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With more than 806 members in two years, TANO is the fastest growing nonprofit state association in the country and we want you to help us celebrate this milestone!

 

TANO Membership based on your nonprofit organization's operating budget:

 

Less than $25,000($50) 

 

$25,000 - $499,000  ($150) 

 
$500,000 - $999,999 ($300) 
 

$1,000,000 + ($500)

 

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TechSoup Global is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 on the belief that technology is a powerful enabler for social change. Its flagship program, TechSoup.org, helps nonprofits and libraries with the technology resources and knowledge they need to operate at their full potential. 
 
TANO Organizational Member Benefit: While any nonprofit may join TechSoup, TANO Organizational Members have the added benefit of having a TechSoup Account Representative available to assist with their order processing, questions and refunds. 

For more information, contact
Mary Beth Harrington

for details.  

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TANO Around Texas


TANO will be in the following cities this coming week:

 

Sherman - TANO's Director of Community Outreach will be presenting the Four R's of Volunteer Management.

  

Wichita Falls  - TANO President & CEO Barry Silverberg will be presenting at a free breakfast for nonprofits on the strength of the Texas nonprofit sector.


Last week, TANO was in the following cities: 

Austin

Corpus Christi


   For more details on these events, please contact TANO at info@tano.org

If you are interested in TANO bringing one of these or another program to your area, please contact Mary Beth Harrington.


For a complete list of all TANO travels, go to http://www.tano.org/tano-travels-current/
 

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Outside IN
Rockhaven Minsitries Inc
Way Off Broadway Community Players (WOBCP)
Austin Youth River Watch (Colorado River Watch Foundation, Inc.) 
Caring Place, The
Easter Seals Central Texas
Hall-Voyer Foundation
Lupaul Medical Missionaires of Mary
R.O.C.K., Ride On Center for Kids
Texas Association for Healthcare Quality
Texas Brigades
Texas Crime Stoppers
Volunteer Services Council for Terrell State Hospi
Eastside Community Connection
Texas Panhandle Family Planning and Health Centers
Elegant Ladies Haven
South Texas Youth Development Council
Institute for Quantum Healing, The
Baptist Retirement Community
Concho Valley RSVP         
Children's Advocacy Center of Hood and Somervell Counties 


TANO Service Directory Listings
 

Qgiv, Inc.
 53 Lake Morton Drive Lakeland, FL 33801
Contact:  Brendan Smith
Phone: (888) 855-9595

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April 25, 2011Vol. 4 Issue #17
Special TANO Announcements
A New TANO Series - Engage501

The Shift: What Nonprofits Can Do to Engage a Changing Texas Population.  Texas is on the verge of a major population shift; it is becoming younger and more diverse and the question you should be asking yourself is: "is my organization ready for this change?"  If you're looking to recruit more diverse volunteers, board members, develop multicultural fundraising strategies, or stay relevant with the changing landscape of Texas, we invite you to join us in Engage501


Kick-off Event: Austin - May 3, 2011

El Paso - May 10, 2011 
 
Abilene - May 13, 2011
 
Laredo - June 2, 2011 

NONPROFIT SECTOR NEWS

Texas Nonprofit News
Though Rarely Made, Gifts to Public Hospitals Are Needed - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2310/
Call for Volunteers for New Documentary - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2312/
SMU getting a major makeover for Moody Coliseum - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2321/

National Nonprofit News
City of Fresno Asks Nonprofits to Take Over Community Centers - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2311/
Nonprofits Increasingly Pay Local and State Taxes, Study Finds - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2328/

Show Me The Money!
Americans Gave a Lot Less in the Recession Than Experts Predicted - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2313/
Federal Drive Sees Slight Drop in Giving - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2315/

Faith-Based Nonprofit News
Congregations, Hit Hard During the Recession, Begin Recovery - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2314/

IRS Updates for Tax Exempt Organizations - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2327/

Social Media & Marketing
Leveraging LinkedIn to Prospect for Your Nonprofit - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2325/

Nonprofit Management and Administration
Demographics Are Destiny: How and Why to Diversify Your Staff Now! - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2324/

Volunteerism
Council for Certification in Volunteer Management Update - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2320/

Technology
A Few Good Case Management Tools - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2316/
Measuring the Return on Investment of Nonprofit Technology - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2322/ 

CONTINUING EDUCATION  EVENTS

The Four R's of Volunteer Management: Recruitment, Recognition, Retention = Revenue!
Tuesday, April 26
Location: Sherman
Details and Register at  http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1415

Free Breakfast for Wichita Falls Nonprofits!
Thursday, April 28
Location:  Wichita Falls
Details and Register at  http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1433

TANO Public Policy Conference Call
Thursday, April 28
Location:  Your home or office! 
Details and Register at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1424

Board Responsibilities - The Buck Literally Stops Here!
Thursday, April 28
Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
Details and Register at http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1368 


Free Breakfast - The Shift: What Nonprofits Can Do to Engage a Changing Texas Population
Tuesday, May 3
Location: Austin
Details and Registration: http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1490

 

The Recession's Gift - A New Opportunity for Boards to Excel - with Jeanne Bell, CEO of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Location: Webinar
Details and Registration - https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/413310083

Identifying Community Assets to Build Strategic Partnerships
Tuesday, May 3
Location: Waco
Details and Registration: http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1467

Free Breakfast - Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector: Free Breakfast for East Texas Nonprofits
Wednesday, May 4
Location: Jacksonville
Details and Registration: http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1453

Mission, Vision, and Values
Wednesday, May 4
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
Details and Registration: http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1363

Volunteer Recruitment NOW! - Maximizing Technique & Trends
Thursday, May 5
Location: Dallas
Details and Registration: http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1378 
 
The Basics of Grants & Sustainability Workshop
Friday, May 6
Location: Fort Worth
Details and Registration: http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1432

Free Breakfast - The Shift: What Nonprofits Can Do to Engage a Changing Texas Population
Tuesday, May 10
Location: El Paso
Details and Registration: http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1449
 
Idealware presents: Comparing Google Apps to Outlook
Wednesday, May 11
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
Details and Registration: http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1393

Free Breakfast - The Shift: What Nonprofits Can Do to Engage a Changing Texas Population
Friday, May 13 
Location: Abilene
Details and Registration: http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1473 
 

Check Out These Additional Continuing Education Opportunities 

 

Bush School at Texas A & M University offers a 3-day professional development program for emerging leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors - http://bush.tamu.edu/emergingleaders 
 
 

Community Leadership Institute Applications Available!

Details and Registration at http://www.tano.org/en/art/2270/

  

Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Conferences!

 

Nonprofit Excellence Summer Institute
June 1 - 3, 2011
Location: Laredo
Details and Registration: www.tamiu.edu/binationalcenter/summerinstitute.shtml

West Texas Rural Philanthropy Days

Date: June 8-10, 2011

Location: Alpine

Details and Registration at http://www.wtxrpd.org/register.html

  
2011 Annual AFP DFW Philanthropy Conference - Register by May 22 and get $35 off
Date: Friday, June 10, 2011

Location: Arlington

Details & Registration:http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1351

 

44th Annual Keep Texas Beautiful Conference

June 20-23, 2011
Location: Austin
Details and Registration: http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1486 

 

NONPROFIT JOB OPENINGS
"We had an amazing response from our TANO job posting.  We have plenty of resumes to consider."

Marci Roe, Executive Director - Volunteer Healthcare Clinic

 

Check out these new job openings posted this week.

Dispatcher (ID: 2014) Posted on 22-Apr-11
Alamo Area Council of Governments

Director of Transportation (ID: 2015) Posted on 22-Apr-11
Goodwill industries of Central Texas

Policy Analyst - Austin, TX (ID: 2010) Posted on 21-Apr-11
Texas Council on Family Violence

Executive Director (ID: 2011) Posted on 21-Apr-11
Neuhaus Education Center

Administrative Assistant (ID: 2012) Posted on 21-Apr-11
CASA of Williamson

Care Manager (ID: 2013) Posted on 21-Apr-11
Family Eldercare

Receptionist (ID: 2005) Posted on 19-Apr-11
Bat Conservation International

Intensive Case Manager - Austin (ID: 2006) Posted on 19-Apr-11
Foundation Communities

Product Program Associate (ID: 2007) Posted on 19-Apr-11
Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Grants Manager (ID: 2008) Posted on 19-Apr-11
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Texas Hill Country

Customer Relations Specialist (ID: 2009) Posted on 19-Apr-11
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas

Development Director (ID: 2004) Posted on 18-Apr-11
Wonders and Worries

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Share Your Ideas!
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