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Who should attend: This workshop is intended for any nonprofit professional or board member of organizations from small to large.
Organizational success is dependent upon the engagement and commitment your staff has to your mission and organization. Our presentation will provide you with a different lens with which to view some basic and universal HR processes. Using our approach, you will learn to handle these high touch HR processes in a manner that enhances employee engagement and retention. This will help you capitalize on routine HR activities that are necessary and required. We will address:
• What are effective hiring, performance management and termination processes and how to standardize them for your organization
• How applying our approach will help you think of hiring, firing and other basic HR matters as a form of marketing your organization, its mission and culture.
Additional topics will include how to:
• Develop a growing benefits offering, including cost effective employee perks
• Use standard forms, such as a job applications, as tools for improved HR decisions
• Adopt checklists which can automate compliant processes and allow you to focus your time and attention on what really matters to your employees.
Please join us for this informative session and leave with some new ways to handle basic HR matters for more effective management of your key resource – your employees.
Who should attend: This workshop is intended for any nonprofit professional or board member of organizations from small to large.
About the Presenter:
Saleha co-leads the delivery of Insource’s professional services to our clients. She is jointly responsible for the overall management of client engagements and providing leadership to and strategic direction for Insource’s consulting services. Saleha is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in general operational and human resource management. She brings her expertise in direct communication and skills in contextual decision-making to managing Insource’s operations and addressing our clients’ needs.
People can be difficult, even dangerous. Covering the spectrum from rudeness to active threats, disruptive behaviors can become crises that impact the people you serve, lead and with whom you work. These behaviors can hurt business and leave you feeling powerless. Participants will explore how to identify, avoid, and address these challenges, consider the response of leadership and discuss what outcomes constitute success.
Individual Outcomes
Better insight into identifying, avoiding, and responding to disruptive behaviors.
Clearer understanding of how to lead others during a crisis, such as an active threat situations.
Improved interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Explore their roles during a crisis on the ground level.
Stronger alignment of tactics, strategies, and objectives.
Organizational Outcomes
Improved customer relation skills.
More enjoyable customer experiences.
Stronger, more confident leaders.
Better protected company reputation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Managers, sales personnel, customer service, call centers. office staff, and more.
This two-day interactive learning experience is 12 PDCs.
Strategic Alliances at Bay Path University is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM
Tech Networks of Boston (TNB) is pleased to invite nonprofit professionals to a Roundtable session about how nonprofits can apply project management principles to their operational projects. Our featured guest will be Maria Latimore, founder of the Maria Latimore Group.
Here is what Maria says about this session:
“Successfully implementing operational projects is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success. Yet, research shows that most projects fail. A 2016 study by Standish Group found that about 75% of projects were not completed on time and on budget. The Project Management Institute estimates that in the US for every $1 billion invested in projects, about 12% or $122 million is wasted due to lacking project performance. That’s a lot of time and money for little return.
“In this workshop, Maria will give you some tactical tips to take back and immediately implement to make your critical projects more efficient and successful. These tips will help you and your team to define the project scope and get the right people involved at the right time. You’ll walk away with information that will help to identify when your project is going off track and actions to take to get it back on track. And we’ll have some fun in the process!”
Here’s a little more about Maria:
Maria Latimore is principal of Maria Latimore Group (MLG), a consulting practice that helps nonprofits to deliver projects that drive program services, fundraising and organizational capacity. Maria has helped nonprofits to succeed by customizing project management best practices and training to fit each organization’s context and culture. She has over 30 years of project management experience and was a vice president in State Street Corporation’s Information Technology and Business Operations Transformation divisions.
Maria is a PMP certified project manager, and has a bachelor of business management degree from Simmons College. She is on the board of directors of The Dignity Institute, the Community Engagement Committee of Nuestra Comunidad, and the Technology Committee at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of Massachusetts Boston.
In keeping with the spirit of the TNB Roundtable series, this session will NOT be a sales pitch for any product or service. This will be a professional development opportunity for nonprofit professionals who want to learn with and from their peers in other organizations.
This session is for employees of nonprofit organizations. It is not designed to meet the needs of vendors, volunteers, students, consultants, job-seekers, and others.
Priority in registration will be given to those who are employed by nonprofit organizations that hold full membership in the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network.
Participation in this session is free of charge for nonprofit professionals. However, you must have a confirmed registration in order to attend.
We hope that you can join us for a vigorous and informative conversation, in which you will be welcome to share your knowledge and experience with your peers!
To find more information about this session, or to registe for it, please follow this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tnb-roundtable-how-nonprofits-can-effectively-manage-operational-projects-registration-38852343405?aff=mnn
If this session is booked to capacity by the time you seek to register for it, please go ahead and put yourself on the waiting list. We have a good track record of finding seats for nonprofit professionals on the waiting list.
Recent headlines say it all. Harassment, particularly sexual harassment, is alive and well, and seems to be the norm in many industries, especially restaurants, the media and heavily dominated male work environments. This is causing a huge backlash from victims against the perpetrator, as well as employers who knowingly cover up and effectively support these behaviors through inaction. This will be costly.
In this on-line session, we discuss:
• Definition of harassment
• Your responsibilities as an employer
• Steps to take when you receive a complaint
• Liability
• Training for managers & employees
Presented by Paul Carelis, Head of HR Services, MassPay
Tech Networks of Boston (TNB) is pleased to invite nonprofit professionals to a Roundtable session about why and how nonprofit organizations build political power. Our featured guests will be Jordan Berg Powers of Mass Alliance and Lisette Le of Massachusetts Voter Table.
Many nonprofit organizations that have historically been devoted to direct services to individuals, families, and communities are now becoming aware that they can play a role to advocate and influence public policy. Some of them are extremely concerned that key decisions are actually being made when lawmakers are voted into office, and are looking to understand what they can and cannot do to voice and take action about these concerns. In this session, nonprofit professionals will learn about strategies to influence public policy and ways to engage members/constituents in electoral campaigns, while complying with 501c3 IRS statutes.
Please note:
In keeping with the spirit of the TNB Roundtable series, this session will NOT be a sales pitch for any product or service. This will be a professional development opportunity for nonprofit professionals who want to learn with and from their peers in other organizations.
Participation in this session is free of charge for nonprofit professionals. However, you must have a confirmed registration in order to attend.
To find more information about this session, or to register for it, please follow this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tnb-roundtable-why-and-how-nonprofits-build-political-power-registration-39780850595?aff=mnn
If this session is booked to capacity by the time you seek to register for it, please go ahead and put yourself on the waiting list. We have a good track record of finding seats for nonprofit professionals on the waiting list.
Join the Center for New Leadership of Marlboro Grad School at a 2 hour interactive workshop entitled Building Board Governance: Board Roles and Building Board and Executive Director Teamwork.
This training will pull from participants’ real world board experiences to explore the primary roles of board members and some strategies to utilize when things go wrong. A primary focus will be on building a strong team with the Executive Director and how to prevent and manage board conflict. We will welcome your stories about (unnamed) board challenges and will work together to give you tools to implement when you leave.
A great learning opportunity for existing and prospective board members and staff members, especially EDs and Board Chairs. We encourage more than one participant from each organization! There will be 30 minutes of networking included to build connections with other committed individuals in the community.
Cost: $40 for one attendee; $50 for two people from the same organization.
Trainer: Greg Hessel of Regeneration Resources
Click here for more information and to register today: https://www.marlboro.edu/community/cnl/board_trainings
Our featured guest at our August 13th session will be Michael James, who is senior vice president of human resources at Old Colony YMCA. This session will be held at the Boston Foundation’s Edgerley Center for Civic Leadership from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
We will focus on nonprofit organizations can use inclusive HR practices to identify, recruit, and retain excellent employees.
Here’s what Michael says:
“This Roundtable is about how nonprofit leaders can effectively move from inclusive aspiration to sustained action.
“Increasing competitive pressure makes attracting, retaining, and developing high potential talent significantly more challenging. This session will focus on building skills, leveraging tools, and marshalling resources to foster inclusive behaviors and outcomes for each nonprofit organization’s workforce. This will be facilitated through interactive group exercises, relevant case examples, and discussions.”
Please note that this session:
o Is for primarily for employees of medium-size and large nonprofits. However, all nonprofit professionals are welcome to apply to attend.
o Is for nonprofit professionals at all levels of leadership.
o Has no prerequisites in training or experience.
Full scholarships are available to qualified employees of nonprofit organizations.
Please apply by using this link by Monday, July 23:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6ZZQLCJ
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status on Wednesday, July 25.
HSF is hosting their first human services job fair! This event is tailored to job seekers who are looking to make a difference in their communities every day. Join us for a day of networking with nonprofit organizations, where you can be passionate about the incredible work you do for your community. This event is FREE for job seekers.
Nonprofit employers working in human services are invited to attend for a day of networking, meeting candidates, and sharing the amazing work we do with our community. Space is limited! Register ASAP!
August 22, 2018
2:00pm to 6:00pm
La Quinta Inn & Suites, 12th Floor Ballroom
100 Congress St, Springfield
Pricing for employers
HSF Member Employers: $100
Non-members $200
MNN Members receive a 20% discount off the “Non-member” fee. Please contact us to register.
Employers receive a table and two chairs, and two staff attendees. Additional staff is an extra $45. Coffee and light snacks will be available.
Registration is limited to non-profit organizations at this time. If you think you are a good fit for this event but are a for-profit company, please contact us to see if space is available.
Join us for a unique partnership event focused on serving our Veterans. This summit is for VA service providers and human service providers to collaborate and learn together about the needs of the Veteran community in Western Massachusetts, and how to improve our relationships to provide better care.
Keynote: “Improving the Relationship between the VA and Community Providers” with Dr. Kristin Mattocks, Ph.D.
Morning Panel & Afternoon Breakout Sessions:
Session #1 – Dr. Scott Cornelius, Ph.D.
Combat-Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Session # 2 – Dr. Jennifer Joyce, Psy.D.
Substance Abuse Disorder & Co-Occurring Disorders
Session # 3 – Dr. Jeffrey McCarthy, Psy.D.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Date: Thursday, September 6, 2018
Time: Coffee: 7:30am; Breakfast & Keynote 8:00 – 9:15am; Panel 9:30-10:30am; Networking & Vendor Tables 10:30-11:00am; Breakout Workshops 11:00-12:30pm
This will be a plated breakfast served at 8:00am
Location: Delaney House, 3 Country Club Rd (Route 5), Holyoke
Program Fee – HSF Members & VA Members – $40 Not Yet Members – $60.00
Please register for this event by September 17.
Many nonprofits are now considering increasing their advocacy activities. It is critical for these nonprofits to review the rule of engagement in this area so as to remain in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. They may also consider whether it is feasible to form a 501(c)(4) arm. This seminar will give a general overview of basic federal tax and lobbying law for 501(c)(3) organizations, and discuss best practices including the following questions:
– What is the difference between advocacy and lobbying?
– When and how is it okay for a nonprofit to lobby and what happens if a nonprofit crosses the line?
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP
Federal immigration policies are seeking to shrink immigrant populations and opportunities. At the local level, however, immigrants thrive when they feel safe and are given the opportunity to participate in the decisions that affect their lives. From small towns to big cities, much can be done to include immigrants’ interests, safeguard their families and ensure they can contribute to their fullest potential. Learn new strategies on what local leaders can do in the free, interactive webinar Local Action: New Strategies to Build United Communities.
Hear from local leaders and researchers about evidence-based initiatives that give immigrants a voice, protect immigrant communities and allow everyone to contribute to our shared prosperity. Topics include:
1. What works in motivating local leaders to act
2. Replicable and inclusive strategies that counter restrictionist policies
3. How to build broad, public acceptance
Join us in celebrating the role of immigrant artists and scientists who renew and enrich our communities and country expressed in food, drink and good company. Featuring Tibetan Mixologist Tenzin Samdo (Winner: Best of Boston’s Best Bartender 2018)
How do nonprofit operations intersect with a range of privacy and security laws and regulations, including MA and US laws? A privacy law specialist will provide an overview of best practices regarding data privacy and security issues facing nonprofits to help guide them about the types of data to collect, how to protect that data, and how to respond in the event of a data breach.
Presenter: Michelle Anderson, ZwillGen PLLC
Please register for this event by October 25.
Did you know that the Massachusetts Pay Equity Act (MEPA) went into effect July 1, 2018, and impacts the laws governing compensation within the state in numerous ways? On November 8, Insource Services and MNN will present a workshop which will make sure that your nonprofit is ready to comply with the changes of the MEPA.
In this session, Saleha Walsh, Vice President at Insource, will:
- Provide a quick refresher on the requirements
- Share our experiences about what organizations like yours are doing to protect themselves from employee claims
- Walk through a simple, sample audit process
- Review changes you will need to make in your hiring and salary setting processes to comply with the requirements.
The event is free, but an RSVP is required as space is limited. We hope to see you there!
Lawyers Clearinghouse and Exponentum are pleased to present a complimentary webinar for nonprofit employers.
Legal requirements and best practices are evolving in the #MeToo era affecting all employers. Tailored specifically for nonprofit leaders, we will provide practical and timely guidance so you can effectively evaluate current policies and be prepared to investigate workplace complaints and respond appropriately. All executive directors, in-house counsel, human resources professionals, board members, and other leaders of nonprofit organizations are invited to attend.
Topics:
– Best practices and legal requirements for your policies against harassment, discrimination and retaliation
– Highlights of the latest state statutes mandating that employers take certain steps to prevent workplace harassment
– Steps for conducting an effective workplace investigation
Speakers:
Tara K. Burke, Of Counsel, Jackson Lewis P.C.; Michael A. Frankel, Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Lawyers Clearinghouse is proud to be a member of Exponentum (TM), a national network of business law pro bono providers. www.exponentum.org.
Nonprofit organizations often seek grant support but fall short in receiving an award. Competition for grants continue to grow as government funding dwindles. Learn how to present your case for support no matter the type or size of grant you are requesting. This session will sharpen your grant-seeking skills by making your proposal more competitive.
From 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 Gantt and PERT 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.
The intended learning goals are as follows:
– Understand the current giving trends of foundations, corporations, and government agencies
– Analyze request for proposals (RFPs) to determine a fit with your proposed project
– Prepare reviewer friendly proposals
– Formulate strategies to develop proposals for special projects, capacity-building efforts, and capital campaigns
– Learn techniques to apply for a multi-year or million-dollar grant
This workshop provides learning opportunities for intermediate to advanced (10+ years) grant seekers. The ideal participants will be those with two or more years of experience preparing grant proposals who have an understanding how to develop a strong needs statement, goals and outcomes, evaluation strategies, and the budget and justification for the project/program they propose.
Presenter
Diane Gedeon-Martin is a nationally recognized grants consultant, instructor, and lecturer in the area of grants and grant seeking for nonprofit organizations. For more than 25 years, she has trained over 20,000 people through her grant-seeking workshops and conference sessions. Her dedication to the field is evident in the way she speaks about the grant seeking process; her enthusiasm is contagious!
For 13 years, she was a member of the faculty of the former Connecticut Association of Nonprofits (CT Nonprofits, now renamed The Alliance after a merger) where she conducted several grant-seeking workshops annually including the popular two-day, semi-annual Grant Proposal Certificate Series. In 2015, she retired from the her position as an adjunct faculty member of The Fund Raising School (TFRS) at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University where she not only taught for 14 years but also co-developed the curriculum for the Preparing Successful Grant Proposals course.
Diane is a certified Master Trainer through the Faculty Training Academy of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International. She is a frequent presenter at regional, national, and international conferences including six consecutive AFP International Conferences, an AFP International Audioconference, and several Grant Professionals Association (GPA) regional and national conferences. In 2017, she was the keynote speaker at the New England (NE) GPA regional conference.
With so much division and discord, it seems hard to find common ground on topics such as immigration. What are the values, characteristics and issues that the foreign-born and U.S.-born share? How can you position and frame these traits in your conversations, campaigns, writings and programs in ways that resonate with your neighbors, coworkers, elected officials and families?
Learn the shared values and issues that can bind immigrants, refugees and the U.S.-born as well as tested messaging and framing techniques on how to utilize these in the most compelling ways in the free interactive webinar What We Have in Common: How to Talk About Immigrants on Tuesday, November 13, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST.
Learn:
1. The shared values and qualities that can open conversations and guide campaigns
2. The most effective framing and messaging techniques for today’s climate
3. Multiple strategies to create empathy, build support and educate others
4. How to have civil discourse online
Employees are an organization’s most important resource. Organizations that walk their talk, live their core values, and embed them in their everyday practices are more successful in attracting and retaining passionate and committed staff.
Perhaps the most powerful approach to bringing your values to life is to design and implement human resources policies, systems and practices that reflect and promote those values.
In this half-day workshop, you will spend time identifying and understanding which values are implicit, which are explicit and how the design of your current human resources systems helps to support or contradict those values. Participants will spend time developing a plan to improve this alignment within their organizations.
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Employees are an organization’s most important resource. Organizations that walk their talk, live their core values, and embed them in their everyday practices are more successful in attracting and retaining passionate and committed staff.
Perhaps the most powerful approach to bringing your values to life is to design and implement human resources policies, systems and practices that reflect and promote those values.
In this half-day workshop, you will spend time identifying and understanding which values are implicit, which are explicit and how the design of your current human resources systems helps to support or contradict those values. Participants will spend time developing a plan to improve this alignment within their organizations.
https://www.tsne.org/bnm-building-values-based-human-resources-practices
Host: Lily Leavitt, Practice Lead, Community Development
impactLMS was built on Salesforce and customized for mission-driven lenders. Craftsman understands that commercial solutions are simply not flexible enough to meet the needs of such a diverse group of organizations.
This demo is recommended for CDFIs and other community lenders interested in enhancing their loan application process. Whether you are moving from paper processes to a digital platform or looking for a tech solution that can keep up with your organization’s growth, impactLMS will help you better serve your community.
Notable features of the solution include:
– Ability to tailor a solution to your specific lending processes
– Easy integration with peripheral applications to enhance the client experience
– Streamlined workflows to maximize efficiency of your staff
– Powerful analytics for pipeline management and donor stewardship
If you are interested, but are unable to make it please email us at info@craftsmantech.com to set up another time.
