From klerner@mapnp.org Thu Jan 15 00:03:52 2004 From: klerner@mapnp.org (Kate Lerner) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 18:03:52 -0600 Subject: [Map-Volunteer] January/February MAP Volunteer News Message-ID: <32B5C77982A64340AB78CF34FCFF919E486700@manage.map.local> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------_=_NextPart_001_01C3DAFB.0F69691E Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Welcome to the January/February Edition of MAP Volunteer News! =20 =20 We have switched to sending the MAP Volunteer News in HTML format. If you have trouble reading this, please email Kate Lerner at klerner@mapfornonprofits.org. =20 _________________________________________________________________ What's In This Issue? 1) New Volunteer Opportunities *including board openings and consulting opportunities 2) Upcoming Classes and Workshops 3) Career Transitions: Moving from for-profit to nonprofit _________________________________________________________________ =20 NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES =20 New Board Opportunities! For more information about these and other board opportunities, please visit the Board Vacancies Section of our website.=20 =20 * In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre * Minnesota Valley Humane Society=20 * Newell Hill Music Foundation =20 * Person to Person * Twin Cities Free Net=20 * United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota * Wingspan Life Resources=20 =20 New Consulting Opportunities! For more information about these and other consulting opportunities, please visit the Consulting Opportunities Section of our website. =20 * HIPAA/Technology Expert Needed The Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 has some very stringent privacy requirements for technology systems at nonprofit health and human service providers. MAP is looking for a HIPAA expert who can lead a 30 - 45 minute presentation about who it affects and what organizations need to do.=20 =20 * Community Violence Prevention, Education and Intervention We need someone who can write a simple marketing plan and design a large poster to be displayed in schools, or two individuals to tag team on the project. This southwest metro nonprofit organization strives to create violence-free environments through community education, development, professional trainings and organizational partnerships. =20 * Graphic Designer Needed for Emergency Food Program A St. Louis Park-based emergency assistance program (clothing closet, etc.) recognizes it needs marketing communications help to keep its program strong. They're looking for a new logo and letterhead, as well as a new brochure. Logo-development experience and samples desired. =20 * Special Interest--Gospel Music? We will soon be working with a Twin Cities gospel choir on a marketing plan. Let us know if you would like to join the planning team. =20 * Strategic Planning Facilitator An all-volunteer organization which broadens awareness and appreciation of architectural heritage and preservation needs an experienced facilitator to lead a half-day strategic planning session for their 15-member board. =20 * Facilitator Needed for Board Retreat An experienced facilitator with skills in team building, leadership, and strategic planning, is needed to lead a board retreat focused on engaging the board as a team in helping the nonprofit organization go from "good to great" in setting strategic direction and meeting challenges for 2005-08. =20 * Board Training: Best Practices A nonprofit organization needs an experienced board trainer to lead their 16-member board through best practices training. =20 =20 UPCOMING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS For more information and an up-to-date schedule on the following classes and workshops, please visit the Classes and Workshops section of our website. =20 Activate Your Board: From Good to Great! Tuesday, February 24, 2004; 8am - noon, at MAP. Cost: $75 for one participant, $125 for two participants. Are you currently serving as a leader on a nonprofit board of directors? Then help ignite the potential of your board by participating in this half-day class designed to help boards move beyond the basics and perform at a more sophisticated level. Nonprofit executives and board leaders encouraged to attend. =20 Board Boot Camp Offered monthly at MAP, this two-hour, interactive session covers the legal duties of board members as well as basic board roles and responsibilities. =20 Consulting in the Nonprofit Sector This two-hour, interactive workshop is held monthly at MAP. Topics covered include: benefits of volunteer consulting with nonprofit organizations, similarities and differences in for-profit and nonprofit organizations, the MAP consulting process, roles and expectations of volunteer consultants, and resources available through MAP. This training is free and only open to MAP consultants.=20 =20 Spring 2004 Fundraising Clinic February 26, March 4, 11, 25, & April 8, 2004; 8:30am - 12:30pm at MAP. Cost: $495 for all 5 sessions. Register by January15 to receive the early registration discount of $450 for the entire course. This comprehensive fundraising clinic is the only course you'll ever need to become a successful fundraiser. You will walk away with a development plan tailored to your organizations' needs and the tools to make it work.=20 =20 Explore Coaching February 6, 10am-noon, at MAP. Cost is $20 per participant. Professional coaching is a powerful tool for executive directors, managers, volunteers, and board members who want to become more effective leaders. Like executive coaching in the for-profit world, this is an opportunity to learn, to create meaningful changes in your life, and to get results for your organization. Join us for a chance to meet our coaches, sample the coaching process, and make an informed decision about whether and with whom you'd like to proceed. =20 =20 WORKING IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR You've volunteered in the nonprofit sector, but have you ever thought about working for a nonprofit organization? For more information about transitioning from a career in the for-profit sector to one in the nonprofit sector, check out the following article recently printed in the St. Paul Pioneer Press by columnist, Amy Lindgren: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/business/columnists/amy_lindgre n/7265554.htm =20 =20 Thanks to all of you for your continued commitment to MAP and the nonprofit sector! =20 =20 Kate Lerner Volunteer Coordinator MAP for Nonprofits Direct: (651) 632-7222 Email: klerner@mapfornonprofits.org =20 =20 ------_=_NextPart_001_01C3DAFB.0F69691E Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Welcome to the January/February Edition of = MAP Volunteer News!

 

 

We have switched to sending the MAP = Volunteer News in HTML format.  If you have trouble reading this, please email Kate Lerner at klerner@mapfornonprofits.org= .

 

_________________________________________________________________=

What's In This = Issue?

    1) New Volunteer = Opportunities

           = ; *including board openings and consulting opportunities

    2) Upcoming Classes and = Workshops

    3) Career Transitions: Moving from for-profit = to nonprofit

_________________________________________________________________=

 

NEW VOLUNTEER = OPPORTUNITIES

 

New Board = Opportunities!

For more information about = these and other board opportunities, please visit the Board Vacancies Section of our website. 

 

* In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask = Theatre

* Minnesota Valley Humane Society

* Newell Hill Music Foundation 

* Person to Person

* Twin Cities Free Net

* United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota

* Wingspan Life Resources

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New Consulting = Opportunities!

For more information about = these and other consulting opportunities, please visit the Consulting Opportunities Section of our website.

 

* HIPAA/Technology Expert = Needed

The Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 has = some very stringent privacy requirements for technology systems at nonprofit = health and human service providers. MAP is looking for a HIPAA expert who can = lead a 30 – 45 minute presentation about who it affects and what = organizations need to do.

 

* Community Violence = Prevention, Education and Intervention

We need someone who can write a simple marketing plan and design = a large poster to be displayed in = schools, or two = individuals to tag team on the project. This southwest metro nonprofit organization = strives to create violence-free environments through community education, = development, professional trainings and organizational = partnerships.

 

* Graphic Designer Needed = for Emergency Food Program

A St. Louis Park-based emergency assistance program (clothing = closet, etc.) recognizes it needs marketing communications help to keep its = program strong. They’re looking for a new logo and letterhead, as well as = a new brochure. Logo-development experience and samples = desired.

 

* Special Interest--Gospel = Music?

We will soon be working with a Twin Cities gospel choir on = a marketing plan. Let us know if you would like to join the planning = team.

 

* Strategic Planning = Facilitator

An all-volunteer organization which broadens awareness and = appreciation of architectural heritage and preservation needs an experienced = facilitator to lead a half-day strategic planning session for their 15-member = board.

 

* Facilitator Needed for = Board Retreat

An experienced facilitator with skills in team building, = leadership, and strategic planning, is needed to lead a board retreat focused on = engaging the board as a team in helping the nonprofit organization go from = “good to great” in setting strategic direction and meeting challenges = for 2005-08.

 

* Board Training: Best Practices

A nonprofit organization needs an experienced board trainer to = lead their 16-member board through best practices training.

 

 

UPCOMING CLASSES AND = WORKSHOPS

For more information and an up-to-date schedule on the following classes and workshops, please visit = the Classes and Workshops section of our website.

 

Activate Your Board: From = Good to Great!

Tuesday, February 24, 2004; 8am – noon, = at MAP. Cost: $75 for one participant, $125 for two = participants.

Are you currently serving = as a leader on a nonprofit board of directors? Then help ignite the potential = of your board by participating in this half-day class designed to help = boards move beyond the basics and perform at a more sophisticated level. Nonprofit executives and board leaders encouraged to = attend.

 

Board Boot = Camp

Offered monthly at MAP, this two-hour, interactive session = covers the legal duties of board members as well as basic board roles and responsibilities.

 

Consulting in the Nonprofit = Sector

This two-hour, interactive workshop is held monthly at MAP. Topics covered include: benefits of volunteer consulting with = nonprofit organizations, similarities and differences in for-profit and nonprofit organizations, the MAP consulting process, roles and expectations of = volunteer consultants, and resources available through MAP. This training is free and only open to MAP consultants. 

 

Spring = 2004 Fundraising Clinic

February 26, March 4, 11, = 25, & April = 8, 2004; 8:30am – = 12:30pm at MAP. Cost: $495 for all 5 sessions. = Register by January15 to receive the early registration discount of $450 for the = entire course.

This comprehensive fundraising clinic is the only course = you’ll ever need to become a successful fundraiser. You will walk away with a development plan tailored to your organizations’ needs and the = tools to make it work.

  

Explore = Coaching

February 6, = 10am–noon, at MAP. Cost is $20 per participant.

Professional coaching is a powerful tool for executive = directors, managers, volunteers, and board members who want to become more effective leaders. = Like executive coaching in the for-profit world, this is an opportunity to = learn, to create meaningful changes in your life, and to get results for your organization. Join us for a chance to meet our coaches, sample the = coaching process, and make an informed decision about whether and with whom = you’d like to proceed.

 

 

WORKING IN THE NONPROFIT = SECTOR

You’ve volunteered in the nonprofit sector, but have you = ever thought about working for a nonprofit organization? For more information = about transitioning from a career in the for-profit sector to one in the = nonprofit sector, check out the following article recently printed in the St. Paul Pioneer Press by columnist, Amy Lindgren:  http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/business/c= olumnists/amy_lindgren/7265554.htm

 

 

Thanks to all of you for your continued commitment to MAP and = the nonprofit sector!

 

 

Kate Lerner

Volunteer Coordinator

MAP for Nonprofits

Direct: (651) 632-7222

Email: klerner@mapfornonprofits.org=

 

=00 ------_=_NextPart_001_01C3DAFB.0F69691E-- From klerner at mapnp.org Mon Mar 15 17:12:12 2004 From: klerner at mapnp.org (Kate Lerner) Date: Mon Mar 15 17:36:09 2004 Subject: [Map-Volunteer] March/April MAP Volunteer News Message-ID: <32B5C77982A64340AB78CF34FCFF919E4867AE@manage.map.local> Welcome to the March/April Edition of MAP Volunteer News! We have switched to sending the MAP Volunteer News in HTML format. If you have trouble reading this, please email Kate Lerner at klerner@mapfornonprofits.org. _________________________________________________________________ What's In This Issue? 1) New Volunteer Opportunities *including board openings and consulting opportunities 2) Upcoming Classes and Workshops 3) 2004 MN Conference on Volunteerism _________________________________________________________________ NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES New Board Opportunities! For more information about these and other board opportunities, please visit the Board Vacancies Section of our website. * Achieve Services, Inc. * Caring for Cats * Greater Frogtown Development Corp * Hemophilia Foundation * Hope House * Northeast Residence, Inc. * Patrick's Cabaret * Project Cope Dollars for Scholars * Rakhma New Consulting Opportunities! For more information about these and other consulting opportunities, please visit the Consulting Opportunities Section of our website. * Marketing Plan for Nonprofit Parochial School A southwest metro parochial school needs help developing a marketing plan. * Advertising Creative MAP is looking for an advertising professional to help design two print ads, one for a nonprofit school, and one for MAP. * Conduct Web Research from Home? As MAP works with nonprofit organizations to develop marketing plans, we frequently need a few hours of web research time. Let us know if you like to spend time surfing the web, and want to help on some interesting projects. * Phone Research As part of a market research project, we need someone interested in developing questionnaires, and conducting interviews. * Baby Boomer Expert Do you know what ticks with the Baby Boomer target market? We have a nonprofit alumni organization looking for some Baby Boomer expertise. This gig could be as little as sharing some of your expertise in a written report or as much as developing a marketing plan. * Strategic Planning and Board Training Experts Needed Numerous nonprofit organizations need assistance from a skilled facilitator who can guide the organization through strategic planning and/or board training. See MAP's website for specific project information. * Accounting Experts Needed Experienced accountants needed for various consulting opportunities including IRS Form 990 Nonprofit tax return preparation as well as on-site accounting assistance for different nonprofit organizations. See MAP's website for specific project information. UPCOMING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS For more information and an up-to-date schedule on the following classes and workshops, please visit the Classes and Workshops section of our website. Board Boot Camp Offered monthly at MAP, this two-hour, interactive session covers the legal duties of board members as well as basic board roles and responsibilities. Consulting in the Nonprofit Sector This two-hour, interactive workshop is held monthly at MAP. Topics covered include: benefits of volunteer consulting with nonprofit organizations, similarities and differences in for-profit and nonprofit organizations, the MAP consulting process, roles and expectations of volunteer consultants, and resources available through MAP. This training is free and only open to MAP consultants. Explore Coaching April 2, 10am-noon, at MAP. Cost is $20 per participant. Professional coaching is a powerful tool for executive directors, managers, volunteers, and board members who want to become more effective leaders. Like executive coaching in the for-profit world, this is an opportunity to learn, to create meaningful changes in your life, and to get results for your organization. Join us for a chance to meet our coaches, sample the coaching process, and make an informed decision about whether and with whom you'd like to proceed. 2004 MINNESOTA CONFERENCE ON VOLUNTEERISM The Minnesota Conference on Volunteerism is a biannual event of the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration. Held May 16 - 18 at Madden's Resort in Brainerd, this conference features a number of exciting workshops and presentations on topics related to volunteerism in our community. Check out the following link to learn more: http://www.mavanetwork.org/conference.htm Thanks to all of you for your continued commitment to MAP and the nonprofit sector! Kate Lerner Volunteer Coordinator MAP for Nonprofits Direct: (651) 632-7222 Email: klerner@mapfornonprofits.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mapnp.Geeks.ORG/pipermail/map-volunteer/attachments/20040315/f837133e/attachment.html From klerner at mapfornonprofits.org Tue May 11 11:58:54 2004 From: klerner at mapfornonprofits.org (Kate Lerner) Date: Tue May 11 13:02:13 2004 Subject: [Map-Volunteer] May/June MAP Volunteer News Message-ID: <32B5C77982A64340AB78CF34FCFF919E4396F7@manage.map.local> Welcome to the May/June Edition of MAP Volunteer News! We have switched to sending the MAP Volunteer News in HTML format. If you have trouble reading this, please email Kate Lerner at klerner@mapfornonprofits.org . __________________________________________ What's In This Issue? 1.) A Focus on Nonprofit Boards *including new board opportunities, and a board recruitment highlight story 2.) MAP's Volunteer Process...How You Can Get Involved 3.) Upcoming Classes and Workshops __________________________________________ A FOCUS ON NONPROFIT BOARDS... New Board Opportunities For more information about these and other board opportunities, please visit the Board Vacancies Section of our website. * St. Stephen's * Hemophilia Foundation * Sacred Ground * Spare Key * Ben Doran Foundation * Campfire * Project Pathfinder Genesis II for Families - A Board Recruitment Success MAP for Nonprofits successfully completed a board recruitment project for Genesis II in January of this year. Genesis II for Families is a private, comprehensive nonprofit human service agency whose mission is to support and empower women, children, and families to become responsible parents and members of our community. In a recent follow-up with Dan Ness, one of three candidates who joined Genesis's Board of Directors through MAP's recruitment service, we learned more about how his experience serving on the board has made an impact on him as well as on the organization. Dan Ness, a marketing communications consultant, was recruited by MAP for the Genesis II board, and officially joined as a board member earlier this year. MAP identified Dan as a strong candidate for this board because of his expertise in marketing/communications and his knowledge of the nonprofit sector, two skill sets the Board of Directors for Genesis II specifically sought in new recruits. Dan was particularly attracted to the opportunity because of his interest in the organization's mission. He was impressed with the comprehensive approach Genesis II takes to effectively address a complex set of social challenges. Rather than shy away from the complexity of challenges facing parents and families today, Genesis II tackles them head on, according to Dan. Though he has not been a member of Genesis's board for long, the experience has already proven to be gratifying for Dan. He commented that serving on their board has given him the opportunity to connect with the other board members, all talented, energetic professionals who are committed to the mission of the organization. The opportunity to watch Genesis clients successfully graduate from the program has also been extremely rewarding. In retrospect, Dan now recognizes that his knowledge of the nonprofit sector, particularly his understanding of the implications inherent in mission-driven work versus profit-driven work, was extremely valuable to have as he took on the role of board member. If you are interested in serving on a nonprofit board of directors, visit MAP's website for more information. Also consider registering for MAP's Board Boot Camp training to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of board members. MAP'S VOLUNTEER PROCESS: a brief reminder... Regardless of whether you're interested in pursuing one of the volunteer opportunities listed in this newsletter, or you'd like to volunteer but haven't yet identified the right opportunity, you must first fill out MAP's online Volunteer Interest Form located on our website (www.mapfornonprofits.org ) under the "Volunteer with MAP" section. Completing this step right away can help expedite the process once the right volunteer opportunity is identified. UPCOMING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS For more information and an up-to-date schedule on the following classes and workshops, please visit the Classes and Workshops section of our website. Board Boot Camp Offered monthly at MAP, this two-hour, interactive session covers the legal duties of board members as well as basic board roles and responsibilities. Board Chair Training June 15, 2004, 4 - 8:30 p.m., at MAP. This advanced training covers topics for the new or more experienced board chair. You will learn how to maximize the relationship between the board and staff, run a meeting that nets results, learn about fundraising and much more. Consulting in the Nonprofit Sector This two-hour, interactive workshop is held monthly at MAP. Topics covered include: benefits of volunteer consulting with nonprofit organizations, similarities and differences in for-profit and nonprofit organizations, the MAP consulting process, roles and expectations of volunteer consultants, and resources available through MAP. This training is free and only open to MAP consultants. As always, thanks for your continued commitment to MAP and the nonprofit sector! Kate Lerner Manager, Board Recruitment & Volunteer Services MAP for Nonprofits Direct: (651) 632-7222 Email: klerner@mapfornonprofits.org Website: www.mapfornonprofits.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mapnp.Geeks.ORG/pipermail/map-volunteer/attachments/20040511/ef9c2235/attachment.html From klerner at mapfornonprofits.org Fri Jul 9 13:17:26 2004 From: klerner at mapfornonprofits.org (Kate Lerner) Date: Fri Jul 9 14:26:47 2004 Subject: [Map-Volunteer] July/August MAP Volunteer News Message-ID: Welcome to the July/August Edition of MAP Volunteer News! We have switched to sending the MAP Volunteer News in HTML format. If you have trouble reading this, please email Kate Lerner at klerner@mapfornonprofits.org . __________________________________________ What's In This Issue? 1.) New Volunteer Opportunities *including new board opportunities and consulting opportunities 2.) 2003 MN Nonprofit Economy Report 3.) Watch for Change - Navigating for Excellence 4.) Upcoming Classes and Workshops __________________________________________ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES New Board Opportunities For more information about these and other board opportunities, please visit the Board Vacancies Section of our website. * Early Literacy Academy * East Metro OIC * Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly * Metro Community Mental Health Center * Restart, Inc. * Slavic Community Center * Women's Art Registry of MN (WARM) New Consulting Opportunities * Technology Experience with Backup Systems? A variety of small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations are looking at backup solutions for their networks. If you have worked in small offices with limited budgets on their backup systems, MAP would love your help. Experience with Backup Exec and Retrospect for software, and tape drives or removable hard drives is a plus. Contact Sue Ponsford for more information at sponsford@mapfornonprofits.org. * MAP Management Associate Position A volunteer Management Associate is needed 4 - 8 hours per week to work internally at MAP with our new volunteer management database. Individual will be responsible for entering new volunteer information into the database and updating existing volunteer information. Although training is provided, this position requires strong computer skills, careful attention to detail, the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality. Individual should have experience working with databases or a willingness and ability to learn. Contact Kate Lerner for more information at klerner@mapfornonprofits.org. * One-on-One Sales Consulting MAP for Nonprofits is looking for a marketing volunteer who is experienced in sales methods and systems and is willing to share some of that expertise advising MAP on our sales methods and systems. Anticipated time commitment: two to four hours of one-to-one coaching during July and August. For more information contact Julie Dappen at jdappen@mapfornonprofits.org. * Promotion and Market Planning Consulting A Jewish synagogue located in the west metro needs some creative assistance in promoting attendance at High Holidays (publicity, advertising, etc.) and is also interested in finding a marketing consultant to prepare a marketing plan aimed at membership and attendance growth. The High Holidays project will require 10 hours of volunteer assistance in July and another 10 - 15 hours in August and September. The marketing plan will require 40 - 60 hours of volunteer assistance over the course of the next few months. For more information contact Julie Dappen at jdappen@mapfornonprofits.org. * Media Buying and Scheduling A west metro nonprofit school needs someone with media buying & scheduling experience to research and prepare a recommended media-buying schedule for 2005. A marketing plan is done and a good portion of the advertising mediums/rates research is already compiled. Anticipated commitment is 4 - 8 hours during the month of September. For more information contact Julie Dappen at jdappen@mapfornonprofits.org. 2003 MINNESOTA NONPROFIT ECONOMY REPORT Are you interested in learning more about Minnesota's nonprofit sector? Are you a nonprofit board member who wishes to better understand how your organization compares to other nonprofits throughout the state? Curious about nonprofit employment, wages and other nonprofit financial data? If so, check out the 2003 Minnesota Nonprofit Economy Report , released by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits late last year. It provides a wealth of information about trends, challenges and opportunities within Minnesota's nonprofit sector. WATCH FOR CHANGE - Navigating for Excellence MAP for Nonprofits has changed a great deal since it began its nonprofit journey 25 years ago. Now, in its 25th anniversary year, MAP is changing more. For the last year, MAP's Board and staff have been working on a strategic reassessment. "Our aim is to better serve both large and small nonprofit organizations in strategic and core services," explains Judith Alnes, MAP's Executive Director. "We are building our strategic competence to help larger nonprofits reorganize and grow while we continue to help smaller nonprofits build and sustain their organizations. Through our reassessment, MAP's Board of Directors and staff have rededicated themselves to our shared passion for the excellent management of nonprofit organizations." Stay tuned as exciting changes continue to unfold at MAP for Nonprofits..... UPCOMING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS For more information and an up-to-date schedule on the following classes and workshops, please visit the Classes and Workshops section of our website. Board Boot Camp Offered monthly at MAP, this two-hour, interactive session covers the legal duties of board members as well as basic board roles and responsibilities. The next session is scheduled for July 28, 2004, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at MAP. Consulting in the Nonprofit Sector This two-hour, interactive workshop is held monthly at MAP. Topics covered include: benefits of volunteer consulting with nonprofit organizations, similarities and differences in for-profit and nonprofit organizations, the MAP consulting process, roles and expectations of volunteer consultants, and resources available through MAP. This training is free and only open to MAP consultants. The next session is scheduled for July 22, 2004, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at MAP. As always, thanks for your continued commitment to MAP and the nonprofit sector! 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New Opportunities to get involved including: *new board opportunities *new MAP job postings *new partnership with the YWCA of Minneapolis *new MAP Classes and Workshops __________________________________________ WELCOME TO THE NEW MAP FOR NONPROFITS! New Logo.... On Oct. 22, MAP for Nonprofits will launch a new logo in celebration of our 25th anniversary. The new logo is based on a compass rose and includes our new tagline, "Navigating for Excellence". The different patterns and colors in our logo demonstrate the diversity that makes our nonprofit community strong and represent the renewal that's occurring at MAP with our new mission, our new vision, our shortened name and more. New Mission, Vision and Values.... Our board adopted the following new mission and vision earlier this year: "MAP for Nonprofits provides critical management consulting services that significantly enhance the abilities of nonprofit organizations to increase their community impact. We envision healthy and vibrant communities in which effective and sustainable nonprofit organizations achieve their mission-driven results." In addition, MAP staff and board members are in the process of adopting new values statements and crafting our quality commitment to our nonprofit clients. "New" Name.... We're also trying to simplify the name game. In the past, we've used "The Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits," "MAP for Nonprofits" and "MAP." In the future, we plan to use MAP for Nonprofits as our name. Of course, we expect "MAP" to continue to be popular upon second reference. New Service Offerings.... As you may know, we've also recently reorganized our services. Our Strategic Services team tackles major initiatives in business planning, strategic planning, financial assessments, organization development, marketing and fundraising planning. Our Core Services team helps nonprofits with essential cost effective services like legal counsel, accounting, board recruitment and training, and technology services. As part of this reorganization, MAP is offering new services, like our financial assessments, and new service packages, like our new Nonprofit Foundation-Building Package. When we developed our new logo, we wanted something that would represent our expertise, our quality, our professionalism, our competence, our nonprofit friendliness and hospitality, our love of diversity and our desire to be relevant across the spectrum of nonprofits. We hope you agree that our new logo is representative of a "new" MAP for Nonprofits. Watch for its launch on October 22! NEW OPPORTUNITIES... New Board Opportunities For more information about these and other board opportunities, please visit the Board Vacancies Section of our website. * Minnesota Life College * PATH Development Committee * Performing Arts Ministry * River's Edge Playback Theater * Women of Nations New MAP Job Postings To review complete job descriptions, please visit the Job Postings section of MAP's website. *Accounting Consultant MAP for Nonprofits is seeking a consultant with a 4 year accounting degree and 3+ years professional experience to make a great impact in the nonprofit community. Experience with Peachtree or similar accounting package required. Knowledge of nonprofit accounting preferred. Diversity of work, flexibility and great benefits! EOE. Send resume and cover letter to: bbuchanan@mapfornonprofits.org or Bernell Buchanan, MAP for Nonprofits, 2233 University Ave. West, Suite 360, St. Paul, MN 55114. No phone calls please. *Technology Circuit Rider MAP for Nonprofits (MAP) is looking for a talented, self-directed, well-rounded individual to join our technology team as a part time contractor. General qualifications include: passion for working with nonprofits (experience in the nonprofit sector a plus), strong customer service, project management, expectation setting and negotiation skills, excellent written and verbal communication and 2-4 years of experience in LAN or WAN technologies. Overall responsibility of this technology consultant position is to provide scheduled support and networking services to nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities. To apply, please email a resume (MS Word, or PDF ) to Sue Ponsford at: sponsford@mapfornonprofits.org New Partnership...the YWCA Leadership Registry MAP for Nonprofits is partnering with the YWCA of Minneapolis on an exciting new initiative, called the YWCA Leadership Registry. Leadership Registry exists to increase the number of women and people of color serving on local nonprofit and government boards so that boards reflect the diversity of the populations they serve. The YWCA conducted a research report with The Urban Coalition in 2003 to document the number of people of color and women serving on boards in Hennepin County. The results of this research have helped to guide the development of the Leadership Registry. To view the full report, visit the YWCA's website at www.ywcampls.org/justice.htm Stay tuned as this exciting partnership continues to unfold! More information will be available in early November... New Classes and Workshops For more information and an up-to-date schedule of MAP's classes and workshops, please visit the Classes and Workshops section of our website. As always, thanks for your continued commitment to MAP and the nonprofit sector! 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