Why Nonprofits Can– and Should– Market Their Missions
Marketing is an unsavory word in many nonprofits. Thought to be the provenance of the private sector, marketing is seen by many as unnecessary: “the good work speaks for itself.” Yet in a sluggish economy, where every dollar counts and fundraising is harder than ever, differentiating your organization from other nonprofits is critical.
Join presenter Meredith Elkins on September 14th in Saco to see real marketing issues addressed and resolved. Visit the MANP website to register.
Assessing the Chief Executive’s Performance
One of the most important responsibilities of a board is to evaluate the performance of the chief executive and the quality of the board/chief executive relationship. The board/chief executive partnership is the place where governance and management come together, where professional growth and development is encouraged, and where boards both support and hold accountable the chief executive. In this webinar you will learn how to bring real value to this process for the chief executive, the board, and the organization as a whole.
This SkillBuilder will include:
•Key Steps in the Performance Review Process
•Essential Areas for Review: core competencies, personal leadership qualities, and interpersonal skills
•Performance Goals
Who Should Attend: Chief executives and board leaders
Presenter: Tony Scucci
Date: Thursday, September 16, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Fee: Member: $35, NonMember: $70
Location: Your Desk! – Interactive Webinar
Sign up today!
Nonprofit Capitol Exchange Returns this Fall
Join us for one or both Nonprofit Capitol Exchanges this fall. Both feature time to network over coffee and a light breakfast, presentations from key leaders in state government, and time to ask questions and make recommendations about nonprofit/government partnerships.
Thanks to our partnership with Preti Flaherty, we are able to keep the cost low: $10 for MANP members and $15 for non-members.
Friday, September 24th – Assistant Attorney General, Linda Conti
Join us as we explore the daily work of investigating fraud and abuse complaints against Maine nonprofit entities.
- 7:30 – 9:00 am, Preti Flaherty’s offices in Portland
- Register Online
Friday, October 15th – Commissioners David Littell & Eliza Townsend
Join us as we learn of the Department of Environmental Protection & the Department of Conservation’s priorities.
- 7:30 – 9:00 am, Preti Flaherty’s offices in Portland
- Register Online
Funders and nonprofit leaders interested in learning about useful capacity building tools and services developed by Maine-based consultants are invited to attend the upcoming sessions of the Capacity Builders Tool Box luncheon series.
These discussions will run from11:30 am – 1 pm, with lunch provided. The cost to attend is $20. To register, please contact LK Gagnon at lgagnon@nonprofitmaine.org.
Two Sessions Remaining!
September 15
MARKETING
Gary Stern, president of Portland-based Stern Consulting International, will share work-in-progress from the 3rd edition of his globally distributed Marketing Workbook for Nonprofit Organizations, co-authored with Elana Centor. Gary will engage participants in addressing how core marketing principles and practices have – and haven’t – changed with the advent of the Internet and explosion of social media. He will touch on positioning and brand itentity; strategic marketing goals; aligning the offline and online mix for results.
- September 15, 2010
United Way of Greater Portland
400 Congress Street, 4th Flr.
Portland, ME 04101
11:30 am – 1pm
November 3, 2010
ACCOUNTING & CFO SERVICES
Bob Brown is president of The CPA Solution, LLC, a firm specializing in fraud detection and prevention, forensic accounting and fractional CFO services. Based in Bangor, Maine, the firm provides services from coast to coast to a diverse client base. With the recent downturn in the economy, fraud and embezzlement are becoming all too common in organizations today. With the median loss of a typical fraud reaching $175K, just a few take away items over lunch can pay dividends for years to come. Leave the theories at home and learn some action steps that can be implemented once you set foot in your office.
- November 3, 2010
Bangor Public Library
145 Harlow Street
Bangor, ME 04401
11:30 am – 1 pm
Email LK Gagnon to register – lgagnon@nonprofitmaine.org
Missing free lunch this week? We’re offering a free webinar
State Unemployment taxes are increasing in 2010 and are expected to double and even triple over the coming years. And with 80% of State governments borrowing to cover their unemployment fund deficits, these high rates will likely reamin for a decade or more. For nonprofits with 10 or more full-time employees, there is an alternative. Sign up for a free webinar to learn how 501(c)(3)s can opt out of the state unemployment tax system and begin reimbursing the state only for their actual unemployment claims. If you’re already a “Direct Reimburser” you’ll learn about further reducing unemployment costs by using the right tools to manage claims. This hour-long webinar can help nonprofits put money back where it is needed most – toward fulfilling their missions.
Title: Webinar: Ready for a Significant Increase in Unemployment Taxes? It’s Coming – But You Can Stop It.
Date: Monday, September 20, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
How to Register: Online at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/424209665
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. If you would like more information, please contact Jessica Lantos at 871-1885 or jlantos@nonprofitmaine.org.
System requirements:
PC-based attendees
Windows7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000
Mac-based attendees
Mac OSX 10.4.11 (Tiger) or newer
Brenda Peluso
Annie Sutton
Elizabeth Banwell
LK Gagnon
Jessica Lantos
Scott Schnapp
Rachael DeCruz
Abi Griffith
Brianna McCabe