NH Center for Nonprofits logo.
Looking for a Way to Give More to Your Community? Apply to the Hoffman-Haas Fellowship Today!
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Connect with like-minded professionals
  • Strengthen the boards on which you serve
Learn More & Apply
Latest News
2016 Nonprofit Industry Forecast

Read the nonprofit sector's 2016 Industry Forecast by Grace Mattern, Board President of the NH Center for Nonprofits, which was originally published in the January issue of Business NH Magazine.

NH Secretary of State Issues Correction to Revocation Letters

The NH Secretary of State has issued a correction to the nonprofit entity revocation letters they sent at the beginning of the year. Specifically, the letters indicated that all nonprofit corporations would have to both submit a certificate of revival and attend a public hearing, when that only applies to corporations that were dissolved more than three years ago.

NH Business Review's 2016 Outstanding Women in Business Awards

Congratulations to NH Business Review's 2016 Outstanding Women in Business, including two Center members:
  • Erica Johnson of the UNH InterOperatbility Laboratory
  • Kris McCracken of the Manchester Community Health Center
Nonprofit Notes is sponsored by:

C&S Wholesale Grocers E&S Insurance Grantstation Hession & Pare Melanson Health Nathan Wechsler New England Wealth Advisors New London Copy Specialists Southern New Hampshire University Southwest Airlines Spectrum Marketing Companies
Your Mission Needs Your Voice

Advocacy is a powerful lever for real impact, but - according to BoardSource's Leading with Intent report - only 33% of organizations report that their board members are actively involved in advocating for their missions. And many organizations aren't advocating at all.

The conversation is happening, whether you participate or not. Don't let someone else lead the conversation about your organization, your mission, and your community.

Be a Champion for Change: Understanding Advocacy as an Essential Board Responsibility
Monday, February 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
America's Credit Union Museum, Manchester

Learn More & Register


This session is brought to you in partnership with the Investing in Communities Initiative and NH Kids Count, and thanks to the support of the Alliance for Justice. Learn more about the Alliance for Justice's Bolder Advocacy at StandForYourMission.org.
Tools & Resources
DHHS Substance Abuse Funding

Staff from Senator Kelly Ayotte's D.C. office have gathered and summarized information on federal grant funding related to substance abuse available to NH nonprofits.

Read More
Election Checklist for 501(c)(3) Public Charities

The NH primary is over, but the election is not. Use the Alliance for Justice's recently released checklist of dos and don'ts to make sure your organization is on the right side of federal tax law.

YouTube Adds Donate Button to Videos

Nonprofits can now add donate cards to their videos on YouTube. Processing fees are covered by Google, and the funds are distributed by Network for Good. However, donor contact information isn't shared with the nonprofit receiving the donation.

Thinking about starting a construction project, building renovations, or capital campaign?

Then don't miss this opportunity to learn about funding options and strategies for NH nonprofits.

Show Me the Money
Financing Strategies for Facility Projects
Friday, February 12, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Light lunch will be provided
NH Audubon, Concord

Learn More & Register


This program is made possible through collaboration with the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, and is the first in a series of sessions that will cover additional community facility topics.
Thought Provoking Articles
Staging a Comeback: How the Nonprofit Arts Sector Has Evolved Since the Great Recession

Nonprofit Quarterly looks at how nonprofit arts organizations have adapted and thrived since the turmoil of the Great Recession.
Friends Don't Let Friends Start Nonprofits

Al Cantor has some advice for anyone that wants to start a nonprofit: don't. Find out why.
Can You Hear Me Now? A Conversation with Laura Knoy, Host of NHPR's The Exchange

The Center is kicking off this year's Nonprofit Capitol Exchange series with special guest Laura Knoy, host of NHPR's The Exchange to discuss:
  • How can nonprofit leaders better communicate their issues on a show like The Exchange?
  • How can they better prepare?
  • What are some tips for getting your point across on the radio?
  • What should radio guests avoid?
Nonprofit Capitol Exchange

Wednesday, February 17, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Sulloway & Hollis in Concord 

 

Learn More & Register
Bulletin Board
Child Care and Community Facilities Loan Programs

The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund offers flexible financing to support nonprofit facility and equipment projects that benefit or support people or communities with low-incomes or other disadvantages. Acceptable uses include real estate acquisition and bridge financing, real estate construction, renovation, and financing for equipment, furniture, and fixtures.

If you are in the project planning stage or have a project underway that you would like to discuss, contact Julie McConnell, Child Care and Community Facilities Lending Director, by phone at (603) 224-6669, ext. 125, or by email at jmcconnell@communityloanfund.org.
HNH Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Sandi Van Scoyoc Legacy Award

The HNH Foundation is now accepting nominations for their Sandi Van Scoyoc Legacy Award, which awards $2,500 to an individual or organization who exemplifies Ms. Van Scoyoc's commitment to "best practices (health) in support of children and families."

Read More
Families in Transition VISTA Program Seeks Host Sites

The Families in Transition Volunteer in Service to America Program seeks applications from nonprofit and government agencies throughout New Hampshire that are interested in becoming a host site during the July 2016-July 2017 program year.

Read More
Advertise on the Center's Bulletin Board
Post your RFP's, contract positions, event space rentals, and more on the Center's Bulletin Board by emailing the details to info@nhnonprofits.org.


Connect with the Center on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

"Microphone advocacy summit" by Federation European Cyclists