited spaces available, so register now to secure your seat! Learn more & register June 6 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Online Advanced Proposal Writing Nonprofit organizations often seek grant support but fall short in receiving the award. Learn how to present your case for support no matter the type or size of grant you are requesting. This session will sharpen your grantseeking skills by making your proposal more competitive. From an introduction to logic models to making your case for support using 2,000 or less characters, this workshop will help you prepare successful paper and paperless proposal narratives including those to the different levels of government. There will be a discussion on the use of meaningful charts and other visual aids to help reviewers quickly understand the intent of your proposed project. You will also learn techniques to use when preparing proposals to obtain grants for capacity-building projects and capital campaigns. Register Here June 6 11:00 am – 11:30 am Online Massachusetts 401(k) CORE Plan for Small Nonprofits Webinar Most people agree, offering a retirement plan to your employees is important. It's an effective way to help attract, retain, and reward key talent. Studies have shown that employees aren't likely to save on their own; they are much more likely to save through a workplace retirement plan – and they look to their employers to provide one. The Commonwealth, appreciates all the great work nonprofits do across the state, and also know it can be difficult for small, nonprofits to find a quality, affordable retirement plan. That's why they created the Massachusetts 401(k) CORE Plan ("CORE"). If you have 20 or fewer W-2 employees, this Plan may be available to you. Join us at this webinar to learn about the CORE Plan! Register Here June 6 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Online Listen4Good Informational Session Would you like to gather better data from your clients for advocacy, fundraising, and reporting on your DEI goals? Listen4Good can help! Listen4Good's high-quality, equity-based feedback program is best in class, offering 1:1 coaching, intensive training, a rich web app, and a dynamic peer community to participating organizations. Our rigorous 18-month capacity building program will help you accelerate your impact and amplify the voices of your clients. Ask us how we can help you obtain a funder to sponsor your participation! Register Here June 9 8:30 am – 10:30 am Westin Hotel Copley Place 10 Huntington Ave Boston, MA WID's Spring 2023 Annual Meeting Breakfast: "Fundraising and Effectively Leading Teams Through Change" We're delighted to welcome Susan Murray, National Director of Development at Year Up, as our Keynote Speaker at WID's Spring Annual Meeting Breakfast on Friday, June 9th! Join us at the Westin Copley Place as we begin our morning with networking over breakfast beginning at 8:30am followed by our program which will begin at 9:30am. We look forward to spending our morning with you! Breakfast and Networking, 8:30-9:30am Program: 9:30-10:30am Register Here June 14 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Online Keeping or Getting Coverage through MassHealth and the Health Connector MassHealth needs to renew coverage for all members to make sure they are still eligible and receive the best benefit they qualify for. Join staff from MassHealth as they explain what members need to do to update their information and how to renew their MassHealth coverage. Some people may find out they don't qualify for MassHealth anymore, so staff from the Health Connector will explain how they could get coverage and may get help paying for it through the Health Connector. Register Here Visit our Community Trainings and Events Calendar for a full listing

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SAFE Coalition to host a meet and greet for Franklin Nonprofits - June 12

Hello Franklin non-profit neighbors!

LET'S GET TOGETHER! 

We at SAFE have had the wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with many of you over the years and we know how impactful that has been to those we work with. While the specific support we each provide may be different – our missions are so similar!

We would love to host a meet and greet at our office here in Franklin at the Moseley Mills. We will have light apps, refreshments, and music! Please feel free to share with anyone you feel would be interested in attending.

DATE:    Monday, June 12

TIME:    3 PM – 5 PM

LOCATION:   SAFE Office, 31 Hayward St, Unit 2-c, Franklin, MA

FIND US:  Please take the second driveway at the Moseley Mills and follow the road until you see the SAFE sign, above Berry Insurance.

PARKING:  Please utilize any parking lot that is not directly in front of the SAFE offices. We want to honor these limited spaces for the other businesses open during this time.

We look forward to connecting with all of you!

Warmly,

Jen

Jennifer Levine

(She/her/hers)

CEO, co-founder

SAFE Coalition -> 508-488-8105

31 Hayward St, Unit 2-c Franklin, MA 02038

SAFE to host a meet and greet for Franklin Nonprofits - June 12

What's happening at the Franklin Cultural Festival on Saturday? Download this 1 sheet guide

This one sheet PDF document combines the info you need to be aware on 

• where to park
• the schedule for the Main Stage 
• the layout of the Cultural Festival on the Town Common

Fortunately, we have a beautiful weather forecast for Saturday. There is plenty to do and see for all ages as Franklin celebrates "Community Unity"

Download your copy here ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/18dW5lHio3gPdorfCI4r8w-DL8WmgjTKI/view?usp=sharing

What's happening at the Franklin Cultural Festival on Saturday? Download this 1 sheet guide

Franklin Cultural Festival - map of activity locations scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10, 2022

The Franklin Cultural Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10 from noon to 6 PM in and around the Town Common with the activities shown in the areas on the map shared here:

Franklin Cultural Festival - map of activity locations scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10, 2022

Other updates on the Cultural Festival

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/franklin-cultural-festival-scheduled.html

T-shirts for sale ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/get-your-pre-order-in-for-franklin.html

Living Statues -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/living-statues-to-make-appearance-at.html

Franklin Cultural Council looking for Franklin nonprofits in Arts & Culture arena for "Community Culture Lane" - Sep 10

Hi Franklin community,

The Franklin Cultural Council is looking for a few extra non-profits to participate in the upcoming Franklin Cultural Festival, slated for Saturday, September 10 from 12-6 PM.

We've created a section of the festival called the  "Community Cultural Lane". This area will feature non-profit Arts & Cultural booths that would like to promote themselves and educate the community about their services.

• Booths must fit under the arts and cultural "umbrella".
• Organizations must provide their own tent and table.
• Informational pamphlets and materials are encouraged.
• Games with prizes or interactive booths are encouraged.
• Booths are not allowed to sell products or fund raise in any way.

We are really excited to provide space for this! Franklin has so many incredible arts and cultural organizations. For our community to see them all lined up in one area will be really enlightening! 

Please reach out to us at: franklinculturalcouncil02038@gmail.com

 "Community Unity" returns as theme for the Franklin Cultural Festival - Sep 10