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ManKind Project USA Seeks Finance Special Operations Assistant
The ManKind Project USA has launched a search for a Finance Operations Specialist to assist the Finance Director and team with day-to-day finance operations. This is a 6 month contract position. Please see the full position description and how to apply below. The...
We Need a Purpose Revolution – Power of Purpose 2014
Time for a Purpose Revolution: ManKind Project USA Launches 2014 Power of Purpose Summit Experts and thought leaders from across a spectrum of disciplines are together in the powerful recognition that we must join together in individual and shared purpose to make a...
MKP USA Chairman Robert Powell – Checking In
I’ve been in the Chair a month now and it’s time for me to check in with you. It may not be possible to sit in circle with you, look you in the eye, and establish that Brother to Brother contact that is the essence of our work. And, yet, I hope that you will choose...
ManKind Project USA brings a spirit of brotherhood to the Dekoven Center
Over 70 Representatives of the almost 30 year old men’s personal development organization from across the United States met in Racine Wisconsin on August 8-11 to continue their work building and supporting communities of emotionally mature, accountable and...
Supporting family, brotherhood, and mountain bikes in Leadville 100 MTB
MKP USA Supports Leadville 100 MTB Racer Jay Hodgson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2013 Following the ManKind Project USA's second year at RAGBRAI, with nearly 50 ManKind Project USA riders making the ride across Iowa, one ManKind Project Member is competing in the...
What does Greatness ask of you? MKP USA RAGBRAI Cycling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: How will you change the world? National Men’s Nonprofit Organization brings over 40 riders to RAGBRAI XLI, and they’re asking what we’re committed to do to make a difference. The ManKind Project USA (MKP USA) and Vets Journey Home are bringing...
MKP USA Hires Scott McGregor as Finance Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2013 The ManKind Project USA is proud to announce the hiring of Scott McGregor from the MKP Santa Barbara community as MKP USA Finance Director. McGregor brings over 20 years of accounting and finance experience in for profit and...
MKP USA Membership Celebrating a Year of Progress
NATIONAL OUTREACH WEEK Help reach out to the 40,000+ men who have done the NWTA. Our community is built on the connections between men, the relationships and bonds formed. We want to keep those connections alive. Sometimes men simply drift away. We’re setting an...
Open Men’s Group in Newtown, CT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Robert Werme, M.Div. and Jody Grose Present A Circle of Men Newtown, CT – Two local men with years of experience in facilitating men’s groups will present A Circle of Men, taking place at Sticks and Stones Farm, at 197 Huntington Road in Newtown...
ManKind Project USA Launches Global Online Event for Men – The Power of Purpose Summit
For Immediate Release: ManKind Project USA Launches Global Online Event for Men - The Power of Purpose Summit The ManKind Project USA announces their first virtual summit for men, engaging recognized experts to help empower a new generation of collaborative and...
The RAGBRAI Warriors Are Back
The MKP USA RAGBRAI team is back - and we're planning for the new year. We already have a group of men on the ground in Iowa scouting camping locations and planning for logistics. On Saturday January 26, 2013, the RAGBRAI route party was held in DesMoines Iowa. Three...
MKP supports men to ‘wake up, grow up, and show up!’ to build healthy male role models
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ManKind Project USA, ManKind Project Chicago Imagine men showing up for their families, and each other, with emotional maturity, accountability, compassion, and integrity. Imagine thousands of husbands, brothers, and sons doing the work to be...
Hear the Call, Take the Risk, Get the Rewards
We are building and supporting the emotionally mature, accountable, and compassionate male role models that our communities so desperately need. This is men's community for the 21st Century. The ManKind Project USA offers a widely recognized and respected men's...
A Toast to 2013 – from Mike Elser, MKP USA Board Chair
A TOAST to 2013 It takes but one voice, one instrument, to begin a symphony; if the melody is powerful enough, if the words reach close enough to the heart, more voices will join in. The power of a symphony is awesome. I believe that MKP USA is that one voice for men...
New Year 2013 – Letter from Richard Goldberg MKP USA
Brothers, This past month and a half as the MKP USA Executive Director has flown by. I’m learning about our deep MKP culture, our internal capabilities, and our ways of doing things here at MKP USA. I’m grateful to be part of an organization helping to build and...
Hey Oprah and Iyanla! We’re Here!
Iyanla Vanzant & Oprah Winfrey, I know you’re serious about making a difference. I am too. You’re getting ready to do a show on men raised without fathers - and you’ve made a connection to the ManKind Project in Chicago to get audience members. That’s fantastic! I...
The ManKind Project grieves the tragedy in Newtown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, men of the ManKind Project are here to support those affected by this traumatic event. The Northeast Area of the ManKind Project has an active community close to Newtown, and men in that area,...
the Check In! Vol. 1, Issue 20 – Vulnerability | RAGBRAI Planning | Membership Drive Going Strong
View the December 8, 2012 Check-In! by clicking on the link above. In this Issue: Les Sinclair - Healing Cancer Must Read Testimonial It's Not a Cult Brene Brown - Vulnerability New Board Officers ONE, Film by Le Wang How's Your Relationship? 2013 World Elder...
Welcome Richard Goldberg – from Mike Elser
Richard Goldberg hired as MKP USA Executive Director The News in Brief On Monday November 12, 2012, myself and the Board of Directors of MKP USA voted unanimously to accept the enthusiastic recommendation of the Executive Director Search Committee to hire Richard...
Richard Goldberg steps into Executive Director Role for the ManKind Project USA
The ManKind Project USA has engaged Richard Goldberg, a seasoned nonprofit board chair, seven time elected Councilman, strategic planning consultant, and Organizational Development / MBA adjunct faculty at Webster University to fill the seat of Executive Director...
MKP USA Unification – Corporate Info 101
MKP USA Center Corporate Info 101 Background In 2001-2003, MKP Centers were directed to incorporate as nonprofit organizations in their respective States. As Domestic Corporations in their home State, the Centers took on certain responsibilities as required under...
One foot on the carpet. Support Victims of Hurricane Sandy
from Mike Elser, MKP USA Chairman. We encourage our MKP USA Members and New Warriors across the ManKind Project to make a donation, give blood, and volunteer with the Red Cross in this critical time in the northeast United States. Your donation now can make a huge...
Nominations Open for MKP USA Board of Directors
Brothers, The MKP USA Board of Directors is seeking men to serve on the Board, filling seats which are being vacated on 12-31-2012. Positions are: Chair Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, three (3) two-year At-Large Member board seats, and a single (1) one-year At-Large...
Fall Membership Campaign Underway!
The ManKind Project USA FALL MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN is underway. It will run from September through the end of the year. Our goal is have over 4,000 new or renewed annual members by the end of the year. Why Membership? Because the time has come for us to fulfill the...
Patti Henry M.Ed, L.P.C. – A Champion for the New Warrior Training Adventure
Patti Henry has been a big fan of the ManKind Project for a bunch of years now - and has sent LITERALLY HUNDREDS of men to the NWTA. She took some time to talk with me about her books, her work, and her love of the New Warrior Training Adventure. Check out this...
Supporting Suicide Prevention Day 2012
In the ManKind Project, we support the efforts of the International Association for Suicide Prevention. https://www.iasp.info/. International Suicide Prevention Day is Sept 10, 2012. In Eastern Maryland, the ManKind Project is coordinating a multi-site educational...
Fallen Warrior – Lou Bergeron – New England Community
Lou Bergeron - Cardinal Died Mar. 7, 2005 while in Haiti Lou Bergeron of Portland, Maine was initiated at Bullard Farm in 1999. Lou served as Financial Officer and lead Elder, and was extremely active in the New England and International Warrior communities. For much...
Fund the Plan Status – 1st Half – 2012
A MESSAGE FROM MKP USA FINANCE – FUND THE PLAN STATUS We are the wise and transparent fathers we have been waiting for. In the 2nd half of 2010 through the 1st half of 2011, MKP USA, thanks to the generosity of men and centers across the country, MKP USA raised over...
Honoring our Fallen Warrior Brothers
Sobonfu Some speaks eloquently about the value of grieving. (see the video) Grief is complex; sadness, anger, shame, fear, emptiness, even relief and joy. In the 28 year history of our New Warrior community, we have lost many men, women, and family members. Often in...
Fallen Warrior – Phil Wolpe, Arizona Community
Phil Wolpe, Blessing Bison NWTA April 1996, Chicago I create loving, caring, supportive communities by honoring the diversity and similarities amongst all peoples. Phil Wolpe, Vice Chairman of the ManKind Project Elders, passed away on the evening of August 21, 2012...
IT Development Update – July 6
The Next Generation of MKP USA Information Technology is coming. The system is being developed in 3 phases, with Phase 1 being the Connect System. We plan to debut Connect at the Center Council meeting in August, and release it to the masses on Sept 3. Next week we...
Three Year Plan Announcement – MKP USA Chairman
MKP USA at the Tipping Point The Time is NOW *** This is the text of the announcement made by Mike Elser in the video. To see the strategic plan and the 3 year financials, please visit https://mkpusa.org/threeyearplan *** Hi, my name is Mike Elser. I am the Chairman...
MKP USA FINANCE – Fund the Plan Status
A MESSAGE FROM MKP USA FINANCE – FUND THE PLAN STATUS We are the wise and transparent fathers we have been waiting for. In the 2nd half of 2010 through the 1st half of 2011, MKP USA, thanks to the generosity of men and centers across the country, MKP USA raised over...
I-Group and Center Council Meeting Aug 9-12
For the first time! - JOINT MEETING The ManKind Project USA Joint Center Council & I-Group Council Meeting is happening in Brainerd, MN from Aug 9-12, 2012. This will be a powerful event to connect with the latest in what's happening across the ManKind Project USA...
Unification is Underway!
[custommenu menu=UnificationMenu]from Robert Powell, Unification Chair Unification Underway After two years of discussion and planning, MKP USA’s re-unification into a single nonprofit organization begun in earnest. Impelled by the Stanford ACT II presentation...
The Battle is On – Road Warrior Chairmen
The battle for the seat of 'top contender' among the Road Warrior Chairmen has commenced. Who's your man? David Bauerly, the first MKP USA Chairman and one of the old guard in MKP Leadership, and Mike Elser, the current MKP USA Chairman and a much more recent entry...
IT Development News
IT Chat with John ... The past couple of month we’ve been really busy developing and releasing some of our new websites, files.mkp.org, payments.mkp.org, and NWTA.mkp.org. I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about each of these products and what they can do for...
Vets’ Journey Home TX Founder Receives Presidential Honor
Samuel Luna, Founder of Vets' Journey Home Texas, Receives Presidential "Champion of Change" Award for Vietnam Veterans WEB LINK: https://www.whitehouse.gov/champions/vietnam-veterans/samuel-luna The ManKind Project USA Board of Directors and Staff wish to recognize...
Financial Update – 2011 Federal Form 990 – Required Info from Centers
We are the wise and transparent fathers we have been waiting for. Subject: 2011 Federal Form 990 Tax Return for MKP USA and its Centers Deliverable: Complete all tabs of attached Center Information Request Spreadsheet and “Authorizing Inclusion” document. Forms for...
Check In! v.1 Issue 12 – Mythic Journeys, Men’s Health, and Occupying Paradise
You're receiving this newsletter as a Member of MKP USA. Share this by Forwarding! Invite others to subscribe: CLICK HERE Volume 1: Issue 12 May 7, 2012 Contents MEN'S HEALTH MKP USA Financial Info Ragbrai is Rollin'! MKP NW Elder Gathering - Occupy Paradise!...
MKP USA Supports the MKP International Suicide Awareness and Prevention Initiative
The ManKind Project USA is working with the ManKind Project International and the Mental Health Resource Team (MHRT) to coordinate efforts for World Suicide Prevention Day - September 10, 2012 and for World Suicide Survivor Day on November 17, 2012. We ask men from...
MKP New York Metro at Bronx Push4Peace Event
MKP NY Metro, along with Peace in the Streets representatives including Stan Koehler from the Uptown Meditation Center and Zendo participated in a first annual "Push4Peace" event in the Bronx, hosted by Hot 97FM. A report submitted by Jerry Bimka, MKP New York Metro...
Celebrating Membership Success!
BREATHE! & LET’S CELEBRATE!! David Bauerly, past chair of MKP USA, once told me that even in the hardest and longest race it is important to look up and breathe in the victories along the way. THIS is one of those times! So BREATHE AND LET’S CELEBRATE. In...
Check In! v.1 Issue 11: Mission in Kenya, Costa Rica, France and MORE …
You're receiving this newsletter as a Member of MKP USA. Share this by Forwarding! Invite others to subscribe: CLICK HERE Volume 1: Issue 11 March 29, 2012 Contents Membership Matching Fund Ron Hering Mission of Service Awards - LIVE WEBINAR coming! Ragbrai is...
Check In! v.1 Issue 9: for Service, for Transformation, for Fun!
You're receiving this newsletter as a Member of MKP USA. Share this by Forwarding! Invite others to subscribe: CLICK HERE Volume 1: Issue 9 March 6, 2011 Contents ... About the last Check-in Ron Hering Mission of Service Awards - LIVE WEBINAR coming! Ragbrai...
MKP USA Chairman’s ‘Front Porch’
The 1st Chairman’s Front Porch Webinar March 20, 2012 - 08:00PM - 10:00PM EST Mike Elser, MKP USA Chairman, will be hosting a webinar for the entire MKP USA community. Its purpose will be to build a bridge, create the transparent community container by providing a...
MKP in Evolutionary Context – Who we have become – Bill Kauth
by Bill Kauth As each of us in MKP gives our gift to our fellow men the results are profound. Some lead, some administer, some do the books, some organize, some cook, some guide, some listen, some raise funds, some get stuff started, some make phone calls, some...
Check In! v.1 issue 8 – Riders & Writers
You're receiving this newsletter as a Member of MKP USA. Share this by Forwarding! Invite others to subscribe: CLICK HERE Volume 1: Issue 8 February 10, 2011 Contents GET ON YOUR BIKES AND RIDE! A Rundown of new books by MKP Men - WOW! MKP USA - Diversity Scholarship...
Join me in bringing the work to the world …
"If not you, who?" Hillel the Elder Mike Elser here. If you don’t know me yet, learn more at my bio. There are many wonderful organizations in the world. Organizations that help the poor; organizations that provide disaster relief; organizations...
MKP USA Financial Update: Financial Integrity
A Message from MKP USA Finance – Controls, Oversight, Responsibilities and Integrity We are the wise and transparent fathers we have been waiting for Is MKP USA operating in financial integrity? Yes and increasingly every day. MKP USA controls and oversight standards...
Celebrating Success in 2012 – January Edition
As we move into February, I invite us all to take a moment and BREATHE. Let's take in the victories of the past month. For some of you this is year 2 or 3 as a Center Director. For many others this is the the end of MONTH ONE! BREATHE! Here are some of our...
MKP USA Finance Update – Fund the Plan
A MESSAGE FROM MKP USA FINANCE – FUND THE PLAN STATUS We are the wise and transparent fathers we have been waiting for. In the 2nd half of 2010 through the 1st half of 2011, MKP USA raised, thanks to the generosity of men and centers across the country, over...