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 Vol. 2 Issue 46 November 30, 2009

TANO Around Texas in December 
Firespring LogoFREE Webinar! How to Use the Web for Communications & Marketing THIS Thursday, December 3
You cannot afford to miss this FREE webinar brought to you by the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Firespring. This session was specifically designed to educate nonprofit professionals on how to get the most from their website.  In just over an hour you'll learn:
·         The three biggest mistakes nonprofits make when developing a web strategy
·         What functional tools are crucial to your end-users
·         The secret to creating a website with high vitality
·         Exactly what your constituents expect from your website
To RSVP call 877.447.8941 OR register online at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/168415360.
 
One Star Logo32nd Annual Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference
December 9 - 10, Dallas, Texas 
Everyone Can SAVE $45 with TANO Discount Code - GNLC-TANO!
OneStar Foundation will host the 32nd annual Governors Nonprofit Leadership Conference from December 9 - 10, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.  Nonprofit leaders affiliated with both the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations will be among the thought-provoking, tool-providing, idea sharing presenters.  The Conference was formerly called the Governors Volunteer Leadership Conference.  some of the exciting aspects at this year's conference. Learn more about the 2009 Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference at http://www.onestarfoundation.org/page/gnlc. Registration will be available for $295 per person through Regonline until November 23, 2009. For information about registration contact Kyla Longe (512) 287-2031 or kyla@onestarfoundation.org.  Save $45 off of registration fee, use discount code GNLC-TANO.
 
GrantStation LogoFREE Tour of GrantStation
Monday, December 14
This free one-hour webinar will introduce you one of our best TANO Membership Benefits: full access to the GrantStation website, a premiere online resource for nonprofits seeking grants.
The GrantStation Insider Newsletter which you receive weekly is a free service provided as part of your TANOgram subscription and is a sliver the real value of full GrantStation MVP membership which we offer FREE to all TANO members (a $599 value) and includes:
  • Find-a-Funder Database - Quickly sort through thousands of private grantmakers to identify the national, regional, and "hard-to-find" local funders most likely to support any given program or project.
  • Federal Deadlines - Federal notices of funding availability are posted twice a week and are keyword-searchable.
  • State Government Links - Hyperlinks to state grantmaking agencies simplifies state funding research.
  • International Funders - Comprehensive profiles of grantmakers throughout the world are posted weekly and are keyword-searchable.
  • GrantsMentor - A step-by-step tutorial helps Members build compelling grant requests, write powerful letters of inquiry, and manage grant awards.
  • GrantStation Insider - This weekly e-newsletter is delivered to your desktop every Monday morning full of upcoming grant deadlines - both private and federal.  
Join Cynthia M. Adams, CEO of GrantStation on this tour of the GrantStation website, including discussion on diversifying your grants income and building an aggressive grant seeking program.
Register for this webinar at https://cc.readytalk.com/r/qpyx7za60xjh
Nonprofit Sector News 
 
ONESTAR ANNOUNCES 26th ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1135/ 
 
Show Me The Nonprofit Money!
 

IRS Update

Nonprofit Administration

Board Development

Nonprofit Marketing

Nonprofit Risk Management

Texas

Idealware Tip of the Month
Idealware Software Tip of the Month: Hosting Your Website on a Shoestring
Is your nonprofit's Web site running off a server in your 15-year-old nephew's closet? Does your Web designer charge you $150 a month for hosting a basic website?  If you answered yes, you should consider a shared web hosting provider.  Through services like DreamHost, Electric Embers, Lunarpages, or Pair, you can ensure that your website is reliably connected to the internet for $20/month or less - possibly even for free.  Read more at:
http://www.tano.org/en/art/1144/

TANO Job Bank
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 twitter at TANOorg
 
NEW! Development Assitant (ID: 1203)
Posted on 25-Nov-09 El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission
 
NEW!
Fund Development Consultant (ID: 1199)
Posted on 24-Nov-09 Faith in Action Caregivers-Pflugerville
 
NEW!
Executive Director (ID: 1202)
Posted on 24-Nov-09 Keep Austin Beautiful
 
NEW!
Development Associate (ID: 1196)
Posted on 23-Nov-09 Any Baby Can of Austin, Inc.
 
NEW!
Part-Time Grants Writer (ID: 1197)
Posted on 23-Nov-09 Any Baby Can of Austin, Inc.
 
NEW!
Executive Director with KIPP Dallas (ID: 1198)
Posted on 23-Nov-09 KIPP Dallas
 
NEW!
Executive Director, US Green Building Council, North Texas Chapter (ID: 1195) Posted on 22-Nov-09 USGBC
 
NEW!
Bilingual INtake Specialist (ID: 1193)
Posted on 20-Nov-09 Foundation Communities- Community Tax Centers
 
NEW!
Employment Specialist (ID: 1194) Posted on 20-Nov-09 Caritas of Austin
 
NEW!
Director of Fundraising (ID: 1190)
Posted on 19-Nov-09 Bulverde-Spring Branch EMS
 
NEW!
GED Instructor (ID: 1191) Posted on 19-Nov-09 LifeWorks
 
NEW!
Part-time Contract Grantwriter (ID: 1192) Posted on 19-Nov-09 Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
 
NEW!
Contract Administrative Assistant (ID: 1189) Posted on 18-Nov-09 Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
 
NEW!
Development and Marketing Associate (ID: 1186) Posted on 17-Nov-09 Theatre Action Project
 
NEW!
Case Manager II- Bilingual (ID: 1187) Posted on 17-Nov-09 LifeWorks
 
NEW!
Executive Director (ID: 1188) Posted on 17-Nov-09 Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas
 
NEW!
Round Rock Tax Center Manager (ID: 1182) Posted on 16-Nov-09 Foundation Communities
 
NEW!
Cash for College Site Manager (ID: 1183) Posted on 16-Nov-09 Foundation Communities
 
NEW!
Media Prevention Specialist (ID: 1184) Posted on 16-Nov-09 San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
 
NEW!
Prevention Specialist (ID: 1185) Posted on 16-Nov-09 San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
 
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Marianne Ehrlich                             Barry Silverberg
Chair, Board of Directors                  President & CEO
mehrlich@tano.org                           barry@tano.org
 
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Mark Your Calendar!  
Executive Director Peer Group Dialogue: Large Organizations
Tuesday 1-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/650

Special Events Planning: From a Planners Experience
Tuesday 1-Dec-09 9:00
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/758
 
Special Events Planning: Round Table Discussion About...
Tuesday 1-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/759
 
ABC's of Grantwriting
Wednesday 2-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/890

Conducting a Youth Protection Risk Assessment
Wednesday 2-Dec-09

The Nonprofit Secret: Six Principles of Successful...
Thursday 3-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/792

FREE Webinar! HOW TO USE THE WEB FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND...
Thursday 3-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/879

Getting Started with Online Conferencing and Seminar Tools|
Thursday 3-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/872

Board Primer: What Excellent Boards Do
Thursday 3-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/643
 
Grantseeking 1: Navigating the Proposal Process
Tuesday 8-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/931
 
32nd Annual Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference
Wednesday 9-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/835
 
10 Financial Commandments: Break at Your Own Risk!
Wednesday 9-Dec-09

http://www.tano.org/en/cev/932
 
How to Have Conversations with Donors about Planned Gifts
Wednesday 9-Dec-09

http://www.tano.org/en/cev/891
 
How to Have Conversations with Donors about Planned Gifts
Wednesday 9-Dec-09

http://www.tano.org/en/cev/892
 
AFP Presentation on "How To Have Conversations With Donors...
Wednesday 9-Dec-09

http://www.tano.org/en/cev/941
 
AFP - Webinar: How to Have Conversations With Donors About...
Wednesday 9-Dec-09

http://www.tano.org/en/cev/380
 
Finding
and Using Community Data
Thursday 10-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/742
 
Eighteenth Annual Legal & Accounting Institute
Friday 11-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/848
 
Transition & Change: Opportunity in the Inevitable
Friday 11-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/681
 
FREE Tour of GrantStation
Monday 14-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/893
Introduction to MS Excel
Tuesday 15-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/933
 
A Vision for the Future: Developing a Theory of Change for...
Wednesday 16-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/938
 
How to Use QuickBooks in a Nonprofit
Wednesday 16-Dec-09
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/934
 
Donors Forum  
Thursday 17-Dec-09 
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/889