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30th Annual AFP DFW Conference
June 24, 2010  
 
Calling all fundraisers! The 30th Annual AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference will take place on June 24, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. Whether you're a newcomer to the profession or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something just for you at the Conference. For more information, please visit our website.  
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Why spend $$$ to advertise your job postings when you could reach thousands for only FREE with a TANO membership?  Each week over 50,000 nonprofit leaders read  job postings via TANOgram, www.tano.org and on Twitter! via TANOorg.
 
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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, Chair of the Personnel Search Committee and Treasurer, League of Women Voters of Texas
 
We are swimming in resumes and we are very grateful!  Thank you.
Missy McCullough, Executive Director, Animal Trustees of Austin
  
TANO Members - Post unlimited positions on the TANO website for FREE!
 
   Non-TANO Members - Post a single position for 30 days for $50!
 

Contact Mary Beth Harrington at  mbharrington@tano.org for details.

       

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Give Realty Inc.
 
3420 Executive Center Drive #300 Austin, TX 78731
Laurie Loew
512) 299-6916
www.giverealtyaustin.com
laurie@giverealtyaustin.com
 
Give Realty is a unique fundraising avenue AND a different type of Real Estate Company! When a home is purchased or sold using our brokerage, we donate 25% of our commission to the nonprofit of our client's choice. The average donation currently exceeds $2000 per transaction. YOU buy, YOU sell, we GIVE!

       

April 5, 2010
Vol. 3 Issue #14
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Commitment To Standards, Mission, Clients And Fun.  Great places to work are all business - mostly
At Baptist Easley Hospital in Easley, S.C., CEO Roddey Gettys doesn't see his 940 staffers as "employees." To Gettys, they are heroes. "If you are satisfied, and well cared for as a patient, what do you call the person who helped you, the person who made your day, and made you better?," he asked rhetorically. "Are they just healthcare workers? No, definitely not. They are heroes."
Read More... 
 
A New April 15 Make it a day of giving (efficiently) 
President Barack Obama on January 22 signed into law a provision allowing charitable gifts made for Haiti relief during February and most of January 2010 to be deducted on 2009 federal tax returns. This noble sentiment would work a lot better if deductions were allowed for all giving made to qualified charities by April 15. Read More..
TANO EVENTS
Free Firespring Webinar! The Basics of Online Fundraising for Nonprofits
Date: April 6                             Location: Your office!
Date: April 7                              Location: Collin College in Plano
Date: April 7                              Location: Collin College in Plano
Date: April 8                              Location: United Way Tarrant County
 
Free Workshop! The Four R's of Volunteer Management: Recruiting, Recognition, Retention = Revenue!
Date:April 8                             Location: United Way Tarrant County
 
Third Annual Nonprofit Management Forum:Strengthening the Capacity of Nonprofit Organizations
Date:April 9                              Location: Bush School, College Station
 
|   Submit An Event   |    Need a Presenter?    
 
NONPROFIT JOB OPENINGS
 
 
NONPROFIT SECTOR NEWS
Show Me The Money!
New RFP's Announced - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1456/
Unique Fundraising Ideas For Non-Profits -http://www.tano.org/en/art/1457/
Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio Seeks Mini Grant Requests - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1461/
Increase Donations Through Your Nonprofit Organization's Website - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1466/
Is My Nonprofit Ready to Apply For a Grant? The Importance of the Business Plan - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1473/
Many Small and Mid-Sized Foundations Plan to Cut Grantmaking This Year, Survey Finds - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1474/
Nonprofit Finance Fund Survey: America's Nonprofits Brace for Tough 2010 - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1475/
Fundraising Professionals Weigh Challenges - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1476/
Planned-giving newsletters that work - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1477/
Fundraising out of sync with giving habits - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1481/

Corporate Philanthropy
2010 Corporate Engagement Award of Excellence Call for Nominations - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1482/

IRS LogoIRS Update - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1459/
 
 
Nonprofit Financial Management

Financial Oversight - Why Nonprofit Boards Need to Review More Than the Operating Budget  - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1464/

Starting a Nonprofit
3 Reasons Not to Start a Nonprofit Organization  -http://www.tano.org/en/art/1458/
 
Board Development

Board Members - How Much Money Should Boards Expect Their Members Give to Their Nonprofits? - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1439/
 
Nonprofit Technology 
Reducing nonprofits' IT expenses - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1478/
 
Volunteerism Updates
Youth 
Volunteerism Benefits Everyone - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1455/
Sign up for the National Conference on Volunteering and Service! http://www.tano.org/en/art/1462/

Texas Nonprofit News
Applications Open for Community Leadership Institute -http://www.tano.org/en/art/1460/
Emerging Leaders in Public Service - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1469/

One Star LogoOneStar eNews: March 2010 - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1470/
OneStar Foundation Awards $1 Million in Grants to Faith-Based and Community Organizations - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1483/ 




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   Richard W. Meyer                          Barry Silverberg
Chair, Board of Directors                  President & CEO
rickmeyer@tano.org                        barry@tano.org