Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between an event and a training?
- How do I tell if a posting is an event or a training?
- Can I filter the calendar by region?
- Why should I create a username and password?
- How do I sign up for email reminders about events or trainings I am interested in?
- How do I share a calendar posting on Facebook, Twitter, or other social networking sites?
- I would like to forward an event to a friend, but the option does not appear in the "share & save" box of the posting. What's going on?
- Do I need a username and password to post an event or training?
- How do I post a training or event?
- Can I edit posting information once it has been submitted?
- Why do postings need to be approved by an administrator before they appear on the calendar?
- How do I create a recurring event?
- When I click on a posting nothing pops up, what's going on?
- What is an RSS feed and why should I use it?
- How do I subscribe to the MNN Calendar RSS feed?
- I'm trying to subscribe to the RSS feed, but it won't work with Google Chrome, what's going on?
Q: What is the difference between an event and a training?
A: We define traning as a gathering that includes capacity building or educational programming. A training can charge a fee or be free of charge. An event is generally any other occasion, such as a fundraiser, benefit concert, etc. that is affiliated with the nonprofit sector or a particular organization, but does not include capacity building or educational programing.
Q: How do I tell if a posting is an event or a training?
A: Each posting on the calendar will have either a [TR] or [E] following the title on the main calendar. You can also filter the calendar by events or trainings by selecting either "Events Calendar Only" or "Nonprofit Trainings Calendar Only" from the dropdown menu on the top left-hand side of the calendar screen:
Q: Can I filter the calendar by region?
A: Yes. There is a dropdown menu on the top right corner of the calendar screen where you can select which region you would like to view events and trainings for:
Q: Why should I create a username and password?
A: In order to receive email alerts/reminders about trainings or events you are interested in, you must have a username and password.
Q: How do I sign up for email reminders about events or trainings I am interested in?
A: First, you must have a username and password. Once you have signed in, you can click on the posting you would like to receive reminders about, scroll to the bottom of the popup box, and click "Click here to set a reminder for this event." You will then be given an option of choosing to receive up to three reminder emails before the event/training.
Q: How do I share a calendar posting on Facebook, Twitter, or other social networking sites?
A: Once you have clicked on a posting you are interested in, in the "share & save" section of the information box you will see links to various social networking sites.
Q: I would like to forward an event to a friend, but the option does not appear in the "share & save" box of the posting. What's going on?
A: If an event/training has already occurred, you will not be able to email the information to a friend/colleague.
Q: Do I need a username and password to post an event or training?
A: No, you can post an event or training without a login. However, if you are interested in receiving email reminders about the event/training, you must have a login.
Q: How do I post a training or event?
A: Once you are on the calendar page, select whether you would like to post a training or post an event from the set of four grey tabs. You will then be sent to a form asking for information about the event/training. Once you have finished filling out the information, click "Process event" on the bottom of the page to submit the information.
Q: Can I edit posting information once it has been submitted?
A: You cannot edit postings once they have been submitted. If you need information changed, please email the changes to calendar@massnonprofitnet.org
Q: Why do postings need to be approved by an administrator before they appear on the calendar?
A: An administrator must approve each posting to ensure that it is listed in the proper calendar and that the content is appropriate.
Q: How do I create a recurring event?
A: When entering the information for your event, in the "Event Date/Time" section there is a dropdown menu labeled "Repeat." Choose how often and when you would like the posting to repeat.
Q: When I click on a posting nothing pops up, what's going on?
A: It is most likely that the pop-up blocker in your browser has been activated. In order to properly use the calendar, you will have to disable your browser's pop-up blocker.
For Mozilla Firefox: In your browser toolbar, click on "Tools," then "Options." Once your options box opens, select the "Content" tab. Within the content section, there will be an option to "Block pop-up windows." If this box is selected, click it to de-select it. In the same box, there will also be the option to "Enable JavaScipt" and "Enable Java." Make sure that both of these boxes are selected.
For Internet Explorer: From your browser toolbar, select "Tools," then "Internet Options." In the "Internet Options" box, select the "Privacy" tab. If the box that says "Block pop-ups" is selected, click the box to de-select it. Then click "Apply" and then "OK."
For Safari: In your browser toolbar, Select "Edit" and then "Preferences." The preferences box will pop-up, then select the "Security" tab. Make sure that the "Enable Java" and "Enable JavaScript" boxes are selected, and that the "Block pop-up windows" box is de-selected:
Q: What is an RSS feed and why should I use it?
A: An RSS feed is a tool to follow a website that has frequent updates, such as a calendar, blog, news site, etc. RSS is convenient if you are interested in updates from a site, and would like updates to be aggregated and easily viewed.
Q: How do I subscribe to the MNN Calendar RSS feed?
A: On the bottom of the calendar screen, click on the orange box that says "XML." You will be taken to a page where you can select how you would like to subscribe to the MNN feed (either through Live Bookmarks, Microsoft Outlook, Bloglines, Google, MyYahoo, or other). Once you have selected which program you would like to receive updates on, select "Subscribe Now."
Q: I'm trying to subscribe to the RSS feed, but it won't work with Google Chrome, what's going on?
A: At this point, RSS feeds are not easily compatible with Google Chrome. We would recommend using another browser, such as IE, Safari, or Firefox.