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News & Events – February 21, 2007
Foundation Center Workshops in Texas Nonprofit Network
The
Foundation Center based in New York will present
“Fundraising in the Wake of Community-Wide
Disasters” in Houston and Beaumont. Nonprofit
organizations will learn how to continue fundraising
efforts in times of community-wide emergencies. The
Houston workshop will be sponsored by the Management
Assistance Program of the United Way of the Texas
Gulf Coast on March 7, 2007, and the Beaumont
workshop will be sponsored by the Southeast Texas
Nonprofit Development Center on March 9, 2007. For
questions about the Beaumont session, contact Jean
Moncla at (409) 880-1447 and for the Houston
session, go to
http://www.unitedwayhouston.org.
Upcoming Conferences
2007 TACDC Annual Conference:
The Texas Association of Community Development Corporations
will host its 2007 Annual Conference on March 26-28,
2007 in Austin TX. For additional information, go
to
www.tacdc.org.
Social Enterprise Alliance Conference:
The annual conference of the Social Enterprise
Alliance is a gathering of nonprofit organizations,
foundation and corporate representatives, and
management assistance providers committed to
pursuing financial sustainability through “social
enterprise” – earned income ventures that advance
charitable missions. The purpose of the event is to
provide access to information and tools that help
mission-based organizations improve their business
practices. The agenda will include sessions on
business planning, legal issues, marketing,
capitalization strategies, and more. The conference
will be held April 17-19 in Long Beach, CA. Visit
the website listed above for more information.
Nonprofit Resources
The Joy of Fundraising, Author Terry
Axelrod’s fourth book,
The Joy of
Fundraising, will teach you to shift
your fundraising thinking, focus, and actions to an
abundance-based approach that attracts long-term
donors who are passionate about your mission.
IRS - Good Governance Practices
The
link below contains a four-page document from the
IRS about Good Governance Practices for nonprofit
organizations.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/good_governance_practices.pdf.
News &
Events – February 15, 2007
Fact Sheet on Board Minutes
The following article is reprinted with permission
from the Nonprofit Management Risk Institute. It
was written by Melanie L. Herman, Executive Director
of the Institute. It is a good tool to share with
board or staff members taking minutes of board
meetings.
www.nonprofitrisk.org
Accurate board minutes are an important resource to
governing and advisory boards of public and private
organizations. Minutes also support sound risk
management by providing a written record of board
deliberations and decisions. Board minutes provide
evidence that a board has exercised care in decision
making. Board minutes also substantiate that a board
is operating in accordance with legal requirements,
including the organization’s own rules (found in its
Bylaws and other documents) and rules established by
regulatory agencies (including the secretary of
state in which the organization operates) or other
oversight bodies.
Despite the importance of board minutes, many
organizations continue to make inadequate records of
board meetings. The most common mistake made is the
tendency to record too much—from casual but
inconsequential statements made during the meeting
to the ultimate mistake of recording every spoken
word.
Appropriate board minutes should contain the
following:
ü The
names of those members who are present and who are
absent.
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The
time the board meeting begins and ends.
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The
existence or absence of a quorum.
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A
concise summary of the action taken by the board.
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The
names of the persons making and seconding motions.
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A
summary of votes, indicating when motions were
adopted by unanimous votes or the breakdown in yeas
and nays and
abstentions.
ü
A
summary of documents introduced during the meeting.
ü
A
summary of discussion points—concise statements of
the issues raised and concerns reflected during the
discussion.
ü
A
summary of key action items, future steps, and who
will take them.
ü
The
name and title of the person responsible for taking
minutes.
Minute Taking “Don’ts”
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Minutes should never be a verbatim documentation of
every statement made during a board meeting. A
document that
purports to record every uttered word is a
transcript, not “minutes.”
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Minutes should be concise and informative, but never
voluminous. Minutes that require more than 15
minutes' reading are of
little (or no) value to the staff and volunteer
leaders of an organization.
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Minutes should be taken by someone who understands
the substance of the issues being discussed. This is
necessary to
reflect, in a concise manner, the key points made
during the meeting. A sound grasp of the issues
facing the organization is
also necessary to discern “chatter” that need not
be included versus actions taken that should
constitute the bulk of the
minutes.
Upcoming Conferences
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How to Work with the New Congress: Community Developers
at the Table:
LISCA Greater Houston will sponsor this one day
program at the United Way of the Texas Gulf
Coast on February 22, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00
p.m. The registration fee is $20. Participants
will heard from Houston and Washington about the
key issues, best practices, and the outlook for
the 110th Congress. To register, go
to
www.regonline.com/120485.
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2007 TACDC Annual Conference:
The Texas Association of Community Development
Corporations will host its 2007 Annual
Conference on March 26-28, 2007 in Austin TX.
For additional information, go to
www.tacdc.org.
NEWS & EVENTS - FEBRUARY 5, 2007
The
decision to hire a new Executive Director is a
critical decision for nonprofit boards. Barbara J.
Gilvar has just released The Art of Hiring
Leaders: a Guide for Nonprofit Organizations.
The book is written in easy-to-read and concise
chapters including the Board’s Role in the
Transition, Planning and Working with a Search
Committee, Outreach for the Search, Reading Resumes,
and Interviewing. The book is available from Gilvar
Publications at
www.theartofhiringleaders.net.
Cultural Competency Institute
The
Alliance for Nonprofit Management will sponsor its
Cultural Competency Institute on March 7-9, 2007 at
the Citigroup Center in Chicago, IL. This workshop
will give capacity builders the knowledge, skill,
and commitment to intentionally focus on culture in
their work that strengthens nonprofit leadership and
organizational effectiveness. For information or to
register, go to
www.allianceonline.org.
UTSA – Public Policy Career Fair
Career Services at UTSA in San Antonio will sponsor its
Spring 2007 Public Policy Career Fair on March 1,
2007 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 pm at its downtown
campus. Career Services is very excited to combine
the Non-Profit Organizations and the Criminal
Justice Organizations together for this event. This
year lunch for two recruiters will be provided at
Pico De Gallo, which is located across the street
from the downtown campus. Registration Fee is $75
and $60 for nonprofit organizations.
Space is limited so employers are encouraged to
reserve a spot as soon as possible. If you are a
registered employer, please log on to the Jobbank (www.utsa.edu/careerservices)
using your assigned username and password and click
“Career Events” on the menu bar. For more
information contact Amy Heckle, Events Manager at
(210) 458-4769 or
amy.heckle@utsa.edu.
Changes in the Charity-Software Business
Blackbaud has announced its purchase of two
companies that provide software and research to
nonprofit organizations for direct mail and
telemarketing companies. Based in Charleston, SC,
they purchased the privately owned Target Software
and the Target Analysis Group, both in Cambridge,
Massachusetts.
Convio, a privately owned company in Austin, TX
announced a planned purchase of GetActive Software.
Both companies sell software to nonprofits to
communicate with their donors online, solicit funds,
and engagement in advocacy campaigns.
News & events - january 23, 2007
New
Website – Transition Management Solutions
Dorinda Rolle and David Patrick, partners with
Transition Management Solutions, LLC, have announced
a new website for their firm. It is
www.tms-texas.com. Transition Management
Solutions is building its roster of experienced
Executive Directors who will serve as Interim
Executive Directors for Texas nonprofits. If your
organization needs an interim director or if you are
interested in serving in this capacity, check out
their website for details.
Advocacy Workshop in Austin
The
first Nonprofit Congress in October, 2006 resulted
in three priorities for the Nonprofit Sector:
Organizational Effectiveness with an Emphasis on
Leadership and Accountability, Public Support and
Awareness of the Sector, and Advocacy. The Center
for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations and
TANO will sponsor “Worry Free Advocacy” on February
8, 2007 in Austin. The Alliance for Nonprofit
Justice will present the seminar and Richard W.
Meyer, TANO VP for Public Policy, will give an
update on the Texas Legislature. For additional
information or to register, click on
http://www.tano.org/worryfree-program.html.
Upcoming Conferences
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BoardSource:
2007 Board Leadership Forum, October 12-13, 2007 in
San Francisco,
www.boardsource.org
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Conference Board:
Building Organizational Capability to Execute
Business Strategy in New York on May 10-11,
2007 and
in San Diego on June 13-14, 2007,
www.conference-board.org/leadership.htm
New
Foundation
T.
Boone Pickens, oil investor, has given $135 million
to establish his own philanthropic foundation.
According to a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy
article, Mr. Pickens intends to give away the
bulk of his fortune in his lifetime. The foundation
will be established and organized in 2007. Main
areas of giving include health and medical research,
treatment, and services; aiding troubled children;
entrepreneurship; education and athletics; corporate
health and fitness; and conservation and wildlife
management. Spokesperson Jay Rosser indicated the
majority will be charities and causes in Oklahoma,
his birthplace, and Texas his long-time home.
Electronic Filing for Tax Returns
Beginning with the 2006 tax year, charities with $10
million or more in assets must file their Form 990
federal tax returns via the Internet. If a
nonprofit lacks the technology to file the tax
return online, the nonprofit can seek a waiver from
this requirement. For additional information, go to
http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=108211,00.html.
New
Survey: “Corporate Citizenship Gets Down To
Business: Doing Well by Doing Good 2006”
GolenHarris, a public relations firm in Chicago, has
released its survey about the public perception of
corporate involvement in communities. Major
corporations have made strides in community
involvement through their philanthropy, employment,
and practices. However, participants believe
corporations can still do more. For the free
report, go to
http://golinharris.com.
New
Kellogg Initiative
On
January 3, 2007, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
announced a $5 million initiative over five years to
support competitive internship stipends to American
Humanics NextGen Leaders. American Humanics is
facilitating the Nonprofit Sector Workforce
Coalition; it is a collaboration of 54 nonprofits,
foundations, corporations and academic institutions
working to recruit, prepare, and retain a diverse
next generation of nonprofit sector leaders. Texas
nonprofits can access American Humanics at the
following universities:
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Denton: University of North Texas,
College of Public Affairs & Community Service
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Houston: University of Houston,
http://www.bauer.uh.edu/Undergraduate/humanics.htm
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San Antonio: University of Texas at San Antonio,
American Humanics Program
Go to
www.americanhumanics.org for additional
information about the program.
Community Partnership Awards
Mutual of America has announced its guidelines for
its Community Partnership Award. This award
recognized outstanding nonprofits in the United
States that have demonstrated exemplary leadership
by facilitating partnerships with public, private,
or social sector leaders as equal partners to
resolve community issues. The company awards a
number of grants, and $25,000 is awarded to the
winning organization each year. The application is
available at
www.mutualofamerica.com and it must be submitted
by April 2, 2007.
The Helping Hands, a program of Roy Maas’ Youth
Alternatives, Inc. in San Antonio, TX was a 2006
Award Recipient. Texas nonprofits are delivering
quality programs and services in partnership
projects across the state. By submitting your
partnerships to Mutual of America, you will gain
recognition for your programs.
Fundraising in the Wake of Community–Wide Disaster
The Foundation Center will offer the workshop,
“Fundraising in the Wake of Community-Wide
Disasters” at two Network members’ locations:
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Houston: Management Assistance Program at the
United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast, March 7,
2007 from 8:30
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Beaumont: Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development
Center, March 9, 2007 at the Capital One Bank
from 8:30
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The presenters will include Foundation Center
staff and consultant Gerald Duhon from New
Orleans. Participants will receive the
following:
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A one-month subscription
to Foundation Directory Online Profession
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Three Books: Securing Your Organization's Future, Best Practices of
Effective Nonprofit Organizations,
and
Wise Decision-Making in Uncertain
Times
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Workbook with PowerPoint slides and various
worksheets, checklists, and examples
$100 voucher to attend a Foundation Center Proposal
Writing Seminar in Houston, Atlanta, New Orleans,
Fort Lauderdale, or other 2007 locations.
News & Events - January 8, 2007
IRS
2007 Standard Mileage Rates
The
IRS issued the 2007 optional standard mileage rates
to calculate the deductible costs of operating an
automobile for business, charitable, medical or
moving expenses. Effective January 1, 2007, the
standard mileage rates for the use of a car
including vans, pickups or panel trucks will be:
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48.5 cents per mile for business miles driven;
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20 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes; and
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14 cents per mile driven in service to a charitable organization.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=163828,00.html
New
Leadership Programs
Austin:
In
2007, the Center for Community Based
Organizations and TANO will offer a Nonprofit
Leadership & Management Institute Certificate. The
Certificate program will provide participants
opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and
relationships necessary to lead and manage small and
mid-size nonprofit corporations. It is for those
already engaged in or aspiring to be volunteer and/
or professional leaders and managers within the
Nonprofit Sector of Texas. The certificate will
include a variety of topics and learning formats.
25-30 individuals will be recruited for the first
class. For additional information, contact Barry
Silverberg at (512) 223-7076 or
bsilverb@austincc.edu.
Midland: The
Nonprofit Management Center at the Permian Basin
Area Foundation will add a new leadership program
for young professionals to learn about the nonprofit
sector. The Generations Project will provide
training in the areas of nonprofit leadership, board
governance, human resource management, nonprofit
financial management, fundraising, mission, and
program issues. Approximately 25 individuals will
be trained in 10, four-hour sessions over a period
of four months beginning January 18, 2007. Upon
graduation in May, trainees will transition into
service on a local nonprofit board that fits their
personal preference and passion. Future training
sessions will be conducted in the fall and spring of
each year. The Generations project will help fill
the shortfall of qualified volunteers needed to
staff the boards of the nonprofit organizations in
the Permian Basin. For more information, contact
Cecilia Nelson, Generations Project Manager, at
ccn@nmc-pb.org or call (432) 570-7971.
Candidates for Interim Executive Directors
Transition Management Solutions based in San Antonio is
seeking individuals interested in serving as Interim
Executive Directors in nonprofit organizations.
Candidates must have served as an executive director
or have at least 10 years experience in nonprofit
management. The mission of Transition Management
Solutions is to provide Interim Executive leadership
and consulting services for Texas nonprofit
organizations that are in a period of transition
following the departure of their chief executive.
Transition Management Solutions is especially
interested in potential Associates in the Austin and
Dallas areas. If you are interested please email
your resume or for more information, contact David
Patrick at
dpatrick1@satx.rr.com or call (210) 259-9867.
www.transitionmanagementsolutions.com
News & Events –
December 15, 2006
The
Directory of Texas Foundations,
26th Edition
The
Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas in San Antonio is
holding a pre-publication sale for the 26th
edition of The Directory of Texas Foundations.
The sale price is $130 until January 15, 2007.
Contact (210) 227-4333 or purchase online at
www.nprc.org.
New
Leadership Program Certificate Program
The
Alliance for Nonprofit Management and the Center for
Social Leadership announced a new partnership for
their
Executive Nonprofit Leadership Certification
Program. The program will be offered as ten
one-half day sessions in Washington DC starting in
January, 2007. The deadline for registration is
December 15, 2006. The 10
half-day classes offer both strategic (leadership)
and tactical (skill-building) sessions, including
facilitated panels, break-out sessions, case
studies, and small group work and leadership
circles. It will culminate with a final strategy
paper written by each participant on a critical
challenge their organization is currently facing and
suggested recommendations on organizational
development.
They will also offer a five-day immersion
ECPNL session will be offered June 25-30, 2007
for nonprofit leaders and capacity builders
nationwide. The immersion program features a
session on cultural competency, which is critical to
transformational leadership in the 21st century and
an important asset of the
Alliance's field-building efforts. For
more information or to register for either session,
please visit
www.allianceonline.org or
www.socialleaders.org.
Nonprofit Almanac
The
National Center for Charitable Statistics at the
Urban Institute has updated its Nonprofit Almanac.
The 2005 data indicates that nonprofit organizations
now account for 5.2% of the nation’s economic input
and paid 8.3% of all wages and salaries in 2005.
There were 1.4 million nonprofit groups registered
with the Internal Revenue Service in 2004.
Americans continue to be generous in donating $260
billion in 2005 and 29% of Americans volunteered in
their communities. A free copy of the highlights of
the Nonprofit Almanac is available at
http://www.urban.org.
Risk Management Training
The Nonprofit Risk Management has released its
schedule of 2007 Webinars. These one-hour sessions
offer a convenient way to learn about risk factors
for nonprofit organizations. The sessions start
January 17 through December 5, 2007 EST. Topics
range from Risk Communication: Engaging the Board in
Forecasting and Managing Risk, Financial Risk
Management, and Evaluating the Adequacy of Your
Insurance Coverage. Participants can register for
one webinar or the entire series; costs range from
$59 for one session to $399 for the 12-part series.
Go to
www.nonprofitrisk.org for additional
information.
Survey – Masters in Nonprofit Management
As
a professional involved in the nonprofit industry in
Texas, Our Lady of the Lake University in San
Antonio is interested in your attitudes towards and
expectations regarding continuing education
opportunities in the field of Nonprofit Management.
Please click on the link below to complete the
survey. Your name will be entered in a drawing for
$100.
http://websurveyor.net/l.dll/JGs5061D770C6lNHD9U46034J.htm
If
you have any questions regarding this survey, please
contact Barb Johanningmeier at Prost Marketing, Inc.
(210) 824-7799.
Nonprofit Organizations Institute
The School of Law at the University of Texas at
Austin will sponsor its Nonprofit Organizations
Institute on January 11-12, 2007 at the Four Seasons
Hotel in Austin, TX. Optional sessions will be held
during the evening of January 10, 2007.
Participants can earn up to 16.25 hours of credit
including 2.5 hours of ethics credit. For the
conference program and registration, go to
www.utcle.org.
News & Events – November 27, 2006
New
Compensation Resource
The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO)
and the Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit
Organizations at Austin Community College have just
published the first Central Texas Nonprofit
Compensation Study. This collaborative project
included the contributions of many and the
participation of 67 Austin area nonprofits. Plans
call for this report to be conducted on an annual
basis and to hopefully conduct similar studies in
other parts of Texas. Survey participants received
a free copy of this report; it is available for $30
for TANO members and $50 for other organizations.
To purchase, go to
www.tano.org/compsurvey-purchase.html or email
barry@tano.org.
Philanthropy Reports
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Wealth and Generosity by State:
Having wealth does not necessarily equate with sharing wealth,
according to the latest survey by the NewTithing
Group. States with the most generous residents are
not the wealthiest. Read the report and see tables
by state. See
how your state fares.
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Bank of America Study of High Net-Worth Philanthropy:
This report was commissioned by Bank of America to
determine how wealthy Americans view philanthropy.
Researchers from the Center on Philanthropy at
Indiana University surveyed 945 households with an
average income of at least $200,000 or liquid assets
of at least $1 million. The report is available
free on the bank’s website at
http://newsroom.bankofamerica.com in the section
labeled “press kits”.
Books & Reports
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Second Edition of the Nonprofit Sampler:
BoardSource has released the Second Edition of
this publication by Barbara Lawrence and Outi
Flynn. It contains over 200 samples of
policies, job descriptions, committee starters,
and codes of ethics. The book includes a CD-ROM
to save time for nonprofits as they draft
policies and procedures.
www.boardsource.org.
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Weathering the Storm: The
Role of Local Nonprofits in the Hurricane Katrina
Relief Efforts: The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund
published this report to document the role of local
organizations in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina. The report by Tony Pipa,
guest lecturer the Kennedy School of Government at
Harvard University, outlines efforts of local
nonprofits and concrete
steps for policymakers and foundations to take to
ensure resources reach the local level. Suggestions
for policymakers
include creating a coordinating body, increasing
funding for preparedness, and instituting more
flexible funding. Suggestions for
foundations include responding faster, partnering
for re-granting, and creating coordination systems.
To purchase the
report, call the Aspen Institute Publications office
at (410) 820-5338 or email
publications@aspeninstitute.org.
Grants Management Training
The Council for Nonprofit Innovation will hold a
3-day Grants Management training on January 22-24,
2007 in Arlington, VA. Key topics include Problem
Identification, Winning the Grant, Measure Success,
Staying Compliant, and Evaluating the Grant. Please
email
kristan@cniweb.org for a copy of the agenda.
Please include code N108-BK for your special
conference rates.
News & Events – November 6, 2006
Volunteer Resources
Funding Your Volunteer Program
Betty Stallings recently wrote a lengthy article on
the subject of funding your volunteer program. It is
in the current edition of
www.e-Volunteerism.com. If you are not a
subscriber, you can get copies of the article from
http://www.energizeinc.com/ From Ms.
Stallings’ perspective, it generally makes better
sense to request for funds to support the volunteer
program/initiative which is expanding the mission of
the organization. Funders are interested in the
impact of their funds on a mission. It is that
principle of asking for something to enhance the
mission, not the organization. E.g. If you want
computers for your staff/volunteers, phrase the
request in terms of the impact that having computers
will have on the mission. Otherwise it is a request
to enhance the organization and everyone could
easily write the same request.
Nonprofit Organizations Institute
The School of Law at the University of Texas at
Austin will sponsor its Nonprofit Organizations
Institute on January 11-12, 2007 at the Four Seasons
Hotel in Austin, TX. Optional sessions will be held
during the evening of January 10, 2007.
Participants can earn up to 16.25 hours of credit
including 2.5 hours of ethics credit. For the
conference program and registration, go to
www.utcle.org.
Evaluation of a Volunteer Program
UPS has a booklet for funders who do not know how to
evaluate a volunteer program. It is a free PDF at
www.community.ups.com/downloads/pdfs/guide.pdf.
Upcoming Conferences
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The North Texas DOVIA will present the 2006 NT DOVIA
Volunteer Management Conference on November 17, 2006
from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church of Denton. To learn more about the
conference, go to
www.ntdovia.org.
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Board Leadership Forum: December 3-4, 2006 in
Chicago,
www.boardsource.org.
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International Association of Facilitators Conference
2007: March 8-10, 2007 in Portland, Oregon,
http://www.iaf-world.org, click on North
American Conference Program.
The MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures BreakThrough
Award
After their inaugural year, nominations have been
reopened for the 2007 Purpose Prize. In its first
year, innovative achievements of outstanding older
social innovators were recognized. In 2007, they
have created a new award to honor nonprofits and
public sector agencies developing innovative ways to
employ people over 50 or help them find meaningful
jobs solving social problems.
For information about both awards, visit the
following websites:
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The Purpose Prize:
http://www.purposeprize.org
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The BreakThrough Award:
http://www.civicventures.org/breakthrough/
Now nominations are being accepted for the 2007
Purpose Prize.
To nominate someone or apply yourself, visit
www.purposeprize.org. The
application deadline is February 1, 2007. The awards
will be announced in September 2007.
New Report: The Bank of America Study of High
Net-Worth Philanthropy
The Bank of America has released a report, the
Study of High Net-Worth Philanthropy Initial
Report. The report was researched and written by
the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana
University. High Net-Worth households, those
with incomes of greater than $200,000 or assets
in excess of $1 million, represent 3.1% of total
US households. However, this very small number
of households accounts for approximately
two-thirds of all household charity in this
country. Thanks to the Bank of America for
underwriting the research for this study. Click
for the
PDF report.
News & Events -
October 23, 2006
NPower - Rural Technology Survey
NPower is a national organization that provides
technology services to local nonprofit
organizations. They are working with partners in
several states to explore the possibility of
providing services to rural communities.
Your response to this brief survey will help NPower
better understand the technology needs of nonprofit
organizations in rural areas. Please respond if your
organization serves a community outside of a major
metropolitan area. To respond, please click here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=521862686286.
Please respond to the survey by October 31, 2006.
If you have any questions about this survey, please
contact
rtisurvey@npower.org.
For more information about NPower, please visit
www.NPower.org.
News & Events -
October 20, 2006
Update on First
Nonprofit Congress
Earlier this summer the Network coordinated Town
Hall meeting in Houston, Midland, San Antonio, or
Wichita Falls. These meetings were hosted by our
local members in those communities and funded by an
AT&T Foundation grant. Rose Mary Fry,
Executive Director of the Network, attended as a
Texas delegate at the Nonprofit Congress on October
16-17, 2006. There were approximately 400 delegates
and participants to the Congress and 47 states were
represented. Texas had 20 delegates and
participants represent our state. It was exciting
and challenging to discuss effectiveness of the
nonprofit sector and how we can work better
together.
The Nonprofit Congress Guiding Principles were:
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Catalyst for
Change and Innovation
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Commitment to
Serve Others
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Dedication to the Betterment of the Communities
We Serve
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Ethics & Integrity
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Promotion of Civic Engagement & Volunteerism
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Respect for Individuals & Groups
-
Sustainers of Hope
Through 117 Town Hall meetings, there were Six
Priorities identified:
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Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness
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Advocacy and Grassroots Community Activities
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Nonprofit Collaboration
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Partnerships with Government and Business
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Public Awareness and Support of the Nonprofit
Sector
-
Social Change
After discussion and a voting process by delegates,
the Top Three Priorities were identified as follows:
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Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness
A priority of the nonprofit sector is to ensure
that the sector has the resources it needs to
serve communities and is effectively and
efficiently managed.
Key Focus:
Accountability and Best Practices -
The nonprofit sector is accountable, responsive,
and operates efficiently and is accountable to its
clients and donors.
Leadership -
The nonprofit sector has effective and strong
leadership with a focus on mission.
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Advocacy and Grassroots Community Activities
A priority of the nonprofit sector is to
advocate for the sector at large and engage our
constituents to solve problems at the grassroots
level.
-
Public Awareness and Support of the Sector
A priority of the nonprofit sector is to
increase public understanding and support so
that nonprofits can continue to do their best
work.
In
the coming months, participants and delegates from
all states will determine how to strengthen work in
these areas in their states. The Network will host
3-4 conference calls with the Texas
participants/delegates to further our discussions.
We are also raising funds to bring a State-Branded
Standards of Excellence program to Texas. You are
working in a much needed sector of our communities.
As work progresses, information will be posted on
the Network website at
www.txnetwork.org. Information will also be
posted at
www.nonprofitcongress.org. If you have any
questions, please call or email Rose Mary Fry.
News & Events - October 10, 2006
BoardSource Resource
The Nonprofit Policy Sampler, Second Edition, is now available from
BoardSource. The book and CD provides practical
tips in 50 areas plus 200 sample policies, job
descriptions, board member agreements, etc. This is
a great time-saving tool as boards and staffs update
their policies. Cost is $60 for members and $80 for
nonmembers. Organizations will be able to
individual download policies at $6.00 per policy for
members and $8.00 for nonmembers.
www.boardsource.org.
New Report: Creating a Community
of Learners: Successful Evaluative Learning for
Nonprofits and Funders
The TCC Group has released a paper about successful
evaluation learning and how to
conduct nonprofit
evaluations in an effort to find one that is both
meaningful to the staff and useful for their funders.
This paper explores the Community of Learners
approach as an evaluation method that actively
involves the staff and leaders of a foundation or
nonprofit in the evaluation process. This paper
provides examples of organizations that utilized the
Community of Learners approach to strengthen their
staffs’ skills and understanding of evaluation. Download
this briefing paper as a PDF file:
Creating a Community of Learners
Governor’s Volunteer Conference
The
annual conference will be held October 11-12, 2006
at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston, TX.
Network members Kathleen McCleskey and Jonathan
Schick will make the following presentations:
Kathleen McCleskey
¨
Keeping PACE in Your Nonprofit, Part I
¨
Setting Volunteers Up for Success – Engaging
Successful Volunteer Engagement
Jonathan Schick
¨
Six
Principles of Board/Executive Partnerships
¨
Ethical Leadership in Today’s Challenging Climate
¨
Developing Vision Mission & Goals
Go
to
www.onestarfoundation.org.
New
Technology Initiative from AT&T Foundation
AT&T AccessAll is a landmark, $100 million
philanthropic initiative that connects families and
communities with technology tools that can improve
lives. AT&T AccessAll , the
AT&T Foundation's
new signature giving program, is the largest single
philanthropic commitment in AT&T’s history and the
nation’s largest-ever program to provide in-home
technology access.
On
June 14, 2006, AT&T Chairman Ed Whitacre announced
one of the inaugural and most significant AT&T
AccessAll initiatives. It is a collaboration
with
One Economy,
Habitat for Humanity
and other low-income housing providers to deliver
technology packages, including Internet access, to
50,000 low-income families.
Low-income Americans remain significantly less
likely to be online than middle- or high-income
households, according to a study by the Pew Internet
and American Life Project. AT&T will put technology
tools into low-income households identified by the
nonprofit One Economy Corporation. For information,
go to
http://att.sbc.com/gen/landing-pages?pid=3309
Unified Registration Statement
Life is becoming a bit easier for nonprofits to
register as they perform charitable solicitations
within various states. The Unified Registration
Statement is organized by the National Association
of State Charities Officials and the National
Association of Attorney General; it is one
Standardized Reporting Project whose aim is to
standardize, simplify, and economize the material
filed by nonprofit organizations.
The most recent version of the URS is v.3.02 which
was released in July, 2006.
http://www.multistatefiling.org/index.html
Nonprofit Congress
Texas will be well-represented for the first
Nonprofit Congress on October 16-17, 2006 in
Washington DC. Delegates Silona Bonewald,
Tanya Debose, Marianne Ehrlich, Layla Fry, Rose Mary
Fry, Rita Fryer, Hedy Helsell, Pamela Lemoine, Frank
Rene Lopez, Ray McLeod, Richard Meyer, Cynthia Nunn,
Sandie Palomo-Gonzalez, Jason Sabo, Jonathan Schick,
Elena Serna, Barry Silverberg, and Tamara Thomas,
Teresa Wright, and Daniel Zorn will participate and
then share the results with their nonprofit
colleagues throughout the state.
Texas delegates
will meet at 8:00 a.m. on October 16, 2006 prior to
the start of the Nonprofit Congress. Nonprofit
Texas and The Texas Association of Nonprofit
Organizations will provide a Special Briefing on the
Nonprofit Congress on Monday, October 23, 2006 from
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To register for the briefing,
go to
http://www.tano.org/npcongress.html.
News & Events – September 20, 2006
Decision - AT&T
Excelerator Grants
If your organization applied for a technology grant
from the AT&T Excelerator program, grant decisions
will be announced in November, 2006.
Midland Town
Hall Meeting
The
Network conducted a Town Hall meeting in Midland on
September 11, 2006. Listed below are the
participants’ perspectives.
1. What do all nonprofits have in common?
Top Three Responses
¨
Volunteer boards with challenges and involvement
¨
Do
more with less
¨
Time for administrative and fundraising needs
2. What is your ideal vision for the nonprofit
sector in your state?
Top Three Responses
¨
Better understanding of state needs, and
collaboration efforts to address those needs
¨
Resource directory, certification, and registration
procedures
¨
Balanced community participation and ownership in
nonprofits more reflective of demographics
3. What are the obstacles common to all nonprofits – regardless of
mission – that prevent us from reaching this
vision? Prioritize the order in which these
obstacles and challenges should be addressed?
Top Three Responses
¨
Lack of needed resources: time, money, and
leadership and public perception that nonprofits
should do great work with few resources
¨
Lack of accountability
¨
Skilled board and staff leadership
4. What key short-term steps can
nonprofit organization collectively take to
eliminate these obstacles?
Top
Three Responses ¨
Increased dialogues between the profit, nonprofit,
and governmental sectors ¨
Statewide campaign to dispelling negative images
about nonprofits and educating the realities of
nonprofit sector ¨
Form alliances
5.
What are key long-term
steps can nonprofit organizations collectively take
to eliminate these obstacles?
Top Three Responses
¨
State registration and a directory of nonprofits
¨
Incentives for developing collaborative efforts
¨
Statewide benefits for nonprofits to provide
retirement and benefits
2006 Greenlights Nonny Awards
Greenlights for Nonprofit Success in Austin will
sponsor the 2006 Greenlights Nonny Awards on
Wednesday, October 25, 2006 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30
p.m. at the Design Center of Austin at Penn Fields.
Join the festivities to honor, celebrate, and meet
the most innovative and creative nonprofit leaders
in Central Texas. Go to
www.greenlights.org
for additional information.
Interest in Federal Grants
As
a nonprofit, you may consider federal grants as a
funding source for your nonprofit organization.
More federal grants are now available through
www.grants.gov.
Before nonprofits apply for a grant via grants.gov,
they must take the following steps:
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Register your organization.
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Register yourself as an Authorized Organization
Representative (AOR)
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Get Authorized as an AOR by your Organization
For
additional information, visit
www.grants.gov.
The
Pension Protection Act of 2006 & Supporting
Organizations
The
Pension Protection Act of 2006 was signed into law
on August 17, 2006; the Act contains several
provisions affecting charitable foundation.
One provision concerns grants made by private
foundations to supporting organizations as
classified by the Internal Revenue Service. In
general terms, a supporting organization is a
501(c)(3) that qualifies as a public charity because
it has a close relationship with another 501(c)(3)
public charity. Supporting organizations fall into
one of three categories: Types I, II, and III. If
you are designated as a supporting organization,
your nonprofit will probably be receiving paperwork
or questions from private foundations if you have
pending or committed grants. The new law has
guidelines and restrictions about how private
foundations can fund supporting organizations. If
you receive questions, talk to your CPA firm about
the type of nonprofit your supporting organization
is.
Executive Director Opening - Greenlights for
NonProfit Success
Greenlights for Nonprofit Success in Austin is
seeking an Executive Director; Greenlights is an
Austin-based management support organization that
strengthens Central Texas nonprofits through
consulting, education, networking, and information.
The organization is
recruiting an experienced nonprofit leader with
proven skills in administration and fundraising,
knowledge of nonprofit management and governance,
and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively
with community partners and a diverse board. A
competitive salary and benefits package is
available. Send letter of interest, resume, names of
three references and salary history to
search@greenlights.org by October 20, 2006. EOE.
www.greenlights.org.
News & Events – August 31, 2006
Funding Opportunity – AmeriCorps* Texas
OneStar National Service Commission (OneStar) has
announced funding opportunities for AmeriCorps*Texas
grants. Under this request for proposals, OneStar
has identified the following funding opportunities:
¨
Disaster Readiness & Preparedness AmeriCorps*Texas
Funds
¨
2007 Competitive Funds
- AmeriCorps*Texas State Competitive Funds
- Education Award AmeriCorps Funds
Applicants that have never received funding from the
Corporation or AmeriCorps are encouraged to apply
for funding under this Notice. Programs that have
completed three years of funding are required to
re-compete for a new three-year grant period.
Step 1:
Go to
www.OneStarFoundation.org
to download the Request for Proposals, the Program
Planning Toolkit, and the appropriate Concept Paper
Application Instructions.
Step 2:
Submit your completed Concept Paper Application by
mail or drop off at their office by October 4, 2006
at 4:30 pm CST. No e-mail submissions will be
accepted.
Technical Assistance:
A series of Technical Assistance conference calls
will be available to answer specific questions
regarding the application requirements, process, and
receive general feedback from OneStar staff. To
view the schedule of Technical Assistance conference
calls visit the
OneStar Foundation Pathfinder.
Independent Sector Conference
The Independent Sector’s Annual Conference will be
held October 22-24, 2006 in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Approximately 800 participants are expected. A new
session has been added to the conference agenda;
Gates Foundation CEO Patty Stonesifer and
Independent Sector President and CEO Diana Aviv will
address the opportunities and challenges that could
flow from the generous gift of Warren Buffet to the
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
www.independentsector.org
Dallas
Center: A Night of Light
The Center for Nonprofit Management in Dallas will
sponsor A Night of Light on November 17, 2006 at the
Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dallas. It is an annual
awards dinner benefiting the Center. The annual
dinner features the
Awards of Excellence recognizing organizations
that exemplify distinctive achievement in nonprofit
management with $5,000 cash awards. www.cnmdallas.org
News & Events – August 16, 2006
Tyler
Town Hall Meeting
The Nonprofit Development Center of the United Way of
Tyler/Smith Country will sponsor a Town Hall meeting
on September 28, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon at
the United Heritage Credit Union Building. The
address is 1620 S. Broadway. The Town Hall meeting
participants will discuss five questions in
preparation for the first Nonprofit Congress on
October 16-17, 2006 in Washington, DC. Nonprofit
staff, board, funders, and media are encouraged to
share their perspectives about the nonprofit
sector. RSVP to Vicki Harvey at (903) 581-6376,
ext. 211.
Congress of Volunteer Administrator Associations
Organizations are encouraged to send a representative to the
Congress of Volunteer Administrator Associations in
Denver, Colorado on December 4-6, 2006.
Participants will consider
what the field needs on a national level, as these
associations are already the representatives of a
large percentage of our field and have never been
formally convened before. Additional information is
available at a new Web site,
http://www.covaa.org.
Continuing Education Course for Volunteers
The
University of North Texas, a Network member in
Denton, TX, is offering its first online continuing
education course, “Are You Ready for Volunteers?”
starting in January, 2007. It was developed by
Kathy McCleskey, another Network member. The course
will be 2 hours, and it will cost $20. Participants
complete the course on their pace and schedules.
There will be networking opportunities with
colleagues through interactive media. The online
courses will be developed by recognized subject
matter experts, and they can lead to a certificate.
They are good learning opportunities for new
professionals and great as refresher courses for
experienced pros. For additional information, go to
the link below:
http://www.cps.unt.edu/untvols/cont_ed.html
Professional Course: Disaster Volunteer Manager 101
Many Texas communities dealt with disasters during
and after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Dallas
Association of Directors of Volunteers will sponsor
the workshop “Disaster Volunteer Manager 101” to
better prepare staff and volunteers to handle these
situations. It will be held on Tuesday, September
19th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the
Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S. Harwood, Dallas,
TX 75215. Seminar cost includes lunch: $15 for
DADV members; $20 for non-members. Registration
forms can be requested from Melissa Prycer (214)
413-3671 or
mprycer@dallasheritagevillage.org or
downloaded at
www.dadv.org.
Registration forms and checks payable to DADV must
be received by Tuesday, September 12th at the
following address- DADV, PO Box 224934 Dallas, TX
75222-4934.
News & Events – July 10, 2006
Network Board Election
Network members elected two members to the Network
board, Katy E. David, Tax Attorney at Oppenheimer,
Blend, Harrison, & Tate in San Antonio and Pamela J.
Sybert, Director, Educational Consortium for
Volunteerism , College of Public Affairs & Community
Service at the University of North Texas in Denton.
Their work experience and nonprofit expertise will
benefit the statewide board of the Network. Their
first term runs from July, 2006 to June, 2009.
Professional Development Conferences
¨
Independent Sector Conference:
This Annual Conference will be held October 22-24,
2006 in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
www.independentsector.org/annualconference/2006/index.html
¨
2006 Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference:
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 in Houston at the
Reliant Parkway. Keynote Speaker: Jeannette Clift
George, A.D. Players.
¨
2006 BoardSource Leadership Forum:
Chicago, December 3-4, 2006,
www.boardsource.org. Featured speakers include
Roxanne Spillett: Boys and Girls Clubs of America;
Richard P. Chait,: Harvard Graduate School of
Education; James E. Canales: The James Irvine
Foundation; Thomas J. Tierney: Bridgespan Group;
Deborah S. Hechinger: BoardSource; David Nygren:
Mercer Delta Consulting; and Michael Chu: Pegasus
Capital.
News & Events – June 30, 2006
Volunteerism Report
If
you volunteer at a nonprofit, your school, or
church, you’re in good company. A recent report was
conducted by the Corporation for National and
Community Service. A total of 65.4 million adult
Americans or about 29% of the population volunteered
for charitable causes last year. This 2005 number
represents a 6% increase from three years ago. The
146 page report, “Volunteering in America: State
Trends and Rankings” is available at
http://nationalservice.gov/about/volunteering
/index.asp. The report also provides
information on a regional basis.
Save the Date
Greenlights for Nonprofit Success will sponsor
Crossroads 2006 on September 13, 2006 from 8:00 a.m.
– 5:00 p.m. at the Austin Convention Center.
Registration is now open at
www.greenlights.org.
Town Hall Meetings in Texas
Thanks to a grant from the AT&T Foundation, the
Network will host four Town Hall meetings to gather
information for the first Nonprofit Congress on
October 16-17, 2006. The San Antonio meeting was
held on June 27, 2006 in partnership with the Center
for Policy Studies and Nonprofit Management Program
in the College of Public Policy at UTSA.
Approximately 70 Executive Directors, board members,
funders, and corporate managers discussed common
visions, challenges, and opportunities for the
nonprofit sector. Listed below are the top
responses from the five discussion questions from
the San Antonio Town Hall meeting:
1. What do all nonprofits have in common?
-
Serve those in need, desire to serve others and
improve lives
-
Serves the community, providing services to meet
various needs
-
Based on an ideal – a mission to help a larger
community
2. What is your ideal vision for the nonprofit
sector in your state?
-
Strong,
supportive and sustainable - funding, board,
staff, etc.
-
Successful partnerships and collaborations
-
To have a unified voice to represent nonprofit
and community needs
3. What are the obstacles common to all nonprofits – regardless of
mission – that prevent us from reaching this
vision? Prioritize the order in which these
obstacles and challenges should be addressed.
-
Lack of collaboration among nonprofits
-
Lack of a nonprofit strategic plan to focus and
direct efforts in a more effective manner
-
Recruitment and retention and development of
staff, board, and donor
4. What key short-term steps can nonprofit organizations collectively
take to eliminate these obstacles?
-
Making a real effort to foster collaboration for
funding, training, resources, and planning
-
Meet with other nonprofits to create a “voice”
(like we are doing today)
-
Strategic planning with “stakeholders”
5. What key long-term steps can nonprofit organizations collectively
take to eliminate these obstacles?
-
Effective strategic planning
-
Roundtable and networking for like organizations
-
Greater political involvement/government
lobbying – create awareness, tax law changes,
stabilize funding, nonprofit representative in
government
o
If you would like to attend a future Town Hall
Meeting, upcoming meetings are listed below:
¨
Houston: The
Management Assistance Program of the United Way of
the Texas Gulf Coast will host a meeting on
July 11, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
http://www.unitedwayhouston.org/help/map_work.html
¨
Wichita Falls:
The Nonprofit Management Center of Wichita Falls
will host a meeting on August 23, 2006 from 1:00
p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Nonprofit
Management Center of Wichita Falls Texas
¨
Midland: The
Nonprofit Service Center of the Permian Basin will
host a meeting on September 11, 2006 from 9:00 a.m.
-12:00 noon.
http://www.nmc-pb.org/calendar.html
Release of Giving USA 2005 Data
AAFRC has changed its name to the Giving Institute:
Leading Consultants to Non-profits. They have
release the 2005 Giving Charts; the report shows
that Americans gave $260.3 billion to nonprofits in
2005, an increase of 2.7% after inflation. Listed
below are the key funding sources:
¨
Individuals: $199.07 billion, 76.5%, 2.9% increase
adjusted for inflation
¨
Foundations: $30 billion, 11.5%, 2.1% increase
adjusted for inflation
¨
Bequests: $17.44 billion, -8.6 decrease adjusted for
inflation
¨
Corporations: $13.77 billion, 18.5% increase
adjusted for inflation
For
additional information, go to
http://www.givingusa.org/
Workshop: Fiscal Responsibilities of Nonprofit
Boards
The
Nonprofit Management and Volunteer Center in Laredo
will be presenting “Fiscal Responsibilities of
Nonprofit Boards” on July 18, 2006, at the Laredo
Public Library at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The
presenter will be Rose Mary Fry, Executive Director,
of Texas Nonprofit Management Assistance Network.
During this presentation you will learn about
community needs and the role of nonprofit
organizations; financial duties of boards; 20
questions for financial health; and recent
developments. Board members, financial officers,
nonprofit accountants and key nonprofit staff are
encouraged to attend this workshop. For
additional information, contact Diana Fullerton at
956-795-2400 ext. 2255 or by e-mail at
Diana@laredolibrary.org.
News & Events – June 12,
2006
The Panel on the Nonprofit Sector has released a
Supplemental Report,
offering recommendations for action by Congress, the
IRS, and charitable organizations in nine areas,
including international grantmaking and charitable
solicitation. This Supplemental Report is a
companion to the Panel's
Final Report,
delivered to Congress in June, 2006. It is part of
its continuing effort to strengthen the
accountability of the nation's 1.3 million
charitable organizations.
New Website for Austin Center
The Center for
Community-Based and Nonprofit Organizations at
Austin Community College has updated its website at
www.nonprofitaustin.org.
The new website reflects the ACC CCBNO’s refined
focus areas: Connecting the Nonprofit Sector,
Professional and Volunteer Development, Resources,
Information & Referral, and Coaching, Consultation,
Collaboration & Presentations.
Nominations Accepted
If your organization is using the Internet in a
creative way for fundraising, membership, or
activism, the ePhilanthropy Foundation is accepting
nominations for the 2006 International ePhilanthropy
award. Deadline is July 15th; for
additional information, go to
ePhilanthropy Foundation.
Website Resources
¨
The Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers, in
Washington, announced a new website that features
articles and other information on emerging trends in
giving. This project is a part of the New Ventures
in Philanthropy Initiative. The new Donors of the
Future Online Knowledge Center present a collection
of free papers and studies about how to identify and
recruit new donors. It is available at
http://www.givingforum.org/dof.
¨
Research Resource:
American Humanics has released a new bibliography
and literature review: “Workforce Issues in the
Nonprofit Sector: Generational Leadership Change and
Diversity.” Go to
http://www.humanics.org/insc. It is
available in the Initiative for Nonprofit Sector
Careers section of their website.
Input Requested for Central Texas Nonprofit Compensation Survey
The
Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations
at Austin Community College and the Texas
Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) are
requesting input to the design of the Annual
Compensation Survey of Nonprofit Compensation in
Central Texas. Interested individuals can provide
feedback at a meeting on July 13, 2006 from 11:30
a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Austin Community College’s
Highland Business Center. To register or provide
input, email
bsilverb@austincc.edu
with your name, organization, position, and any
suggestions. The survey will be distributed in
September, 2006 and the survey results will be
available online on or about October 1, 2006. All
who participate and provide their compensation data
to the survey will have free access to the survey
results. A minimal fee will be charged to others.
News & Events – May 22, 2006
Free Volunteer Resource
Betty Stallings and Cybervpm invite individuals to
download her free study of Executives who
greatly support volunteer programs. It is entitled,
12 Key Actions
of Volunteer Champions: CEOs Who Lead the Way.
It is a 22- page free download from the website:
http://www.bettystallings.com and from
http://www.energizeinc.com who published it.
New
& Events – May 18, 2006
Heart of Texas Nonprofit Institute
The fourth Heart of Texas Nonprofit Institute
will be held on June 27, 2006, at the Texas
Scottish Rite Library and Museum in Waco,
Texas. The Institute offers both enrichment and
education to Central Texans who work with
nonprofit organizations. The purpose of this
workshop is to provide valuable information and
networking opportunities for individuals who
work or serve in the nonprofit sector. Speakers
will include Mr. Jason Sabo, Coach Grant Teaff
and Dr. Pete DeLisle, and others.
For more information on this workshop, visit
www.baylor.edu/strategic_planning
or call (254)
754-0315. Registration deadline
is June 5, 2006.
ToP Group Facilitation Methods Course
Learn three proven processes for activating
group participation. Gain hands-on experience
practicing methods and explore ways to apply
them to your specific situation. This is what
you can expect at the ToP Group Facilitation
Methods course.
The Top Group Facilitation Methods course will
be held on June 21-22, 2006, at the Springview
Convent in San Antonio, Texas. The sessions
begin at 8:30 a.m. and finishes at 5:00 p.m.
For more information, visit
www.msgforsolutions.com
or
contact Mary Flanagan, Management Solutions
Group, at
mary@msgforsolutions.com.
Raising More Money: Substantial Funding for your
Mission
Raising More Money is holding a complimentary
session on June 22, 2006, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.,
at the American Red Cross, 3642 East Houston
Street, San Antonio, Texas. Raising More Money
trains and coaches nonprofit organizations to
implement a mission-based system for raising
sustainable funding from individual donors.
They will present the Raising More Money ModelÒ,
a system for building sustainable funding for
the mission of your organization from lifelong
individual donors.
For more information, go to
http://sforce.raisingmoremoney.com/intros/southern.htm
or contact Nicole Amato at (206)
709-9400,
ext. 138 or
nicole.amato@raisingmoremoney.com.
Hill Country Nonprofit Summit VI
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill
Country and Bank of the Hills will hold the Hill
Country Nonprofit Summit VI on May 23 & 24,
2006, at the Rockin River Inn, 106 Skyline
Drive, Center Point, Texas. The summit is
designed to provide quality professional
training for administrators and board members of
nonprofit agencies and organizations in the Hill
Country and surrounding areas. Training will be
provided by Bacon, Lee & Association of San
Antonio.
For more information, contact Rick McManigle at
(830)
896-8811 or
rick@communityfoundation.net.
New
& Events – May 10, 2006
Impact San Antonio Grants
Impact San Antonio, a women’s giving circle, will
award a $50,000 project grant to nonprofit
organizations in Bexar and surrounding counties.
The grant application and guidelines are available
at
www.impactsanantonio.org.
Grant applications must be submitted by June
30, 2006; the grant will be announced at the Impact
Annual Meeting in October, 2006.
Technology Grant Opportunity
The
AT&T Foundation, based in San Antonio, TX, will
sponsor the AT&T Excelerator Initiative. The
program will provide $6 million in technology-based
grants to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
and will be awarded through a competitive grants
process. Nonprofits in Arkansas, California,
Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan,
Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin
are eligible to apply. The grants are due by July
5, 2006. The grant application is available at
http://att.sbc.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7745.
Local Initiative Funding Partners 2007
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and local grantmakers
have announced the Local Initiative Funding Partners
(LIFP) to fund promising and original projects to
improve significantly the health of vulnerable
people in their communities. The project will award
up to 14 three and four-year grants between $200,000
– 500,000. The grants must be matched
dollar-for-dollar by local grantmakers. The
Stage 1 Brief Proposal Deadline is July 6, 2006.
The RRP is available at
rwif.org/cfp/lifp/
Volunteerism on the Rise
According to a new report released by the Points of
Light Foundation in Washington, D.C., volunteerism
increased by 12% from 2002 to 2005. The foundation
partnered with the Volunteer Center National
Network, Indiana University-Purdue University, and
the University of Georgia in Athens on a new way to
measure volunteerism. Factors included the average
of the increase in number of volunteers by age and
employment statues, hours spent volunteering, number
asked to volunteer and other factors. The report is
available at
pointsoflight.org.
Analysis of Federal Budget and Nonprofits
The
Nonprofit Sector Research Fund of the Aspen
Institute has released a report of how the proposed
budget for the 2007 fiscal year will affect the
nonprofit sector. The report indicated that direct
grants from the federal government as well as
federal spending on programs indirectly affecting
nonprofit groups such as aid programs for the poor
could significantly decline by the end of the
decade. As nonprofit organizations are challenged
with fundraising efforts on a regular basis,
nonprofit boards and staff may want to read this
report. The report, The Nonprofit Sector and the
Federal Budget can be downloaded at
nonprofitresearch.org.
Professional Development Opportunities
¨
Points of Light Conference: June 18, 206, 2006 in
Seattle,
volunteeringandservice.org/
¨
Advanced Board Consulting: July 20-21, 2006, Board
Source,
boardsource.org
¨
Alliance for Nonprofit Management: August 2-5, 2006 in Los Angeles.
allianceonline.org
¨
Nonprofit Congress: October 16-17, 2006 in
Washington, D.C.,
nonprofitcongresss.org
News & Events – April 24, 2006
Sixth Annual Funders Forum in Amarillo
The
Amarillo Area Foundation will host the sixth annual
Funder’s Forum on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at the
Amarillo Country Club. The Forum is open to the
public. Registration is $75 for the morning
session, $50 for the luncheon and the afternoon
session is free of charge.
The morning session begins at 8:30 a.m. featuring Monna
Loftis speaking on “Excellence in Performance: The
Courage to Lead”/Drucker Course. Ms. Loftis is the
Director of the Fort Worth Initiative through the
lead agency, Cornerstone Assistance Network. The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. featuring Frances
Hesselbein as the keynote speaker. Frances
Hesselbein is the Chairman of the Board of Governors
of the Leader to Leader Institute, was the Founding
President of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation and was
CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA, 1976-1990.
The
Drucker Foundation Self-Assessment tool is in use by
nonprofit leaders, government, management and
support professionals, universities, and foundations
around the world. The power of the assessment is
its inclusive process and focus on results: building
community and changing lives.
The
target audience includes community leaders,
administrators, and nonprofit organization staff and
board members. Seating is limited and registration
is due by Thursday, July 6th. To register, go to
http://www.nsc-aaf.org/workshops.asp. For
additional information, call or email Karie Lynn
McSpadden at 806-376-4521 or
karielynn@aaf-hf.org.
Grantsmanship Center Training in Texas
Concordia University in Austin will host the Grantsmanship
Training Program on May 15-19, 2006. The fee is
$825 for the five-day training; participants also
receive one year TGCI membership at no charge.
Graduates of the training are eligible for
professional proposal review, access to their grants
databases, and other technical support. Go to
www.tgci.com for additional information or to
register.
Nonprofit Congress in Washington, DC
The
first Nonprofit Congress will be held on October
16-17, 2006 in Washington, DC. The Network is a
supporter member of NCNA; Rose Mary Fry, Executive
Director will attend the NCNA Annual Meeting and the
Nonprofit Congress as a delegate. The Texas
Nonprofit Management Assistance Network will serve
as a delegate and participate in the October
meeting. The Network will coordinate Town Halls
meetings in Dallas, Houston, Midland, San Antonio,
and Wichita Falls at member locations. In the
coming months, meeting details will be posted on the
Network website about meeting agendas and location.
Agenda for the
Nonprofit Congress National Meeting,
October 16-17, 2006
Enrollment Process for Credit Classes at UTSA
It’s now easier for individuals to take nonprofit
classes at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
They can take two classes, Introduction to Nonprofit
Agencies and Fundraising in Nonprofit Agencies by
enrolling through the Office of Extended Education.
These two courses are offered through the Department
of Public Administration. They can sign up for
these nonprofit classes without going through the
full student enrollment process. This change will
make it more convenient for individuals to learn
about the nonprofit sector. If interested, contact
extended.ed@utsa.edu or call (210) 458-2411.
News & Events – April 13, 2006
Teleclasses – Learn Online
Charity University and The Charity University
Network offer nonprofit organizations a chance to
learn from the convenience of their home or office.
They offer teleclasses as 90-minute teleclasses;
participants register, download the class materials,
and dial into a toll-free number. Other sessions
are recorded classes played on-demand over the
Internet. Go to
http://charitychannel.com/cu for
additional information. Participants can take
affordable classes and save the cost of travel or
hotel expense. And they can earn continuing
education points toward CFRE certification of
recertification. In addition to the class fee,
participants pay a nominal fee of $2-3 per month.
Grant Meetings – Impact San Antonio
Impact San Antonio, a women’s giving organization,
will hold grant meetings on May 9, 2006 at 11:00
a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. to discuss its grant
guidelines for 2006. The meeting will be held at
Cavender Buick at IH-10 West and UTSA Blvd. RSVP to
info@impactsanantonio.org.
Nonprofits organizations must be located in Bexar, Comal,
Guadalupe, Wilson, Atascosa, Kendall, or Medina
counties to apply for grant consideration. To learn
more about Impact San Antonio, go to
www.impactsanantonio.org. The Impact website
will be updated within a few weeks with the 2006
grant information.
Executive Searches for Nonprofits
Capability Company provides executive search
services to nonprofits, institutions of higher
learning and government agencies.
www.capabilitycompany.com or call (979)
791-3700.
TECH TEMPO: eNonprofit Benchmarks Study
Tech Tempo: eNonprofit Benchmarks Study
Published by the M+R Strategic Services and the
Advocacy Institute, the
eNonprofit
Benchmarks Study examines the increasing
importance of the Internet to nonprofits and the
overall effectiveness and benefits of building an
Internet constituency. The study provides a
snapshot of key metrics and benchmarks for nonprofit
e-mail communications, online fundraising and online
advocacy, which nonprofits can use as a tool to
measure their own online performance. To download a
PDF copy of the report, visit
www.e-benchmarksstudy.com/pubs/eNonprofit_Benchmarks_Study.pdf.
New Resource – Nonprofit Leadership
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, with
support from the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
and the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, has
published Investing in Leadership, Volume 2: Inspiration and Ideas from
Philanthropy's Latest Frontier. This
report explores leadership development and
challenges facing the nonprofit sector. While the
first volume reviewed current thinking on leadership
development and its connection to nonprofit results,
the second volume focuses on the current state of
practice among grantmakers. The report aims to make
a connection between the conceptual framework and
theory described in the first volume and what is
actually being done. To download a PDF copy of the
report, visit
www.geofunders.org.
Faith-Based Capacity Builders - Resources for
Nonprofits
Faith-based nonprofit organizations are increasingly
active in providing services to communities, and
they played critical roles in responding to
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. A growing group of
nonprofit capacity builders specialize in assisting
faith-based nonprofit organizations in areas such as
financial management, fundraising, service delivery,
strategic planning and more. To find consultants,
associations, intermediaries and management support
organizations that specialize in serving faith-based
organizations, visit the Alliance for Nonprofit
Management's Faith-Based Capacity Builders Affinity
Group page at
www.allianceonline.org/faith_based.page.
Organizations with an interest in faith-based
management and governance can join the Faith-Based
Capacity Builders Affinity Group of the Alliance for
Nonprofit Management.
www.allianceonline.org.
Nonprofit Congress in Washington, DC
The
first Nonprofit Congress will be held on October
16-17, 2006 in Washington, DC. It will be an
opportunity for nonprofit leaders to unite the
nonprofit sector and craft a collective vision and
voice for all nonprofits. Town Hall meetings are
being held across the United States to gather
perspectives and information from nonprofit
leaders.
The
Texas Nonprofit Management Assistance Network will
serve as a delegate and participate in the October
meeting. We will coordinate several Town Halls
meetings in Texas; details will be announced on the
website in the coming months. If your organization
would like to host a Town Hall meeting or learn more
about the Nonprofit Congress National Meeting, click
on the link below:
Agenda for the
Nonprofit Congress National Meeting,
October 16-17, 2006
News & Events - April 5, 2006
Cartis Group to Offer $50,000 Grant to Austin-area
Nonprofit
Cartis Group is offering a $50,000 creative services
grant to an Austin-area 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization. This grant will be used to help a
nonprofit organization achieve its advertising and
marketing goals. Cartis Group is a branding-driven
advertising and design agency, delivering integrated
communications through visual media and interactive
design with areas of expertise including: branding,
identity development, advertising, direct marketing,
graphic design, and Web site design. Cartis Group
will apply the $50,000 grant toward Cartis Group
creative services. No cash payments will be made to
the grant recipient.
To be
eligible for the grant, your organization be must a
501(c)(3) organization in Travis, Williamson, Hays,
Bastrop, Caldwell, Blanco, or Burnet county.
Organizations that have completed and filed Form
1023 but not yet received an IRS determination
letter are not eligible to apply. Cartis Group will
not make grants to individuals.
Cartis Group will award the grant to an organization
whose marketing challenge best fits our expertise. A
winner will be selected based on who presents the
most fitting and interesting marketing challenge
with the most potential for positive change. The
winning organization should be devoted, open-minded
and desire change.
Please go to
www.cartisgroup.com for more information on how
to apply for this grant.
Pfizer Inc to Sponsor Not for Profit Seminars
Pfizer Inc
is sponsoring two free web cast seminars on
Employment Law and Governance Issues for
nonprofit organizations on April 25 and May 24,
2006. Network members, the United Way of the Texas
Gulf Coast in Houston and Texas C-Bar in Austin are
partnering with Pfizer to present these educational
opportunities. The seminars will be broadcast from
New York to various regional locations including
Houston, Texas. Powers & Frost, L.L.P., will host
the seminars in Houston. Each web cast will be
followed by a local discussion that is specific to
Texas law. Information and registration materials
can be found at
www.powersfrost.com. Complimentary continental
breakfast and lunch will be provided. Contact
Powers and Frost directly at (713) 767-1555 for
registration or other questions.
NEWS & EVENTS - March 30, 2006
Nonprofit Development Center to Offer Accounting
Services
To
meet the demand for stronger accounting skills and
clearer financial reports for nonprofit boards, the
Nonprofit Development Center. a Network member in
Tyler has launched a new accounting service called
Back Office. According to NDC staff, a recurring
challenge for many nonprofits today is finances.
There is often a lack of understanding or an
inability to create an accurate picture of the
organization’s finances. Back Office was designed
to help nonprofits with these issues.
After devoting significant hours to these issues in
2005, NDC developed an accounting service that would
teach nonprofits the accounting skills needed to
competently run a 501(c)(3). This accounting
service will also provide a revenue source for The
Nonprofit Development Center.
Back Office is structured to provide nonprofits with
two options, including teaching components for staff
and board members. It will provide services such as
compiling monthly/quarterly financial statements,
Board training for understanding the financial
reports, and monthly assessments and mentoring
support. Additional services include payroll, year
end reports and training classes. For more
information about this new service, contact Vicki
Harvey at (903) 581-6376 (ext. 211) or
vharvey@uwtyler.org.
www.uwtyler.com.
Greenlights for Nonprofit Success, a Network member
in Austin, also offers Back Office services to area
nonprofits. For additional information, go to
www.greenlights.org.
Nominations for the Inaugural First Lady's Rising
Star Award
The First Lady's Rising Star Award recognizes the
innovative efforts of an individual 18 years or
younger serving and inspiring his/her community.
Nominees should demonstrate leadership,
perseverance and creativity. Rising Stars use
their unique talents to serve other and often engage
those around them to join their cause.
Forms are at:
http://www.onestarfoundation.org/onestar/download/GVA/GVA06_NomForm_webREV.pdf
.
Please contact Courtney Suhr at
gva@onestarfoundation.org or (5120
473-2140. ext 214 for information on sponsorships or
general questions.
San Antonio AFP Luncheon
The San Antonio AFP chapter will host two events led
by presenter and writer Tom Ahern at the Bright
Shawl.
¨
How to Build Your Perfect Donor Newsletter Workshop:
Thursday, April 20, 2006 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Free to San Antonio AFP members, $25 for guests.
¨
The ABC’s of Marketing Bequest: Thursday, April 20,
2006 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. $15 for San Antonio
AFP members and $25 for guests.
Register at
www.afpsa.org.
'Leadership Deficit' on Horizon for Nonprofit Sector
For
nonprofits, the ability to attract, recruit, and
retain qualified leaders is a key variable in their
ability to fulfill their missions, and the
challenges associated with those tasks are likely to
become more pronounced over the next decade, a new
study by the Bridgespan Group (http://www.bridgespangroup.org/
) in Boston finds. "The amount of social impact a
nonprofit organization delivers is primarily
dependent upon the capability and performance of the
people in that organization," said Thomas J.
Tierney, the report's author and the chair and
co-founder of Bridgespan. "Results are a 'who
thing.'"
Listed below are some key facts from the “The
Nonprofit’s Sector Leadership Deficit”:
¨
The
Bridgespan study addresses the needs of nonprofits
with revenues greater than $250,000 and does not
include major higher education or healthcare
institutions, which have well-established
infrastructures for developing and recruiting new
leaders, including access to national
executive-search firms.
¨
Nonprofits will need to attract and develop 640,000
new leaders over the next decade -- the equivalent
of 2.4 times the number currently employed.
¨
To
make up for leaders who retire or leave senior
leadership positions, the sector will also need to
develop nearly 80,000 senior leaders annually over
the next decade.
¨
The
leadership deficit is aggravated by the nonprofit
sector's overall lack of intermediaries to help
recruit and develop managers and by its lack of
robust management-education, and executive-search
capabilities.
¨
The
growth of the sector, the swelling numbers of baby
boomer retirees expected over the next decade, and
the lack of internal resources to develop leaders
are contributing factors, as is the lack of career
mobility for current leaders.
¨
A
significant need exists for functional expertise,
particularly in finance, operations, and marketing.
According to Tierney, the solution to the problem
will require cooperation and collaboration among
organizations, boards, funders, donors, and
government. The paper, which is accompanied by
perspectives from fourteen nonprofit and business
leaders, recommends that nonprofits explore
opportunities to invest in leadership capacity,
refine management rewards to retain and attract top
talent, expand their recruiting horizons, and foster
individual career mobility.
To
read or download the complete report (33 pages,
PDF), visit:
http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/10001310/leadership/rept
To
read or download the accompanying commentaries (32
pages, PDF), visit:
http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/10001311/leadership/cmt
Birnbach, Norman. "Bridgespan Group Identifies
Nonprofit Sector 'Leadership Deficit'." Bridgespan
Group Press Release 3/10/06.
http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/10001312/story
Donated Versions of Quicken 2005 Deluxe and Quicken 2005 Premier Home and
Business
TechSoup Stock has partnered with Intuit to offer
donated versions of Quicken 2005 Deluxe and Quicken
2005 Premier Home & Business to the nonprofit
community. Quicken offers the essentials for
organizing a small nonprofit's finances, with tools
to balance checkbooks, reconcile statements, track
investments, pay bill, and create budgets, reports,
and graphs.
Qualified organizations may receive one copy of Quicken for use in-house,
and redistribute up to 24 copies to the individuals
they serve.
These Quicken products are available at TechSoup
Stock for administrative fees ranging from $13 to
$15, thanks to a generous donation from Intuit.
¨
Learn more and order Quicken:
http://ga0.org/ct/Z1qgyPY1ERpX/
¨
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¨
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New
Ashoka/Changemakers Innovation Award Competition:
How to Improve Health for All
Ashoka's Changemakers initiative is launching a
global search for innovative strategies that
provide high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable
health solutions reaching low-income and
marginalized populations around the world. These
health solutions may focus on healthcare delivery,
health financing, health education and disease
prevention, pharmaceuticals, or other key issues.
The Changemakers Innovation Awards series is based
on a unique "open source" format by which
participants compete for the best solutions to
pressing social issues while collaborating to
advance current initiatives. Please
join today at
Changemakers.net and spread the word through
your network to:
¨
Enter the
Health for All competition by submitting an
online application;
¨
Participate in the online
discussion to advance the best solutions;
¨
Take a look at our
conceptual framework and learn about what
leading social entrepreneurs have already done to
address global health challenges;
¨
From May 25 - June 7, 2006, vote for the award winners from a slate
of finalists chosen by a panel of judges.
¨
Submit your entry online and in English before noon on May 10, 2006
U.S. Eastern Time.
Three winners will receive a Changemakers Innovation
Award, one of which will be recognizing an
innovative business-social partnership. The
competition is open to all types of organizations
including philanthropic organizations, private
companies, and public entities from all countries.
NEWS & EVENTS - March 14, 2006
New Cooperating Collection Library in Texas
Congratulations to
Vicki Harvey and the Nonprofit Development Center at
the United Way of Tyler/ Smith County! They've
just received the good news they'll be the newest
Cooperating Collection Library in Texas. The
Center has offered a nonprofit library for several
years; this designation to their library will
increase services for nonprofits throughout the
Tyler region. Cooperating Collection libraries
are affiliated with the Foundation Center in New
York; they must meet certain library services and
guidelines on an annual basis.
www.uwtyler.org
Change in Volunteer Organization
A few weeks ago, it
was announced that AVA closed its doors beginning
March 1. There were some very unfortunate
circumstances with funding for the organization.
Currently CYBERVPM will remain operational.
The Journal, Mary Merrill was the editor, is
currently housed at Ohio State. Finally, the
CVA program will also continue with the help of
Katie Campbell.
Tech Soup - The Recycled Computer Initiative Pilot
Program
If your nonprofit
organization needs more computers but your budget is
tight, TechSoup Stock has a solution. Their
pioneering Recycles Computer Initiative (RCI) gives
nonprofits nationwide a chance to purchase
high-quality refurbished computers at the lowest
possible cost, and offers companies an
environmentally friendly alternative to
used-equipment disposal. For details on this
exciting new program, see the TechSoup Stock section
below or visit:
http://ga0.org/ct/J7qgyPY1gXpR/.
HUD - 2006
Funding Notice
Recently the
Housing and Urban Development Secretary, Alphonso
Jackson, unveiled HUD's Fiscal Year 2006 "SuperNOFA,"
a notice that officially makes available
approximately $2.2 billion in grants through 39
individual programs. In January, HUD published
the first part of this year's funding notice to give
applicants a jump-start in preparing this year's
applications and to promote early electronic
registration. For further information, please
go to
http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr06-27.cfm.
Capacity -
Building RFP - Compassion Capital Fund Texas
Demonstration Project
OneStar Foundation,
through the Compassion Capital Fund Texas
Demonstration Project is requesting proposals for
capacity-building grants. The Request for
Proposal (RFP) and all needed materials are located
on the OneStar Foundation web site
www.onestarfoundation.org. All deadlines
and technical assistance conference calls are listed
on the website. The RFP's are due by April 19,
2006 and the subgrant project period will be
from June, 2006 – February, 2007. No phone
inquiries regarding the RFP will be accepted. All
questions regarding the RFP must be submitted
electronically by email at
ccfRFP@onestarfoundation.org. Responses to
questions will be posted on
www.onestarfoundation.org in Texas Demonstration
Project Frequently Asked Questions.
NEWS & EVENTS – February 24, 2006
Open House – New Nonprofit Library at the UTSA
Library
In the fall of 2005, the Nonprofit Resource Center
of Texas in San Antonio donated its library
collection of over 100 items to the UTSA Library.
With this generous donation, the Downtown Library
increased its already extensive collection of
nonprofit resources. The library’s resources
include foundation and nonprofit periodicals,
fundraising guides, government documents and
resources, funding research, proposal writing,
volunteerism, budgets, career planning, board
development and giving trends.
On March 22, 2006, UTSA will hold a
reception from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to recognize the
establishment of the Nonprofit Resource Library
Collection. Invited guests will include AFP
members, nonprofit organization leaders, NPRC
founders and current board members and friends of
the university. SueAnn Strom, Ph.D., will be a
special guest at the career fair and library
reception. Dr. Strom recently joined American
Humanics as the Vice President for Academic
Partnerships.
UTSA’s Nonprofit Resource Collection is available
for use by the general public. Nonprofit professionals are invited to visit the
UTSA Library Downtown to utilize these resources.
In addition to print and media materials, patrons
can access most of the university’s electronic
materials through our guest computer workstations in
the libraries at the Downtown and 1604 campuses.
Plans are underway to increase the library
collection with the purchase of additional nonprofit
monographs and serials if funding is obtained. To
check out books and other materials, members of the
community may become a member of the Friends of the
UTSA Library for $25 per year.
UTSA’s Center for Policy
Studies and Downtown Library staff will hold free
training sessions to help local nonprofit
professionals learn how to access the nonprofit
resources at the library. Call (210) 458-2691 for
more information.
New
IRS Form – Car Donations
Organizations must now use a new IRS form, 1098-C to
report to the IRS the donation of cars, boats, and
planes valued at more than $500. For additional
information, go to
www.irs.gov.
New
Report – Size of Nonprofit Sector
Based in Washington, DC, the National Council of
Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) has just
released
United States Nonprofit Sector, a
report featuring the most current information and
statistics (2003) on America’s charitable
organizations. In a recent press release, the
following highlights were included:
¨
There were 837,027 charitable nonprofits in the United States,
excluding foundations and religious congregations in
2003. This is an increase of 68 percent from 1993.
¨
288,150 charitable nonprofits had gross receipts of over $25,000 in
2003 and filed IRS Form 990 in 2003. These
organizations, often referred to as “reporting”
nonprofits, provide much of the data available on
the sector.
¨
Total expenditures of all reporting nonprofits were $945 billion in
2003.
¨
Human services organizations made up the largest group of
nonprofits at 34 percent.
¨
California
and New York were home to the largest number of
charitable organizations.
¨
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was the biggest foundation
giver in 2003, distributing over $1.1 billion to
nonprofits.
The goal of the report is to better inform the
public to about the size and scope of the charitable
sector in our society.
The full report is available at
www.ncna.org/_uploads/documents/live//us_sector_report_2003.pdf. In
addition to the national report, NCNA also published
state specific reports; all are available for
download at
www.ncna.org/statereports.
Professional Development Conferences
-
AFP Conference: The Fort Worth Metro Chapter of the Association of
Fundraising Professionals will host the 26th
Annual Dallas/Fort Worth AFP Conference on June
16, 2006 at the American Airlines Training and
Conference Center from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
-
Alliance for Nonprofit Management Conference:
August 2-6, 2006 in Los Angeles,
www.allianceonline.org.
New Board Members & Officers for Network
Network members have elected two individuals to the
Network board. Bonnie S.Y. Escobar from El Paso is Managing Partner of MJD &
Associates; the firm provides consulting services
for area nonprofits. Michael J. Tandy serves as
Vice President & Trust Officer for Wells Fargo Bank
in Midland. Both individuals have extensive
volunteer and board experience with nonprofit
organizations.
2006 Officers are Board President: Ronnie Hagerty,
Vice President: Cindy Boyd, Treasurer: Steve Levey,
and Secretary: Sandie Palomo-Gonzalez.
News & Events – FEBRUARY 13, 2006
Happy Valentine's Day, Nonprofits
On February 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only,
GrantStation and TechSoup Stock are sharing the love
-- by offering eligible nonprofits specially
discounted GrantStation PRO memberships for only
$90. Each GrantStation PRO membership includes
instant access to a searchable database of thousands
of pre-screened foundation and corporate grantmakers
that are actively accepting proposals from
nonprofits. For details on this sweetheart of a
deal, see below, or visit:http://ga0.org/ct/r7qgyPY1XzQK/
Free Workshop – Bridges to Practice
Gateway to American Opportunities is the regional
initiative of A Circle of Ten, Inc. They will
co-sponsor a free workshop “Bridges to Practice”
workshop on March 3-4, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00
p.m. at Tyler Junior College, West Campus. Other
sponsors include the Texas Association of Adult
Literacy Councils and Texas LEARNS. Although free,
participants are required to register prior to
February 24, 2006.
The Bridges to Practice materials are designed to
help teachers, social workers, employment
counselors, job coaches and others to recognize
learning disabilities, learn how to implement a
screening process in a program, and learn what to do
when an adult has been diagnosed with a disability (www.nifl.gov).
To obtain the four free guidebooks, participants
must attend both days of workshop. For registration
information or partnering information contact Peggy
Lustig at A Circle of Ten, Inc. (903) 541-0013 or
email
literacyatwork2004@yahoo.com.

The
Nonprofit Congress is a project of the National
Council of Nonprofit Associations based in
Washington, DC. The Nonprofit Congress is an
unprecedented initiative to unite America’s diverse
nonprofit organizations. The Nonprofit Congress is
helping nonprofit leaders and allies in communities
across the country come together to:
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Forge a collective identity based on shared values;
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Develop a unified vision and message; and
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Exercise a collective voice.
As part of the Nonprofit Congress, a
DECLARATION FOR AMERICA'S NONPROFITS
has been created to mobilize
Americans who support nonprofits

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Network News
For
2006, the Texas Nonprofit Network awarded two $500
scholarships to Network members to attend a
professional development conference.
Congratulations to Deborah Edward at Greenlights for
Nonprofit Success in Austin and Sharon Bass at the
Volunteer Center of Lubbock who won the
scholarships.
Grant
Opportunity – Youth Mentoring
OneStar Foundation, through the Governor’s Mentoring
Initiative, is requesting proposals for a campaign
designed to promote youth mentoring in local areas.
One or more awards in the aggregate amount of
$90,000 will be given. Intended to encourage
collaborative community efforts, the request for
proposal (RFP) invites submissions from mentoring
organizations, schools, businesses, the faith-based
community and youth-focused programs working
together. Successful proposals will support
advocacy, education and the promotion of youth
mentoring.
A
letter of intent to apply is requested by February
20, 2006 and proposals are due by March 13, 2006.
Informational conference calls will be held on
February 13 at 2:00 p.m. and February 21 noon. To
sign up to participate in the conference call or to
request further information, please send an email to
advocacycampaign@onestarfoundation.org. All
questions and answers will be posted to the
frequently asked question page located on the
website. Visit
www.onestarfoundation.org for more information
and to download the proposal application.
HP Technology for Community Grant Initiative
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has partnered with TechSoup
Stock to launch a new program to provide technology
tools to nonprofit organizations. The 2006 HP
Technology for Community Grant Initiative will award
an HP wireless technology package to 100 nonprofit
organizations in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Houston is the only Texan city eligible for
participation in this grant. The HP grant
award, valued at approximately $17,000, includes the
following:
¨
Five HP Notebook PCs
¨
One
HP Tablet PC
¨
One
HP iPAQ Pocket PC
¨
A
wireless-ready HP all-in-one printer, scanner, fax,
and copier
¨
A
wireless-ready HP digital projector and wireless
remote control
¨
A
wireless access point
¨
An
HP digital camera bundle
¨
A
$1,000 stipend
¨
Training to set up a new wireless network
1.
Learn more at:
http://ga0.org/ct/L7qgyPY1BzQ1/
2.
Check your organization's eligibility:
http://ga0.org/ct/LpqgyPY1BzQq/
Please be sure that your organization is registered
and qualified at TechSoup Stock before submitting
your grant application:
Online Certificate in Nonprofit Management
The University of Illinois at Chicago
offers a convenient way to gain the management
skills you need to face today’s challenges and
tomorrow’s opportunities. Whether you are new to
the nonprofit sector or seeking to improve your
expertise, these courses will enhance your nonprofit
management skills. The program is entirely online,
offering you the convenience of learning anytime,
anywhere! Choose from courses focusing on Financial
Management, Nonprofit Governance, Fundraising
Management, Marketing Management, Strategic
Management, and Operations Management or complete
them all to earn your Certificate in Nonprofit
Management. The next set of classes begins March
16, 2006. Visit their website
http://cnm.cuppa.uic.edu
or call (312) 355-0423 for additional information.
Webinars on Employment Practices and Insurance
The
Center for Nonprofit Risk Management is hosting 11
new topics in its online Webinar series for 2006.
Each month, starting February 26, 2006 and ending
December 6, 2006, nonprofit staff can brush up on a
new topic. Seminars #1-#8 target employment
practices issues and concerns; seminars #9-#11 focus
on insurance. The Web seminars are one-hour long,
live sessions that permit questions from the
participants and responses from the experts.
Participants can download related materials from
the Web site and study beforehand.
The
cost per seminar is based on the number of
individual computers being used. Pay $59 and one
person may sit at one of your computers and benefit
from one session. Or several people can gather
around one computer for $59 dollars. If
participants purchase the entire series or multiple
seminars the cost per session reduces
substantially. Click here for a schedule of topics,
equipment needs, and seminar costs. [http://nonprofitrisk.org/training/2006/webinars.htm]
New Service for Dallas Nonprofits
The Center for Nonprofit Management,
a Network member, is introducing a new service, Good
News Dallas. GoodNewsDallas is being produced by
DallasBlog.com; it is co-sponsored by the Center and
American Airlines. This website will feature the
achievements of Dallas nonprofit organization and
volunteers. It will also help people to learn about
local nonprofits, volunteer, and build strong and
vibrant communities. Go to
www.goodnewsdallas.com for additional
information.
Recent Report – Collaborative
Governance and Community Development Guides
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation recently
released two reports:
Collaborative
Governance: A Guide for Grantmakers, and
Community
Development: A Guide for Grantmakers on Fostering
Better Outcomes Through Good Process.
The
Collaborative Governance guide focuses
on the changing relationship between citizens and
government. The guide provides tools and examples
on approaches grantmakers can use to strengthen
collaboration amongst the sectors. The
Community
Development guide explores the
importance of collaboration and community organizing
in helping build an effective community development
process. Based on Hewlett Foundation's experience,
the guide provides strategies, tools and resources
to help strengthen grantee capacity and foster
better community development. To download:
PDF copy of
Collaborative Governance, visit
www.hewlett.org/NR/rdonlyres/7D7A7C78-9B9B-421D-91BB-D92351CD2F30/0/HewlettCGWeb4.pdf
PDF copy of
Community Development, visit
www.hewlett.org/NR/rdonlyres/127CA823-7AF3-4C7A-9B8E-24E32A418469/0/CommunityDevelopment2.pdf.
After Katrina Policy Services – New from the Urban Institute
Based in Washington, D.C., the Urban Institute is
announcing a new publication series, “After
Katrina.” The series will examine the many policy
dimensions of the devastation and propose practical
solutions for restoring greater New Orleans. The
series addresses education, housing, health care,
employment, arts and culture, the social safety net,
and the well-being of children. Other briefs will
tackle the needs of nonprofit organizations serving
the city, the care provided by New Orleans's
hospitals after the storm, flood insurance, the
city's information requirements as it rebuilds, and
the most effective ways for government at all levels
to respond to disaster.
¨
"Rebuilding Affordable Housing in New Orleans: The
Challenge of Creating Inclusive Communities," now
available at
http://www.urban.org/url.cfm?ID=900914, looks at
ways to avoid old patterns of concentrating poor
families in a few isolated communities.
¨
"The Future of Public Education in New Orleans," now
available at
http://www.urban.org/url.cfm ID=900913, turns to
recent experiences in other cities to present
pioneering ways of organizing public education in
New Orleans and cities nationwide.
After Katrina papers and related publications can be
found at
http://www.urban.org/afterkatrina.
News & Events – January 30, 2006
Texas Business Organizations Code
The new Texas Business Organizations Code was
enacted in 2003 to be effective on January 1, 2006.
According to the Secretary of State’s website, it
applies to all new Texas corporations, partnerships,
limited liability companies form on and after that
date. Existing entities will become subject to the
new code on January 1, 2010 unless those entities
elect early adoption of the code by filing an early
adoption statement with the secretary of state.
I contacted the Secretary of State’s office to learn
about how this code may affect nonprofits. Listed
below is the listing I received from Mike Powell,
Attorney, Corporations.
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Common forms and filing fees for all entities
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The
BOC requires a foreign entity to state the beginning
date of business in its application for registration
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It
is now a jail felony for filing a false instrument
with intent to defraud or harm another.
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It
clarifies that required filings must be filed
promptly.
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Codifies fees to file unincorporated nonprofit
associations
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Pre-clearance of documents is now $50.00.
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Eliminates need for a foreign nonprofit to file a
certificate of existence (from its home state) with
its certificate of authority or registration.
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Allows a limited liability company to have a
nonprofit powers and purpose
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Permits notice of meetings not to be given to a
member when prior notices have been returned
undeliverable
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Directors, managers, or managing members have right
to inspect books & records
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Removal of officers with or without cause as a
default rule
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Updates provisions governing mergers to parallel
modernized for-profit corporate provisions
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Updates definition of sale all or substantially all
of assets to parallel for profit provisions
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Common simplified form of certificate of termination
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Authorizes Texas Secretary of State to involuntarily
terminate nonprofits existence for failure to
maintain a registered agent & registered office
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Extends reinstatement by the Texas Secretary of
State of an involuntarily terminated nonprofit to
any time with retroactive treatment only if
reinstated before the 3rd anniversary of
the involuntary termination
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Nonprofit Corporation can not convert to a
for-profit entity
Additional information is available at
http://www.sos.texas.gov/corp/boc.shtml
Nonprofit Grant Research
The
Nonprofit Sector Research Fund (
http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/ ) of the
Aspen Institute has announced $275,000 in grants
for research that examines the extent to which U.S.
foundations award unrestricted support to nonprofits
and cover nonprofits' management and fundraising
costs. Part of an NSRF initiative that addresses
gaps in knowledge about organized philanthropy, the
research will explore how different forms of
foundation support affect the financial health,
adaptability, and overall effectiveness of nonprofit
organizations. In addition to supporting new
research, the initiative will communicate its
findings to practitioners and policy makers.
The grants will fund studies at three institutions.
They are the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana
University, which was awarded $136,419 for
"Differential Impact of Foundations' Overhead
Payment Policies on Social Service Agencies and
Educational Institutions," by Patrick Rooney; the
Institute for Nonprofit Organization Management at
the University of San Francisco, which received
$96,805 for "The Practices and Policies of
California Foundations Regarding Grants to
Nonprofit Organizations for General Operating
Support," by Kathleen Fletcher; and the Center for
Effective Philanthropy in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
which will receive $40,000 for "Unrestricted and
Program- Restricted Foundation Support: The Grantee
Viewpoint," by Phil Buchanan and Ellie Buteau.
http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/10000567/story
Free Seminar – Online Auctions: Fundamental Fundraising Tools
cMarket will offer a free seminar with
complimentary breakfast or lunch, entitled,
Online Auctions: Fundamental Fundraising Tools.
in Houston on Thursday, February 9, 2006. The event
will be held at the Hyatt Regency Houston from 11:30
a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The cost is free and lunch will be
served.
To
Register:
Please visit
http://www.cmarket.com/home/seminars.htm?city=houston&s=4
New Publication – The Work of Community Building
Flipping the Script: White Privilege and Community Building
is a new resource written by Maggie Potapchuk, MP
Associates, Sally Leiderman, Center for Assessment
and Policy Development, Donna Bivens - Women’s
Theological Center, and Barbara Major - St. Thomas
Health Clinic. They offer this resource as people
deeply invested in community building work. An
analysis of community building through the lens of
white privilege suggests many places in which we
might do our work differently. It also questions
the most basic premises of this work.
The
first section defines key terms, reviews the
monograph’s premises, and analyzes early responses
to Hurricane Katrina to illustrate white privilege
and racism in action at multiple levels. The second
section goes into depth about four key concepts:
community building, racism, internalized racism, and
white privilege. The third section applies these
concepts to community/foundations partnerships
specifically. It addresses interventions,
evaluation, and multiracial coalitions and
partnerships. The fourth section includes a chapter
about doing one’s own work on white privilege,
written primarily for white people, and a summary
chapter with recommendations for the field. The PDF
file is available at
www.capd.org.
news & events - january 17, 2006
Information Sessions – Certificate in Nonprofit
Leadership
The
SMU-In-Legacy and the Center for Nonprofit
Management in Dallas co-sponsor the Nonprofit
Leadership Certificate Program. It is targeted for
CEO’s/Executive Directors of 501(c)(3) organizations
with at least two years of paid or unpaid
experience. Free information sessions will be held
on January 31, 2006 or February 2, 2006 to learn
more about the six-series program. Go to
www.smu.edu/nonprofit or
www.cnmdallas.org to register.
AmeriCorps Education Award Program Offered by OneStar
Foundation
OneStar Foundation Announces the 2006-09 Texas AmeriCorps
Education Award Program (AEAP). These
are great "starter" grants for organizations looking
to use the award as additional incentive for
committed volunteers. The AEAP can also augment
existing Federal Work Study positions for students
already doing community-based or service-learning
work on behalf of the school.
Visit the Texas AmeriCorps page at
www.onestarfoundation.org to find:
2006-2009 AEAP Application Instructions; an AEAP
Fact Sheet; and examples of AEAP Programs. For more
information, email
aeapquestions@onestarfoundation.org
Technology Grant News Announces
- Cash Grant for Higher Ed Faculty
College, university, community college, and post secondary
educators are invited to apply for the 2006 "Opening
New Territory with Technology" cash grant from
Technology Grant News. The $500 cash grant is to be
used for computer software or equipment for a
project or goal that opens "new territory" for the
applicant's field of study, school, profession or
community. In addition, 25 subscriptions to
Technology Grant News will be awarded to
applicants. A 1-2 page description of the project
or goal is required, explaining how or what the
computer software or equipment will be used for.
Projects and goals will be considered in all subject
matters. The cash grant will be awarded based on
usefulness of the project or goal to the field of
study, the school, profession, or to the public.
The 1-2 page description should be sent to
newterritory@technologygrantnews.com by May 30,
2006.
The winner will be given the opportunity to write
about the proposed project or goal for an article to
be featured in Technology Grant News. The award will
be announced in June, 2006. http://www.technologygrantnews.com
Nonprofit Seminar – Disaster Preparedness
The
Center for
Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin
Community College (ACC CCBNO, the
Texas Association of
Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) with
affiliated sponsorship by
Louisiana
Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO)
will sponsor a February 23, 2006 on “Business
Continuity, Disaster Preparedness, and
Organizational Recovery for Nonprofits.” It will be
held from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at ACC Highland Business
Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752
More information & to register go to
http://www.tano.org/disasterprep.htm.
Conference registration fee (including light
breakfast and lunch) is $50 per participant.
Scholarships are available. Note such requests on
the registration form.
Kick-off Symposia - Compassion Capital Fund Texas
Demonstration Project
The
CCF Texas Demonstration Project has announced its
confirmed schedule and registration information for
the kick-off symposia to explain the project. The
Texas Demonstration Project is designed to increase
the capacity of faith and community based
organizations to better serve their communities. The
project will begin with kick-off symposia held in
each of the target communities: Bexar, Harris,
Tarrant, and Travis counties. Each symposium will
provide: Introduction to the CCF Texas Demonstration
Project, Capacity-building needs assessment, and a
Capacity-building seminar. The symposia are offered
at no charge to attendees. To register for a
symposium
click here.
For more information on the CCF Texas Demonstration
Project please visit
www.onestarfoundation.org or e-mail
ccf@onestarfoundation.org
Symposia Schedule
Tarrant County
Tuesday, January 24, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Center
for Leadership Development
1701 West Boyce, Fort Worth, Texas 76115
Travis County
Wednesday, January 25, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00
p.m.
Austin Community College
Highland Business Center
5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas 78752
Harris County
Monday, January 30, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Houston ISD Educational Facility
6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, Texas 77022
Bexar County
Tuesday, January 31, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
University of Texas at San Antonio - Downtown Campus
501 West Durango Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78207
The Texas Demonstration Project Partners are the
OneStar Foundation, Cornerstone Assistance Network,
The Urban Alternative • Texas Health and Human
Services Commission, Baylor University's Center for
Religious Inquiry Across the Disciplines, and
Venture CD
news & events - JANUARY 4, 2006
2006 San Antonio AFP Chapter
The
San Antonio AFP Chapter will host their annual
conference on January 30-31, 2006 at the Hilton
Palacio del Rio. Making the Connection is the
conference theme; keynote speakers include Lynn
Hickey, Mal Warwick, Randy Snow, and Judge Nelson
Wolff. Participants will also have access to
breakout sessions and exhibitors. Early bird
registrations must be postmarked by January 6,
2006. For more information, to download
registration forms, or to register online, go to
www.afpsa.org.
Facilitation Training
The
course Group Facilitation Methods will be taught in
San Antonio on February 23-24, 2006 at the
Springview Convent at 210 South Grimes Street.
Participants will gain experience in the Focused
Conversation Method, the Consensus Workshop Method,
and the Action Planning Method. The $545 fee for
the Technology of Participation course includes the
two-day workshop and a comprehensive workbook. For
additional information, contact Mary Flanagan, (210)
822-2876 or
mary@msgforsolutions.com
or Romelia Escamilla, (210) 349-4402 or
esromelia@satx.rr.com.
Great Partnership Idea Promotes Volunteerism
In
Austin, two organizations are partnering on a
project to examine and promote volunteerism.
KUT 90.5 FM, in collaboration with Greenlights
for NonProfit Success, is planning six weeks of
programming devoted to the subject of volunteerism
in Central Texas. This project will explore
questions, concerns, and issues surrounding
volunteerism and the need for volunteers in their
community. It will raise awareness about Central
Texas organizations that rely on volunteers and
prompt interest from potential volunteers in the
community.
Nonprofits are eligible to apply to be one of 12-15
KUT "featured" nonprofits in its "Profiles in
Volunteerism in Central Texas" program, which begins
airing on January 23. If your organization will
need on-going volunteer support in 2006 you are
eligible to apply. KUT will include on-air
“profiles” of organizations that they select, as
well as website features that provide info on your
group’s volunteer needs and information on how
listeners can get involved.
Programming will run on air for six weeks from
January 23 – March 10, 2006 and will include a web
component. Profiled organizations may receive a
heavy influx of calls from potential volunteers and
should be prepared to handle such calls in an
organized manner. Nonprofits will be organized
according several categories: Arts & Culture, Human
Services, Religious, Environment & Animal Welfare,
Education & Research, Public & Societal Benefit, and
Health.
To apply for this program, please visit the
Profiles in Volunteerism page at greenlights.org.
Download the application, fill it out, and return to
KUT 90.5 FM. The deadline for applications is
January 20, 2006. Selected organizations will
be notified in the next 2-4 weeks.
KUT 90.5 FM will be the selection committee and
Greenlights will have no say in which organizations
are profiled.
Products from TechSoup
TechSoup Stock is offering four products from BEA
Systems, Inc. These products normally retail for
thousands of dollars apiece, but are available at
TechSoup Stock for administrative fees ranging from
$110 to $345, thanks to a generous donation from
BEA. Their web address is
www.techsoup.org.
¨
WebLogic Server provides the back-end necessary for
organizations to build Java-based Internet
applications.
¨
WebLogic Portal allows organizations to simplify the
process of setting up and maintaining a portal site.
NEWS & EVENTS - DECEMBER 20, 2005
American Humanics Programs in Texas
Texas is fortunate to have three American Humanics programs at
Texas universities. These programs provide
undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity
to take courses about the nonprofit sector, serve an
internship, and learn fundraising skills. Listed
below are links to the three Texas American Humanics
programs:
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Denton: University of North Texas:
http://www.cps.unt.edu/ah/
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Houston: University of Houston:
http://www.uh.edu/cpp/
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San Antonio: University of Texas at San Antonio:
http://utsa.edu/copp/Center_for_Policy_Studies/mainCPS.html
American Humanics Conference
The
annual American Humanics Management Institute will
be held in
San
Diego, California, Jan. 4-7, 2006. 1,000 students, staff, and faculty
will attend the intense three-day learning
experience administered by the national office of
American Humanics.
As part of the career preparation process, the
Institute provides the capstone educational
experience for junior and senior-level students in
undergraduate nonprofit studies. While at the
Institute, students participate in case studies,
workshops, and forums to learn about current topics
in the nonprofit sector. Students also attend
exhibits and network with hundreds of fellow
Humanics students as well as local, regional, and
national nonprofit executives. Learn more about the
upcoming Institute through the link below:
http://www.humanics.org/site/c.omL2KiN4LvH/b.1098897/k.58FA/Management_Institute.htm
Calling All Fundraisers
Spring Spin is a new way to raise money for your
nonprofit organizations. Celebrate the opening of
Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio by giving all
nonprofit organizations an opportunity to raise
money.
Your nonprofit organization sells tickets for $21,
the best value of the year; your nonprofit
organization keeps $5 for every ticket sold. No
prepayment or deposit required. Guests who attend
Spring Spin on March 5, 2006 receive a ticket for
that day, unlimited rides, shows, and a free ticket
to return to Six Flags Fiesta Texas any operating
day September 2-24, 2006. Go to
www.springspin.com to sign up or for more
information, or call toll-free (866) 388-7746.
The Purpose Prize –
Recognition for Volunteers
As the first of 77
million baby boomers turn 60 in 2006, Civic
Ventures, a nonprofit organization working to help
America achieve the greatest return on experience,
announces The Purpose Prize. The prize will award
five $100,000 investments in Americans over 60 whose
creativity, talent and experience is transforming
the way our nation addresses critical social
problems. Sixty semi-finalists (“60 at 60+”) will
also receive national recognition for their work. To
nominate someone or apply yourself, visit
www.leadwithexperience.org.
Application deadline is February 28, 2006. The first
awards will be made in June, 2006.
NEWS & EVENTS - DECEMBER 12, 2005
Training Sessions for Volunteer Administrators
According to Kathy McCleskey’s Volunteer Newsletter, Texas
currently has more
Certified Volunteer Administrators (CVA’s) than any
other state but Oregon is a close second.
Consider becoming certified. The Long and Short of
Nonprofit Management and The Basics and Beyond the
Basics are being conducted January 9-10, 2006 and
Feb 9-10, 2006 at Austin Community College in
Austin. If participants register for both
sessions, there is a special discount.
Competencies for the CVA will be covered. For more
information, go to
http://www.austincc.edu/npo/ .
Awards for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer
Programs
The Awards for Excellence are designed to honor a
business' overall employee/retiree volunteer effort,
including the actual community service projects and
the program policies and corporate vision that
support those volunteer activities. We invite your
participation in nominating businesses that have
exceptional workplace volunteer programs,
self-nomination is permissible. The deadline for
nominations is January 25, 2006. The awards
will be presented at The National Conference on
Volunteering and Service in Seattle, Washington,
June 18-20, 2006.
Save the Date – Martin Luther King Day Volunteer
Fair
The AmeriCorps Independence Project, the Literacy Council of
Tyler, and the United Way of Tyler/Smith County will
sponsor the Martin Luther King Day Volunteer Fair on
Monday, January 16, 2006 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The fair will be an opportunity for your nonprofit
organization to recruit volunteers and showcase your
organization at the Broadway Square Mall in Tyler.
There is no fee to participate. If you want to
participate, contact Carla Curtis, AmeriCorps
Program Director at (903) 535-7305 or email
ccurtis@andrewscenter.com.
The
Department of Labor Website – A Resource for
Employers and Workers
Employers and workers can find the answers to many workplace
questions on the Department of Labor website,
http://www.dol.gov.
You will find information about the law, required
posters, and frequently asked questions about
Minimum Wage, Overtime Pay, OSHA, Family Medical
Leave, and the Uniformed Services
Employment/Reemployment Rights Act, and others.
The department also provides one of its regulatory
books in Spanish; the link is below:
http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/whd/hrgsp.pdf
Selecting an Online Donation Tool/From TechSoup
Newsletter
A
number of excellent tools allow even small
nonprofits to accept credit card donations on their
Web sites. Idealware reviews 27 vendors offering
lower-priced options.
http://ga0.org/ct/i1qgyPY1nRlF/
Anti-Spam Software Campaign
Receive free anti-spam software and learn how to
fight spam during the
3rd Annual "Stop Spam Today!" Campaign from
November 9 - December 15, 2005. This
educational campaign for nonprofits and public
libraries is sponsored by
TechSoup and
Mailshell. TechSoup brings you
information and resources about fighting spam each
week. For
48 hours only, on December 14 and 15, nonprofits and
public libraries can order Mailshell’s Anti-Spam
Desktop software from TechSoup Stock for free!
If you’re not already registered with TechSoup
Stock,
pre-register your organization today to ensure
faster product delivery after December 15, 2005.
Registration – Nonprofit Technology Conference
The
Nonprofit Technology Conference will be held on
March 22-24, 2006 in Seattle. If you’re
planning to attend, early registration ends January
15, 2006.
http://www.nten.org/ntc
Website for Accidental Techies
Compass Point and Fieldstone Alliance has
published a book for all nonprofit organizations,
The Accidental Techie by Sue Bennett.
It has great content and resources for the
individual(s) who have responsibility for technology
in nonprofit organizations. They have also
implemented the website below; it contains useful
technology tips as well as tools and tables for
collecting information for your nonprofit. The
book’s Appendices can be downloaded from the
website: samples of titles are below:
¨
Taking Inventory
¨
Database Planning
¨
Security Policy Checklist
¨
Networking Terms Accidental Techies Need to Know
http://www4.compasspoint.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=877&Profile_ID=168860
OneStar Foundation to Begin Administering CCF Grant
OneStar Foundation was recently awarded a CCF
Demonstration Program Grant from the US Department
of Health and Human Services to provide capacity
building to faith-based and community groups in
Texas. OneStar Foundation will administer the
Compassion Capital Fund Texas Demonstration Project
in the targeted counties of Bexar, Harris, Tarrant
and Travis. The program will begin in January,
2006 with a series of community symposia in the four
counties and continue in the spring with
custom-developed technical assistance trainings.
For more information about the program, go
to
http://www.onestarfoundation.org.
Cornerstone Assistance Network, a Network member in
Fort Worth, is one of the six partners on this
project.
NEWS
& EVENTS - NOVEMBER 30, 2005
Nonprofit Financial Resource
The
Nonprofit Financial Center is a Chicago organization
helping nonprofit organizations with practical
financial services, training, and resources.
The firm offers several publications free to
nonprofit organizations and others are only
available to members. Several free
publications cover the topics of Bank
Reconciliation, Sample Cash Flow, and
Mission-Related Work. The website is
http://www.nfconline.org.
Idealist Publication/Donate Now: Selecting an Online Donation Tool.
Idealist has just announced the publication of their
first report. Many organizations are
interested in accepting credit card donation from
their website. Idealware reviewed twenty-seven
different lower-priced online software tools that
can be used to accept donations from an existing
website. What they found was good news: many
affordable tools are also powerful, friendly, and
flexible. Their recommendations for high-quality
tools, detailed reviews of 19 of them, and a method
to choose the right tool are available at
http://www.idealware.org/donations/
Stanford University Programs for Nonprofit Leaders
Nonprofit leaders can develop their skills at
executive development programs at Stanford
University. Listed below are several 2006
seminars:
-
Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders:
February 26 - March 10, 2006
Develops the professional capabilities of current and future
leaders of nonprofit organizations by relating their
experiences to integrated frameworks on leadership
and management.
2.
Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations:
March 21-23, 2006
Teaches teams of senior staff members and board
members how to effectively define and execute an
organizational strategy and mission.
For more detailed information, please visit:
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exed/forums/
NEWS & EVENTS - NOVEMBER 14, 2005
Independent Sector Annual Conference
The
Independent Sector held its annual conference in
October, 2005. Individuals can read some of
the keynotes and presentations at their website.
http://www.independentsector.org/AnnualConference/2005/index.html
IRS/Public Input on Nonprofit Forms
The
IRS is seeking public comment on Form 990, Form
990-EZ, Schedule A, and other federal returns for
exempt organizations. Go to the following link
to review the proposed changes and provide your
comments.
http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0%2C%2Cid%3D146362%2C00.html
Alliance of
Nonprofit Mailers
Nonprofit organizations communicate their mission
and programs through brochures, invitations, and
program and services flyers. The Alliance of
Nonprofit Mailers is a national coalition of
nonprofit organizations that use mail to raise
funds, solicit members and distribute information.
Bookmark this site for updates about changes to
nonprofit mailing rates, bulk mailing information,
and other related topics.
http://www.nonprofitmailers.org/about.html
Nonprofit Resource for Disaster Recovery
NPower has just published Communications,
Protection, Readiness (CPR), Nonprofit Guide to
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.
The resource outlines how to identify a working
team, ways to protect your organization and its
data, and practical policies. It can be
downloaded in a PDF format at
http://www.npower.org/resources/index.htm.
Thanks to the SBC Foundation in San Antonio, TX for
underwriting this resource for nonprofit
organizations.
Professional Development Opportunities
¨
Technology Learning:
N-Ten will offer the Webinar,
Branding through Web Sites
on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 10:00
a.m. Pacific and 1:00 pm Eastern. The webinar
is 90 minutes; to register, go to
http://nten.org/webinars. Cost is $50 for
N-Ten members and $75 for non-members.
¨
Legal & Accounting Institute:
The
Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas in San Antonio
will offer its Legal & Accounting Institute on
December 9, 2005 at the Bright Shawl.
www.nprc.org
¨
Nonprofit Organizations Institute:
January 11-13, 2006 at the Four Season Hotel in
Austin.
http://conferences.utcle.org/law/cle/conferences/spring2006/NO06/index.htm
NEWS
& EVENTS - NOVEMBER 1, 2005
Background Checks/Volunteers and Staff
Several organizations offer background checks for
volunteers and staff.
¨
Volunteer Center of Lubbock, a Network
member, offers background checks for nonprofit
organizations through DPS. Click on the above link
or contact the Center at (806) 747-0551.
¨
The
Volunteer Center of North Texas: This organization offers a program called
VeriFYI which provides the most comprehensive
national background check currently possible
(similar information to an FBI check). Because
it is a web-based program (totally secure) agencies
anywhere in the United States can utilize this
program to check on their volunteers as well as
staff. The cost is minimal per name checked
and may include drivers license reports as well. If
you are interested in more information on this,
please check their website at
www.verifyi.org. Mary Beth Harrington - Director
of Agency Relations - Volunteer Center of North
Texas.
Changes in the Sector/Nonprofit Panel Report
The
Nonprofit Panel has issued a second report with
responses to the proposed IRS changes to monitor the
nonprofit sector. The report is available at
http://www.independentsector.org.
RFP/Technical Assistance for Mentoring Organizations in Texas
OneStar Foundation through the Governor’s Mentoring
Initiative is offering a technical assistance
opportunity to mentoring organizations that strive
to implement practices that produce results.
Programs selected as a result of this Request for
Proposal (RFP) will receive up to 40 hours of
customized technical assistance, based on program
and organizational needs from an experienced coach/
consultant. The technical assistance plan may
also include site visits by coaches and the ability
to visit another mentoring program that has
experienced a similar challenge. For more
information and to download the RFP visit
www.onestarfoundation.org. If you have any
questions, contact Elizabeth Hummer, Program
Manager, at
Elizabeth@onestarfoundation.org or call
866-615-6555 x 213.
Professional Development Conferences
¨
28th Annual Governor’s Volunteer
Leadership Conference:
November 9-10, 2005 in Dallas, TX. Come
early to attend the Governor’s Mentoring Initiative
Pre-Conference Seminar on Nov. 8-9. Registration is
available at
www.onestarfoundation.org.
¨
Power Tools for Nonprofits:
The annual conference will be held on Wednesday, November 16,
2005 at the Reliant Center in Houston, TX from 7:30
a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Jan
Hargrave, a professional speaker and author.
Participants will have an opportunity to attend
concurrent sessions on financial issues, technology,
corporate funding, and board governance issues.
Robert Chitty and Ronnie Hagerty, MAP employees, and
Network members will speak on technology and board
issues. Individual cost is $49 by November 2,
2005; CEU’s are available for social workers. To
register, go to
www.uh.edu/continuingeducation or call (713)
743-1060.
¨
AFP
Conference in San Antonio:
The
annual conference will be held on January 30-31,
2006 at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in downtown San
Antonio. For information, people can go to
www.afpsa.org or call Mary Anne Oehler at (210)
431-4999.
Free Job Listings/Idealist.org
To
help organizations in Louisiana, Mississippi,
Alabama, and Texas deal with the effects of
hurricanes Katrina and Rita, all job postings on
Idealist.org from now until the end of the year will
be free for any organization in these four states.
Job postings on Idealist are usually $50, so they
hope that by waiving this fee they can make it
easier for organizations in these states to reach
the thousands of people who visit Idealist and
subscribe to our daily nonprofit job alerts.
Nonprofits can also use Idealist to post
internships, events, and volunteer opportunities,
which are *always* free.
-
To post a free job opening, or as many as you
like, just login as usual at
http://www.idealist.org/update and ignore
any mention of a $50 fee along the way. You will
simply not be invoiced at the end. (If you have
forgotten your password, go to
http://www.idealist.org/password)
-
If your organization is not yet on Idealist,
please go to
http://www.idealist.org/neworg and take it
from there. And again, just ignore any mention
of a fee.
IRS Offers Leave Donation Program for Katrina Relief
The
Internal Revenue Service (http://www.irs.gov/)
is allowing large and small businesses to claim a
tax deduction and an exemption from employment taxes
if they donate the value of employees' unused leave
and vacation time to Katrina-related
charities, the Associated Press reports.
Under the IRS's leave donation program, employees
can forgo vacation time, sick leave, or personal
days, and their employers can then donate the value
of that time to a charity that is working
specifically for the relief of Katrina victims. The
program will run through 2006.
The
IRS isn't requiring that employers file any forms
with the agency. But employers must document within
their own accounting systems the fact that employees
did not use their leave or time off and that the
money was donated to a qualified charity. While any
vacation time or sick leave donated by employees
won't be taxed, the value of the donation can't be
deducted in the same way it would if it were a cash
donation.
NEWS & EVENTS - OCTOBER 11, 2005
5 Years of Legal Resources for Nonprofits
Congratulations to Texas C-Bar, a Network member in
Austin! For five years, they have linked
lawyers and communities providing over $2.5 million
of free legal services donated to community
development nonprofits. Go to
www.texascbar.org for a full description of
their legal publications for nonprofits and their
workshops throughout Texas.
Free Tuition Scholarships for Nonprofit and Governance Agencies Providing
Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
Based in Los Angeles, the Grantsmanship Center is
making available 100 full-tuition scholarships to
nonprofit and government agencies that provide
relief, reconstruction, and emergency services in
the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Representatives
of these agencies may apply to attend any TGCI
Grantsmanship Training Program free of charge.
Agencies that work in public health, law
enforcement, housing support, family services,
pollution abatement and related fields are
encouraged to take advantage of this scholarship
opportunity. To apply, please complete the brief
online application form indicating location and
dates of the program you wish to attend, along with
a brief explanation of the services your agency is
providing to hurricane victims.
Featured Donation from TechSoup
In
a recent brochure, TechSoup featured a new
fundraising management software for nonprofit.
Thanks to a generous donation from their new
partner, Mission Research, they are now offering
GiftWorks 2006 to eligible nonprofits. This
fundraising software is designed to meet the needs
of small and medium-sized nonprofit. It
features include Donor Relationship Management,
Donation Tracking, Mass Emailing, List Generations,
Reporting, QuickBooks Accounting Integration, and
other features. For more information about
this software, go to
www.techsoup.org.
New IRS Form for Donations of Vehicles
If
your nonprofit organization accepts donations of
cars, boats, and planes valued at more than $500,
there is a new form you’ll need to research and use.
The IRS released Form 1098-C for donations of cars,
boats, and planes valued at more than $500.
The donee organization must use this form to report
donations of qualified vehicles to IRS under the
stringent new rules added by the 2004 Jobs Act. In
addition, they can use the form to provide a
contemporaneous written acknowledgment to donors
contributing a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane in
2005 and claiming a value of more than $500.
A
recent CPA bulletin noted that the Form 1098-C
provided on IRS's web site indicates that Copy A of
the form is for informational purposes only and not
to be downloaded, printed, or filed with the IRS.
However, Copies B and C can be downloaded and
printed to provide a written acknowledgment to
donors. Go to
www.irs.gov for current tax forms.
OneStar Foundation Announces AmeriCorps Funding Availability
Applications are being accepted for the 2006-2009 funding
cycle for AmeriCorps State grants. Organizations
interested in exploring whether AmeriCorps*State
funding may be appropriate to meet the needs of
their community can download the Organizational
Readiness Assessment Tool. In addition, the
AmeriCorps Program Toolkit is designed to walk
organizations through the planning process of
developing an AmeriCorps program. Letters of Intent
must be submitted by October 21, 2005. Visit
www.onestarfoundation.org for the Applications
Instructions and Toolkits.
Resources from the Foundation Center
¨
Proposal Writing Course in Texas
Texans will have an opportunity to attend the one-day
Professional Writing Seminar sponsored by the
Foundation Center of New York. It will be
offered in the Dallas/Forth Worth area on Tuesday,
November 8, 2005 at the Arlington Convention Center.
The fee is $195 per person and includes The
Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing, 4th
Edition and a course workbook. Topics include
techniques for writing proposal, components of a
grant package, building relationships with funders,
trends in grantmaking, and grant reports. To
register, go to
www.fdncenter.org.
¨
New Foundation Center Course
The
Foundation Center based in New York City has added
an Earned Income course now in five cities.
The Foundation Center's full-day Earned Income
course helps organizations assess their nonprofit's
revenue options. This course outlines the real
potential and possible pitfalls of this revenue
stream. Topics include: understanding earned
income, linking it to mission, evaluating earned
income options, how an organizational audit can help
you identify earned income potential, and developing
a business plan. Space is limited, so
individuals should register early. For full course
descriptions and to register, visit their online
Marketplace:
http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/5000663/courses/earned
Funders Forum in Tyler
A Circle of Ten, Inc.’s, Network for Collaboration’s
Fourth Annual Funders’ Forum will be held on October
20, 2005 in Tyler, TX - Federal and state agencies,
national and state foundations and corporations as
well as regional and private representatives will be
present for panels, one-on-one consultation, and
exhibits. The Forum will be held from 8:30a.m.
- 4:00 p.m., at the Tyler Rose Garden Center.
Visit the
www.etvv.org
for information. Click on “A Circle of Ten”
then “Funders’ Forum 2005.
Options for Limited-English-Proficient Individuals,
Immigrants, and Their Families
The National Council of La Raza has developed
Hurricane Katrina
Disaster Relief Resources: Options for
Limited-English-Proficient Individuals, Immigrants,
and Their Families, provides a basic
overview of the assistance and services that can be
accessed during this crucial time and the rights of
individuals seeking services. With an
estimated 100,000 Latinos who have been displaced by
Hurricane Katrina, community organizations in
receiving cities are seeing an increase in Latinos
not seeking emergency assistance or are reluctant to
ask for help due to language barriers and fear.
The White House, which has consistently suspended
enforcement activities in past relief efforts, is
urging people to come forward, while the Department
of Homeland Security has refused to refrain from
detaining them. For a copy of the resource,
visit
www.nclr.org/content/publications/detail/33752/.
For more information on the growing number of
Latinos in the South, view the Pew Hispanic Center
report, The New
Latino South:
The Context and
Consequences of Rapid Population Growth
at
www.pewhispanic.org/reports/report.php?ReportID=50
NEWS & EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
IRS/Guidelines for Giving in Times of Crisis
Individuals, corporations, and foundations have
been extremely generous during Hurricane Katrina
and Hurricane Rita. The IRS has issued
tips for giving to nonprofits during these
stressful times.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=147085,00.html
State Travel Reimbursement
Effective October 1, 2005, the current state
travel reimbursement is $.485 per mile.
This website allows individuals to easily
calculate mileage between Texas communities.
http://www.window.state.tx.us/comptrol/texastra.html
Upcoming Free Workshops
Online Auctions: Fundamental Fundraising Tools
cMarkets will present two live seminars focusing
on how to make the most effective use of online
auctions as fundamental fundraising tools.
Attendees will learn how to promote their cause,
protect and grow their constituent base, add
value to their sponsors, and improve their
fundraising results through online auctions.
There will be a hands-on demonstration of
cMarket's online auction services and virtual
consignment store, as well as a live tour of
several current running online auctions.
The seminar is free; a complimentary lunch will
be served.
Dallas Seminar:
Presented By:
cMarket, in conjunction with United Way of Metro
Dallas
Date:
Thursday, November 3, 2005
Time:
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
United Way of Metro Dallas, 1800 N. Lamar,
Dallas
Cost: Free; lunch will be served
Houston
Seminar:
Presented By:
cMarket, in conjunction with United Way of the
Texas Gulf Coast
Date:
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Time:
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
United Way of Texas Gulf Coast, 50 Waugh Drive,
Houston
Cost:
Free; lunch will be served
For more information and to register:
http://www.cmarket.com/company/seminars.htm
or call
(617) 252-6477.
Postponement of Nonprofit Day in San Antonio
Due to uncertainty surrounding Hurricane Rita
and ongoing relief efforts in Texas, the
Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas in San
Antonio postponed its
5th Annual Nonprofit Day, "Nonprofit Advocacy &
Lobbying in Texas" scheduled for September 28,
2005. It will be rescheduled in spring,
2006.
Professional Development Conferences
¨
Social Enterprise Alliance Gathering: March 7-10, 2006 in Atlanta. This year’s
conference theme is Advancing the Field, an
appropriate reference to the rapidly-growing
community of social enterprise practitioners,
grantmakers and consultants who share.
http://se-alliance.org.
¨
AFP/San Antonio Chapter’s Regional Fundraising
Conference:
January 30-31, 2006, San Antonio, TX.
Merger: Network for Good and Groundspring
Network for Good and Groundspring, the two
largest nonprofit providers of Internet-based
fundraising and donor management tools, have
agreed to merge. They will provide small
and medium-sized nonprofits with a single source
of affordable, easy-to-use, web-based tools and
training.
https://www.groundspring.org/about/090105.cfm
NEWS & EVENTS - SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
Nonprofits – Learn Advocacy Strategies
Nonprofit organizations provide critical
services to their communities and they have
multiple audiences to educate about their work.
To meet this need, the Nonprofit Resource Center
of Texas, a Network member in San Antonio, will
sponsor its 5th Annual Nonprofit Day
on September 28, 2005 for board and staff
members. The event will be held at the
Radisson Hotel, Downtown Market Square in San
Antonio from 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Topics
include: Effective Advocacy Planning, Current
Issues on the Hill, Best Practices in Lobbying &
Advocacy, Effective Use of the Media, and Using
Technology in Lobbying and Advocacy.
Speakers include Dr. Joe J. Bernal, Texas State
Board of Education, Jason Sabo, United Way of
Texas, Anne Dunkelberg, Center for Public Policy
Priorities, Representative Jose Menendez, Texas
House of Representatives, District 124, and
local nonprofit executives. Attend
this conference and learn strategies for
educating your local and state legislators. To
register, go to
www.nprc.org or call (210)
227-4333.
news & Events – SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
Raising More Money Conference Call
In this challenging time post-hurricane Katrina,
Raising More Money has received many questions from
their E-New$ subscribers asking for advice about how
to proceed in these next critical weeks and months
for year-end fundraising. Many groups are directly
affected, including the relief work so many of your
organizations provide. Those organizations whose
work may not be as directly affected may fear that
your donors will give instead to hurricane relief
efforts.
In
light of this situation, Raising More Money will be
offering special conference calls to discuss using
the Raising More Money Model in your post-hurricane
fundraising. The calls will address current
fundraising challenges--in particular, how to keep
your fundraising relevant, whether or not your work
is directly related to hurricane relief efforts.
The agenda for each call will be the same, so there
is no need to attend multiple calls. There is no
charge to participate on the calls other than the
long-distance calling charges to dial into the
conference number.
DATES/TIMES:
Call 1: Friday, September 16 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific
Call 2: Monday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific
Call 3: Thursday, September 29 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific
Call 4: Tuesday, October 4 at 9 a.m. Pacific
To
register for a call, please go to:
http://www.raisingmoremoney.com/ConferenceCall/PostHurricane
Hurricane Katrina Efforts in Texas
Many nonprofit organizations, governmental entities,
and individuals have been donating countless hours,
expertise, and funds to help the individuals
affected by Hurricane Katrina. Listed below
are several sites sharing information about current
needs and efforts.
www.texasnonprofits.org:
Texas Nonprofits is listing current needs and
efforts throughout the state.
United Ways of Texas:
Below is information from a recent newsletter:
¨
Information and Referral:
Dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-312-4567 for around-the-clock
information about evacuations, shelters and other
resources.
¨
Evacuees with Medicaid:
Evacuees can get medications and medical care while in Texas.
For information on where to get medications and find
a Medicaid doctor, call 1-800-252-8263. Evacuees do
not need a Medicaid card.
¨
Healthcare providers:
You can verify Medicaid and CHIP enrollment
information and procedures to process claims at
1-800-473-2783.
¨
HHSC Develops New System to Speed Katrina Response:
The
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
developed and deployed a new rapid application
system to speed the processing of Katrina survivors
just one week after the evacuees began pouring into
Texas seeking help. As the tragedy unfolded in
Louisiana, HHSC knew it had to act quickly to
provide displaced families with assistance. The
state needed to establish mobile offices in shelters
and adjust policies that would prevent people
without identification or other typical requirements
from getting needed services.
[New rapid application]
Other Texas agencies are responding to help families
displaced by Hurricane Katrina, please visit the
following websites:
¨
Texas Health and Human Services System
¨
Texas Department of State
Health Services
¨
Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services
¨
Texas Department of Aging and
Disability Services
New Training Programs in North Texas Nonprofit
Network
The Volunteer Center of North Texas will offer
several course for professional development:
¨
Essential Elements of Volunteer Management Series:
The Volunteer Center of North Texas in Collin County
will offer this course; the series will start in
September, 2005. This course is beneficial to
new individuals
working with volunteers and a good refresher for
experienced managers, and it covers all aspects of
volunteer management that any organization needs to
effectively utilize their volunteers. Participation
certificates and CEU’s are awarded to those that
complete five of the six courses. Classes
begin in September. The cost per participant
is $10 for VCNT VSP members and $25 for all others.
Registrations, while not required, are encouraged to
ensure sufficient materials are available for all
participants and to contact participants in the
event of a change. Orientations may be
cancelled in the event of low registrations.
¨
LeadershipPlenty® Program:
The Volunteer Center will
offer the full LeadershipPlenty Series to nonprofits
in 2005! Developed by the Pew Foundation to
build leaders in our communities, the
LeadershipPlenty® training program consists of nine
modules that identify skills vital for people to
develop in order solve community problems. The
series has been specifically adapted to the
nonprofit industry and anyone involved in nonprofit
management is encouraged to attend either the series
or a specific class. Among the skills
addressed in the modules are: group development and
dynamics, techniques for managing meetings, dealing
with conflict, developing partnerships and project
implementation skills. All classes are
three hours in length and will be offered at the
Volunteer Center of North Texas’ Dallas office
located at 2800 Live Oak Street. Cost for each
class is $10 per student for members of the
Volunteer Center’s VSP program and $25 per student
for all others. Students may take classes
individually or as part of the series.
Note:
For reservations or more information, call
214-826-6767 ext. 277 or
reservations@volunteernorthtexas.org.
HR
Workshop
In
many nonprofit organizations, the Executive Director
often handles the role of Human Resources Manager.
Attend the one-day “How to Set Up An HR Department
in Texas: The Nuts and Bolts Approach.”
Sponsored by Lorman Education Services, it will be
held in San Antonio, TX on November 22, 2005 at the
DoubleTree Hotel. To register, go to
www.lorman.com or call (866) 352-9539.
E-Learning Survey
Isoph and N-TEN have launched the second annual
survey of e-learning in the nonprofit and
association sectors. Last year more than 700
individuals submitted survey responses and the
resulting report provided knowledge about e-learning
use by nonprofits that was previously not available.
They will be building on that knowledge this year
and the survey report will again be freely
available. The survey can be accessed at
http://www.isophinstitute.com/survey2005.aspx.
It takes approximately 10 minutes to fill out.
This link will remain open until September 16, 2005
and they expect to issue a report on the results by
mid-October. To encourage participation, we are also
offering the
chance to win
your choice of an
iPod Shuffle or
iBoom docking
station.
Corporation for National and Community
Service/Notice of Funding Availability
OneStar Foundation will be issuing a Notice of
Funding Availability (NOFA) and Application
Instructions for the 2006-2009 Request for Proposals
Process (RFP) in Fall 2005. The Corporation
for National and Community Service has announced a
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in anticipation
of the State and National RFP processes. To
read the full NOFO, go to:
http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=14
news & Events – SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
Postponement of Low Income Summit
Due to
Hurricane Katrina, Entergy Texas has
postponed the Low Income Summit scheduled
for September 20, 2005 in Beaumont.
The Summit will be rescheduled later this
fall. Entergy's corporate headquarters
are based in New Orleans; many staff
members have been deployed to Louisiana to
provide logistic support to their power
restoration crews.
Information Resource for Hurricane Victims
With huge numbers of people coming to Texas,
TexasNonprofits (www.txnp.org)
is trying to help broadcast announcements,
needs, and general news relevant to all those
involved in the efforts to assist our fellow
Americans. People will need help in many
ways while they try to pick up their lives -
food, medical care, schools, supplies,
counseling, volunteer assistance, etc.
They have received many items which we have
already posted on the TXNP site, and they have
received calls for psychologists who are ready
and willing to help assist the refugees.
Their goal is to try to efficiently create a
Central Location (TXNP) for news and
notification of efforts so that we can encourage
collaborations across the state to help people.
Please encourage groups across Texas to send us
their needs/news on
www.txnp.org, or by email to
jrb@txnp.org .
Nonprofit Benefits Association of Texas/Placed On
Hold
The
planning and formation of the Nonprofit Benefits
Association of Texas has been a complex and
challenging project. This special initiative
was provided support by the Kronkosky Charitable
Foundation in San Antonio. There was not
sufficient growth in the number of nonprofits taking
coverage through the program. And the program
could not operate without sufficient operational
funding. Without growth in covered lives, the
insurance broker and insurance partners were not
able to continue participation in the program.
Although nonprofit organizations expressed interest
in health benefits, they were extremely slow to join
the organization and offer the benefit plans.
For these reasons, the board decided to place the
organization on hold. We will not be
actively marketing the insurance products to
nonprofits. If you are a nonprofit with an
interest in offering benefits, you can contact the
insurance partners directly for information:
Survey of e-Learning
Isoph and N-TEN have launched the second annual
survey of e-learning in the nonprofit and
association sectors. Last year more than 700
individuals submitted survey responses and the
resulting report provided knowledge about e-learning
use by nonprofits that was previously not available.
They will build on that knowledge this year and the
survey report will again be freely available. The
survey can be accessed at
http://www.isophinstitute.com/survey2005.aspx.
It
takes approximately 10 minutes to fill out. This
link will remain open until September 9 and Isoph
and N-TEN expect to issue a report on the results by
mid-October. To
encourage participation, they are offering the
chance to win your choice of an iPod Shuffle or
iBoom docking station.
www.isoph.com.
Webinars: New Service by Network Member in Dallas
The
Center for Nonprofit Management in Dallas will
present two webinars focusing on nonprofit board
governance issues in September and November, 2005.
The webinars are part of
the Center's successful Board Leader program, an
initiative to help nonprofit board leaders achieve
"top of mind" awareness of best practices in
nonprofit governance. "These two webinars are an
exciting opportunity for the Center to expand the
accessibility of our Board Leader trainings," said
Ray McLeod, Vice President of Client Services and
Marketing.
The first session, Essentials in Nonprofit Governance - Current
Legal Issues from the Experts, sponsored and
co-presented by Jones Day, will take place on
Wednesday, September 7, 2005. Participants
will hear from a panel of board governance experts
led by Jones Day Partner, Pat Villarreal. Audio and
Power Point presentations from the session will be
available on the Center's website on September 8.
2005. The second webinar Essentials in
Nonprofit Governance: Financial Issues from the
Experts, will occur on November 8, 2005. For
more information or to register, go to
www.cnmdallas.org or call (214) 826-3470.
eDocs: A New Service from GuideStar
Based in Williamsburg, VA, GuideStar is known for
its service of posting nonprofits’ tax returns on
the Internet. It has started a new service
eDocs that allows nonprofit groups to post
additional documents to the site. These items
could include audited financial statements, annual
reports, and letters from the IRS granting them tax
exempt status. Nonprofits can upload their
Form 900 as soon as it has been submitted to the
IRS. The fees are $10 or $15 depending on the
type of document loaded to the site. For
additional information, go to
www.guidestar.org.
Volunteer Resource
The
Points of Light Foundation in Washington, DC has
published a revision of its VolunteerResource.org
website. Volunteer coordinators will find
articles, reports, publications, and other useful
tools for their programs working with volunteers.
The site also contains a searchable database for
books and articles. The UPS Foundation donated
$200,000 for the improvements. Go to
http://www.volunteerresource.org.
Professional Development Opportunity
The
Sarkeys Foundation in Oklahoma and BoardSource in
Washington, DC. will host the 2005 Southwest
Regional Leadership Forum on November 8 & 9, 2005.
The conference will be held at the National Center
for Employee Development in Norman, Oklahoma.
Keynote and workshop speakers include Erin Gruwell,
Jim Hightower, Dr. John Izzo, Dr. Sandra Hughes, Dr.
Berit Lakey, and Sandra Le Van. Until October
10, 2005, the registration fee is $299 and $499
until November 8, 2005. For more information
or to register, visit
www.sarkeys.org or call Ann Way at (405)
364-3703.
Independent Sector Issues Accountability Choices
Independent Sector (http://independentsector.org/
), a Washington, D.C. coalition of nonprofits,
foundations, and corporate philanthropy programs,
has released a list of steps charitable
organizations can take to demonstrate and improve
their accountability.
The
steps in the Checklist for Accountability, which
includes a list of resources available as models,
are intended to help charitable organizations
reassure their stakeholders of their commitment to
uphold the public trust. The checklist calls on
charitable organizations to develop a culture of
accountability and transparency; adopt a statement
of values, code of ethics, and conflict of
interest policy; ensure that the board of directors
understands and can fulfill its financial
responsibilities; conduct independent financial
reviews, particularly audits; ensure the accuracy of
and make public their Forms 990; establish and
support a whistleblower protection policy; and
remain current with all laws and regulations
governing the sector. To view the complete
checklist and other accountability resources, see:
http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/3948/is/checklist
news & Events –
AUGUST 22, 2005
Change in Workshop Fee:
The Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit
Organizations at Austin Community College has
reduced the price to $35 per person for “To Give
or Not to Give.” The workshop will be held on
Thursday, August 25, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at ACC Highland Business Center.
Charles Bernard Maclean, Ph.D., founder and
donor advocate for
www.philanthropynow.com will lead the
session.
Professional Development
5th Annual Nonprofit Day
The
Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas, a Network
member, will sponsor its 5th Annual
Nonprofit Day on September 28, 2005. The event will
be held at the Radisson Hotel, Downtown Market
Square in San Antonio from 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Topics include: Effective Advocacy Planning, Current
Issues on the Hill, Best Practices in Lobbying &
Advocacy, Effective Use of the Media, and Using
Technology in Lobbying and Advocacy. To register,
go to
www.nprc.org or call (210) 227-4333. The single
registration fee is $150.00.
Governance Workshop
Ober Kaler and BoardSource will sponsor Nonprofit
Corporate Governance: The New Frontier on
September 14, 2005 in Washington, DC. The course
will discuss recent changes in the nonprofit
environment and techniques for nonprofit boards to
improve their governance role.
www.boardsource.org.
Corporate Giving Report/Austin – Greenlights Member
Greenlights for Nonprofit Success, a Network member,
recently issued a report about corporate
contributions in Central Texas. Read the report to
discover actual practices and perspectives of
corporate funders.
Download the full
report here.
Thanks to the Greenlights organization for compiling this
information.
A Texas Resource for Artists and Nonprofit
Organizations
Since 1979, Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the
Arts (TALA) have provided legal and accounting
services for artists and nonprofit organizations.
It is the largest provider of pro bono legal and
accounting services to the arts in the United
States. Over 600 TALA volunteer attorneys and
accountants throughout Texas handle more than 800
matters per year. This amounts to more than one
million dollars annually in donated services to the
arts and cultural community. TALA also publishes
books about tax, accounting, and estate planning for
their clients. For information about membership and
services, go to
www.talarts.org or call (713) 526-4876.
New Fund for Volunteer Efforts
The
UPS Foundation and two other corporations
established a charitable fund to help national and
local charities better manage volunteers. The UPS
Foundation will contribute $1 million over three
years, the Capital One Fund will contribute $50,000,
and Home Depot will contribute $100,000. The
National Human Services Assembly in Washington, DC
will make grants to national and local nonprofits to
support volunteer efforts.
http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/
Webinars
N-Ten has developed a series of online Webinars as a
convenient form of training. A webinar is an online
seminar hosted by N-TEN, on topics relating to
nonprofit technology. Participants log-in to watch
the presentation on their personal computers and
listen by dialing in by phone. As many people can
watch at one computer as can hear the speaker
phone! The cost is just $50 for N-TEN members and
$75 for non-members. Listed below are upcoming
webinars – go to
www.nten.org/webinars for additional
information.
¨
Blogging: Getting Started: August 30, 2005 at 10:00
a.m.
¨
Best Practices for Streaming Media Production:
September 15, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.
¨
Online Publishing and Content Management with Open
Source Software: October 12, 2005
¨
How
the Internet Has Changed Volunteering: November 3,
2005 at 10:00 a.m.
¨
Branding Through Websites: November 15, 2005 at
10:00 a.m.
Technology Resource
Website Design:
If you’re creating a website for your nonprofit organization,
you can read Website 101: Nine Tips for Getting
Started.
http://www.redacorn.org/webdesign/website-101.html
news & Events –
AUGUST 11, 2005
Foundation
Center – Free Shipping on Nonprofit Management
Guides
During August, the Foundation Center in New York
will offer free shipping on online orders for its
nonprofit management guides. They offer solutions
to the challenges nonprofits face in day-to-day
operations. To see all 24 titles and place your
order, visit:
http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/3544/mg/main
Notice of Funding Availability
In September, the OneStar Foundation’s Office of
National Service will be sending out a Notice of
Funding Availability for an open competition for
AmeriCorps State Grants. If you are interested in
receiving information at that time about the grant
application process, please respond to
karie@onestarfoundation.org
with your name,
title, organization name, address and phone number.
For more information about AmeriCorps, please visit
www.onestarfoundation.org.
Capaciteria
Capaciteria is a new searchable resource directory that helps
nonprofits leverage their own capacity. One of the
key benefits of Capaciteria is its peer review
system, which allows members to rate and comment on
resources, and submit their own links. Search
results are ranked based on these ratings, listing
highest-rated resources first. You also have the
option of “bookmarking” your favorite resources for
easy retrieval. Check out Capaciteria at
http://www.capaciteria.org.
Professional Development Conferences
Risk Management and Finance Summit for Nonprofits
This conference will be held on September 26-28, 2005 at the
Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco. The first 100
registrants will receive a complimentary copy of
Risk in Perspective: Insight and Humor in the Age of
Risk Management by keynote speaker Dr. Kimberly
Thompson. Register early and save $100;
www.nonprofitrisk.org.

Early-Bird Registration: Governor’s Volunteer Leadership
Conference
Individuals can now register for the 28th
Annual Governor’s Volunteer Leadership Conference.
It will be held November 9-10, 2005 at the
InterContinental Dallas Hotel.
Early Bird Registration
available at
www.onestarfoundation.org.
Free Nonprofit Training Workshops
1.
Grant Writing Training
The
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in
partnership with the Center for Faith-Based &
Community Initiatives will offer a free Grant
Writing Training in McAllen for area nonprofits.
Taught by HUD staff, the workshop will include the
following topics: Do’s and Don’ts for Faith-Based
Organizations, Available HUD programs, Accessing of
Government Funds, and Other topics. To register,
please email Darlene Arredondo at
Darlene_K._Arredondo@hud.gov the following
information: Name, Title, Organization, Address,
Phone, Fax, and Email. Registration deadline is
September 7, 2005. If you have any questions,
please call the HUD office at (210) 475-6806.
Date:
September 14-15, 2005
Time:
8
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Place: McAllen Tourist Center
1300 10th Street
McAllen, TX
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Low Income Summit
Entergy Texas will sponsor a Low-Income Summit on
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at the Holiday Inn
Beaumont Plaza in Beaumont, TX. The summit allows
conference participants to share low-income
commitments and concerns. The agenda will include a
panel discussion and breakout sessions on Advocacy,
How to Identify & Connect with Funders, IRS Workshop
for Exempt Organizations, and other topics.
There is no registration fee, but participants must
register by September 13, 2005 for planning
purposes. Email the following information to
txcustomerrelations@engergy.com: Name,
Organization, Address, Telephone, Fax, and Email
Address. Information can also be faxed to (409)
981-2317 or mailed to Entergy Texas Customer
Relations, Cheryl Martin, EP-9, P.O. Box 2952,
Beaumont, TX 77704-2951.
Online Training for Nonprofits
Jean Block Consulting Inc. introduces two online
seminars to bring relevant fundraising content to
nonprofit organizations. There will be 10 live
one-hour seminars; 2 tracks of 5 seminars
each beginning September 14, 2005 and ending
December 7, 2005. All seminars begin at Noon
Central Standard Time.
¨
Track I: Fast Fundraising Facts for Fame & Fortune©
¨
Track II: The ABCs of Building Better Boards – Best Practices©
The fee is $125 per session per computer connection; there
are discounts for multiple sessions and early bird
registration. Register before August 20, 2005
for all 5 sessions for a $495 price. For
additional information, use the following contact
information: Jean Block Consulting, Inc., (505)
899-1520,
jean@jblockinc.com,
http://www.nonevents.com
Free Volunteer Resource Booklet
12 Key Actions of Volunteer Program Champions:
CEOs Who Lead the Way:
Betty Stallings has published a booklet about
volunteer programs and their benefits to any
organizations. It is a preview of her new book to
be published by Energize in 2006. This new free
booklet highlights the words of real-life executives
and outlines what it takes for CEOs to successfully
support volunteer programs! Go to
http://energizeinc.com/xmlEi/solo.php?fzg_navGrpBtn=5-219-E-1
to download the PDF.
Influential Nonprofit Leaders
The
NonProfit Times, a leading nonprofit business
publication has released its annual Power and
Influence Top 50 list. Those named to the 2005 list
were chosen from a field of more than two hundred
nominees by NPT staff and members of the nonprofit
community. New additions include W. Todd Bassett,
national commander of the Salvation Army; Mark
Everson, commissioner of the Internal Revenue
Service; Charles Gould, president of Volunteers of
America; David R. Jones, president and CEO of the
Community Service Society of New York; Valerie Lies,
president and CEO of the Donors Forum of Chicago;
Adam Meyerson, president of the Philanthropy
Roundtable; Paul D. Nelson, president of the
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability;
Geoffrey W. Peters, pro bono counsel for American
Charities for Reasonable Fundraising Regulation; and
John Taylor, president and CEO of National Community
Reinvestment Corporation.
For
complete story, go to "The 2005 NPT Power and
Influence Top 50." Nonprofit Times 8/01/05.
http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/3591/nptimes
news & Events –
AUGUST 2, 2005
Two
Courses: Charitable Giving and Representing
Nonprofit Organizations
TexasBarCLE presents Charitable Giving on August 4,
2005 in Houston and Representing Nonprofit
Organizations on August 5, 2005 in Houston. These
courses are cosponsored by the Business Law Section
of the State Bar of Texas. Individuals can register
online at TexasBarCLE.com, by phone at
1-800-204-2222, fax or mail. If you cannot attend
the course, you can purchase the course materials.
For questions, please call 1-800-204-2222, ext.
1574.
Extension – Early-Bird Registration Rates for
Crossroads 2005
Greenlights for Nonprofit Success, a Network member
in Austin, has extended its early-bird registration
rates for Crossroads 2005. Until Friday, August 5,
2005, individuals can sign up at the discounted
prices of Members/$75 and Nonmembers/$100. If your
organization registers two attendees at once, the
second registration receives an additional 20%
discount. For more information, and to register,
check out the
Crossroads
Information Page at
www.greenlights.org
This year's Crossroads Conference includes
three keynote speeches by John Gomperts (ExperienceCorps),
Willa Seldon (The Tides Center), and Rev. Dan Hayes
(Atlanta Community Ministries). The conference will
also include concurrent sessions, an Exhibit Hall, a
Greenlights Bookstore, and other activities.
Assistance with Nonprofit Websites
The
Accessibility Internet Rally for Austin (AIR-Austin)
is a unique, award-winning program that has received
local and national media coverage. Its purpose is
to match teams of web designers/developers with
nonprofit organizations to build new websites or
enhance existing ones to make them more accessible
for people with disabilities. Last year, more than
150 professionals teamed up to create more than 25
accessible nonprofit web sites in one day of
friendly competition. The result: countless people
with disabilities can now access their information
and better use the Internet as a tool for gaining
knowledge, economic power and exploring job
possibilities. Find detailed event information on
the web at
http://www.knowbility.org/AIR-Austin/.
Network Grant
The
Meadows Foundation in Dallas just awarded the Texas
Nonprofit Network a 3-year operational grant of
$450,000. This generous support from the Meadows
Foundation will allow the Network to continue
providing services to its members throughout Texas.
The board, staff, and Network members appreciate
their continued investment in our work on behalf of
Texas nonprofits.
Whistle Blower Policies and Document Destruction
Policies
Several items from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act pertain to
nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits should have a
Whistle Blower policy and a Document Destruction
policy in place. Contact your local Network member
about sample policies and work with your board to
approve a policy for your organization. Under the
Frequently Asked Questions page,
Finance/Administration/Legal section of the Network
website, there is a Document Destruction table in
place as a reference tool.
http://www.txnetwork.org/pages/faq.asp
news & Events –
JULY 20, 2005
GrantStation: International Funders Research
Section
Nonprofit organizations will soon have a research
tool to identify grantmakers funding projects in
other countries. The International Funders section
of the GrantStation website will be operational on
August 1, 2005. Click on
www.grantstation.com for a limited time offer to
receive a one-year membership at special prices.
The membership offer is only good through July 31,
2005. If there are questions, please call toll-free
(877) 784-7268.
Article – Choosing a Database for Your Nonprofit
Managing a database so that it’s helpful to your
nonprofit organization is always a challenging
task. Read the NPower article for tips on
researching, evaluating, and choosing a system right
for your organization.
http://www.techsoup.org/howto/articlepage.cfm?ArticleId=603
Resource - Nonprofit Books
As
of June 1, 2005, Wilder Publishing Center and Wilder
National Consulting Services are now called
Fieldstone. These entities have published and
worked in the nonprofit sector for 23 years. Their
new website is
www.fieldstonealliance.org, and their phone
number is (800) 274-6024.
Donor-Centered Fundraising Workshop
Cygnus Applied Research Inc. will offer its
Donor-Centered Fundraising seminar in Dallas, TX
on September 23, 2005 at the American Airlines
Training and Conference at DFW Airport. Penelope
Burk, the book’s author, will lead the full-day
session. The model will discuss their key
fundraising trends, strategies for implementation,
and interactions with nonprofits using the model.
Go to
www.donorcentered.com for additional information
or to register.
Amazon: Finalist for the Amazon.com Nonprofit
Innovation Award
The
Center for Social Innovation and Amazon.com today
announced the ten nonprofit organizations that are
finalists for the Amazon.com Nonprofit Innovation
Award. By working with Amazon, the award offers the
ten finalists the ability to gain visibility in
front of millions of online consumers. Profiles of
the finalists are available at
www.amazon.com/nonprofitinnovation; through
their donations, individuals can help determine the
winner of the award. Donations will be accepted
through September 30, 2005.
news & Events –
JULY 1, 2005
Texas
Nonprofits and Unemployment Compensation
Employers become eligible for paying unemployment
compensation based on number of employees, weeks
worked, and other conditions. According to the
Texas Workforce Commission website, “An
Employing Unit that is a nonprofit organization
as described under section 501(C)(3) of the IRS code
and has four or more employees during twenty
different weeks in a calendar year.”
Read about Texas Unemployment Compensation and
determine whether you are liable for this tax.
http://www.texasworkforce.org/ui/bnfts/employer1.html#ui
Nonprofit Congress
Plans have been organized for a Nonprofit Congress
on October 15-18, 2006 in Washington D.C. Bookmark
the website
http://www.nonprofitcongress.org/ to keep
informed about plans for this first-time event.
According to their website,
the National Council of Nonprofit Associations
(NCNA) and the DC Central Kitchen are partnering
with other sector leaders to convene a pivotal,
national gathering for the sector.
In the coming year, NCNA and the state organizations
will coordinate regional/state meetings to involve
local nonprofits in the creation of the Congress.
The Network website will continue to post updates on
plans for this event.
Affordable Housing Conference
The
University of North Texas in Denton is hosting “High
Performance Green Building: The Future of Affordable
Housing” on September 8-9, 2005 at the Gateway
Center. Speakers include: Peter L. Pfeiffer,
FAIA, Austin, Texas; Edward Pollack, Office
of Building Technology, DOE;’ John Crittenden,
PhD, Arizona State University; Gord Cooke,
Trainer, Energy and Environmental Building
Association (EEBA); Stephen Andrews, Energy
Consultant/Writer, Colorado; and Region 6 Region 6
of North Texas. The conference will also include
tours of local green building projects.
For further information, contact Stan Ingman at
Ingman@scs.unt.edu or visit
www.cps.unt.edu or
www.eeba.org. Exhibit space and sponsorship
opportunities are still available.
Recommendations/Panel on the Nonprofit Sector
The
Panel on the Nonprofit Sector (http://www.nonprofitpanel.org/
), an independent group of twenty-four leaders
representing a range of public charities and private
foundations, announced 120 recommendations intended
to strengthen the nonprofit sector's transparency,
governance, and accountability. In its report to
the Senate Finance Committee, the panel recommended
actions to be taken by charitable organizations,
Congress, and the Internal Revenue Service. If
implemented, the proposals will constitute the most
sweeping changes to the governance, operations, and
regulation of charities and foundations in three
decades.
According to Diana Aviv, executive director of the
panel and president and CEO of the Independent
Sector, "These recommendations carefully combine
improvement within the sector, more effective
oversight, and changes in the law. Successful
reform must include all three of those approaches,
and no single action can achieve the necessary
results by itself." To read the report, go to
http://www.nonprofitpanel.org/
Resources for Executive Transitions
Dealing
with a change in the Executive Director position is
a challenging time for any nonprofit organization.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Evelyn and
Walter Haas Jr. Fund have released three new
monographs as part of their Executive Transitions
Monograph Series. For monograph copies, visit
www.aecf.org/initiatives/leadership/reading.htm.
¨ Interim
Executives: The Power in the Middle,
by Tim Wolfred explores the benefits and issues
nonprofits should consider when weighing the use of
an interim executive director in a leadership
transition.
¨ Founder Transitions: Creating Good
Endings and New Beginnings,
by Tom Adams examines the unique challenges
presented by transitions involving founders or
long-term executives.
¨ Up Next: Generation Change and
Leadership of Nonprofit Organizations,
by Frances Kunreuther compares how Baby Boom and Gen
X leaders view leadership, transitions and their
work.
Understanding the Nonprofit Rating
Systems
The National Human Services
Assembly and the National Council of Nonprofit
Associations (NCNA) have released
Rating the Raters:
An Assessment of Organizations and Publications That
Rate/Rank Charitable Nonprofit Organizations.
The study reviews the growing number of charity
"watchdog" organizations establishing a variety of
accountability standards and ratings designed to
evaluate the activities of nonprofits. The report
aims to provide nonprofits with an understanding of
how standard-setting organizations establish their
ratings and measures and to help nonprofits find
programs that provide the most useful and relevant
information to meet their needs. To download a PDF
copy, visit
www.ncna.org/_uploads/documents/live//Rating the
Raters_5-9-05.pdf.
Complimentary Session/Raising More Money ModelÒ
Texas nonprofits in the Beaumont area will have an
opportunity to attend a complimentary session about
the Raising More Money Model. Sharon Ervine will
teach the session on August 11, 2005 from 1:00 p.m.
– 3:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 2350 IH-10 East,
Beaumont, TX 77703. There is no fee to attend this
introductory session about a fundraising format, but
individuals must register so they can notify
participants if there are any changes to the
session.
To
register: Go to
http://form.raisingmoremoney.com/calendar/southern.asp,
scroll down to this session, and click “Register.”
For questions, contact Sara Olsen at (206) 709-9400
ext. 128 or
sara.olsen@raisingmoremoney.com
If you are unable to attend this session, please visit our
Introductory Sessions Web page at
http://www.raisingmoremoney.com/introductions/default.
news & Events –
JUNE 20, 2005
Great Opportunity to Learn from National Speakers
Thanks to Network members in San Antonio and Tyler,
Texas nonprofit organizations have a chance to hear
national speakers on board governance and capital
campaigns.
San Antonio: The
Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas has two remaining
workshops in its SBC Signature Series.
www.nprc.org
¨
July 22, 2005: Board Development for Nonprofits:
Michael Kaiser, President of the Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts and Deborah Hechinger, CEO of
Board Source.
¨
October 21, 2005: Business Planning for Nonprofits:
Samantha Beinhacker, Deputy Director of the Yale
School of Management – Goldman Sachs Foundation and
John Byrne, Editor of Fast Company.
Tyler:
The
Nonprofit Development Center and the East Texas
Planning Giving Council are sponsoring “Capital
Campaigns – Ready or Not” on July 19, 2005. Kent E.
Dove, Senior Vice President of the Indiana
University Foundation will speak.
www.uwtyler.org.
Grantsmanship Training to Waco
The
Waco-McLennan County Library has announced the
Grantsmanship Training Program on August 22-26,
2005. The host for the training is the Grants
Resource Center, a division of the Waco-McLennan
County Library. Tuition for this intensive training
program is $875 and registration is limited to 30.
To register for the workshop or to apply for a
scholarship, contact The Grantsmanship Center at
(800) 421-9512 or you can enroll online at
www.tgci.com. For more information, contact
Bill Buckner at (254) 750-5945.
State Legislative Update/Nonprofit Organizations
The
National Center for Nonprofit Associations has
issued a report about state legislatures and recent
efforts to regulate oversee nonprofit
organizations. Go to
http://www.ncna.org/_uploads/documents/live//2005_State_Governance.pdf
Use
of Older Volunteers
Nonprofit organizations depend on the talents of
board, staff, and volunteers to deliver their
missions. Yet many nonprofit organizations are not
ready to take advantage of the many older volunteers
in their communities. The National Council on Aging
has just released a report showing few nonprofits
are ready to take advantage of volunteering by older
volunteers. In some cases, lack of funding,
staffing patterns, and attitude are several reasons
nonprofit organizations do not target this group of
prospective volunteers. To read the report and
determine how you respond to older volunteers, go to
http://www.respectability.org/research/survey.pdf
Accounting Software for Nonprofits
A recent newsletter from accounting firm, Carneiro,
Chumney, and Company in San Antonio recently
provided an overview of accounting software titles.
When selecting a program, the nonprofit organization
needs to consider its operating system, computer
network, budget, staffing, and link between
fundraising and accounting system. The table below
provides names, websites, and whether a free trial
is available.
Revisions/Improvements
to GuideStar
GuideStar is used by individuals, nonprofit
organizations, and funders to learn more about
nonprofit organizations throughout this country.
GuideStar has announced improvements to its
product. Listed below are the key changes:
-
Addition of Other Tax Exempt Organizations:
More than 340,000 tax-exempt organizations have
been added to the database. All nonprofit
listed in the IRS Business Master File will now
appear on GuideStar, bringing the total number
of organizations in the database to more than
1.5 million. These additions include membership
organizations, civic leagues, political groups,
and more.
-
Posting of 990’s: GuideStar eDocs,
a new service that enables any organization in
the database to upload documents to GuideStar to
be included in a nonprofit's GuideStar Report.
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Levels of Access to Database:
There are now three levels of access have been added to
the database. GuideStar Basic features a
simple keyword or four-field advanced search and
most of the information you find on GuideStar
today—including the three most current 990s we
have received from the IRS for an organization.
GuideStar Select and GuideStar
Premium provide more search fields, more
at-a-glance features, and additional
information. GuideStar Select costs $30 a month
or $300 a year. GuideStar Premium will cost
$100 a month or $1,000 a year.
Grant Opportunity
Spurs Foundation Letter of Interest Deadline
Approaching
The Spurs Foundation is accepting
letters of interest from tax-exempt
501(c)(3) South Texas organizations seeking
funding of $10,000 - $25,000 for specific
projects that meet a specific need and will
benefit and positively affect the lives of
economically, emotionally and/or physically
disadvantaged youth.
There are only a few
more weeks to get your letters of interest to
the Spurs Foundation. Letters of interest must
be received by
June 30, 2005.
Grant information is available to nonprofit
organizations seeking funding through the Spurs
Foundation. The strongest applicants will be
requested to submit a full Spurs Foundation
grant application. Organizations should mail
their letters of interest to the following
address: The Spurs Foundation, c/o Alison Fox,
One SBC Center, San Antonio, TX 78219.
news & Events –
JUNE 7, 2005
Interim Report – Nonprofit Governance
The
Panel on the Nonprofit Sector has proposed a series
of recommendations to the U.S. Senate Finance
Committee to strengthen charitable organizations and
their operations. The report calls upon the 1.3
million nonprofit organizations to implement
measures to improve their governance and financial
disclosure. Several recommendations are listed
below:
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Adopt and implement a conflict of interest
policy.
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Recruit board members with financial skills.
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Certify that the Form 990 returns are complete
and accurate.
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Mandate electronic filing of the IRS Form 990.
The
full Interim Report is available at http://www.nonprofitpanel.org/interim/PanelReport.pdf.
The
Panel will continues its work with recommendations
to the Senate Finance Committee; standards for
compensation and travel policies, revisions to IRS
Form 990 returns, uniform and appropriate accounting
standards, valuation of non-cash contributions, and
regulations of charitable solicitations will be
explored.
Funders Forum
The
Amarillo Area Foundation will host a Funders Forum
on July 13, 2005 at the Amarillo Country Club. W.
Elliott Stephenson, Ph.D. will speak on
Organizational Capacity Building in the morning and
lead an interactive discussion in the afternoon.
Curtis W. Meadows, Jr. will serve as luncheon
speaker with the topic of Philanthropic Trends. For
additional information, call (806) 376-4521.
White Papers from Blackbaud
Blackbaud Inc.
has made its white papers on issues facing nonprofit
organizations available in one site; these will be
helpful as you work with your board and
staff members.
http://www.blackbaud.com/resources/white-papers.aspx
Consulting Assistance from Network Members
If
your nonprofit organization needs help with a board
or staff retreat, a custom workshop, or assistance
with policy development, contact a Network member
for assistance. Go to
http://www.txnetwork.org/pages/consulting.asp.
If you do not work near an existing member, contact
the Network at (210) 558-2845 and we will refer you
to a nonprofit consultant.

BoardSource has just released a new tool to help
nonprofit boards determine compensation for the
executive director position. Dollars and
Sense: The Nonprofit Board's Guide to
Determining Chief Executive Compensation is written
by Brian H. Vogel and Charles W. Quatt.
Now
more than ever, nonprofit boards must be aware of
the public perception of executive salaries and
benefits packages. In this tricky balancing
act, your board needs to craft a competitive
compensation plan that not only reflects the values
and the mission of the organization, but also helps
to attract and retain the right chief executive for
the job. This step-by-step guide provides practical
information that any board can use to establish an
effective compensation structure within the context
of the organization's mission, history, goals and
marketplace.
The
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$45.00. The book can be order at
www.boardsource.org.
News & Events –
MAY 18, 2005
$25,000 Creative Services Grant
The Cartis Group, an Austin-based advertising and
design agency, is offering a $25,000 creative
services grant to an Austin-area nonprofit
organization. The grant will develop creative
advertising and other marketing communications for
the nonprofit. Interested nonprofit organizations
should go to
www.cartisgroup.com/rfp for more information and
to download the complete RFP.
The proposal deadline is June 17, 2005.
Update/Proposed Texas Law
Nonprofit Law:
Jason Sabo, Public Policy Director at the United
Ways of Texas, gave the following update in a recent
newsletter. “Several folks have asked me the status
of
SB
1215,
the bill that created the mandatory financial review
and audit requirements for nonprofit organizations
with annual budgets in excess of $500,000 (non
public contract dollars) per year. (We supported
this version of the legislation.) An earlier
version of the bill had some provisions that
distressed some people in the nonprofit community,
but
Senator Kevin Eltife
(R-Tyler) cleaned those up. The House had some more
questions about the bill and its companion
HB
3417
by
Representative Bryan Hughes
(R-Marshall) and those differences are still being
hammered out. So, stay tuned. Regardless, I think
it's important for folks to know that these two
legislators and others are
bending over
backwards to do what's right by
nonprofits. Time is fast running out though.”
Grantwriting Workshop in Texas
The North Central Texas Council of Governments
will host the Grant Writing USA Workshop on June
20-21, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Arlington,
TX. The workshop will be held at the North Central
Regional Training Center. For additional
information and to register, go to
http://grantwritingusa.com/events/nctcog0605.html
news & Events –
MAY 6, 2005
Report: Many Working Adults Lack Health Insurance
A
recent Philanthropy News Digest highlighted a
new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (http://rwjf.org).
According to the report, Characteristics of the
Uninsured: A View from the States, the following
statistics are affecting the health of individuals
and families:
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At
least one in five working adults in eight states is
uninsured.
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In
thirty-nine other states, at least one working adult
in every ten does not have coverage.
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Between ¼ and ½ of all uninsured adults in all fifty
states and the District of Columbia were unable to
see a doctor when needed in the past year because of
cost.
The
report was released to kick off Cover the Uninsured
Week, a project of the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation in partnership with more than twenty
other funders, including the California Endowment
and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. With nearly
uninsured 45 millions American, the boards of
directors of nonprofit organizations must examine
their role in offering healthcare benefits to their
nonprofit employees. It is an issue facing
employers of all sizes. To download the complete
report (49 pages, PDF),
http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1800/rwjf/research.
New Postal Regulations for Nonprofits
The US Postal Service has issued new rules effective
June 1 that require nonprofit direct mail pieces to
be classified as First Class if they contain
personal information unless the personal information
is directly related to an explicit solicitation.
Lack of definitions for "personal information,"
"directly related," and "explicit solicitation" have
created considerable confusion. The USPS agreed to
meet with representatives from the nonprofit
community to clarify the rules by the end of April.
In addition, the USPS wants to raise prices by 5.4
percent for almost all categories of mail, with new
rates going into effect as early as January 1, 2006.
For updates and information, visit
http://www.nonprofitmailers.org/junerule.html.
New Nonprofits – Applying for the Franchise Tax
Exemption
After a new nonprofit has received its tax-exemption
from the IRS, it can apply for a franchise tax
exemption. The nonprofit organization must send a
copy of its federal determination letter to the
Comptroller of Public Accounts in Austin.
Additional information is available at
www.window.state.tx.us.
news
& Events – APRIL 25, 2005
Texas News
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Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Awards $4.6 Million through Special Initiative
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in Austin has
announced it is awarding $4.6 million in grants to
50 agencies across Texas as part of a special
initiative to help mental health service providers
meet growing community needs amid increasingly
limited resources. The Special Mental Health
Services Initiative was in response to reports of
growing pressures on mental health agencies across
the state, said Dr. King E. Davis, executive
director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.
The initiative was open to nonprofit organizations
that provide direct mental health services in Texas.
The $4.6 million was distributed among eight regions
across the state, including the Houston area, where
separate resources are dedicated for the benefit of
children and families.
"We have heard from countless service providers
about how they are struggling to keep pace with
increasing needs for services in the face of
dwindling resources," Davis said. "Clearly, many
programs have reached a critical point and need help
in bridging service gaps." For more information, or
to see a listing of the grantees, visit the Hogg
Foundation Web site at
www.hogg.utexas.edu/pages/rfpawards.html.
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Closing of the Nonprofit Auction Bank
The Center for Community-Based and Nonprofit
Organizations at Austin Community College will no
longer operate the Nonprofit Auction Bank. With
limited resources, the program was more labor
intensive than originally planned. Scott Johnson,
who created the Nonprofit Auction Bank is exploring
another home for this service. His email is
scottj1@juno.com if you have questions or
comments.
Updated Tool for Special Events
Cause Effective in New York has just published an
updated and expanded version of
The
Special Events Toolbox: A Nuts-And-Bolts Guide to
Planning and Implementing Special Events Campaigns
for Nonprofit Organizations.
If your nonprofit organization has special events,
this resource would provide useful information for
your staff and volunteers. The price is $49.95 and
discounts are available for bulk purchases; go to
www.causeeffective.org for additional
information or to order.
Grant Writing Workshop
The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission and
the Texas Historical Commission will offer two
grantwriting workshops at the Hogg Foundation
Library in Austin, TX. The Hogg Foundation Library
is one of fifteen cooperating collection libraries
in Texas.
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