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

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 Vol. 3 Issue 6 February 8, 2010

TANO Around Texas in February!
Webinar! Ethics and Volunteers: What's the Big Deal?
Wednesday, February 10.  Free for TANO Members $10 for Non-TANO Members
Katherine H. Campbell, Executive Director, Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration
Most of us are familiar with ethical issues related to board governance, financial management, and human resources. But what about all those volunteers? This session will present the core ethical principles which apply to volunteer management, and present a practical decision-making process for navigating the real-life ethical dilemmas commonly faced by organizations like yours.  Registration and details at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/854.
 
Tyler Area Nonprofits! FREE "Modern Manna" Grant Writing Workshop for Congregations Saturday, February 13 at First Christian Church
This  workshop is designed for congregations who are interested in understanding funding opportunities and trends and will provide intensive training in research and grant writing. Participants will explore different strategies for approaching foundations, corporations and individuals, developing a funding strategy, and writing successful proposals. In addition, participants will learn how to utilize volunteers as a resource as well as the successful management of volunteers in congregations. All faith traditions are invited to participate.  Space is limited to 50. Please RSVP by Friday, February 6, 2010 to SuzyYowell at syowell@sacredplaces.org.
 

TANO Webinar Special! Making the Most of Social Networking

Wednesday, February 17

How do social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn work?  And how do you make the most of the medium?  We'll talk through what these sites are, why they might be useful for your organization, what's worth doing, and how other organizations are using social networking sites.

Details at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1001

 

Got Risk? Attend This FREE Webinar and Find Out If Your Nonprofit Is At Risk!

Thursday, February 18

Nonprofits who manage risk effectively are hallmark organizations that inspire confidence with their funders, service recipients, employees, volunteers, insurance professionals, and the community at large. Join us on February 18, 2010 for a FREE webinar that explores the free, affordable, and practical answers to the question: Got Risk?

 

FREE TANO Membership Webinar!

Tuesday, February 23

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!

 

Get Ready, Get Set, Go! IRS Filing Requirements for Charitable Nonprofits

Tuesday, February 23

To start the New Year off right, the National Council of Nonprofits and TANO will host two free webinars for TANO Members presented by the IRS for nonprofit organizations to learn about the resources available and answer questions about filing your IRS Form 990.

Details at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1045

 
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Hosting a Conference in 2010?  If you are hosting a conference or annual meeting this year, keep in mind that TANO has a plethora of speakers who can present on almost any nonprofit topic.  Just last year, TANO provided speakers for the Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference, North Texas Volunteer Management Conference, Texas Homeless Conference, Nonprofit Risk Management Summit, and more!  Contact Mary Beth Harrington at mbharrington@tano.org for more information.
Nonprofit Sector News

Texas Nonprofit News

The Two Faces of Facebook - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1327/ 

 

National Nonprofit News

Wall Street Journal on Main Street Nonprofits - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1326/

Nonprofit Newswire | In a changing landscape, whither the 501c3? - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1335/
 
Social Media & Marketing

Using Social Media to Mobilize Supporters and Resources (Part 1) - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1330/

Avoiding Nonprofit Founder's Syndrome - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1332/
Starting a Nonprofit Organization? There is No Personal Profit in a Nonprofit - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1334/ 
 
Volunteerism
Nonprofit Newswire | Volunteering Up - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1325/
Save the World As a Virtual Volunteer - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1329/
How to Make Meetings Work For Your Nonprofit Volunteers - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1331/
 
Risk Management
Thief, Stop! Nonprofits & Identity Theft - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1333/
 

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
 
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NEW! Adult Education Coordinator (ID: 1278) Posted on 5-Feb-10 Foundation Communities

 

NEW! Staff Accountant (ID: 1277) Posted on 3-Feb-10 Caritas of Austin

 

NEW! Community Services Program Manager (Grant-Funded) (ID: 1275) Posted on 1-Feb-10 City of Austin Health and Human Services

 

NEW! Executive Director (ID: 1276) Posted on 1-Feb-10 Equality Texas

 
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 FREE unlimited positions all year long contact mbharrington@tano.org 
From the TANO Service Directory
Ed Weeren Insurance Agency, Inc.

P O Box 14444 Austin, TX 78761

Contact: Edward Weeren

Phone:(512) 454-5266

www.weereninsurance.com

ed@weereninsurance.com

 

Since 1899, Ed Weeren Insurance Agency, Inc., has provided individuals and businesses with quality insurance and excellent service. Our goal is to provide your Nonprofit or Social Service Agency with customized insurance protection at the best possible price. We work with only the most competitive, ethical, distinguished providers so that we may provide you with the best service possible.

Service Directory listings not endorsed by TANO. 
 
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Marianne Ehrlich                             Barry Silverberg
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Mark Your Calendar! 

Check our full list of Texas nonprofit events at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/mon/
 
Financial Management Series: Contingency Planning
Tuesday 9-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/880
 
AFP Coastal Bend Presentation: "Warming the 'Cold' Call" Tuesday 9-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/995
 
How to Start a Nonprofit in Texas Tuesday 9-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/811
 
Donor Bridge Help Lab Wednesday 10-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1011
 
Ethics and Volunteers: What's the Big Deal? (Webinar)
Wednesday 10-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/854
 

Getting Started with Online Conferencing and Seminar Tools 

Thursday 4-Feb-10
 
How to Get the Big Gift & Ensure Campaign Leadership
Thursday 11-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1015
 
Process of Community Problem Solving
Thursday 11-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/779
 

Creating Great Charts, Graphs, and Maps on a Budget

Thursday 11-Feb-10  
Nonprofit Management Certificate - Session 1: Nonprofit...
Friday 12-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1014 
 

FREE "Modern Manna" Grant Writing Workshop for Congregations

Saturday 13-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/912

 

The Basics of Nonprofit Budgeting

Tuesday 16-Feb-10

 

Donor Bridge Help Lab

 

Strategic Planning

Tuesday 16-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/810
 
FREE Information Session: Blueprint for Leadership
Tuesday 16-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1016
 
Community Problem Solving Forum (Quarter 2)
Wednesday 17-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/876 
 

Writing the Case Statement Clinic

Wednesday 17-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1017 
 

TANO Special! Making the Most of Social Networking

Wednesday 17-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1001
 
Introduction to MS Excel 

Thursday 18-Feb-10

 

WRITING FEDERAL GRANTS

Thursday 18-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1024
 

Choosing Broadcast Email Software

Thursday 18-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1029

 

Nonprofit Management Certificate - Session 2: Strategic.

Friday 19-Feb-10
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1019
 
Check out more upcoming nonprofits events throughout Texas at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/mon/