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Greetings from Kathleen

In her first open letter as CEO of the Center, Kathleen Reardon discusses her priorities and asks for feedback from the Center's constituents.

"I come to the Center with a profound respect for the important work that nonprofits perform every day to enhance the wellbeing of our neighbors and communities."

Jeff Meyers Confirmed as Acting DHHS Commissioner

The NH Executive Council approved Governor Hassan's appointment of Jeffrey Meyers as acting DHHS Commissioner.

Congress Passes Bipartisan Spending, Tax Legislation; Charitable Giving Incentives Made Permanent

President Obama signed into law bipartisan legislation that restored and made permanent three charitable giving incentives.

IRS Gift Substantiation Proposal Dropped

The Treasury Department and IRS announced this week that it is withdrawing the proposed Gift Substantiation regulation.

The Treasury and the IRS received 37,977 comments during the rulemaking period that ended on December 16, virtually all of them opposed to the proposal that would have permitted, but not required, charitable nonprofits to file a new, separate information return with the IRS (in addition to the Form 990) to substantiate contributions of more than $250 in value.

Looking Ahead at 2016 and Back at 2015

There was no shortage of nonprofit sector year-end recaps and predictions in the last month. Here are some of our favorites:
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Susan Meier
If Your Executive Director Left Tomorrow, What Would You Do?

Tap into Susan Meier's 27+ years of governance and nonprofit experience and prepare your organization for the inevitable: executive leadership transitions. This one-hour webinar will cover:
  • strategies for before, during, and after the transition
  • real-world lessons learned from smooth (and not-so-smooth) transitions
  • the difference between a leadership change and leadership transition
Executive Leadership Transition:
It's Not Just About the Search
Wednesday, February 24, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM

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Hear more from Susan Meier by watching her "Optimizing Your Board's Potential" webinar, available now on NonprofitNext!
Tools & Resources
A Wealth of Resources to Help You With Your Nonprofit Newsletter

The latest nonprofit blog carnival covered advice on how to improve your nonprofit's newsletter fundraising. Participants shared tips on what to do, what not to do, and who to copy.

Thought Provoking Articles
Driving Engagement and Business Performance: The Role of Employee Volunteering Programs

The Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship discusses data on the importance and benefits of employee volunteer programs for both companies and society.

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Are you looking to engage your emerging leaders?
Check out the Center's nonprofit board development program, the Hoffman-Haas Fellowship, coming soon to the Lakes Region and Upper Valley. Learn more about the program at our upcoming information sessions:

Lakes Region Cohort Information Session
Thursday, January 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
Laconia, NH

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Upper Valley Cohort Information Session
Thursday, January 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Hypertherm
Lebanon, NH

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The Lakes Region and Upper Valley cohorts of the Hoffman-Haas Fellowship have been generously sponsored by the Couch Family Foundation and the Samuel P. Pardoe Foundation.
Chronicle of Philanthropy's 40 Under 40

The Chronicle of Philanthropy released their annual list of 40 Under 40, a collection of "young leaders who are solving the problems of today - and tomorrow."

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NHBCA Business in the Arts Awards Nominations Open

NH Business Committee for the Arts is now accepting nominations for their 2016 Business in the Arts Awards.

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Free Social Media Plan from SNHU Students

SNHU students are looking for smaller nonprofits (or for-profit startups) who, as part of the students' final project, will receive a free social media plan.

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