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Bismarck, ND 58502
Phone: 701-258-9101
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| Annual conference preview |
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Featured speakers
NDANO is pleased to announce its featured speakers for the 2010 Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference June 2-3 in Bismarck.
- Barbara Harrington, The Sponsorship Network, will speak on "Elevating Sponsorships to New Heights... Even with Limited Time and Resources." Harrington has been selling and signing sponsorships across the country for 18 years, from $500 special event programs to multi-million dollar venue naming rights. Nonprofits provide powerful sponsorship niches like no one else. However, to be successful in sponsorship sales, nonprofits need clear ethical standards as well as a thorough understanding of the benefits corporations really crave and how to deliver that information to marketing decision-makers.
- Tim Delaney, National Council of Nonprofits, will share his national perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the nonprofit sector. Delaney has served as the president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits since July 2008. He began his career at a large multi-state law firm, where he focused on litigation, media law and government relations. Appointed in 1995 to be Arizona's solicitor general, after winning cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, he was promoted to the top staff position of chief deputy attorney general. In 2001, Delaney left the attorney general's office to create the Center for Leadership, Ethics & Public Service, an independent nonprofit through which he worked with more than 22,000 people across the country championing positive ethics, advancing civic engagement and promoting democracy.
Learn more about the featured speakers on NDANO's website. Registration detailsAs a NDANO member, your organization's staff, board members and volunteers may attend at the discounted early bird member rate of $110 per person. A complete conference schedule and registration materials will be available by the end of February, including information on conference travel stipends made possible by the ND Community Foundation. Also, stay tuned for information about how to qualify for a free Sponsorship Makeover by Barbara Harrington valued at $500. Invitation for sponsors and exhibitorsThis conference provides an excellent venue to share information about your programs, projects, products and services to nonprofit leaders as a sponsor and/or exhibitor. The deadline for sponsor logos to be included in the conference brochure is Feb. 19. For more information about the conference, visit the NDANO website, e-mail us or call 701-258-9101. |
| Call for nominations for annual ND nonprofit awards |
NDANO invites you to submit nominations for the Walt Odegaard Leadership Award and the Innovation Award, which recognize the exceptional effort of a nonprofit leader and organization each year.
The Walt Odegaard Leadership Award is given to an individual who has made a difference by strengthening the North Dakota nonprofit sector through leadership, volunteerism and/or philanthropy. Click here for the nomination form.
The Innovation Award is given to a nonprofit organization that has demonstrated leadership in developing innovative partnerships that solve problems, build community and/or enhance quality of life. Click here for the nomination form.
The nomination deadline is April 30. Winners will be announced during the Awards Luncheon at the Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference June 3 in Bismarck. |
| Nonprofits included in White House jobs plan |
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On Jan. 29, nonprofits received good news when the White House began outlining the details of a $33 billion job-creation proposal designed to spur hiring by small employers, specifically including nonprofits. This development marks important recognition by federal policymakers that nonprofits play a vital role not only as service providers, but also as employers important to the economic stability of local communities.
NDANO wants nonprofits in North Dakota to be aware of the White House plan because it could influence personnel decisions for many nonprofits. So we asked the National Council of Nonprofits, to which you belong through your membership in NDANO, to summarize the main components of the President's proposal as presented during a White House conference call. The National Council reports that during the call Administration officials revealed:
- Nonprofits of any size would get a $5,000 tax credit for every new employee they hire in 2010, retroactive to the beginning of the year
- Nonprofits of any size that increase the hours or wages of employees making less than $106,800 can be reimbursed for the additional Social Security taxes incurred
- The maximum benefit for any one nonprofit would be capped at $500,000
- The Administration estimates that 1 million small employers (including nonprofits) will take advantage of these incentives
For more information, the official White House fact sheet can be found here. [Note: Even though the fact sheet repeatedly refers to "businesses," "small businesses" and for-profit "firms," it also states (in the third bullet) that "Non-profits will be eligible for the credit." Plus, during the White House's conference call, Administration officials reinforced that nonprofits will be eligible for the relief.] The President's plan is not the only one under consideration in Washington. The details easily could change as Congress crafts legislation in the weeks ahead. Therefore, recognize that at this time these are only proposals, not law. NDANO and the National Council of Nonprofits will continue to advocate for public policies that support a healthy and vibrant nonprofit sector. | |
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| Summer food service program open to ND nonprofits |
Nearly 18 million students depend on free or reduced-price school lunches and breakfasts for nine months out of the year. For many of these children, summer vacation exposes them to an increased risk of hunger and developmental decline. The ND Summer Food Service Program, with support from the US Department of Agriculture, gives nonprofits an opportunity to improve a child's physical and social development while providing nutritious meals.
The Summer Food Service Program is ideal if your nonprofit sponsors enrichment, recreational or activity programs over the summer. The ND Department of Public Instruction reimburses sponsors for meals served to children, including teenagers through age 18, at approved meal sites in low-income areas. Simplified rules allow sponsors to earn the maximum rates of reimbursement for the meals they serve and use the money as they need for their food programs. The program simplifies claims and maximizes reimbursements to make it easier for faith, community and other private nonprofit organizations to provide good nutrition to children all summer long.
For more information and an application, contact Kaye Knudson at 701-328-2275. The application deadline is May 1. |
| NPQ launches new series on state budgets |
| Nonprofit Quarterly has launched a new series entitled "The state we're in: How bad is it out there?" It covers the importance of state economies in the current health and future prospects of most U.S. nonprofits and provides a comparative overview of some of the key economic drivers in 14 different states. Read more here. |
| Understanding the 2010 Census |
The Census was established in 1790 and is required by the US Constitution to be conducted every 10 years. Now the largest peacetime operation undertaken by the federal government, it was created to count everyone living in the nation, regardless of age, race, ethnicity or citizenship status.
Census Day is April 1, 2010. At stake is about $1,000 in federal funds per year for each person that is counted in North Dakota. That means for every person that is missed, $10,000 in funding is lost until the next census is taken in 2020. Many N.D. cities, organizations, schools and counties are implementing various means to remind people to fill out their Census form so that everyone gets counted. Local assistance will also be needed to locate other "hard to count" populations, such as transient workers in the ND oil fields and agricultural operations.
Census data affect everyone in the nation, providing guidance to local decisionmakers on where to build new roads, child care and senior centers, schools and more. The collected data directly affect how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to state, local and tribal governments.
By law, every household in the United States must participate in the 2010 Census. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks only 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Census forms, delivered or mailed to households in March 2010, should be completed and mailed back upon receipt. Beginning in May, Census workers will visit households that do not return a form to take a count in person.
Responses on the Census form are safe and confidential. The Census Bureau cannot share respondents' answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data.
Learn more information about the 2010 Census here. |
| IRS update |
File timely Form 990 series returns to preserve tax-exempt status
Most tax-exempt organizations, other than churches, must file an annual Form 990 series return with the IRS. It is important to file a timely return because an organization that does not file a required Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF or 990-N ("e-Postcard") for three consecutive years will automatically lose its federal tax-exempt status. Non-filers will be subject to automatic revocation for the first time beginning in 2010. Not sure which form to file? Learn more here. |
| Online Resources |
Online outreach tools guide This quick-reference guide from Cause Communications is for groups considering how to most effectively use the internet and interactive technologies to further their policy change agenda. Resources for evaluating community organizingAlliance for Justice has developing a list of resources for evaluating community organizing, some of which may be downloaded for free. |
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Training Opportunities |
Free Webinars by Mission Research
* Building a Development Committee - Thursday, Feb. 11
One of the best ways to assure that your organization's development plan will be implemented is to have an effective development committee. This committee, when successful, can lead and inspire the board to raise money they never dreamed possible. Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE, will discuss who should serve on the development committee, what the committee's role is, and how to recruit the right people to serve on the development committee.
This free webinar is from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Central time. To register, click here.
* Donor Data Decisions: How to Ensure a Smooth Software Transition - Tuesday, Feb. 16
Are you considering new donor and fundraising software? Have you prepared your organization's staff and data for the transition? Are you comfortable that the information you put into the system will come back out in easily accessible reports and donor profiles? Have you created internal data entry guidelines? Join us for an informative and insightful webinar designed to help you prepare for a smooth software transition. GiftWorks expert Ellen Mowrer will show you how to get organized, and stay that way, for successful software use.
This webinar is from 10-11 a.m. Central time. It is free to NDANO members, but space is limited. Register here.
Two Free National Webinars by National Council of Nonprofits and IRS
* Learn from the Experts: What Forms Must Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt Organizations File to Meet IRS Requirements and Preserve Tax Exempt Status? - Feb. 23, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Central time. There is no charge for this webinar, but advance registration is required by Feb. 19 here.
* Hear from the IRS: What the IRS Has Learned After One Year With the Redesigned Form 990 -March 23, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Central time. There is no charge for this webinar, but advance registration is required by March 19 here.
Idealware Online Seminars
* Getting Started with Online Conferencing - Thursday, Feb. 4
* Creating Great Charts, Graphs, and Maps on a Budget - Thursday, Feb. 11
* Choosing a Broadcast Email Tool - Thursday, Feb. 18
These online seminars are from noon-1:30 p.m. Central time. NDANO members receive a 15 percent discount. Register here.
AFP North Dakota Northern Plains Chapter Training
Bismarck Audioconference* How to Have Conversations with Donors about Planned Gifts - Wednesday, Feb. 10 This audioconference is from 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Horizon Building on 1815 Schafer St. in Bismarck in the first floor conference room. The cost is $15 for AFP and NDANO members, and lunch is served. RSVP by Feb. 5 to Christina Burns at 701-224-2486. Fargo AudioconferencesTen monthly programs are offered February-November at the Bremer Bank training room, 1444 45th Street S., from noon - 1:30 p.m. for a cost of $110. Contact Howard Barlow at 701-492-2633 to register or for more information. The first program - Warming the "Cold" Call, Effective Strategies for Major Gift Prospect Identification and Qualification - is Feb. 4. Grand Forks AudioconferencesContact Denise Laymon at 218-745-6008 to learn more. Conference - April 9Presenters for the Jamestown conference include Tyler Hermon of eTapestry on database and website tools and Sue Henry, workshop and training diva, on social media. NDANO members are eligible for member rates. Visit the website to learn more or contact Denise Laymon or 218-745-6008. |
| Meet a Member - Experience Works |
Experience Works operates the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) authorized under Title V of the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006 in 30 states and Puerto Rico. SCSEP is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). In addition, Experience Works operates several state-funded SCSEP grants.
Last year, Experience Works served 659 North Dakotans. 329,802 hours were spent serving the community, adding $2,160,203 in wages and new monies to North Dakota communities. People in the program received job assistance, computer training and JobClub classes. Sixty-three percent of the people who left the Experience Works program left to take a job. Of those wage earners, 83 percent worked with that employer for at least one year.
Experience Works may be able to put people age 55 and older on a limited income to work. The work schedule is 20 hours a week at a "host agency" that will teach different skills to help the older worker gain valuable abilities leading to employment.
For more information, call 1-800-450-5627 or contact State Director Shirley Stuart or a regional contact: Bismarck - Rhonda Haugen, Minot - Rose Greaves, Fargo - Craig Aldrich, Grand Forks - Ed Finch, Jamestown - Bev Miedema, or Dickinson - Lyle Kollar.
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 - Dental & Vision Insurance |
NDANO and Noridian Insurance Services have partnered to provide members with options for dental and vision insurance. The great news about Companion dental insurance is that you can go to any dentist you want - nationwide. Dental plans pay very well for exams, cleanings, x-rays and fillings. You will have a one-time lifetime $100 deductible the first time you go in to the dentist. The preventative and basic services are covered right away after the one-time deductible. The Companion dental plan has a waiting period of 12 months for major services, which include caps, crowns, bridges, tooth removal, etc. Each person in the family also has a $1,500 yearly maximum on this plan.
If anyone in your family wears glasses, you know just how expensive it can be to take care of your eyes! The Avesis vision plan will cover yearly eye exams, lenses, frames/contacts and will even partially pay for scratch coating, tinting and anti-glare. This is a network product, so you will need to go to a participating provider. Click here to find an eye doctor in your area.
For more information about either type of plan, contact Julie Schirado at 800-575-9643 and tell her your organization is a NDANO member. | |
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