New funding, new jobs and new webinars in 2010!

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Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Connecting, Strengthening and Supporting the Texas Nonprofit Community for the Public Good

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Vol. 3 Issue 2 January 11, 2010

Cost of Doing Business For Nonprofits

As the current economic downturn continues and nonprofits prepare for fiscal tightening many supervisors will be considering how to reduce costs for programs and services. As expense controls are considered it is very important to remember that there is always a cost for doing business. See full article at http://www.tano.org/en/art/1248/ or learn more at the Special TANO Presentation! Risk Management 101: Practical Ways to Manage Risk in a Changing World (Webinar)

Wednesday 20-Jan-10 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM CST Details and registration available at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/837.

Don't Miss These TANO Events in College Station!

Can you Afford BoardWalk? How to Develop and Maintain your Nonprofit Budget Friday, January 15 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Register for this session at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/718

Don't Throw the Dice! Prepare for an Audit

Friday, January 15 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Register for this session at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/719

Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200. What's Up with the New 990's?

Friday, January 22 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Register for this session at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/720

Know the Rules of the Game What Internal Controls Should You Have in Place?

Friday, January 22 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Register for this session at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/721

TANO Around Texas in January

New in 2010! - TANO Webinar Wednesdays! Keep watching TANOgram for information on special webinars every Wednesday on topics critical to the Texas Nonprofit Sector! Risk Management, Grant Funding, Board and Volunteer Management and more! Most webinars will be FREE or discounted for TANO members!

Special TANO Presentation! Risk Management 101: Practical Ways to Manage Risk in a Changing World (Webinar)

Wednesday 20-Jan-10 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM CST

Ideally your risk management program creates an environment where your organization can take more risk, not less. In this session you will learn about basic risk management strategies and terms before moving on to discussions around real-life risk management challenges. Participants will learn to apply their knowledge in a practical way to address how an organization might deal with their risk every day. These strategies and exercises will help you walk away from the session with the tools to build and strengthen a sound risk management foundation for your organization that adapts to the everyday challenges of a changing world.

Cost: FREE to TANO members, $10 for Non-TANO Members Details and registration available at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/837

FREE TANO Membership Webinar

Tuesday January 26 at 2:00 pm (cst)

GrantStation MVP, Tech Soup, VeriFYI criminal background checks, Insurance.

Whether you are a new TANO member, have been a member for years, or are considering joining TANO, plan on attending this FREE TANO Member Orientation Webinar to learn more about these and other membership benefits enjoyed by TANO members as well as about TANO's Pro Bono Services that are available for non-TANO members! For registration and details go to http://www.tano.org/en/cev/921.

The Four R's of Volunteer Management: Recruiting, Recognition, Retention = Revenue! - Webinar

Wednesday, January 27 at 2:00 pm (cst)

Volunteer Managers/Coordinators as well as Executive Directors and staff members who may not fully appreciate how volunteers can strengthen the effectiveness and sustainability of your nonprofit organization! Free to TANO members, $10 for non TANO members For registration and details go to http://www.tano.org/en/cev/907.

Nonprofit Sector News

Show Me The Money!

New RFP's Announced - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1252/

Getting a Grant - Benefits Beyond the Money - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1246/

Do You Need to Hire a Grant Writer? - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1256/

Giving Money to Charity the Right Way - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1261/

Tips When Giving Money to Charity - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1262/

Can You Pay a Grant Writer a Percentage From the Grant? - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1268/

Board Development Articles

Understanding the Non-Profit Board of Directors -http://www.tano.org/en/art/1245/

Nonprofit Board of Directors Elevator Speech - 4 Easy Steps to Promote Your Organization - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1250/

Non-Profit Boards - A Different Kind of Animal - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1251/

General Nonprofit Articles

Before You Launch a New Non-Profit - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1249/

A Flurry of Last-Minute Giving Lifted Charities' Holiday Appeals - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1253/

IRS Urged to Help Small Charities - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1254/

The Quandary of a Non-Profit Founder - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1255/

Our Executive Director is Embezzling - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1258/

Your Non-Profit Organization - What's a Founder to Do? -http://www.tano.org/en/art/1264/

Ethics in Non-Profit Organizations - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1266/

Not-For-Profit Vs Non-Profit - Is There a Difference? - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1267/

Nonprofit Management Administration Articles

Five Internal Controls for the Very Small Nonprofit - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1257/

Retaining Staff at Your Non-Profit - Whose Responsibility? - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1263/

Risk Management

My Top Ten for 2010 - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1265/

Volunteer
Management Articles

Donating Time is Just As Rewarding As Donating Money - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1247/

National Service Agency, Harvard and MENTOR Kick Off 9th Annual Mentoring Month - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1259/

Volunteering + Service: Where Will You Serve on MLK Day? - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1247/

For a complete list of current and previous articles with subject search functions, go to www.tano.org.

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

at TANOorg

NEW! Regional Microboard Coordinator (ID: 1254) Posted on 11-Jan-10

The Arc of Texas

NEW!
Navigator, Psychosocial Services (ID: 1255) Posted on 11-Jan-10 LIVESTRONG-Lance Armstrong Foundation

NEW! Human Resources Intern (ID: 1252) Posted on 8-Jan-10 LifeWorks

NEW! Major Gifts Officer (ID: 1253) Posted on 8-Jan-10 SAFY

NEW! Media Intern - Environmental Defense Fund (ID: 1250) Posted on 7-Jan-10 Environmental Defense Fund

NEW! Executive Director (ID: 1251) Posted on 7-Jan-10 Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

NEW! Communcations Director (ID: 1246) Posted on 5-Jan-10 Center for Public Policy Priorities

NEW! Finance Coordinator I (ID: 1244) Posted on 5-Jan-10 Any Baby Can of Austin, Inc.Bilingual Early Intervention

NEW! Specialist (ID: 1245)Posted on 5-Jan-10

Any Baby Can of Austin, Inc

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Marianne Ehrlich                             Barry Silverberg
Chair, Board of Directors                  President & CEO
mehrlich@tano.org                           barry@tano.org

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