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SUMMARY:Equitable Board Engagement Module 3: Engaging Board Meetings
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 3\, discover tools and best practices to make board meetings more productive\, participatory\, and focused on advancing mission toward vision. \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 3\, participants will develop a tailored framework for facilitating more inclusive\, engaging\, and outcomes-oriented board meetings. \nTarget Audience\nBoard chairs and officers (executive directors optional) \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-3-engaging-board-meetings/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Budget Management Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey to master the fundamentals of budget management with our Budget Management Fundamentals training\, tailored specifically for nonprofit professionals. This training offers a comprehensive exploration of budget development\, implementation\, and oversight crucial for financial sustainability and organizational success. \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. By the end of the training\, participants will: \n\nGain an understanding of budget management fundamentals\nBe equipped with practical skills to start the budget process and manage the budget timeline\nBe able to implement effective strategies to align financial resources with organizational goals\nBecome familiar with steps required to assess the historical expenditure trends of the annual budget\n\nTarget Audience\nThis session is customized for individuals who are new to budgeting and have yet to develop an annual budget. \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/budget-management-fundamentals-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Equitable Board Engagement Module 4: Designing Your Board Retreat
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 4\, unpack practical tips and tools for planning retreats that inspire strategic thinking\, alignment\, and renewed commitment among board members. \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 4\, participants will be able to develop a plan for a board retreat designed to align their board’s strategy\, reflections\, and needs with broader organizational goals. \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-4-designing-your-board-retreat/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Performance Management
DESCRIPTION:Managing staff performance is one of the most important roles of supervisors in any organization. When we think of performance management\, we tend to think of annual performance reviews or addressing significant personnel issues. When supervisors manage all performance\, including excellent performance\, with intentionality\, there are fewer issues to address and conducting performance reviews isn’t such a heavy lift. \n\n\nRegister here \nLearning Objectives\nThrough this 120-minute interactive session\, supervisors will: \n\nExplore the ways that adaptive communication and feedback contribute to supporting\, developing\, and managing successful employees\nUnderstand the dynamic continuum of employee performance\nLearn and practice a model of performance management that focuses on adaptive communication and feedback strategies\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/performance-management-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Equity Forward Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The waitlist for Equity Forward is now closed. If you have already signed up\, you will receive an email from our team soon of whether you have secured a spot at the conference. \nOver our 65-year history\, we’ve met immeasurable challenges and successes as we’ve committed to building a more equitable and just world. Our work across the nonprofit sector has the power to transform what’s possible for all\, yet this work is even greater in community.  \nJoin us for a one-day conference commemorating our 65th anniversary with a focus on co-creating a movement towards building equity.    \nThrough learning with our partners\, allies\, and advocates\, we can activate programs\, systems\, policies and more to change lives and communities. From practice\, idea-generation\, implementation and more; we’re convening passionate leaders to learn and grow as equity-driven nonprofit practitioners.   \n\n\n\n\nJoin passionate leaders for a day of programming focused on building an equitable world across all parts of the nonprofit sector. In addition to plenary sessions\, we’ll host a series of workshops and practicum sessions across four tracks including: \nTrack 1: Leadership \nTrack 2: Advocacy as a Tool for Systems Change \nTrack 3: Resourcing an Equitable Nonprofit Sector \nTrack 4: Bending the Arc Toward Equity and Justice\, Practicing What We Preach
URL:https://tsne.org/event/equity-forward-conference-2025/
LOCATION:UMass Boston\, 100 Morrissey Blvd\, Boston\, MA\, 02125\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advanced Budget Management
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your budget management skills with our Advanced Budget Management training tailored for nonprofit professionals. This training delves deeper into budgeting techniques\, software utilization\, and strategic alignment to empower you in steering your organization towards financial sustainability and growth. \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. By the end of the training\, participants will: \n\nGain advanced knowledge in budget management\nBe equipped with practical tools and strategies to develop\, monitor\, and present budgets effectively within their nonprofit organizations\nBe empowered to drive financial sustainability\, align budgets with strategic priorities\, and navigate the budgeting process with increased confidence\n\nTarget Audience\nThis session emphasizes practical application and best practices for individuals who are already proficient in introductory budget terminology and concepts. \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/advanced-budget-management-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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