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The HHSC Task Force on Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity invites the public to provide testimony and written comments about how to strengthen nonprofit capacity for providing charitable and social services to Texans in need. The public input will be used to help develop recommendations and a report for the Texas Legislature that will be submitted on September 1, 2010.   To submit your comments
   
 
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Economic Action Committee of the Gulf Coast (EACGC) or (EAC of the Gulf Coast)
United Way of Tarrant
American Subcontractors Association-Houston Chapter
National Center for Aersopace & Transportation Technologies 
Eats Foundation, The
SafePlace
Abriendo Puertas Parental Communication Initiative, Inc.
Learning and Tutoring Center of East Austin, Inc.
 

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As a benefit of  TANO membership, members may post unlimited jobs postings on the statewide Job Bank.  Non-TANO members may post as well at $50 per listing.

Postings reach over 50,000 nonprofit leaders throughout Texas through TANOgram

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
  
To post a position on the TANO Job Bank contact Mary Beth Harrington mbharrington@tano.org for details.
 
       
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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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Strategic Solutions Group

Have you ever hired someone who didn't meet your expectations? Do you struggle with creating and maintaining a culture of accountability? Do you wish that your staff and leaders would communicate more and share the same vision? We can help. Strategic Solutions Group works with non-profits to maximize performance through organizational development. We provide a proven strategy for hiring, developing, and retaining "A Players". Go to www.strategicsolutionsgrp.com to learn more or contact Anne Pritchard Grady (512) 821-1111
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April 26, 2010
Vol. 3 Issue #17
Volunteer Girl
NEWS YOU CAN USE
See If Your Nonprofit Can Take Advantage of Two New Tax Credits - Within the last few weeks, Congress has enacted two tax incentives that apply to nonprofits, one to reward hiring of new staff and another to help smaller organizations pay for health insurance. To help our members know about these new laws, TANO offers you the following information, with links for more details:  Read More...
 
TANO Board Chair Provides Input to Task Force on Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity
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TANO Introduces a New Online Non-Profit Management Certificate Program
Are you looking for a way to help increase your non-profit organization's capabilities and expand its charitable reach? TANO can help! We are pleased to partner with MindEdge, a premiere e-learning company, to offer an affordable online Certificate in Non-Profit Management designed to help you gain the skills you need to make a difference at your non-profit organization. Read More...
TANO EVENTS
Quickbooks Made Easy for Nonprofits
Date: April 27, 28, 29              Location: Houston, Dallas and San Antonio
Date: April 27                          Location: Your office!
Free webinar! Turning Subscribers into Supporters: Converting Your Email Lists and Online Community into Volunteers, Activists, and Donors - via webinar
Date: April 28                         Location: Your office!
 
Fundraising for Start ups and Emerging Nonprofits
Date: May 1                           Location: Your office!
View Details

FREE Webinar! Starting a Nonprofit- via webinar
Date: May 11                          Location: Your office!
 
NONPROFIT JOB OPENINGS
NONPROFIT SECTOR NEWS
Show Me the Money!
New RFP's Announced - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1549/
Google Grants For Nonprofits - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1532/
You Get What You Ask For - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1534/
Stewarding disaster donors for lasting support - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1536/
My secret to getting grants: Needs and strategies - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1537/
8 Top Project Design Skills For Nonprofits and Grant Writers - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1538/
Charities Optimistic About Fundraising Climate in 2010, Survey Finds http://www.tano.org/en/art/1540/ 
 
IRS Updates - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1528/
IRS Continues Its Focus on Governance Matters, Official Says - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1543/
One-Fourth of Nonprofits Are to Lose Tax Breaks http://www.tano.org/en/art/1543/ 
 
Volunteerism Updates
Value of Volunteer Time Up 60 Cents in 2009 - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1541/
Poll Links Volunteering and Good Health - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1544/ 
 
Risk Management
Kicking and Screaming  - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1539/ 
 
Social Media
Say Goodbye to Your Facebook Fans - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1535/ 
 
Starting a Nonprofit
Starting a Nonprofit - Where Will the Money Come From? - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1547/ 
 
Board Development
D&O Insurance - The Basics For Nonprofit Boards  - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1533/ 
 
National Nonprofit News
Is Serve America Act Showing Results?  - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1530/ Head of National Service Agency Seeks to Create 'Results-Oriented' Culture http://www.tano.org/en/art/1545/

Texas Nonprofit News
Can It Get Any Worse Than This? Probably - http://www.tano.org/en/art/1531/  
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We hope you find this information of use and will encourage others you know to become TANO Site Registrants or TANO Members.  Go to www.tano.org for more details and links.  Also e-mail us your thoughts on ways that TANO can assist you, your nonprofit organization, and your area's nonprofit community. 
 
   Richard W. Meyer                       Barry Silverberg
Chair, Board of Directors                  President & CEO
RickMeyer@tano.org                  barry@tano.org