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“I value the awards and your contributions, and I mean that… We are at the receiving end of the very important services that you provide.”

-Governor Deval Patrick, MNN 1st Annual Nonprofit Awareness Day



“As last year’s recipient of the Governance Award it gave our organization immediate recognition with our community stakeholders. The award was widely publicized and helped the agency secure additional grants and other funding opportunities. Our Board of Directors were very proud of receiving the award. Our agency currently publicizes the award on our website and is also highlighted in our agency’s Annual Report.”

 

-Marty Martini, Executive Director of Minute Man Arc for Human Services, Inc.

 

2009 MNN Nonprofit Excellence Award Photos


David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, provides welcoming remarks for the first annual Nonprofit Awareness Day

Over 230 individuals registered for the event, which took place on Monday, June 8th 2009 at the State House

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, presenting the MNN Legislator of the Year Award to Senator Susan Fargo

Senator Susan Fargo addresses the crowd
Representative Charles Murphy, the other recipient of the MNN Legislator of the Year Award, addresses the nonprofit community
Attendees of Nonprofit Awareness Day give their full attention to Representative Charles Murphy
Senator and President Pro-Tempore Stan Rosenberg addresses the audience
Senator and President Pro-Temp Stan Rosenberg presents David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, the Senate Resolution declaring the first annual Nonprofit Awareness Day
David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, greets Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representative Robert DeLeo as he approaches the podium
Speaker DeLeo’s remarks upon the work of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Sector
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Robert DeLeo presents David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, the House Resolution declaring the first annual Nonprofit Awareness Day
Chair of MNN Member Services and Events Committee Georgia Antonopoulos presents the Nonprofit Excellence Awards
Senator John Hart and Representative Marie St. Fleur present the MNN Nonprofit Collaboration Award to Jean DuBois, Executive Director of the Fairmount/Indigo Line CDC
Senator Susan Fargo and Representative Corey Atkins present the MNN Nonprofit Governance Award to Patricia MacAlpine, Board Chair of Minute Man Arc and Marty Martini, Executive Director
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Senator John Hart presents the MNN Nonprofit Advocacy Award to Leslie McWeeney, Executive Director of Dot Art

Representative Lida Harkins presents the MNN Nonprofit Leadership Award to Billy Starr, Founder & Executive Director of the Pan-Mass Challenge

Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz presents the MNN Nonprofit Management Award to Mia Roberts, COO of Big Sister Association of Greater Boston

Senator John Hart presents the MNN Nonprofit Young Professional Award to Meghan Trombly from Strong Women, Strong Girls

Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz presents the MNN Nonprofit Innovation Award to David Waters, CEO of Community Servings

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, with Top Floor Learning’s Chief Executive, Margaret Boyko.

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, with Women of Means’ President, Roseanna Means

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, with North Quabbin Community Coalition’s Executive Director, Rebecca Bialecki

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, with Essex National Heritage Commission’s Development Director, Mary Williamson

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, posing with Global Deeds’ Director, Katherine Montero
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David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, posing with Primary Source’s Director of Development Jennifer Routhier and Julie Newport

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, with Massachusetts Children's Alliance’s Executive Director, Thomas King

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, with Challenge Unlimited’s Director of Development, Megan Loughney

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network with School On Wheels’ Program Director, Joanna Channell

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, with Zoo New England’s President & CEO, John Linehan, and Cynthia Mead, Outreach VP

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, with Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts’ Director of Communications, Pamela Bush

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, with TechMission’s Grant Writer, Natalie Parrague
David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, with Massachusetts Veterans, Inc.’s representative, Sarah Keller-Likins

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, posing with Housing For All Corporation’s Executive Director, Paul Herbert and Mary Herbert

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, posing with Generations Incorporated’s Director of Resource Development, Tara Finnegan and Chrissy Holt, Director of Finance and Administration

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, discusses the benefits of MNN membership.

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, speaks while awaiting the arrival of Governor Patrick

Governor Deval Patrick and Bill Walczak, President of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network exchange greetings

Grace Bartini, Ombudsman and Vice President of American Student Assistance, introduces Governor Patrick

Governor Patrick greets the members of the MNN Board

Governor Patrick reads the proclamation, which commemorates the First Annual Nonprofit Awareness Day

Governor Patrick addresses the audience surrounded by the newly elected 2009 MNN Board of Directors
and Host Sponsor, American Student Assistance
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(From L-R, Rebecca Donham, Metrowest Nonprofit Network; Grace Bartini, Ombudsman and Vice President of American Student Assistance; David Magnani, Executive Director, Massachusetts Nonprofit Network; Susan Egmont, Egmont Associates, Carol Lavoie Schuster, Associated Grant Makers; Ellen Lubell, Tennant Lubell, LLC; Crista Martinez-Padua, Families First Parenting Programs; Georgia Antonopolous, Stonehill College; Bill Walczak, Codman Square Health Center; Jonathan Spack, Third Sector New England, Eva Millona, Mass Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition; Steve Pratt, My Turn, Inc.; David Shapiro, Mass Mentoring Partners; Julia Burgess, Martha's Vineyard Community Services; James Rooney, representing Geeta Padhan, The Boston Foundation )

Governor Patrick remarks on the fiscal state of the Commonwealth.

" ...'Hope for the best and work for the best'. I know you know that, because it’s what you do, it’s a part of your organizations… the way you bring service to the community and I am with you in spirit."

Governor Patrick presents the proclamation to David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

Governor Patrick congratulates the 2009 Nonprofit Excellence Award Winners

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, poses with some of the Fairmount / Indigo Line CDC Collaborative

Nonprofit Excellence Award Winners exchange greetings.

Top Floor Learning’s Chief Executive, Margaret Boyko, received citations from Speaker of the House, Robert DeLeo, State Representative, Todd Smola, and State Senator Stephen Brewer

Attendants of Nonprofit Awareness Day network during the luncheon
School On Wheels’ Program Director, Joanna Channell, received a citation from Speaker of the House, Robert DeLeo and Representative Christine Canavan



William Walczak, President of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, addresses the crowd

David Magnani, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, offers closing remarks.

Attorney General Martha Coakley addresses the crowd, discussing the role the Charities Division in the nonprofit sector.
 
 
 

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