[Map-Volunteer] October MAP Volunteer News

Wed Oct 6 15:14:51 CDT 2004

Welcome to the October 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 at mapfornonprofits.org . 

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What's In This Issue?

It's about all things new....

1.) Welcome to the new MAP for Nonprofits! 

2.) 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

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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
<http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b8A44F10A-
4EA1-428B-BFCA-98E1CCF3C999%7d>  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
<http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/index.asp?Type=B_JOB&SEC=%7bDEF3F9DB-0B
23-4343-8F4E-58765C4AD6BB%7d>  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 at 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 at 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
<http://www.mapfornonprofits.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b76D80705-
02A8-4ACD-81A7-575AE32C5451%7d>  of our website. 

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 at mapfornonprofits.org
<mailto:klerner at mapfornonprofits.org> 

Website: www.mapfornonprofits.org <http://www.mapfornonprofits.org> 

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