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			In 2008, we’re focusing on creative approaches to challenging problems! MNN has devoted 2008 to examining and embracing the creative process as a means to solve concrete problems in every area of our work life: from operations to funding to program to planning. In tight economic times, nonprofits have an even tougher time delivering their programs and services while searching for elusive financial support. Often, time-honored techniques no longer yield the same results. Therefore, in 2008, we’re breaking out of our routines and getting into a new groove! UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers, to be held December 2, 8:30-10:30am, at the Warren Conference Center. Please go to our program page for more information. RECENT WORKSHOPS Inspired by Twyla Tharp’s book, The Creative Habit (for dancers and non-dancers alike), we’ve held such workshops as: Creative Strategies for Extraordinary Results (June 6) Love Thy Reader: The Science and Secrets of Effective Communications (September 17) Advocacy for Nonprofits (October 3), a small workshop and discussion for nonprofits interested in getting involved in advocacy For more great, creative approaches, look at this book summary of The Creative Habit and Breakthrough Thinking for Nonprofit Organizations. LONE RANGERS BROWN BAG LUNCH The Lone Rangers, which explores great new ways to apply the creative process to our everyday work is on hiatus while its new advisory group reviews the results of the recent Lone Ranger survey. Look for this revamped program to debut in January. NEW TASK FORCE In the meantime, the Metrowest Nonprofit Network has signed on to participate in an important new task force, "The Creative Economy," a joint project of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce and the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce designed to jumpstart our economy by attracting creative businesses (which in turn attract all kinds of busineses!). 2008 © Metrowest Nonprofit Network Connecting and Strengthening Our Community steering.committee@metrowestnonprofit.org