After a wildly successful pilot program of four events last fall, CNM has begun a new initiative to help young nonprofit employees of Generations X and Y get to know each other and develop a voice for their generations in the nonprofit community and beyond. This will be a unique opportunity for participants to shape their careers, network of support, and commitment to the social sector.

Events are open to the public, but purchasing a membership gives participants a 50% discount off the price to attend. Purchasing a $60 membership means you will be registered for all twelve events (one per month) in 2010 at cost of $5 per event. Nonmembers may register to attend individual events for $10 each. This membership is on an individual basis and is exclusive of CNM’s Excellence Network membership for nonprofit agencies. Membership may be purchased by visiting the “Products” page at www.cnm.org.

The first event, “Taking Charge of your Career: The Importance of Professional Development,” will be held on January 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event, along with all other monthly programming, is listed on CNM’s workshop calendar at www.cnm.org.

For questions about the Young Nonprofit Professionals Membership, please call 615.259.0100 or e-mail sarah@cnm.org. 

The event will feature CNM President Lewis Lavine:

Steering a Nonprofit Through Times of Change: What Board Members Need to Know

Featured Speaker

Janet M. Kleinfelter
Deputy Attorney General
Public Interest Division, Office of Attorney General

Please join us on Thursday, February 18, 2010 for this complimentary presentation and interactive discussion developed specifically for board members and executives of nonprofit organizations.

While the impact of the current economic downturn on the business community is well documented, the resulting challenges faced by nonprofit organizations in many ways have been even greater. The combination of reduced funding and increased demand for services has increased the pressure on nonprofits to fulfill their missions.

In our third annual seminar for board members of nonprofit organizations, we will address critical issues facing the nonprofit community, including:

•Fundraising in a tight economy

•Building and expanding awareness of your organization

•Social entrepreneurship and legal traps for nonprofits operating for-profit business enterprises

•Financial issues and fiduciary responsibilities

Our featured speaker, Deputy Attorney General Janet M. Kleinfelter, will discuss current hot topics for nonprofits. Ms. Kleinfelter leads the Tennessee Attorney General’s Public Interest Division, formed in 2009, which oversees the operation of nonprofit entities on behalf of Tennesseans, including charitable oversight and charitable solicitations.

DATE: Thursday, February 18, 2010

TIME: Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Program: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Continental Breakfast and Lunch Served

VENUE: Waller Lansden Conference Center
511 Union Street, 27th Floor
Nashville, TN 37219

Meredith Libbey is now the assistant to the director of Metro Nashville Public Schools reports today’s Nashville City Paper:

Libbey, a parent of two Metro schools students, is a communications professional with more than 20 years’ experience. She will join MNPS Feb. 1.

She comes to Metro from Ford Motor Credit where she is global communications manager with responsibilities that include media relations and internal communications for the company’s North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific & Africa regions.

“The Board and I believe that every student can achieve at high levels. Meredith is committed to helping us engage and communicate with families and community organizations that are our partners in meeting our goals for academic excellence,” Director of Schools Jesse Register said. “Meredith’s experience in developing strategies and communicating with diverse audiences will serve MNPS well.”

P & L Translations Offers Free Spanish Translations for Nashville Nonprofits:

P & L Translations is offering free Spanish translations for Middle Tennessee nonprofits beginning January 11th. Certified 501(c)3 organizations can receive a free English to Spanish translation of 250 words or less. The offer is limited to one free translation per non-profit per calendar year. Contact P & L Translations for more information (info@pandltranslations.com or 615.594.8670).

Date: Beginning January 11, 2010

Link for additional information: http://www.pandltranslations.com

Contact information: 615.594.8670 or info@pandltranslations.com