Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Tech Networks of Boston (also known as TNB) is pleased to invite grant makers and grant managers to a Roundtable session on grant management software options. Our featured guest will be Kathleen Malin, the Rhode Island Foundation's vice president of technology and operations management.

Here's what Kathleen says about the session:

"You know that grantmaking is complicated, but the good news is that there are now a wide variety of software and online tools to help make that job easier. From keeping track of applications to measuring outcomes, grant management programs can help organize and streamline your work, benefitting both funders and nonprofits. Moving from paper applications is especially rewarding, freeing up staff time and allowing grantees to be self sufficient. And there may be solutions that integrate with your current constituent management software too. Join us as we discuss today's grant management landscape and discover some software solutions to meet your needs and budget."

Here's a bit more about Kathleen:

As the Rhode Island Foundation’s vice president of technology and operations management, Kathleen is responsible for all aspects of technology at the Foundation, as well as operations and facilities. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2006, Kathleen worked as director of technology at St. Andrew’s School, Barrington, RI, and was evening supervisor at Lincoln (RI) Technical School. She has worked as a network administrator and technology director at public and private schools in Rhode Island and New York and has taught technology for 20 years. Prior to that Kathleen was involved in the medical computing industry.

Kathleen earned an undergraduate degree from Immaculata (PA) University, a master’s degree in nonprofit management from New England College, Henniker, NH, and received a master of business administration in 2014. She also has earned numerous technology-related certifications. Kathleen shares her professional expertise with nonprofits, is a member of the MicroEdge Client Advisory Council, Technology Affinity Group (TAG), and is chair of the Tech Collective’s IT Managers Roundtable and the 501 Tech Club Rhode Island. She presents on technical topics likes IT security, social media, web based tools, and increasing nonprofit capacity with technology.

Among the honors Kathleen has received are the 2014 NTEN NTENny Award and a 2012 Tech Collective Tech10 Award. Kathleen is on the technology committees of Family Service of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Public Radio. She is the treasurer of Smithfield Quaker Meeting and a member of the New England Yearly Meeting Pooled Funds Committee.

Please note:

1) In keeping with the spirit of the TNB Roundtable series, this session will NOT be a sales pitch for any product or service. This will be a professional development opportunity for nonprofit professionals who want to learn with and from their peers in other organizations.

2) This session is for grant makers and grant managers. It is not designed to meet the needs of vendors, volunteers, students, consultants, job-seekers, and others.

3) Priority in registration will be given to those who are employed by grant making organizations that hold membership in the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network.

4) Participation in this session is free of charge for grant makers and grant managers. However, you must have a confirmed reservation in order to attend.

5) If this session is booked to capacity by the time you seek to register for it, please go ahead and put yourself on the waiting list. We'll do our best to find seats for grant managers and grant makers who wish to participate.

We hope that you can join us for a vigorous and informative conversation, in which you will be welcome to share your knowledge and experience with your peers.

Best regards from Deborah

Deborah Elizabeth Finn | Senior Strategist
Tech Networks of Boston
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