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PO Box 1091
Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: 701-258-9101
Toll Free: 888-396-3266
Fax: 701-223-4645
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| Town Hall scheduled for Jan. 16 |
Are you interested in: * Building your network of nonprofit leaders and growing collaboration? * Giving voice to the issues affecting nonprofits in our state? * Taking action to improve our communities? Then join NDANO for our FREE Town Hall Brown Bag on Jan. 16 in Bismarck. Discussion topics will include: * Key findings from NDANO's new report: "The North Dakota Nonprofit Sector: A Vital Partner in Creating Prosperous Communities," * Tips and tools for successful advocacy during the state legislative session, and * Ideas to survive and thrive in challenging times. The Town Hall Brown Bag is part of the Nonprofit Congress movement, a national effort focused on empowering individuals and nonprofits to work collectively for positive change by focusing on organizational effectiveness, advocacy and public awareness. Learn more at the Nonprofit Congress website. Who: All types and sizes of nonprofits When: Friday, Jan. 16, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Room B Cost: Free, just bring your lunch and ideas The NDANO Town Hall Brown Bag is free, but please let us know you're coming. Register here. |
| NDANO quick poll: member request for information |
A NDANO member is interested in learning if any member nonprofits have a separate foundation(s) organized to support their work. Please take a minute to let us know - just click here. | |
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| 990's Do Matter scheduled for Jan. 27 |
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Among the many challenges you will face in the coming year as a nonprofit leader is a significant revision of your primary reporting form, the Form 990. The IRS has completely overhauled the Form 990 effective for years begun after Dec. 31, 2007.
NDANO is pleased to bring the 990's Do Matter workshop to Bismarck on Jan. 27, 2009, from 1-4:30 p.m. to help nonprofits prepare for these changes.
The new 990 goes well beyond the Form's previous and narrow focus on organizational finances. Now, more than 75 percent of the form asks for non-financial information. It is essential that filers (and their advisors) understand the multiple aspects of the new Form.
The presenter is Eve Borenstein, who has taught Form 990 essentials for almost two decades to nonprofit organization managers and consultants, as well as to the CPA community. She co-chairs the American Bar Association Form 990 Task Force and helped the IRS develop the redesigned Form.
Register today for the 990's Do Matter workshop. The cost is $30 for NDANO members and $50 for nonmembers. AFP members may register at the member rate. |
| Legislative session kicks off Jan. 6 |
The 61st Legislative Assembly begins Tuesday, Jan. 6, and being an active advocate at the state level can be a great way to advance your organization's mission. Stay informedAs a NDANO member, you should have received your first weekly Legislative e-Update on Dec. 31. We want to make sure your staff, board members and volunteers are receiving these updates, too. Please send NDANO their e-mails so we can make sure they receive the weekly update, monthly newsletter and other news. Get involved
NDANO's public policy advisory committee advises the board of directors and staff on legislative issues that impact the state nonprofit sector. The committee is considering adding new members. If you are interested in participating on the commitee, e-mail NDANO your name, organization, area of policy interest and experience in advocacy or call 701-258-9101 or 888-396-3266 for more information. |
| NDANO conference planning underway |
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"Nonprofits and Collaboration: Maximizing Impact" is the theme of NDANO's Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference, which will be held June 2-3 in Fargo at the Best Western Doublewood Inn.
Call for sessions
You are invited to submit an educational session proposal to share your knowledge and perspective with conference attendees on best practices related to the following topics: collaboration, governance, accountability, fundraising, advocacy, communication, human resources, financial management and evaluation. We invite proposals that examine different points of view, involve innovative thinking and provide new approaches to problem-solving. The deadline for submitting the session proposal form is Jan. 30. NDANO is also interested in your suggestions for speakers and topics of interest to you. E-mail your suggestions to NDANO. Call for sponsors and exhibitorsThis conference provides an excellent venue to share information about your programs, projects, products and services to nonprofit leaders from across the state. Consider becoming a sponsor and/or exhibitor at the 2009 annual conference. For more information, contact NDANO at 701-258-9101. |
| Presidential Inaugural Committee invites nonprofits to host day of service events in January |
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NDANO was contacted by the Presidential Inaugural Committee and asked to forward the letter copied below. It invites nonprofits to organize community service events Jan. 17-19 and post them on a national website.
December, 2008
Dear Friend,
Every time our nation faces crisis, our national experience has shown Americans rise to the
challenge. While government has an important role to play in helping rekindle our economy and addressing the problems of a distressed nation, President-elect Obama believes each of us, as Americans, have a responsibility to do what we can for our communities and fellow citizens. We are one nation.
The United States is once again at a crossroads and that is why the President-elect hopes to use the occasion of his Inauguration to rally our nation to commit to service in our communities. We are asking for your organization's participation in meeting this challenge.
In 1994, Congress transformed the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday into a national day of
community service to further commemorate a man who lived his life in service to others. As a tribute to that legacy and the very real needs of our nation, the President-elect and Vice
President-elect will launch a national organizing effort on the eve of their Inauguration to engage Americans in service. This national day of service will fall on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, 2009 and, unlike past calls to service, President-elect Obama will ask Americans to do more than just offer a single day of service to their cities, towns and neighborhoods. He will ask all of us to make an ongoing commitment to our communities. Never has it been more important to come together in shared purpose to tackle the common challenges we face.
The call will go to all Americans to organize service projects and join others at events in their communities on January 19 or the weekend prior to, Saturday, January 17 or Sunday January 18. As the Co-chairs of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, we invite you and your organization to join other Americans to organize service projects in your communities. The Presidential Inaugural Committee will offer Americans a new website to help promote your events and for Americans to make their commitments, build communities, find opportunities to serve and share their results. These can be events that orient people to your organization's work, engage people in direct service, or bring people together to reflect on Dr. King's legacy and how they can commit to becoming more engaged citizens. To submit a service event that you will help organize, please go to http://pic2009.org/newevent.
We have a great opportunity to set the tone for the next four years and I know you will rise to the challenge. Thank you for all your support.
Sincerely,
William M. Daley Patrick Ryan
Penny Pritzker Julianna Smoot
John W. Rogers, Jr. |
| Retirement plan deadline extended |
| The IRS extended the deadline for plan sponsors to adopt or amend retirement plans covering employees of public schools, colleges and universities, and other tax organizations to satisfy the requirements of the final section 403(b) regulations. |
| AmeriCorps request for proposals open |
The competition is open for AmeriCorps*State formula funded proposals for projects operating during the 2009-2010 project year. The ND AmeriCorps*State Request for Proposal application can be downloaded or ordered by calling the ND Department of Commerce, Workforce Development Division, at 701-328-7263.
If you are interested in other AmeriCorps funding opportunities, visit the national website. |
| Copier and digital scale available |
A Canon Image Runner (copier and fax) and a digital scale are available through the Bismarck Cancer Center. Pictures and detailed information are available from Robyn at 701-222-6101. A donation would be appreciated. |
| Online Resources |
2008 Online Fundraising Survival Guide: 12 Winning Strategies to Survive & Thrive in a Down Economy - a free e-book recently released from Network for Good, a NDANO associate member. Download the book here.
Managing in Hard Times - a free publication through The Institute for Conservation Leadership. Download the publication here. |
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Training Opportunities |
Idealware Online Seminars
* Choosing bulk e-mail software - Wednesday, Jan. 7
* Building an effective e-mail list - Thursday, Jan. 8
* How to build or edit a website without technical skills (introduction to content
management) - Thursday, Jan. 15
* Choosing a low cost constituent database - Thursday, Jan. 22
* Getting started with online conferencing and seminar tools - Thursday, Jan. 29
All Idealware online seminars are from 1-2:30 p.m. EST. NDANO members receive a 15 percent discount. Click here to view a complete description of each seminar. |
| Meet a Member -
Eastern Dakota Housing Alliance |
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The Eastern Dakota Housing Alliance (EDHA) is a Community Housing Development Organization, created in 1998, to foster the development and preservation of affordable housing in eastern North Dakota, a 25-county predominantly rural service area.
Programs include: 1) financing new construction and rehabilitation of multi-family rentals; 2) providing down payment assistance for income eligible home buyers; 3) developing affordable home ownership properties; and 4) offering flexible financing opportunities to emerging affordable housing developers through the Community Loan Fund.
EDHA has lent over $2 million for new construction or preservation of multi-family rentals, leveraging nearly $18 million in development costs, creating over 170 affordable units. Forty two-home ownership properties have been constructed for income eligible buyers. In most cases, these are new owners who are building equity, and communities have new properties on previously vacant lots. All projects are on a community partnership level. EDHA does not own properties, but as a nonprofit affordable housing developer, works with local entities to create housing units that are considered affordable for the area. Creating affordable housing units, rental or ownership, enables lower wage, under-employed, fixed income and other income eligible families quality shelter without undue cost burden and within acceptable income guidelines. Establishing partnerships within communities builds skills for local housing problem solving.
Learn more about the EDHA by contacting Grace Backman at 701-364-2833. If you are interested in having your nonprofit featured in an upcoming newsletter, e-mail NDANO. Requests are honored on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Partner Profile -
GiftWorks by Mission Research |
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NDANO has established a partnership with Mission Research to provide members with a 20 percent discount on the fundraising software GiftWorks. GiftWorks is "fundraising software anyone can use and everyone can afford."
GiftWorks software organizes donations and pledges; manages and tracks donors, mailings and volunteer information; accepts donations online through your website; generates reports quickly and easily; and integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks, among many other benefits. Visit the GiftWorks website to learn more or contact Pat Weaver at 888-323-8766, extension 118. | |
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