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ReadyTalk users can choose traditional telephone audio conferencing, or combine audio and visual webcasting to create interactive webinars by uploading documents, pictures, or even PowerPoint presentations to your ReadyTalk conferencing center. 
 
Nonprofits can use ReadyTalk to:
*  Hold webinars to generate interest in programs and initiatives
*  Disseminate information to geographically dispersed members
*  Cut down on travel by saving time and money Organize board and chapter meetings
*  Recruit and provide orientation to employees, members, or volunteers.
*  Record meetings, webinars, advocacy appeals, or employee & volunteer training presentations. 

 
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PMG
 Whether you are a start-up or a long time nonprofit, PMG can provide relief for the headaches inherent to Human Resource responsibilities. Would you rather spend your time on CRITICAL CORE OBJECTIVES or the BUSINESS OF EMPLOYMENT? Let us show you a proven Professional Employer alternative that will provide more time to grow your organization and capitalize on the noble efforts of your hard working team. 


P.O. Box 27668
Austin, TX 78755
Contact:  Gary Rainosek
Phone: (512) 759-9967 
 

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Synergy Networking Alliance of Professionals
Texas Food Bank Network
Trinity Habitat for Humanity (Fort Worth Area Habitat for Humanity) Margie Curtis
TrinityQuest Ministries, LLC
VSA Texas
WAC Christian Women's Job Corp (CWJC)
Waterloo Counseling Center, Inc.
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Mind Science Foundation
Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College
Friends of the Family Justice Center
Houston Railroad Museum
July 18, 2011Vol. 4 Issue #28
Special TANO Announcements
New TANO Member Benefit!

TANO is pleased to offer a new benefit for members!  Is there a stack of books on your nightstand that you intend to read but never have?  What if you could review an abbreviated version and get all the pertinent information in less time?
Announcing Page to Practice™ book summaries. This one-of-a-kind leadership tool summarizes terrific nonprofit and relevant corporate books each month so you can save time and get your most important reading done with Page to Practice™. Click here for a free sample.


TANO members can download book summaries at CausePlanet with an exclusive discount. CausePlanet is a one-of-a-kind professional development resource and time management tool for nonprofit leaders. We deliver concentrated leadership guidance through Page to Practice™ book summaries and articles by partnering with dozens of publishers, authors and contributors throughout the sector.
Get ahead and gain a broad understanding on a full range of subjects in a fraction of the time it would normally take. With a Page to Practice™ subscription you can access dozens of summaries, download new monthly features and stay informed about the sector's best books.  Contact Mary Beth Harrington at mbharrington@tano.org to subscribe with a 20% discount.

NONPROFIT SECTOR NEWS

Texas Nonprofit News
Volunteer Opportunities Need for Williamson County Day of Caring - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2487/
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps RFP's Announced - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2488/
Awards for Excellence Applications Available - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2491/
2011 North Texas Giving Day Comes To Fort Worth - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2493/
Is El Paso Church Engaged in Inappropriate Political Campaigning? - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2499/

Show Me The Money!
New RFP's Announced - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2506/
Grant Writing:  What to consider before writing and submitted a proposal - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2483/
Top 10 Fundraising Tips - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2486/


Board Development
Hey Mr. Fundraiser . . . quit asking your board members to trespass - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2496/
Should You Try Get "Big Names" and "Big Pockets" on Boards? - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2505/
 

HR Tip - Altering Employee Time Cards - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2460/
 

Risk Management
People Who Need People - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2492/
Baby, It's Hot Outside - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2498/
 

Nonprofit Management
Why nonprofits should explore shared administrative services - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2490/ 
 

Social Media & Marketing
Attracting New Event Attendees on Facebook - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2489/
Three ways to avoid a social media time sink - http://www.tano.org/en/art/2497/


CONTINUING EDUCATION  EVENTS

Special Summer Sessions!  Join us on Thursday and relax on the beach over the weekend!
 

QuickBooks for Nonprofit Success!  - Not just how to use the software but also save $$$

Thursday, July 21, 2011
Corpus Christi
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1542


QuickBooks for Nonprofit Success! - Not just how to use the software but also save $$$
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Galveston
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1544

 

TANO Continuing Education Events This August! 
QuickBooks for Nonprofit Success!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Location: El Paso
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1577 
 

FREE Webinar: TANO Member Orientation
Monday, August 15,2011
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1568 
 

QuickBooks for Nonprofit Success!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Location: Alpine
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1579
 

FREE Webinar: Starting a Nonprofit
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1349 
 
FREE Breakfast Discussion - Empowering Texas Nonprofits!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Location: Lubbock
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1571
 

QuickBooks for Nonprofit Success!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Location: Odessa
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1578

 FREE Workshop: The Four R's of Volunteer Management: Recruitment, Recognition & Retention = Revenue!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Location: Dallas
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1573


Differentiate Your Non-Profit Brand
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1519 
 
Bookkeeping Technology for Nonprofits
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1581
 

The Basics of Grants & Sustainability Workshop
Friday, August 19, 2011
Location: Austin
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1403
 

The New Philanthropists: Fundraising with Diverse Populations
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Location:  Austin
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1502
 

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You - The Ins and Outs of Background Checks
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1376
 

Assessing Your Volunteer Program - maximizing impact...
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1537
 

Getting Your Volunteer Groups Out of the Box!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Location: Dallas
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1379
 

TANO Public Policy Conference Call
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Location: Conference Call
http://www.tano.org/en/cev/1428 
  

Check Out These Additional Continuing Education Opportunities 

 
2011 Literacy Texas Annual Conference

August 8 & 9, 2011

Location: The Austin Westin at the Domain

To view the details of this event, go to:

 

 


TANO Webinar Recordings

TANO Webinar Recordings Available Now!

 

Show Me The Money!  The Ultimate Fundraising Webinar Series with Froswa Booker-Drew is available via recording!  Click the link to learn the details on each session but to register contact Mary Beth Harrington.


Ultimate GrantWriting Series available again!  Here is your chance to once again hear from National Grant Expert Laura Browning Crochet! Click the link to learn the details on each session but to register contact Mary Beth Harrington.

 

Each recording

$25 for TANO Members

$35 for Non-TANO Members

 

Get One Recording FREE by Buying the Full Series!

Full Series $150 for TANO Members  $210 for Non-TANO Members
 


More Webinar Recordings Available!

  

Click on webinar titles below to review the details on this course.  Note these are for past events so this is just for your information.  Contact Mary Beth Harrington to receive the recording or if you have questions.

These webinars are $10 for TANO Members and $25 for Non-TANO Members.  Contact Mary Beth Harrington for more details! 
NONPROFIT JOB OPENINGS
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"We had an amazing response from our TANO job posting.  We have plenty of resumes to consider."Check out these new job openings posted this week!

Marci Roe, Executive Director - Volunteer Healthcare Clinic


 Chief Executive Officer - San Antonio (northeast area) (ID: 2118)
 Posted on 10-Jun-11 Kids Sports Network
 

Development & Communications Director   (ID: 2199)
Posted on 13-Jul-11  State Bar of Texas - Austin, TX

Therapist / Case Manager (ID: 2198)
Posted on 12-Jul-11  Helping Hand Home for Children

Marketing Coordinator  (ID: 2201)
Posted on 15-Jul-11  Better Business Bureau

 

 
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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