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SUMMARY:Equitable Board Engagement Module 1: Equitable Recruitment and Onboarding Practices
DESCRIPTION:The ōen studios Equitable Board Engagement Training is designed to help nonprofit board members and leaders build the skills and strategies they need to lead effectively and make a meaningful impact. This four-session training series focuses on key practical areas of board development and engagement\, and provides actionable tools for participants and their colleagues. The training series aligns with TSNE’s Better Nonprofit Management Training Series guidelines by emphasizing equitable\, inclusive\, and process-oriented practices to support justice- and equity-driven work. Our facilitation approach follows the “I do\, we do\, you do” method\, enabling participants to progress from learning new concepts to confidently applying them independently. Each session includes opportunities for group discussions\, guided practice\, and reflection to ensure that participants can connect the material to their lived experiences and organizational contexts. \n\n\nIn Module 1\, learn how to recruit for and build a diverse\, inclusive\, and mission-driven board that reflects your organization’s values. \nRegister here \nLearning Objectives\nThis training series is hands-on and discussion-driven\, providing participants the space to learn from each other while applying best practices to their unique board dynamics. Participants will leave with new knowledge\, practical tools\, and the confidence to lead effectively within their roles. \nIn Module 1\, participants will become familiar with tools or frameworks they can apply to enhance board recruitment and onboarding practices. \nTarget Audience\nBoard members\, chairs/officers\, and executive directors\, as well as those who are considering starting nonprofit organizations \nAbout the Trainer\nJennifer Fei (she/her) is the Founder and Principal of ōen studios. She is a strategist\, facilitator\, and leadership coach based in Brooklyn\, NY. \nWith over a decade of experience and through past senior leadership and advisory roles\, Jen has launched grassroots non-profit organizations\, managed cross-functional teams and budgets\, led successful multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns\, and implemented global partnership programs. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from UC Berkeley and her Master’s in International Policy from Stanford University. With extensive experience in philanthropic\, corporate\, research\, and non-profit organizations\, she is passionate about leveraging her skills and expertise for the benefit of impactful leaders and teams and in service of a more just and equitable world. \nIn addition to leading ōen studios\, Jen also serves on the Board of Directors of the Mockingbird Incubator\, a non-profit accelerator for grassroots non-profit organizations and activists. She is a grantmaking panelist for the Brooklyn Arts Council and a two-time fellow of the Women’s Impact Alliance leadership development program. She also volunteers with the Asian American Justice and Innovation Lab. Jen is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certified advanced yoga and mindfulness teacher with specializations in trauma-informed and restorative yoga. She incorporates all of her training and experience into her facilitation\, coaching\, and leadership style.
URL:https://tsne.org/event/equitable-board-engagement-module-1-equitable-recruitment-and-onboarding-practices/
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SUMMARY:Financial Management\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Financial Management\, Part 2 builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in Financial Management\, Part 1 and is designed to further the knowledge of nonprofit leaders\, managers\, and board members to effectively manage their organization’s finances. \n\n\nRegister here \nLearning Objectives\nThe training combines presentations\, interactive discussions\, and practical exercises to engage participants and reinforce learning. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions\, share experiences\, and collaborate with peers. \nBy the end of the training\, participants will: \n\nHave an increased understanding of nonprofit financial management principles\nAcquire skills to effectively manage their organization’s finances\, ensuring financial stability\, transparency\, and compliance\nGain confidence to make informed financial decisions that support the mission and long-term sustainability of their nonprofit\n\nTarget Audience\nThis session is designed for individuals who have a solid understanding of the concepts covered in Financial Management\, Part 1. \nAbout the Trainer\nMaureen Miller has 20+ years’ experience in budget and financial management\, and is committed to developing and continually enhancing financial systems that increase efficiencies and impact\, while supporting organizations to achieve strategic fiscal goals. \nMaureen offers CFO management and educational services focusing primarily on trainings\, financial assessment\, and budget and financial management\, with the ultimate goal of reducing client’s fear of financials (FOF). She does this by supporting\, coaching\, and educating clients on how to map out an effective plan to create\, understand\, and manage their organization’s financial goals and metrics. \nMaureen’s background includes 12 years as Finance & Administrative Director at a statewide nonprofit\, 16 years working with 3 different organizations (Sustainability Institute\, Carsey School of Public Policy\, and the Institute on Disability) within the University of New Hampshire system\, and 7 years as a Financial Management Consultant for nonprofits and small businesses.
URL:https://tsne.org/event/financial-management-part-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Building Supervisor-Staff Relationships Through Communication
DESCRIPTION:Communication is the key to most successful relationships; the supervisor-staff relationship is no exception. Honing communication skills is a straightforward way of building more effective supervisory relationships. \nEffective supervisors\, whether new to the role or coming with an abundance of experience\, tap into self-awareness\, are adaptive\, and leverage a range of interpersonal skills. Using these practices\, a supervisor creates a culture of mutual respect — one in which employees and supervisors communicate regularly and clearly about job-related expectations\, tasks\, and overall performance. \n\n\nRegister here \nLearning Objectives\nThrough this 120-minute interactive session on effective supervisory communication\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the importance of soliciting feedback and learn approaches to building this into their supervisory practice\nDiscover the barriers to receiving constructive feedback and ways to manage reactions which support your effectiveness as a supervisor\nExplore the conditions that make giving feedback valuable and practice adaptive approaches to providing constructive and positive feedback\nLearn how to hold one-on-one meetings that strengthen communication\, trust\, and staff effectiveness\n\nTarget Audience\nIf you’re a supervisor with any level of experience\, this training is for you. \nAbout the Trainers\nJoanne Horgan is a human resources consultant and lead trainer for TSNE. She has worked at TSNE since 1993\, serving many roles in the organization’s human resources practice over the years. Joanne has directed the internal HR function and led the HR team in its delivery of services to over 60 fiscally sponsored clients. She has also been providing HR consulting and training for small to mid-sized grassroots\, social justice\, and other mission-focused nonprofits for over 20 years. Joanne holds a B.A. in organizational psychology and an M.S. in human resources counseling from Northeastern University. \nLyn Freundlich is the founder and principal consultant at Change for Good Coaching and Consulting. She specializes in leadership development\, human resources\, and change management as a coach\, facilitator\, trainer\, and consultant. She considers employees an organization’s greatest asset and believes that people choose to work in nonprofits not simply to make a living but to make a difference. As a practitioner\, Lyn understands that the human resources function served to protect organizations by ensuring compliance with a host of employment regulations but also to support employees’ effectiveness. She believes that a well-functioning organization walks their talk by treating staff in ways that promote equity and are consistent with their mission and vision. Lyn has over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector working in a range of settings from large\, international organizations to small\, member-driven\, local groups. Most recently she served as the director of administration and human resources for over fifteen years. In 2005\, Lyn also launched the human resources training and consulting practice at TSNE. In that capacity\, she partnered with hundreds of local and national nonprofits to build human resources systems reflective of each organization’s vision and values\, train and support supervisors and other leaders\, and provide employee relations coaching and consultation. Lyn is a seasoned trainer\, coach\, and consultant serving dozens of clients each year. She has a B.A. from Oberlin College and a master’s in organization and management from Antioch University of New England. Lyn is also a Certified Professional Coach. She is proud to have served on numerous boards\, including with The City School\, a Boston-based nonprofit working with young people across lines of race\, class\, gender\, and neighborhood who are emerging leaders and have a passion for social justice. She also sits on the board of Onward!\, a new organization using innovative solutions that harness the power of technology to bring about systems-level change and build power in our most marginalized communities.
URL:https://tsne.org/event/building-supervisor-staff-relationships-through-communication-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Equitable Board Engagement Module 2: Executive Director and Board Partnership
DESCRIPTION:The ōen studios Equitable Board Engagement Training is designed to help nonprofit board members and leaders build the skills and strategies they need to lead effectively and make a meaningful impact. This four-session training series focuses on key practical areas of board development and engagement\, and provides actionable tools for participants and their colleagues. The training series aligns with TSNE’s Better Nonprofit Management Training Series guidelines by emphasizing equitable\, inclusive\, and process-oriented practices to support justice- and equity-driven work. Our facilitation approach follows the “I do\, we do\, you do” method\, enabling participants to progress from learning new concepts to confidently applying them independently. Each session includes opportunities for group discussions\, guided practice\, and reflection to ensure that participants can connect the material to their lived experiences and organizational contexts. \n\n\nIn Module 2\, explore ways to strengthen the relationship between the executive director and the board to ensure collaboration\, trust\, and shared accountability. \nRegister here \nLearning Objectives\nThis training series is hands-on and discussion-driven\, providing participants the space to learn from each other while applying best practices to their unique board dynamics. Participants will leave with new knowledge\, practical tools\, and the confidence to lead effectively within their roles. \nIn Module 2\, participants will be able to add to an actionable plan for facilitating stronger collaboration and trust between the board and executive leadership. \nTarget Audience\nBoard members\, chairs/officers\, and executive directors \nAbout the Trainer\nJennifer Fei (she/her) is the Founder and Principal of ōen studios. She is a strategist\, facilitator\, and leadership coach based in Brooklyn\, NY. \nWith over a decade of experience and through past senior leadership and advisory roles\, Jen has launched grassroots non-profit organizations\, managed cross-functional teams and budgets\, led successful multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns\, and implemented global partnership programs. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from UC Berkeley and her Master’s in International Policy from Stanford University. With extensive experience in philanthropic\, corporate\, research\, and non-profit organizations\, she is passionate about leveraging her skills and expertise for the benefit of impactful leaders and teams and in service of a more just and equitable world. \nIn addition to leading ōen studios\, Jen also serves on the Board of Directors of the Mockingbird Incubator\, a non-profit accelerator for grassroots non-profit organizations and activists. She is a grantmaking panelist for the Brooklyn Arts Council and a two-time fellow of the Women’s Impact Alliance leadership development program. She also volunteers with the Asian American Justice and Innovation Lab. Jen is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certified advanced yoga and mindfulness teacher with specializations in trauma-informed and restorative yoga. She incorporates all of her training and experience into her facilitation\, coaching\, and leadership style.
URL:https://tsne.org/event/equitable-board-engagement-module-2-executive-director-and-board-partnership/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Workplace Wellness: Identifying Stressors\, Managing Burnout\, and Building Resilient Practices for Nonprofit Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Workplace Wellness training designed to equip nonprofit professionals with practical tools to address workplace stress\, prevent burnout\, and establish self-care practices. The purpose is to foster a culture of wellness and resilience\, enabling participants to maintain productivity\, mental health\, and effective team dynamics in their mission-driven work. \nThis training addresses a growing need for wellness strategies in the nonprofit sector\, where funding pressures\, heavy workloads\, and emotional demands contribute to high stress and burnout rates. According to recent workplace wellness studies\, nonprofit professionals report above-average burnout compared to other sectors. The training is unique in its trauma-informed approach\, integrating evidence-based practices like mindfulness and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness framework. \n\n\nRegister here \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will engage through a mix of small and large group discussions\, interactive presentations\, and hands-on activities\, such as self-assessments\, role-playing scenarios\, and wellness plan creation. Practical exercises like guided mindfulness and breathing techniques will ensure an experiential learning process that participants can implement immediately. By the end of this training: \n\n\nParticipants will identify at least three workplace stressors and signs of burnout during the session.\nParticipants will create a personalized self-care plan based on the “4 Pillars of Self-Care.”\nParticipants will demonstrate effective communication strategies through role-playing scenarios.\nParticipants will draft an actionable workplace wellness plan by the end of the training.\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis training is designed for nonprofit professionals\, including staff\, managers\, and leaders\, who aim to improve workplace wellness. The core message is the importance of addressing burnout and fostering a supportive work environment. \nAbout the Trainer\nCarlene Fonseca is the founder of The Greatest You Consulting\, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals through wellness and recovery. A first-generation Cape Verdean American\, Carlene brings lived experience with trauma\, substance use recovery\, and community advocacy to her work. She integrates the 8 Dimensions of Wellness framework into all her trainings\, emphasizing personal growth\, emotional resilience\, and holistic healing. Carlene’s passion for fostering well-being shines through her interactive and inclusive trainings\, inspiring participants to thrive personally and professionally.
URL:https://tsne.org/event/enhancing-workplace-wellness-identifying-stressors-managing-burnout-and-building-resilient-practices-for-nonprofit-professionals/
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SUMMARY:Asking Without Anxiety: Gain Confidence Asking Your Donors for a Gift
DESCRIPTION:Face-to-face conversations with individual donors are the most direct way to ask for larger and more meaningful gifts for your nonprofit… but actually making these meetings happen can bring on anxiety! \nThe Asking Without Anxiety training is designed to support you in gaining confidence\, being more prepared\, and feeling less anxious in donor conversations. You will learn how to build relationships with donors in meaningful ways by developing your authentic curiosity and “fundraising listening skills” to help match your mission with your donors’ philanthropic goals. As part of your training\, you will practice making a donor ask in a small supportive group. \n\n\nRegister here \nLearning Objectives\nIn this lively three-hour training\, you will learn tips and tricks for taming your anxiety in donor conversations and practice how to reach out to your donors to more fully engage them in the life of your organization. \nParticipants will: \n\nReceive a customizable training manual that gives you the tools and scripts you need to invite your donors to meetings and ask them to support your organization.\nLearn how to relax in your donor visits by using the Connecting Conversations Model.\nPractice participating in meaningful conversations with your donors.\nIncrease your skills and confidence to make your donor meetings successful.\n\nTarget Audience\nThis training is for executive directors\, development directors\, nonprofit staff\, or board members who want to gain confidence in reaching out to donors and having meaningful conversations either online or in person. \nThis is an interactive session. Come ready to participate with your screen on. When you sign up\, you will receive some pre-work to do that will take you approximately one hour to complete. \nAbout the Trainer\nJenn Hayslett brings 25 years of leadership experience as a successful fundraiser\, manager\, facilitator\, and trainer to her work as a coach and nonprofit consultant. Her engaging presentation style makes her a highly-rated trainer and presenter. \nJenn has direct experience in all areas of fundraising and marketing for small to mid-sized nonprofits including annual funds\, major gift solicitation and stewardship\, capital campaigns\, grant writing\, community organizing\, and volunteer management. Her specialty is in building and improving relationship-based fundraising programs. \nJenn Hayslett is a certified trainer and facilitator and received her coach training through Coaches Training Institute (CTI). She is also certified as a Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging consultant through the Institute of Nonprofit Practice. \nVisit jennhayslett.com for more information about Jenn and her work.
URL:https://tsne.org/event/asking-without-anxiety-gain-confidence-asking-your-donors-for-a-gift/
LOCATION:Virtual
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