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 TANOgram
Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Connecting, Strengthening and Supporting the Texas Nonprofit Community for the Public Good
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Vol. 2 Issue 38 September 28, 2009 |
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Special Offers!
 This week during its 14th annual conference - the 2009 Risk Management and Finance Summit for Nonprofits hosted by TANO - the Nonprofit Risk Management Center released two brand-new online tools for nonprofit leaders. The first tool, found at www.MyRiskManagementPolicies.org is an easy-to-use program that allows you to create clear, concise, and customized risk management policies to meet the needs of your nonprofit organization. The tool was developed to help leaders avoid the mistake of using ill-suited policies found online or borrowed from other organizations. Creating practical policies that are unique to your nonprofit is an important component of risk management. But instead of effectively managing risk, leaders who "borrow" the policies of another nonprofit may actually increase their exposure to loss by adopting a policy that is beyond the reach of their nonprofit. Using a policy designed for a larger or substantially different nonprofit can expose a nonprofit to liability when the organization is unable to follow the policy to a "T." The one-time cost of the new tool is $179. TANO members receive a discount. Contact mbharrington@tano.org for details.  TANO Partners with Nonprofit Quarterly In a few weeks, the " Nonprofit Quarterly," a leading publication on nonprofit management, will be sending a special, one-time subscription offer to members of TANO. While members may subscribe year-round at the discounted price of $39 ($10 off the regular price), for a few weeks only the " Nonprofit Quarterly" is doubling this discount and will be offered for $29. The offer is time-sensitive, so be sure to send your order in -- either online at www.NPQmag.org or using the supplied envelope -- by the included deadline. The code will be on the printed mailing piece, and isn't available yet on the website. To find out if your organization is a member of TANO or for more information, contact mbharrington@tano.org or 972-839-9960. |
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TANO Around Texas
Risk Management Webinar: Volunteer Protection Act
Wednesday, October 7 More than 10 years have lapsed since the passage of the Volunteer Protection Act, the federal law that was intended to remove the fear of liability from the hearts of nonprofit volunteers. This webinar will explore the landscape of volunteering since the passage of this law. During the webinar we'll take a look at cases citing the Volunteer Protection Act and try to discern a pattern in the ways that courts have applied the law to insulate volunteers from liability. Explore the lessons from this legislation and learn how to leverage those lessons into effective volunteer management practices at your nonprofit. Details and register at http://www.tano.org/en/art/880/
FREE Webinar: Starting a Nonprofit - Tuesday 13-Oct-09
Nonprofit organizations are different than businesses and government; not better or worse, but different. These differences should not be glossed over as you explore whether the creation of a nonprofit is the best way to achieve the goals or purposes you seek to achieve. You should understand what it means to be a nonprofit and how that differs from being a for-profit before you start the paperwork process. You can complete the entire process yourself if you are prepared to go through the learning curve or engage the services of someone with expertise in forming, leading, managing and governing nonprofits. While it may be useful to engage the services of a lawyer for complicated situations, the average experience may not require a lawyer - just someone with solid experience in the nonprofit sector. Details and register at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/753
Comprehensive Nonprofit Financial Management Series - Bryan, TX
Sponsored by Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Arts Council of Brazos Valley
A nonprofit organization's financial health depends on precise execution of the key components of an annual operating cycle. This series is an in-depth exploration of the major components. Choose to register for individual (including FREE) sessions or save by registering for the full series at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/715
TANO Members - $150 for the 5-part series, $50 per session (each session is 3.5 hrs) Non-TANO Members - $200 for the 5-part series, $75 per session (each session is 3.5 hrs) For questions, call TANO at 972-839-9960 or mbharrington@tano.org
Six-Part Series Sessions Includes:
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Nonprofit Sector News
Show Me the Money!
- $$$ New RFP's Announced by Philanthropy Digest - A new list of Requests for Proposals (RFP's) has been published for nonprofits in the following categories: Aging, Arts and Culture, Education, Health, Journalism/Media, Medical Research, Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Science/TechnologySocial Science and General Nonprofit News. For details go to
http://www.tano.org/en/art/891/
- Fearless Fundraising for New Members - http://www.tano.org/en/art/873/
- RFP Announcement: Texas Workforce Commission (the "Agency") is seeking proposals from Texas institutions of higher education - http://www.tano.org/en/art/863/
- Foundation Center Launches National Education Stimulus Initiative - http://www.tano.org/en/art/854/
Nonprofit News From Washington DC
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General Nonprofit News
Nonprofit Management & Administration News
Faith-Based Nonprofit News
Texas Nonprofit News
 One Star News: Survey, AmeriCorps Anniversary, CCAT, and more! - http://www.tano.org/en/art/851/
Board & Volunteer Management News
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TANO Job Bank was the most cost effective, rapid response that I've seen for non-profits looking for staff.
Edith S. Jones, League of Women Voters of Texas
Keep up with TANO Job Postings on  at TANOorg
NEW! Director of Development and Communications (ID: 1125) Posted on 25-Sep-09 St. James' Episcopal School
NEW! Manager (ID: 1124) Posted on 23-Sep-09
Foundation Innovation, LLC
TANOgram only features the newest job postings. To view all open positions go to http://www.tano.org/en/jobs/search.asp
Post your position here for just $50 and reach thousands of Texas nonprofits leaders! TANO Members post unlimited positions all year long for FREE!
Contact mbharrington@tano.org |
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Save $$ with TANO Membership!
 TANO Members Get Discount on Auctionpay Fundraising Services! Thanks to Texas Association of Nonprofit Organization's (TANO) partnership with Auctionpay, members of TANO are eligible for a discount on solutions that will streamline and enhance their fundraising success. Auctionpay's event management software, online registration and fundraising, and event day payment processing software helps nonprofits save time and money on tasks ranging from procurement to event planning and execution to online giving, all while creating a better donor experience. More than 6,000 nonprofit organizations nationwide have chosen Auctionpay to automate and improve the processes associated with their benefit events.
TANO members will enjoy a one-time discount $150 off Auctionpay products, including:
- Online registration and donation - Auctionpay Online Payment
- Payment processing designed for benefit events - Auctionpay Event Payment
- Event management - Auctionpay Event Software
The $150 one-time discount for TANO members applies to setup fees for Auctionpay Event Payment and Online Payment or the purchase of Event Management Software.
If you heard about Auctionpay through the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO), contact Mary Beth Harrington at mbharrington@tano.org or 972-839-9960 to learn how you might be eligible for discounts on Auctionpay products and services. |
Join TANO Now!
TANO membership is by nonprofit agency and everyone on your staff may also be a TANO member as part of your organization.
For more information on the benefits of TANO membership go to TANO Member Benefits. To JOIN TANO Click here and complete the online application. |
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Share Your Ideas!
We hope you find this information of use and will encourage others you know to become TANO Site Registrants or TANO Member. Go to www.tano.org for more details and links. E-mail us your thoughts on ways the TANO can assist you, your nonprofit organization, and your area's nonprofit community.
Marianne Ehrlich Barry Silverberg
Chair, Board of Directors President & CEO
mehrlich@tano.org barry@tano.org
TANO
PO Box 27914
Austin, TX 78755-7914
(512) 223-7075 or (972) 839-9960
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The VOICE of the Texas Nonprofit Sector
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Tracks to Success
How to Build a Successful Fundraising Team:
In the Big Inning - Part 1 of 9
If you, as an Executive Director or Development Director, continually struggle with fundraising or often feel overwhelmed with the amount of fundraising work that needs to be done, then building a winning team should be of the utmost importance to you. Like a baseball team, an organization relies on individuals who excel in their positions. Selecting the players, assigning their positions, and creating a winning strategy are all part ... http://www.tano.org/en/art/887/ |
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Mark Your Calendar!
Using the Capital Campaign Feasibility/Planning Study to...
For a complete list of all events, Click Here.
Make A Difference Day Saturday, October 24, 2009
Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference (GNLC), Dallas on December 9-10, 2009! - Details |
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