Conflict Resolution Strategies - Dr. Karen Ross

Fall 2023 "Lone Rangers" Meetings
Join us on the 3rd Wednesday each month from 12-1pm via Zoom

Category: VANN Conflict Resolution Strategies - Dr. Karen Ross

Fall 2023 "Lone Rangers" Meetings Join us on the 3rd Wednesday each month from 12-1pm via Zoom

Conflict Resolution Strategies - Dr. Karen Ross

Fall 2023 "Lone Rangers" Meetings
Join us on the 3rd Wednesday each month from 12-1pm via Zoom

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12:00 pm: Volunteer Action Nonprofit Network (VANN)

12:00 pm: Lunch and Learn with Joe Mullaney, Esq.

12:00 pm: Lone Rangers

12:00 pm: Lunch and Learn with Amy Willis

Conflict Resolution Strategies - Dr. Karen Ross

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
March 1, 2023

March Topic: Conflict Resolution Strategies: Guest speaker Dr. Karen Ross, Associate Professor at UMass Boston in Conflict Resolution so will discuss strategies for handling conflicts when they occur between volunteers, board members, and staff.

Meeting facilitator: Polly Mendoza

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September 2023

6 12:00 pm: Volunteer Action Nonprofit Network (VANN) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm September 6, 2023 Wednesday 12:00-1:00 pm Virtual: Affinity Group Special Guest: Lisl Hacker, Director of Training and Technical Assistance at the Massachusetts Service Alliance These monthly meetings are designed for nonprofit staff who coordinate and manage volunteer programs. Join us for this fall kick off session with special guest, Lisl Hacker, as we connect to share best practices, resources, and identify priorities for our upcoming sessions. These monthly VANN (Volunteer Action Nonprofit Network) meetings are designed for Volunteer Program leaders who are building, implementing, or managing volunteer programs. These gatherings are a chance to share issues, exchange ideas, discuss challenges and strategies and support each other. Each meeting will have a volunteer topic focus based on the needs and interests of the group. Meeting facilitator: Leah Parker-Moldover, Executive Director at MWNN Click here to register

13 12:00 pm: Lunch and Learn with Joe Mullaney, Esq. 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm September 13, 2023 Effective Board Orientation Development with Joseph Mullaney lll, Esq. We are excited to bring back this important topic as we kick off our fall programming! Join MWNN for this discussion of the steps you can take to set your board up for success with Attorney Joseph Mullaney. Joe brings his experience as an investment banker on Wall Street, a nationally recognized securities lawyer, and involvement throughout his career in leadership positions for numerous civic and charitable organizations. Joe partnered with Lawyers Clearinghouse to support its pro bono programs serving Massachusetts nonprofits and people in need. His most recent activities have included working with a small group of nonprofits as a pro bono General Counsel. Joe will discuss: Best practices for developing an effective board orientation program How an orientation program can lead to effective board governance What top documents to include in any board orientation program Reserve Here

20 12:00 pm: Lone Rangers 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm September 20, 2023 Fall 2023 "Lone Rangers" Meetings Join us on the 3rd Wednesday each month from 12-1pm via Zoom The “Lone Rangers” brings together nonprofit leaders from a diverse mix of single-staffed or small-staffed organizations in a casual, yet confidential, environment to share issues and exchange ideas. The result is a unique peer learning experience. It’s a perfect opportunity for you to ask questions, share information and strategies, and network and support one another! Meeting facilitators: Sarah Baldiga, Executive Director at Rise Above Leah Parker-Moldover, Executive Director at MWNN Click here to register Register and you will receive reminders and the zoom link for each monthly meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to email and reach out for more information: lparkermoldover@metrowestnonprofit.org

27 12:00 pm: Lunch and Learn with Amy Willis 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm September 27, 2023 SEPTEMBER 27 Introduction to Grant Writing - Virtual Lunch and Learn Wednesday 12-1pm Back by popular demand: Introduction to Grant Writing with Amy Willis of Focus Consulting Looking for a refresher or review of grant writing basics? Please join MWNN as Amy Willis shares her decades of experience and leads us through an introductory overview of this critical piece of nonprofit funding strategy! Amy will discuss Types of funders and grants How to find funders Steps to take before applying Elements of a grant proposal Tips to make your proposal compelling Suggestions for finding and working with a grants consultant Register Here