 Join State Auditor Suzanne Bump at our Members-Only Policymaker Roundtable
MNN will welcome
State Auditor Suzanne Bump to our members-only
Policymaker Roundtable on Thursday, February 8 at 12:00 pm at the NonProfit Center in Boston.
The Office of the State Auditor conducts audits, investigations, and studies to promote accountability and transparency, improve performance, and make government work better. Auditor Bump has championed the use of innovative technologies to improve government performance and recruited and trained a talented staff to bolster these efforts. Auditor Bump is the 25th Auditor of the Commonwealth, and the first woman to serve in this role in the state's history. She previously served as Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development under Governor Deval Patrick and represented the Town of Braintree as a legislator in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for eight years. She has served as a member of the boards of directors of numerous nonprofit organizations, including the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and St. Francis House.
Attendees will have the chance to speak with Auditor Bump directly and ask her any questions they may have.
Register here.
Note that this event is open to MNN members only. To learn more about becoming a member, click
here
MNN Testifies Before State Committee on Impact of Tax Reform on Nonprofits
Yesterday, MNN CEO Jim Klocke testified in front of the Joint Committee on Revenue at an invitation-only informational hearing on the recently passed federal tax reform law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In the testimony, Klocke discussed the pieces of the federal tax bill which will be harmful to the Massachusetts nonprofit sector, highlighting that the federal tax bill will make it harder for all nonprofits to operate - small, medium, and large alike.
"The federal tax bill will reduce charitable giving, impose new taxes on the sector, and will negatively impact the Commonwealth's nonprofit community and the people and causes they serve," said Klocke.
Klocke's testimony also outlined the future opportunities for state government and the nonprofit sector to work together to mitigate the impact of the federal tax bill on "communities and the people that rely on the programs and services provided by our government and nonprofit sectors."
Regional Meetings on Tax Reform Now Scheduled in Every Region of Massachusetts
MNN Regional Meetings for every region of Massachusetts are now scheduled and open for registration. These meetings are free and open to all nonprofits. The meetings will focus on the new tax reform law and its effects on nonprofits. MNN will answer questions and touch upon ways Massachusetts nonprofits can prepare for the new challenges, as well as take advantage of new opportunities, posed by tax reform. We will also provide a membership update, discuss other policy updates, and provide time for informal networking. Re
gister to attend a Regional Meeting by
clicking here
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Regional Meetings in the Boston, Metrowest, Southeast, and Cape & Islands regions are sponsored by Eastern Insurance. Regional Meetings in the Berkshires, Pioneer Valley, Central, and Northeast regions are sponsored by the Massachusetts CORE Plan.
Submit a Member Spotlight and Promote Your Nonprofit's Impact
 MNN is now accepting submissions for
Member Spotlights to promote awareness of the invaluable work undertaken by its nonprofit members. Each Member Spotlight will contain the member's mission and a story or anecdote that best illustrates the positive impact the organization has in its community. Member Spotlight submissions will be shared on MNN's communications channels including, but not limited to, our MemberNews bulletin, website, and social media pages, which collectively reach thousands of readers every month.
Click here to submit a Member Spotlight.
Please note that Member Spotlights are only open to MNN nonprofit members. Click here to learn about membership.
Stephanie Mercandetti (1976-2018)
 MNN was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of a former staff member and champion of the nonprofit sector,
Stephanie Mercandetti
.
Stephanie joined MNN's small team less than a year after the organization launched and worked closely with its first CEO, David Magnani. Stephanie was instrumental in organizing MNN's first Nonprofit Lobby Day, now known as Nonprofit Awareness Day, where the sector joins together to make its voice heard on Beacon Hill. Stephanie had an impactful career in public service, serving as the Director of Community and Economic Development of Medway, MA, and as an elected member of the Planning Board of the Town of Framingham.
Susan Nicholl, Executive Director of the MetroWest Visitors Bureau and longtime MNN board member, remembers this about Stephanie:
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Everyone gravitated towards her authentic and optimistic attitude. The office was filled with lots of laughs because her attitude never wavered - even after she pulled an all-nighter to organize MNN's first Nonprofit Lobby Day.
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Nonprofit 411: Finding Opportunities in the New Tax Law
George Zoglio, Zoglio Financial Management Solutions
The ink on the landmark federal tax reform law is barely dry. Much of the initial analysis points to an unintended negative impact on individual charitable giving. While the new tax law will likely provide challenges for nonprofits, there may be opportunities- if an organization knows where to look. Read more.
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Free Webinars
January 2018 Member Benefits Webinar
On Wednesday, January 31, MNN will hold its quarterly nonprofit member benefits webinar. This webinar is ideal for both members interested in taking advantage of all of the benefits of their membership and nonprofits considering membership with MNN. We will cover a range of benefits including advocacy, events, programming, and cost-saving resources. We will also have some time to answer
questions about MNN and membership. The webinar will begin at 10:00 am and last 30 minutes. Register here.
This webinar will give a comprehensive overview of the tax reform legislation affecting nonprofit organizations and their donors. Get a behind the scenes look at the makings of the tax plan, its ramifications, and what you can expect in the future. Laura J. Kenney will speak on the implications of this tax bill for nonprofit organizations and their donors. This webinar is hosted by MNN
and presented by BlumShapiro.
Register here.
QUICK LINKS
On
Thursday, February 8 at 2:00 pm
, join
Nonprofit VOTE
for a free, hour-long webinar on how to create a
voter engagement plan
for 2018 from scratch. Learn about what's at stake in 2018, the role of nonprofits and their clients, and, most importantly, what you will need to think about as you plan your activities. They will walk you through the six steps you'll need to take to ensure your voter engagement work is a success. This webinar is part of a series of three being held throughout February and March.
Register here
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The
Nonprofit Talent & Culture Summit is an immersive event where nonprofit, association and philanthropic leaders discuss concepts and ideas for advancing their missions through their people. Attendees build new relationships with social sector leaders and walk away with actionable plans for leading, transforming, and inspiring their workforce. For more information on the event taking place on April 18-20 in Washington, D.C., visit
www.nonprofittalentsummit.com
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Are you a nonprofit ED or CEO looking to learn from other leaders in the field?
Empower Success Corps (ESC), an organization that provides expertise to help nonprofits succeed, is offering a
Nonprofit Executive RoundTable (NET). NET provides a confidential forum for nonprofit executives to share challenges and get constructive feedback from smart, connected leaders who understand the unique challenges of the job. The cost for the Nonprofit Executive RoundTable is $875 per participant and scholarships are available. The group is limited to ten participants so interested applicants should reserve their places now. For more information or to sign up for the session beginning in March, visit the
ESC website or contact Julie Crockford, ESC's Executive Director, with questions.
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New & Returning Affiliate Members
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