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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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| New Job Posting |
Catholic Charities North Dakota
* Executive Director
Seeking an experienced leader to build on the strengths and potential of a growing organization.
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| Conference early bird deadline is May 11 |
Save $50 by registering for NDANO's 2009 Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference by the early-bird deadline of May 11. The conference will be held June 2-3 in Fargo. Register online and pay by credit card or check.
Social with Foundations
This year's conference features a networking social with regional foundations. Visit with Peter Hutchinson of the Bush Foundation, Randi Ilyse Roth of the Otto Bremer Foundation and Kevin Walker of the Northwest Area Foundation.
Testimonials about conference keynote speakers
Larry Stelter, The Stelter Company - "Discovering the Secret Giver"
"Too many experts make gift planning sound like brain surgery...The Stelter Essentials seminar was exactly what I was looking for. They hit the nail on the head.They did a beautiful job for people who don't do this for a living." John Sebald, Arizona Lutheran Academy
David La Piana, La Piana Associates Inc. - "Collaboration and Partnerships for North Dakota's Nonprofit Sector"
"I applaud La Piana's recognition that it is time for nonprofits to bring the notion of competition out of the closet." Pat Jones, Easter Seals
Hotel details
The conference will be held at the Best Western Doublewood Inn & Conference Center in Fargo. Call 701-235-3333 to reserve your room at the conference rate of $69.95 plus tax, available until May 11.
Learn more
Visit the NDANO website to view the conference brochure and learn more about the member-exclusive pre-conference workshop and exhibitor opportunities. |
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| New Fieldstone book available: Seven Turning Points |
Fieldstone Alliance, a NDANO cost-saving partner, recently released its latest book, Seven Turning Points: Leading Through Pivotal Transitions in Organizational Life. The book identifies the critical junctures when nonprofits must reassess the way they operate and make fundamental changes or risk decline. Learn more.
Fieldstone Alliance offers a 15 percent discount on book purchases to all NDANO members. |
| Tobacco quitline materials available |
The North Dakota Tobacco Quitline, a free service that helps North Dakota residents quit smoking or using spit tobacco, has brochures, posters and wallet cards available to hand out to clients or members who might be interested in quitting tobacco use.
These materials are distributed free through the North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control. To obtain materials, contact Michelle Walker at 701-328-2315. |
| Phone system, computer monitors available |
The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce has a phone system that it would like to donate to a nonprofit in North Dakota. It is a Lucent Merlin Legend system, Release 6.1 V11.1. There are nine phones, a base unit and three headsets. The Chamber also has a 15-inch flat screen monitor and two 19-inch regular monitors available. If you are interested in any of these items, please contact Carissa at 701-222-0929. |
| IRS exempt organization update |
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New commissioner selected
Sarah Hall Ingram has been selected as Commissioner of the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division. Ingram, who has served as Chief of Appeals for the past three years, previously served as the deputy commissioner from 2004-2006. Ingram began her career with the IRS in 1982.
Representing & Managing Tax-Exempt Organizations
IRS Exempt Organization Director Lois G. Lerner spoke before the Georgetown Law School CLE program regarding maintaining public trust in charities during the economic downturn. Read more.
Comments on the redesigned Form 990
The IRS Exempt Organization department is accepting comments on the redesigned 2008 Form 990. Comments are reviewed and considered for future revisions. Submit comments here.
Ideas for improving charities and nonprofits website
Submit suggestions here for improving the IRS Exempt Organizations website. |
| Online Resources |
National Council of Nonprofits' Economic Stimulus & Recovery Special Reports · Number 7 - White House Briefing for Nonprofits
The Quiet Crisis: The Impact of the Economic Downturn on the Nonprofit Sector
· This new study of economy-related challenges facing the nonprofit sector was issued by Civic Enterprises and the Democratic Leadership Council. Learn more.
Foundations Address the Impact of the Economic Crisis
· This report analyzes 2009 foundation grantmaking strategies, including changes in the number and size of grants, number of grantees, capital grants and geographic areas, as well as new and non-grantmaking support offered in response to the crisis. Learn more.
Research: value of volunteer time just updated
· Independent Sector reports the estimated dollar value for volunteer time is $20.25 per hour nationally. The website also gives estimated values per state.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
· This report by the Giving USA Foundation and The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University summarizes the Act appropriations beneficial to the nonprofit sector and key resources for organizations to approach and access funding sources. Learn more. |
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Training Opportunities |
AFP North Dakota Northern Plains Chapter Training
Bismarck Audioconferences
* "Donor Touchpoint Management": A Marketing Approach to Donor Relations -
Wednesday, May 13 All Bismarck AFP audioconferences are from 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CDT at 1815 Schafer St., Horizon Building - First Floor Conference Room. The cost is $15 for AFP and NDANO members, and lunch is served. For more information, contact Rita Nodland.
Fargo Audioconferences
* Evaluating Your Development Program: How Do You Measure Up? - June 10
* Making the Most of E-mail Marketing: Optimizing Your Message for Today's Medium - June
25 (This audioconference starts at 2 p.m. CDT.)
All Fargo AFP audioconferences are from 12-1:30 p.m. CDT at Bremer Bank, 1444 45th St. S. For more information, e-mail Howard Barlow.
Williston Conference
* June 12 - El Rancho Motel - 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Conference topics include core principles of effective board practices, responsibilities and roles of boards in the fundraising process, moving your development plan to the next level, planned giving, nonprofit finance and more.
Reservation deadline: May 15. For more information, contact Denise Laymon at 218-745-6008.
Idealware Online Seminars
* Building an effective e-mail list - Wednesday, May 6
* Comparing open source CMSs: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal and Plone - Wednesday,
May 13
* Choosing a low cost constituent database - Thursday, May 28
* Getting started with online conferencing and seminar tools - Thursday, June 4
* Getting started with online donations - Thursday, June 11
All Idealware online seminars are from 12-1:30 p.m. CDT. NDANO members receive a 15 percent discount. Click here to view a complete description of each seminar and to register.
Impact Leadership Institute
The Impact Foundation will present several training programs over the next two years with support from the Bush Foundation. The deadline for the Bismarck Cohort in the Executive Leadership Program is May 15. Learn more.
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| Meet a Member - ArtWise |
ArtWise's mission is to develop and promote children's visual art programs. ArtWise, which will begin its 17th year this July, believes the arts improve people's quality of life and is an integral part of communication between people of all ages and cultures. Its programs are run in cooperation with area elementary schools, local businesses and community organizations in the Grand Forks area. One of ArtWise's goals is to bring a focus on the elementary visual arts to towns outside of Grand Forks. Its annual Art Show now includes student work from the communities of Thompson and Manvel. It supports elementary teacher artists' visits to schools in these towns. The ArtWise annual elementary Art Show is its main program and is a large show. It is a festival of children's paintings, drawings, sculptures, fiber arts, video arts and printmaking held in the spring. Hundreds of people, especially children's families, come to see the children's artwork lining the galleries, watch demonstrations by professional artists and take in children's music and dance performances. Volunteer support for the kids' art show is amazing. The show is produced with hundreds of volunteer hours provided by local firefighters, administrators and staff from 25 area schools, many local businesses and organizations. ArtWise is synonymous with children's visual art in Grand Forks. ArtCamps4Kids, Art by Children Business Lease, Downtown Clay Tiles in Town Square and an annual School Kid's Art Calendar are additional ArtWise programs. Learn more about Artwise by contacting Martha Keifenheim at 701-787-4260 or visit the website. 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.
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| Partner Profile - Monitor Liability Managers
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance |
NDANO has a cost-saving partnership with Monitor Liability Managers, Inc. to provide an exclusive directors and officers liability program to the NDANO membership at preferred pricing. The directors and officers liability coverage includes broad coverage for "wrongful acts" and employment practices liability for your organization including all directors, trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, staff and committee members. In addition, defense costs are unlimited. This program is administered by the Bain Agency of Bismarck. Visit the Bain Agency's website to learn more or contact Steve Bain at 701-223-2233 or 877-234-2233. | |
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