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Donor Bridge Help Lab

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Donor Bridge Help Lab
Start Date: 10-Mar-10 9:00 AM
End Time: 10-Mar-10 12:00 PM
Location: Center for Nonprofit Management, Dallas, TX 75204-5910
Event Details:

The Center for Nonprofit Management is offering free computer lab help sessions to provide hands-on technical assistance to complete your organization's DonorBridge profile. These are not information sessions and there will not be a presentation. Please come prepared to work on your profile.

Fee: FREE

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 9 am to 12 pm

Wednesday, March 24, 9 am to 12 pm

Tuesday, March 30, 1 to 4 pm
Location: Center for Nonprofit Management, 2902 Floyd Street, Dallas

Center for Nonprofit Management

2902 Floyd Street

Dallas, TX 75204-5910

Open House - Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Open House - Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Start Date: 10-Mar-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 10-Mar-10 12:30 PM
Location: Austin Community College Highland Business Center, Austin, TX 78752
Event Details:

Are you interested in the Certificate of Nonprofit Leadership and Management, but would like to learn more?

Join us on March 10^th from 11:30 – 12:30 (we will treat you to pizza) to learn more!

· Meet and hear from CNLM graduates and current participants

· Learn about available scholarships

· Receive detailed information about the CNLM program

Folks that attend the open house/information session and sign up for the program will receive a five percent (5%) tuition discount.

Some testimonials (more can be found at www.tano.org/certificates) to get you excited about the CNLM experience:

Lisa McWilliams 09/10 – Executive Director, Mobile Film School

Every time we meet for class, I get reinvigorated by the information I learn and the passionate presenters. But just as inspiring are the amazing people in class with me. I am honored to me in such good company.

Jessica Burkemper 09/10 – Volunteer

As a volunteer who wanted to learn more about the nonprofit community, I was a bit nervous to enter a group of nonprofit professionals. But the course of this program has educated me on the many aspects of nonprofit and lessened my intimidation. The structure allows for persons at all levels to become more knowledgeable and to enhance their skills in all areas of nonprofit.

Spencer Duran 09/10 – Project Specialist, AHA!

I am new to the nonprofit field and a recent college graduate. I am so grateful to have such a great program available to help establish a broad foundation that will carry me throughout my career. The instructors have been above and beyond my expectations. Many of the instructors built their reputations with Texas nonprofit organizations while some are contributing to the field through their writing. Every month I am treated to an intense professional development workshop. As the sole employee of a grassroots organization, my board and consumers rely on what I learn. I take what I learn on the Friday and Saturday we have class and bring it all with me the following Monday. In addition to in-class instruction, we have been provided with materials to take with us. ACC’s approach to continuing education has been really helpful in giving me the tools I need to serve others.

Meg Goodman 08/09 – Executive Director, Refugee Coalition

Thank you so very much for all that you all did to make it possible for me to be a part of the class. I thoroughly enjoyed it and felt it was just the perfect thing for where I was at with our non-profit. I learned so much that hopefully we will be starting off on the right foot!

Ana Fernandez Frank 07/08

I have been a volunteer for a long time but only recently I finally decided to make a career change to the non profit sector. Looking for some continuing education to build upon my graduate studies in Public Policies I found this flexible yet rigorous, well rounded program. Having two consecutive intensive days a month makes it possible for me to participate even when living in Houston. The instructors are experts in their respective fields, we have access to a wide array of resources and my fellow classmates are as diverse and smart as one can hope!

Juanita Budd 07/08 - Chief Operations Officer, Girl Scouts Central Texas

Leading a Non- Profit agency comes with special challenges, such as limited resources and scarce funding. This (NLMI) class has been an amazing journey of knowledge. The class offered learning opportunities with experts in the field of Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Human Resource, Technology, Volunteer Leadership and more! Providing a forum for learning, specifically designed to support non-profit management is long over due. The caliber of the course is equal to a master's degree level class.

If non-profit professionals want the same respect and creditability as other industries we must support the training and learning of our craft through the media of formalized education. It could take years to identify and network with all of the wonderful non-profit leaders that you will meet in the class. Weekly, we discuss issues specific to non-profits and determine how to resolve through brain storming sessions, research and discussion. I am eternally grateful for this incredible opportunity! If non-profit leadership is your passion, you owe it to yourself and your agency to invest in your future today!

Now Accepting Applications

For more information on application, tuition and scholarships, go to: www.tano.org/certificates

The goal of the Certificate Experience is to foster nonprofit professionals: To be a self aware, reflective, ethical leader with a strong sense of professionalism, commitment and passion for the nonprofit sector.

The Certificate Experience focuses on the "learning" and "experience" required to be a committed, competent and effective leader and manager within the Texas Nonprofit Sector.

Ø Designed for both professional staff and volunteer leaders.

Ø This Certificate Experience seeks to raise the bar on the practice of professional and volunteer leadership.

Ø Meta, macro and micro approaches and perspectives and management in Central Texas and other regions of the state. It will foster a Nonprofit Sector community of practice, developing a cadre of informed, motivated and effective nonprofit professional and volunteer practitioner leaders who will build their professional networks so as to support each other (throughout their careers) in the difficult work of strengthening societal resources and assets for assuring the community's quality of life.

Ø Over a ten month period (August 2010 – May 2011), 20 full day sessions for more than 160 hours of instruction/learning.

Ø With 35 current class members, and 61 alumni from our prior two classes, word has spread about the pragmatic value and camaraderie of CNLM.

This certificate program uniquely offers both the best practices and realities of nonprofit management. In this program of professional peers, there is exchange of perspectives, group learning and mutual support. The program raises the bar for nonprofit management, which benefits the sector, the individuals who participate and their organizations, and the volunteers and donors who support them. I received a thorough and very valuable education thanks to this program.

- - Lisa Barsumian, Current CNLM Participant

For more information contact Candyss Bryant (cbryant1@austincc.edu) or 512-223-7051

Austin Community College Highland Business Center

5930 Middle Fiskville Road

Austin, TX USA 78752

NTEN Webinar

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT

NTEN Webinar
Start Date: 10-Mar-10 2:00 PM
End Time: 10-Mar-10 3:30 PM
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
Event Details:

Details in the works contact Mary Beth Harrington for more information at mbharrington@tano.org.

Webinar - Take this class from your computer!

Board Essentials (Previously known as Board Primer: What Excellent Boards Do)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Board Essentials (Previously known as Board Primer: What Excellent Boards Do)
Start Date: 10-Mar-10 3:00 PM
End Time: 10-Mar-10 5:00 PM
Location: Greenlights, Austin, TX 78752
Speaker: Ann Starr

Event Details:

This workshop provides the fundamental principles and best practices that every nonprofit board member should know. Learn about roles and responsibilities, financial management, policymaking, fundraising, planning, and how to work with staff and colleagues. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of the many roles that are required of you and the skills to make the most of your board experience for you and your organization.

For more information please visit http://greenlights.force.com/. If you are unable to register for this class please contact Julie Macalik at macalikj@greenlights.org or 512-477-5955 x247.

Greenlights

7703 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 400

Austin, TX 78752

Making the Ask: How to Solicit a Gift

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Making the Ask: How to Solicit a Gift
Start Date: 11-Mar-10 9:00 AM
End Time: 11-Mar-10 12:00 PM
Location: The Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community
Event Details:

One-on-one solicitation of gifts is at the heart of fundraising. The process of one person asking another to give is what fundraising is all about. One-on-one meetings are the moments where the organization’s case is most effectively made with a blend of passion and hard facts. It is the personal relationships between volunteer solicitors and donors that generate funding and on-going support for institutions across the country and around the world.

Bring your board members, volunteers and staff to this important workshop where they can learn and enhance their skills in knowing how to ask, when to ask and when to wait. Increase the results of your current solicitation program!

Time: 9:00 am. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: The Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community

Presenter: Howard Feinberg, Jewish Federation of San Antonio

To Register, please CLICK HERE

The Campus of the San Antonio Jewish Community

Improving Shared Ownership, Transparency and Accountability

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Improving Shared Ownership, Transparency and Accountability
Start Date: 11-Mar-10 9:00 AM
End Time: 11-Mar-10 12:00 PM
Location: Austin Community College Highland Business Center, Austin, TX 78752

Austin Community College Highland Business Center

5930 Middle Fiskville Road

Austin, TX USA 78752

AFP Fort Worth Audio-Conference:Selling Major Sponsors

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT

AFP Fort Worth Audio-Conference:Selling Major Sponsors
Start Date: 11-Mar-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 11-Mar-10 1:30 PM
Location: Funding Information Center, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Event Details:

Presenter: Phil Immordino - Currently Phil travels the country giving seminars on all aspects of golf tournaments. He consults with golf courses, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, golf tournament directors, golf instructors and golf course designers to assist them in increasing their business.

Description: This session is for all levels of fund raising executives. Everyone involved in events will benefit from the program. "Selling Major Sponsors" will give participants the tools to sell major sponsors for all types of events.

This presentation will cover the following topics:
#1 - Myths of Selling Sponsors
#2 - The Sales Committee
#3 - Your Audience
#4 - The Event
#5 - The Sponsor Package
#6 - Who Can You Sell?
#7 - When Do You Sell them?
#8 - Keep Them Coming Back

Fee: Free for AFP Members, $10 for FIC members; $15 for nonmembers

Held at the FIC, 329 S. Henderson, Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-334-0228 (FIC phone)
Click Here to Register

Funding Information Center

329 S. Henderson

Fort Worth, TX 76104

Lunch & Learn: El Elefante in the Board Room

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Lunch & Learn: El Elefante in the Board Room
Start Date: 11-Mar-10 11:30 AM
End Time: 11-Mar-10 1:00 PM
Location: Greenlights, Austin, TX 78752
Speaker: Sebastian Puente, CEO, Cultural Strategies, Armando Rayo , Director of Community Engagement, Hands On Central Texas, Juan Tornoe, CMO, Cultural Strategies

Event Details:

Bring your lunch, we'll provide the drinks and join us to discuss volunteer trends and cultural insights of the Hispanic community! Latinos are now the largest minority in the United States. By 2050, 30% of the U.S. population will be of Latino descent, making them a significant economic force.

On the local level, nearly 500,000 Latinos live in the greater Austin area but are they engaged with your nonprofit? Understanding population trends and how diverse this community truly is (e.g. bi-cultural, low-income, business professionals, immigrants, etc.) as well as effective ways to engage this community will get you closer to creating advocates within the Hispanic community.

Learn about the population trends, volunteer trends and cultural insights of the Hispanic community & what it takes to authentically engage this booming population.

For more information please visit http://greenlights.force.com/. If you are unable to register for this class please contact Julie Macalik at macalikj@greenlights.org or 512-477-5955 x247.

Greenlights

7703 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 400

Austin, TX 78752

Making the Most of Social Networking Sites

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Making the Most of Social Networking Sites
Start Date: 11-Mar-10 12:00 PM
End Time: 11-Mar-10 1:30 PM
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
Event Details:

How can a nonprofit make the best use of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn? We'll talk through how they work, what's worth doing, and how other organizations are using them.

Please register with an email address that will allow you to recieve the access and dial-in information for the online seminar.

$34 TANO Members and $40 for Non-TANO Members.

TANO Members are eligible for a 15% ($34 per participant) discount on all Idealware webinars. To take advantage of this offer for this class, please contact Mary Beth Harrington at mbharrington@tano.org for a special registration link!

Non-TANO members please use this link https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/957/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=57523

Webinar - Take this class from your computer!

Webinar - The State of Your Brand

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Webinar - The State of Your Brand
Start Date: 11-Mar-10 1:00 PM
End Time: 11-Mar-10 2:00 PM
Location: Webinar - Take this class from your computer!
Event Details:

We've just come through one of the most challenging years for nonprofits and our energy has inevitably been focused on the basics, in some cases, just keep the doors open; so why would you want to spend your valuable time talking about something like your "brand"? It might seem frivolous and "corporate", but your organization's brand is as important as your mission. In fact, your brand IS your mission! It is synonymous with what you do and why you do it. It is the relationship your organization has with the community. It is how donors, clients and the public at-large perceive your mission. It is Mission Personified.

Instructor: Laura Wooten, sole proprietor of Wooten Communications

Fee:               $20 members/ $35 non-members
Date:             Thursday, March 11, 1 to 2 pm
Location:      THIS IS A WEB-BASED SESSION AND NOT A CLASSROOM SEMINAR

Webinar - Take this class from your computer!

HHSC Task Force on Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity Formed and to Hold Public Hearing – and You Are Invited!

Mary Beth Harrington — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Texas nonprofits are facing difficult times. We are called upon to increase our services even as our funding sources decline. The deepening pain widespread in other states is an increasing reality in Texas. Among our greatest challenges is strengthening our organizational and sector-wide capacity to plan for and respond to these realities.

A new development offers us an opportunity to give voice to our daily realities and impact how the State of Texas interacts with the more than 70,000 501 (c)(3) entities in our state. Nonprofit leaders and others engaged in our sector can make a difference by optimizing this unparalleled opportunity by standing up, speaking out, and sharing our reality.

The just formed Task Force on Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity - as mandated by H.B. 492, passed by the 81^st Texas Legislature (2009) – will hold three (3) public hearings this month to elicit comments from the nonprofit community and others; and then, with the assistance of OneStar Foundation and Texas Health and Human Services Commission staff, “present a report and legislative recommendations” to various House and Senate committees no later than September 10, 2010.

While the hearings’ foci and details are still unknown, the Task Force was created “to make recommendations for strengthening the capacity of the faith- and community-based organizations for managing human resources and funds and providing services”. It is one of several parts of H.B. 492 whose overall purpose “is to strengthen the capacity of faith and community-based organizations and to forge stronger partnerships between those organizations and state government for the legitimate public purpose of providing charitable and social services to persons in this state.”

Barry Silverberg, President & CEO, Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations, is one of the eight nonprofit leaders appointed to the Task Force.

TANO urges its members, and others concerned about our nonprofit sector and its relationship with the State of Texas, to attend the public hearings and offer appropriate public comment. TANO will distribute whatever additional information we receive from the Task Force’s leadership in special Public Policy Alerts in the coming weeks.

Currently, public hearings are scheduled in:

· Austin – March 15, 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Public Hearing Room, Brown-Heatly Building, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard, 78754;

· Houston – March 29, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Auditorium, Community Resource Center, 50 Waugh Drive, 77007; and

· Dallas – March 31, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in Oak Corner, Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak Street, 75204

The Executive Commissioner of Texas Health & Human Services Commission, in consultation with the governor, appointed the following eight (8) nonprofit leaders to comprise the Task Force: Joyce James, Deputy Director, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, its Chair; Robert Hickerson, Chief Operating Officer, Texas Tech University Off-Campus Sites, its vice-chair; Angela Bies, Ph.D , Assistant Professor, Bush School of Government & Public Service Texas A&M University; Brad Carter, Executive Director, Connecting Caring Communities; Bruce Esterline , Vice President for Grants, The Meadows Foundation; Karen R. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, United Ways of Texas; Bee Moorhead, Executive Director, Texas Impact; and Barry Silverberg, Chief Executive Officer, Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations.

8-Mar-10 7:00 AM

RecognizeGood is a FREE tool for non profits to use!

Mary Beth Harrington — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

RecognizeGood's mission is to elevate the world's spirit of community by creating a public forum to recognize, reward, and promote acts of kindness and unselfish charity.

RecognizeGood is a FREE tool for non profits to use!

Use the site in various ways:

Recognize Volunteers – Saying thank you and staying connected by recognizing volunteers on the site is a great way to nurture your important relationships. Go to the site daily and write about one volunteer each day that has selflessly helped your cause. Incorporate this step into your current stewardship/ cultivation activities. (Fundraising 101- stay connected and keep them involved.)

· Thank volunteers by video taping their work and recognizing them on the site. Imagine the impact of your volunteers seeing themselves being thanked publicly by showing how hard they worked!

· Events- Show videos of volunteers working your events to drive participation and donations to your agency. Seeing volunteers actually doing their job will allow others to understand what it means to be involved and then want to participate. Use it as a tool to recruit other volunteers.

· Recognize a staff member for a job well done. Build good internal relations by publicly acknowledging an achievement or success.

Recognize Donors – Use the site to cultivate existing donors – another way to stay in touch and publicly recognize donors after the donation. Don’t ignore the relationships you build- stay connected.

· Thank donors for their gifts to your organization. Make a video of “how their money helped.” Video the outcome of their money in action.

· Video an event they sponsored and post to RecognizeGood. Show their name on a table to connect their name with the good work your agency does. They will be impressed to get free marketing on the site via their gift to your organization. Include it as a benefit when pitching the event.

· Maintain stewardship with longtime and generous donors. In the digital age, a simple thank you in a letter is not enough. Incorporate RecognizeGood into your cultivation routines and show large donors that you really care, publicly.

· Use RecognizeGood as a way to establish relationships between donors and program staff. Have different staff members assigned to look for good news in your agency to report on through Recognizegood.

Public Awareness – Create a weekly recognition for someone at your agency.

· Highlight a program that needs enhanced publicly. Many times our community misses what it is that we are really doing. RecognizeGood is your chance to change that.

· Promote your own organization through Recognize Good. Use videos to tell stories about your constituents, staff, donors, volunteers.

· Get others to promote your agency. Every person you recognize is someone who will “spread the word” about the work your agency does. Ask them to use the site to recognize someone and post to their Facebook or MySpace page.

We believe one act of kindness encourages other acts of kindness. RecognizeGood aims to publicize these acts to lift the human spirit and light a fire of benevolence in our world. Through rewarding these acts, RecognizeGood can supply a sustainable source of monetary support for the exceptional “good” acts provided by The Samaritan Center in Austin and other nonprofit partners serving youth and their families. As a cutting edge social networking website and an innovative way to encourage philanthropy, we strive to meet unprecedented demands in these trying times.

Nancy Blaich

Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center

5425A Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78756

512-451-7337 ext. 112

www.samaritan-center.org

www.RecognizeGood.org

6-Mar-10 9:00 AM

Using Social Media To Help You Reach Your Goals

Mary Beth Harrington — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

What social media tools work for what goals? Our new survey shows that Twitter is very effective in reaching new supporters, blogs are effective at enhancing existing relationships, and none of the tools we asked about are particularly effective for directly raising money.

Idealware’s just completed the analysis of a survey of 459 nonprofit staff members who were already using social media at their organizations. We asked them what tools they were using and how effectively they thought those tools were meeting particular goals. Specifically, we asked about seven tools or types of tools: Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter, video-sharing sites, photo-sharing sites and blogs.

What did we find? A few highlights:

Among respondents, Facebook, Twitter and video-sharing sites were the most widely used social media channels, at 73 percent, 56 percent and 49 percent, respectively.
A majority of respondents said they update content regularly. Half of those update just one or two social media channels regularly, while just 15 percent said they regularly update five or more.
Generally, respondents felt social media channels were effective for enhancing relations with an existing audience and reaching out to new supporters, but considerably less so for raising money.
A majority, 84 percent, felt blogs were effective at enhancing existing relationships, followed very closely by video-sharing sites at 83 percent, and Twitter and Facebook at 81 percent each.
When it comes to reaching new potential supporters, most respondents (78 percent) felt Twitter was effective, followed closely by Facebook and blogs at 76 percent each, and video sharing sites at 72 percent.
Of all the options available, respondents considered Facebook the most effective channel for fundraising, although only 41 percent felt that it was, in fact, effective. Blogs were a close second at 39 percent, followed by Twitter at 30 percent.
Although Facebook was the most widely used tool by a considerable margin, and the one that those not yet using were most likely to start, it was seen as the most-effective only in terms of raising money—and then, only by a small margin.
Twitter was in the top three channels for every goal, and was considered the most-effective channel for reaching potential new supporters.
Respondents considered Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, and video- and photo-sharing sites reasonably effective—at least at outreach and enhancing existing relationships.
MySpace was not as well-thought-of, and ranked lowest for each of the three goals. LinkedIn was considered comparatively effective for fundraising, but lagged behind everything but MySpace for the other goals.

View all the results and analysis online at www.idealware.org/sm_survey/

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6-Mar-10 9:00 AM

Impact San Antonio Announces Grant Opportunities

Mary Beth Harrington — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Impact San Antonio, a women’s giving circle, will again award a $100,000 grant in 2010 to an area nonprofit organization. During our first five years, Impact San Antonio has awarded $310,000 in grant funds to area nonprofits. Our goal is to recruit 100 member and award a significant grant to an area nonprofit.

2010 Grant Application: In the coming weeks, the 2010 grant application will be posted to the Impact San Antonio website at www.impactsanantonio.org

Grant Information Meetings: Two grant information meetings will be held on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. Although it is not necessary for grant applicants to attend the meeting, it is an opportunity to learn more about Impact San Antonio and our funding process. RSVP to price.michelle@hotmail.com or call 381-3987.

Meeting Location:

Texas Public Radio
8401 Datapoint Drive
Suite 800
San Antonio, TX 78229-5903

2010 Grant Deadline: The application will be due by Friday, July 30, 2010, and the grant will be awarded in early November, 2010.

Please forward this email to your nonprofit colleagues to help publicize this funding opportunity. If you have any questions, please call or email me.

6-Mar-10 9:00 AM

Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio Opens 2010 Grant Process

Mary Beth Harrington — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

W. Frank Elston

President and CEO

210-735-9009

San Antonio, Texas –On March 1, Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio will begin accepting Letters of Inquiry for 2010 Responsive Grants from non-profit organizations that are helping meet the community’s health needs.

Organizations having 501(c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service may submit letters for their request that addresses a community healthcare need. Funds awarded for the project or program should serve residents in the Foundation’s eight-county geographic area—Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina and Wilson. The Foundation is only able to consider one request per organization per year, and organizations should have at least one full year of operating history.

The Responsive Grant Letter of Inquiry (LOI) should provide information about the organization, its stated mission, and the nature of the request. Grant requests must be between $25,000 and $250,000. This year, the Responsive Grants Committee will be awarding $2.4 million. The deadline for Responsive Grant Letters of Inquiry is noon, Monday, May 10.

“The Foundation awarded over $4.8 million last year, and we plan to grant $5.1 million this year to help improve healthcare within our community,” said W. Frank Elston, President and CEO of Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio. “We know that many health organizations have fewer resources and increased needs in this down economy, and we want to help bridge these gaps this year” Elston added.

Since the Foundation began making grants in 2005, it has awarded more than $20.6 million to organizations in Bexar and surrounding counties.

Details regarding the Responsive Grant Letter of Inquiry application process can be found on the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio’s website: www.bhfsa.org. You may also call Eusebio Diaz, the Foundation’s Program Director at 210-735-9009, for more information.

Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio was established in 2004 from proceeds of the Baptist Health System sale to Vanguard Health Systems of Nashville, TN. Its purpose is to fund not-for-profit healthcare services and health education in Bexar County and surrounding counties.

6-Mar-10 9:00 AM

Project LIFT part of delegation welcoming the Haitian Ambassador to the United States.

Mary Beth Harrington — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Project LIFT was honored to be apart of the delegation welcoming the Haitian Ambassador to the United States. This weekend long Summit basically served as the initial laying of the cornerstone for the long tern recovery efforts. The Ambassador working with the Haitian Prime Minister gave us clear visions with regard to how they would like to see Haiti emerge from the ashes. We have been provided direct access to the Ambassador and will be working with Congressman Al Green to form strong alliances with other NPO’s in Houston as well as any other organizations interested in the long term recovery and growth of Haiti. The events will culminate today (Sunday) at a reception hosted by Congressman Al Green in which all of the Texas Medical Center CEO’s and Chief’s of Surgery will continue to prepare to lend medical support to Haiti. We will keep the VOAD and our other community partners informed of these efforts as it is going to take all of us in some way pitching in to help this once powerful nation rise again. LINC Executive Director Mark Junkans will play a key role in working with the Ambassador on housing and rebuilding strategies.

6-Mar-10 9:00 AM

States Move to Revoke Charities’ Tax

Mary Beth Harrington — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

By STEPHANIE STROM

Faced with steep declines in tax revenue, an increasing number of states and localities are

considering eliminating various tax exemptions for nonprofit groups.

A bill before the Hawaii Legislature, for instance, would require charities to pay a 1 percent tax,

and Kansas is considering making them subject to sales taxes.

Revoking the nonprofit organizations’ exemptions from property taxes is also under scrutiny in

several counties in Kansas, as well as in Pennsylvania.

And last fall, Minneapolis made charities subject to the fees it charges businesses and residents

for streetlights in hope of gaining an additional $155,000, an exercise Jon Pratt, executive

director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, describes as “looking under the sofa cushions.”

In most cases, churches would be exempt from the tax measures, but all other nonprofit groups,

including private schools and colleges, would be affected.

City and state officials say they have no choice.

“We’re having to look at the public services nonprofits use and how we can adequately cover

those costs,” said Matt Greller, executive director of the Indiana Association of Cities and

Towns. “We can’t give them away for free any longer.”

Nonprofit groups say the moves to wring revenue out of them are shortsighted and will produce

cutbacks in critical services that governments rely on them to provide, like mental health and

emergency foster care services.

“Nonprofits are really hurting in this economy,” said Tim Delaney, chief executive of the

National Council of Nonprofits, a trade association. “Their revenues are down, too, and demand

for the services they provide, services that government expects them to provide, is way up.”

State and local governments have tried rolling back various nonprofit tax exemptions in the

past, with limited success. Some localities have negotiated “payments in lieu of taxes” from

some nonprofit groups. Harvard, for example, paid the City of Cambridge $2.2 million in 2008,

as well as $5.2 million for water and sewer service, though such arrangements are typically

temporary and subject to negotiation.

But exemptions from property, sales and other taxes have largely remained sacrosanct — until

now.

“Our members are beyond upset, they’re fearful,” said Diana Aviv, chief executive of the

Independent Sector, a nonprofit trade group. “They know that state elected officials are short of

cash and are looking for every opportunity — and, frankly, excuse — to raid pots of money to

pay for other pressing needs.”

Ms. Aviv and other charity leaders contend that charities are already helping government defray

costs because so many states and localities are long past due on payments owed to nonprofit

groups for services that governments used to provide.

“We’re effectively providing interest-free loans to state governments, which have been very slow

to pay what they owe us, and now they’re asking us to pay more,” said Lisa Maruyama, chief

executive of the Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations.

Hawaii is considering suspending a wide range of exemptions from the general excise tax,

including the one held by nonprofit organizations. Additionally, the Honolulu City Council is

talking about increasing the property tax on the groups, which is currently capped at $100 a

year.

Calvin K. Y. Say, the speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives and a supporter of

revoking exemptions, emphasized that he was not singling out nonprofit groups.

“They would be one of many others that would lose various exemptions,” Mr. Say said.

“Repealing exemptions spreads the pain more evenly than raising the rate paid by those already

subject to excise taxes.”

He said his proposal could raise $500 million to $750 million, which would help close a budget

shortfall of $1.2 billion as of January. “I’ve tried this before, and I’ve always gotten criticism for

it,” Mr. Say said. “But in this environment today, all options are being considered much more

seriously.”

Mr. Greller, of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, said mayors and other elected

officials have to consider all their options. A proposal to cap the amount of property taxes paid

by Indiana residents is on the ballot in November, and if it passes, local government revenues

across the state will fall by hundreds of millions of dollars, he said.

Indiana’s localities are considering user fees for things like police and fire services that would

affect large, wealthy nonprofit organizations like universities and hospitals the most. Already,

Ball State University pays a small fee to the City of Muncie for fire protection, and Indiana

University pays a similar fee to Bloomington, Mr. Greller said.

He said that in the majority of Indiana’s localities, at least half of the property is tax-exempt

because it is owned by a charity.

The increasing amount of property owned by the University of Pittsburgh’s medical center and

other nonprofit groups in Pittsburgh and elsewhere prompted State Senator Wayne D. Fontana

to propose legislation that would impose an “essential services” fee on charities, based on the

amount of property they own.

“In Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, we have a lot of nonprofits continually buying up real

estate and expanding and getting bigger and bigger,” Mr. Fontana said. “Each piece of property

they buy becomes untaxable, which means everyone else has to pay more in property taxes just

to maintain service levels.”

In December, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl of Pittsburgh proposed a 1 percent tax on college tuitions

to raise roughly $16 million that would help the city make pension payments. He shelved the

plan when three large nonprofit organizations in the city — the University of Pittsburgh,

Carnegie Mellon University and Highmark, a health care provider — agreed to make larger

voluntary payments.

Michael D. Weekes, chief executive of Providers Council, a trade association representing

organizations that provide human services in Massachusetts, said that more and more cities

and towns in that state were pressing nonprofit groups to make similar agreements.

“Those may seem less onerous than what other places are considering,” Mr. Weekes said, “but

the bottom line is, they still cut into our ability to deliver vital services.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/us/28charity.html?pagewanted=print 2/28/2010

6-Mar-10 9:00 AM

How Do You Manage Grants?

Mary Beth Harrington — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Managing grants is one of the most important activities in a development office. If an organization has more than a dozen grants, it becomes difficult to manage applications and reporting with a grants management strategy.

Your organization can increase its odds of getting funded by having the following files available, and updated regularly. By having this information, grant writing is easier, and you can focus on making the case:

1. Current funder list with contact information with notes;

2. Foundation and government grant awards and application dates, with notes on whether funded and feedback;

3. Grant and contract report dates, with a separate file for each. Files should include requirements and elements of reports as they are completed and sent to the grant writer.

4. Organization's mission and vision statements. Case statements.

5. Current budget;

6. Current board list, identifying ethnicity;

7. File for each of the organization's programs, to include: program case statement, program goals, program achievements and outcomes, consumer comments. List of program stakeholders and supporters (could be schools, civic organizations, volunteers, community groups).

8. Draft material for proposals;

9. Press articles, pictures, etc.;

10. Statistics: data that show program and organizational effectiveness and success.

By creating these files, the organization has grants application and grants reporting calendars. It has case statements and program materials, budgets, board information and outcome evaluation data. This information should be updated at least twice a year. By having these files close at hand, the organization limits the amount of last minute panic that often accompanies a grant proposal - as people rush to find program information and attachments.

Anne Hays Egan is an organizational development consultant to nonprofits. She has worked with hundreds of nonprofits throughout the United States, focusing on strategic planning, organizational development, evaluation and interagency service network development. She provides information, resources, newsletters, fund-raising plan outlines, and many other materials from her website, http://www.nonprofitsonline.net.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Anne_Hays_Egan

6-Mar-10 8:00 AM

Announcing Open Enrollment for Community Leadership Institute Class of 2010

Mary Beth Harrington — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Transformational leadership… strengthening Texas communities

We are pleased to announce the beginning of the 10th Community Leadership Institute (CLI) and invite you to help us build the CLI Class of 2010.

The Community Leadership Institute is a tuition-free, experience-centered program established in 2000 to provide leadership development, training and mentorship for people committed to improving the quality of life in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. To date, 175 leaders representing over 275 organizations from San Antonio and Bexar County have graduated from CLI.

This year up to 30 individuals will be selected for the new class, based on written applications, letters of recommendation and interviews with the 2010 selection committee. In addition to six (6) all-day training sessions— 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. one Saturday per month from June through November—CLI class members are expected to participate in the planning and execution of a collaborative team project of benefit to the community.

Residents of San Antonio and Bexar County who meet the following criteria may apply:

q Be at least 18 years of age.

q Live, work or actively volunteer in an economically disadvantaged community; for example, being active in their children’s school, serving on an advisory board of a community development corporation, or as an officer in their neighborhood association.

q Commit to attend all CLI training sessions and participate in the team project.

q Have limited access to other leadership training opportunities.

q Be nominated by someone who is familiar with their community work and will attest to their leadership qualities or potential, motivation and commitment to achieve their goals.

Curriculum materials and supplies are provided. Saturday sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. with a light breakfast, and lunch is provided. Childcare expenses will be reimbursed with prior approval. CLI 2010 will commence with an evening mixer on Friday, June 11, and will close in November with a festive graduation ceremony attended by family, friends, faculty, supporters, partners, CLI alumni and community leaders. Please see attached for Program schedule.

To be eligible for consideration, complete application packages—application form* and a letter of recommendation—must be received by Tuesday, April 6, 2010. They may be mailed to CLI, PO Box 831225, SAT 78283-1225, or delivered in person to 118 Broadway, Suite 625, SAT 78205; or faxed to 210.227-1225; or emailed to cli.of.texas@gmail.com

If you have any questions, please contact us at 227-1225 or email ma.alejandro.cli@gmail.com. Application is also available on the CLI website.

*application and program schedule are attached

Maria Alejandro

Program Director

www.communityleadershipinstitute.org

118 Broadway Suite 625

San Antonio, TX 78205

210-227-1225

Transformational Leadership..strengthening Texas Communities

6-Mar-10 8:00 AM

The Demographics of Text-Message Giving

Mary Beth Harrington — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMT

By Nicole Wallace

Donors age 45 and younger were far more likely to make text-message donations for Haiti relief efforts than their older counterparts, according to a new study.

In a survey of donors conducted January 20-28—a little more than a week to two weeks after the deadly earthquake—17 percent of donors who were ages 19 to 29 reported that they had sent a text message to make a gift and another 37 percent said they thought about making a text-message contribution.

Among donors ages 30 to 45, 14 percent said they gave by text message and an additional 27 percent considered it.

By contrast, only 3 percent of people ages 46 to 64 and 3 percent of people who are 65 or older reported sending a text contribution to relief efforts.

Other types of donors who made text-message donations in large numbers: people whose household income is $200,000 or more, 29 percent of whom sent text gifts; miniorities, 17 percent; parents with school-age children, 14 percent; and Democrats, 14 percent.

High Awareness

Large numbers of donors in all age groups said that they were aware that they could give to relief efforts via text message.

More than half of all donors—57 percent—said that they had "heard a lot" about making text-message gifts for Haiti, while 20 percent reported that they had "heard some."

Donors said that they were most willing to send a text-message gift after an emergency or when a friend is raising money.

The results of the study are based on an online survey of 1,526 donors, which was designed to produce a sample that mirrored the demographics of American donors. It was conducted by Convio, a company that provides online software for charities; Edge Research, a marketing company; and Sea Change Strategies, a fund-raising consulting company.

5-Mar-10 9:00 PM

New Funding Opportunity for Faith-Based and Community Organizations

noemail@tano.org — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMT

ONESTAR ANNOUNCES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RENEWING OUR COMMUNITIES ACCOUNT AUSTIN – OneStar Foundation: Texas Center for Social Impact is pleased to launch the first of two requests for proposals (RFPs) through the Renewing Our Communities Account. Funded last session through House Bill 492, these grants are intended to encourage partnerships, reduce barriers and foster better communication among faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs), local governments and partners in the nonprofit sector. OneStar plans to award 40 grants of up to $25,000 each through a competitive grant award process totaling $1,000,000. Using a multi-faceted approach, OneStar Foundation has designed a comprehensive initiative to meet the requirements of HB 492 and build capacity across all levels of government and FBCOs. This innovative RFP will build capacity for small to medium sized FBCOs and their collaborative partners and provide ongoing technical assistance and capacity building throughout...

44 Members of Congress Stand Up for Nonprofits

noemail@tano.org — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release Contact: Adam Schank, Public Policy Fellow 202-962-0322; aschank@councilofnonprofits.org 44 Members of Congress Stand Up for Nonprofits (Washington, DC; October 26, 2009) The National Council of Nonprofits and its network of state nonprofit associations applaud the decision of 44 members of Congress to stand up for the millions of people employed by America's nonprofits. Those 44 Representatives sent a letter Friday urging House leaders to include nonprofit employers in the final House health care reform bill. Unless Congress acts, millions of Americans employed by local nonprofits will be left without the protections that national health care reform will provide to employees of for-profit businesses. The letter, signed by 44 members of Congress from 22 states, to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, underscored the fact that the vast majority of nonprofits are small employers experiencing the same unsustainable increases in insurance...

Austin Non Profit Camp

noemail@tano.org — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 26, October 2009 Contact: David J. Neff dneff22@gmail.com (512) 789-5672 (cell) Jon Lebkowsky jonl@socialwebstrategies.com (512) 762-6547 (cell) MEDIA ADVISORY In order to take engage the Austin community on a new level, technology and non-profit experts are gathering November 14th to engage the Austin community and promote ideas and ideals to support the local non-profit community. Austin Non Profit Camp is a free, facilitated and participant driven conference that will be the place in Austin for non profits to learn and troubleshoot their technology problems in a supportive, collaborative setting. Austin Non Profit Camp is being spearheaded by David J. Neff, Jon Lebkowsky, Maggie Duval and Matt Glazer. Their goal is to take the successful Bar Camp model (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BarCamp) and apply it to expand understanding and awareness of free and Open Source technology within the non-profit community in Central Texas. How It Works Non...

44 Members of Congress Stand Up for Nonprofits

noemail@tano.org — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Nonprofit, Faith-Based and For-Profit Organizations Ban Together to Make a Difference in the Stop Six Area

noemail@tano.org — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT

FORT WORTH, TX (October 13, 2009) – Several organizations are joining forces to support Keystone Community Outreach Church by hosting a community fair for over 700 residents from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009, in the Cavile Housing Development located on 5020 East Rosedale Fort Worth, TX. This Saturday is nationally recognized as Make a Difference Day. Local nonprofit organizations will set-up booths to raise community awareness about their causes, conduct workshops on health and financial literacy, and provide family-centered entertainment such as a three-on-three basketball tournament and a talent show for residents. Event partners include Partners for Sacred Places, Volunteer Center of North Texas (VCNT), Citigroup, KHVN and Jack and Jill, Inc. of Arlington, TX. The goal of the event is to connect this community with resources in their area while also providing hope and encouragement for the residents in the Cavile Housing Development, said Froswa Booker-Drew,...

Literacy Texas Announces First Executive Director on International Literacy Day

noemail@tano.org — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Literacy Texas Announces First Executive Director on International Literacy Day September 8, 2009, Fort Worth, Texas. Literacy Texas, the state literacy coalition, announces Debbie Johnson as their first Executive Director. The organization was established in 2001 by a group of working volunteers representing community based literacy programs in Texas. It was formed as a collaborative organization where literacy programs can share resources, training and networking. Today, Literacy Texas links approximately 300 community based literacy programs that serve over 40,000 people who read below the 8th grade level. These 40,000 people only represent a small portion of the people with low literacy in Texas. Literacy programs in Texas are only serving 3.6% of the 3.8 million in need of adult basic education services. (Texas LEARNS, April 2005) As the need for literacy programs continues to grow in Texas, it is important for Literacy Texas to grow as well, said Lester Meriwether,...

Survey Reveals Hidden Dimension of Health Care Crisis

noemail@tano.org — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Survey Reveals Hidden Dimension of Health Care Crisis Escalating Health Care Costs Have Become Top Concern for Many Nonprofits Much of the attention in the current health care debate has focused on the impact of escalating health care costs on small businesses and the uninsured. But new data generated by the Johns Hopkins Nonprofit Listening Post Project reveal that health care costs are also producing a hidden crisis for America's nonprofit organizations and the more than 13 million workers they employ. This latest national research reinforces our recent special report, ‘A Respectful Warning Call to Our Partners in Government: The Economic Crisis Is Unraveling the Social Safety Net Faster Than Most Realize,’ which documents that more nonprofits are being forced to cut back the services they provide because of declining revenues and escalating operating costs – especially rising insurance costs, said Tim Delaney, President & CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits. ...

ONESTAR FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES TEXANS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE

noemail@tano.org — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Contact: Courtney Suhr (512) 287-2014 courtney@onestarfoundation.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ONESTAR FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES TEXANS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE September 1, 2009 AUSTIN –OneStar Foundation: Texas Center for Social Impact is encouraging all Texans to engage in a service project on September 11, 2009, as part of the conclusion of the United We Serve campaign and in honor of the first annual September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. In April, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and officially recognized September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. This September 11, Americans will collaboratively participate in volunteering and service projects across all fifty states to serve and strengthen their communities. This year, September 11 is both a time for reflection on the tragedy our nation endured eight years ago, and a chance to honor those lost by improving our...

ABC'S EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION SEARCHING FOR DESERVING FAMILIES

noemail@tano.org — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT

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TANO Builds National Bridges of Partnership During Meetings at White House and on Capitol Hill

noemail@tano.org — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release July 21, 2009 CONTACT: Mary Beth Harrington Director of Membership & Community Outreach Ph: 972-839-9960 mbharrington@tano.org TANO Builds National Bridges of Partnership During Meetings at White House and on Capitol Hill This last week marked a defining moment for Texas nonprofit organizations — and the communities they serve — as the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) advocated for the state’s nonprofit sector at the White House and on Capitol Hill. In an historic first, Barry Silverberg, President & CEO of TANO, along with 80 fellow leaders representing more than 20,000 nonprofit members from across the country, Mary Beth Harrington, TANO's Director of Membership & Community Outreach met Tuesday with a senior White House official to explore ways government and nonprofits can best partner to serve local communities. Meeting in the celebrated Indian Treaty Room, the White House was represented by Michele Jolin, Senior...

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Executive Director Description: AYRW Executive Director: Job Classification: exempt Status: 80% paid time with benefits + incentive pay of up to 10% of funds raised via new sources, as negotiated Operational: Lead organizational development effortsLead all aspects of organizational fundraising effortsSupport Board of DirectorsCoordinate efforts with the Program Director, Board President, CPA and bookkeeper in writing, and reporting on grantsAssist the President of the Board of Directors in organizing and preparing all necessary reports and materials for Board Meetings and sending them out to the Directors before meetings.Work with CPA and Bookkeeper to prepare and present all monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and submit them to Foundation Board, LCRA, and / or City of Austin as neededHelp compile information for payroll and for the monthly check request to be sent to the financial teamSubmit timesheet /payroll related documentation, and other receipts or...

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Contract Care Coordinator/Client Assessor Description: Contract PRN Care Coordinator (case assessment) —for In Home Care PAS Services Care Coordinator needed to assess and register clients for services, complete home safety check and provide appropriate resources and referrals. Family Eldercare a non-profit serving older adults and adults with disabilities is seeking a Contract Care Coordinator for In-Home Care & Caregiver Services. State licensed to provide non-medical in-home personal assistance to people in Travis, Williamson and Hays Counties. Responsibilities to include: · Travel to client’s home (hospitals / rehabilitation facilities) · Discuss and assess client situation · Explain In-Home Care &Caregiver Services Program’s policies · Discuss and Develop a Service Plan · Discuss and Complete Financial Agreement and Billing Procedure · Discuss and complete registration forms · ...

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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:01 GMT

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Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

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Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

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Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

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Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Development Manager Description: Development Manager Agency Background Austin Partners in Education (APIE) creates and fosters effective community and school partnerships that provide all AISD students preparation for college and career. APIE’s goal is to prepare whole grade levels of students to succeed in the AISD academic environment. Programs include: · Classroom Coaching in Math and Reading · College Readiness · School-based Mentoring Position Overview To coordinate, implement, evaluate and expand a development program for Austin Partners in Education. This includes assistance in tracking and securing financial gifts in support of the mission of the agency. To accomplish this, the Development Manager must proactively seek and manage grant opportunities as well as assist in the identification of prospective donors in the Austin community. Job Responsibilities The Development Manager will expand upon and support the fundraising...

Community Development Director

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Community Development Director Description: The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Serving Texas seeks an experienced professional based in San Antonio or Austin to serve as the local staff representative and implement all aspects of fundraising events and programs. This position drives fundraising initiatives and directs the planning logistics for the special events, programs and services offered by the NKF. Manages all development activities including special events, grant writing, corporate development, volunteer development, and individual donor solicitations including the NKF Kidney Walk in San Antonio and launching a walk in Austin. Required Experience: Ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum four years of related experience in a nonprofit. Must have demonstrated fundraising and programs experience. Experience working with grants required. Fundraising walk experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills....

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Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Description: Greater Texoma Health Clinic, a non-profit primary care provider for uninsured and underserved Grayson County, Texas residents, is seeking motivated professionals to join our team. Benefits. Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Full-time Opening (Will consider 2 part-time mid-level clinicians.) Required Experience: Applicants must have active license and be board certified by State of Texas. Requirements: Minimum 1 Year Outpatient Clinical Experience; Criminal Background Check. Open until filled. This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Ability to obtain relevant history and perform physical examination, including symptoms related to the current illness, chief complaints and involved organ systems. Ability to obtain other appropriate information, including review of systems, past medical history, social history, allergies and medications. Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people...

Grant Writer

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Grant Writer Experience:

I am retired from the State of Texas, with several years in State Governermental assistance, twelve years in Education, two of those years was primarily grant writing and administration. I will be happy to furnish references.

Skills:

Masters in Counseling and Guidance in Education Texas A&M Commerce.

Juris Doctrate in Law Louisiana State University

Certifications: Texas Teacher, ESL, GT, School Counselor Ideal Job Description:

I am doing grant writing for schools and non-profits. I would like to find a part time job in the Ft Worth Texas area, working about half time on grants for your organization. I have experience in both Elementary and Secondary Education and have written several approved grants for school districts. I am presently working on some grant applications for a non-profit youth outreach program. I have grant writing training and am retired from the State of Texas. I am willing to accept assignments on a contingent basis.

Preferred Work Schedule: as needed part time Location: Ft Worth, TX Willing to Relocate: False Contact Info: BJ Woods PO Box 1348 Granbury TX 76048 voice: (817) 579-9671

BJ Woods
bjwoodstx@yahoo.com

PO Box 1348

Granbury, TX 76048

(817) 579-9671

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Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Administration or Office Management Experience: Penny D. Serrato red5158077@sbcglobal.net Address 1401 Robyn Dr Aledo, TX. 76008 Cell Phone # 214-384-9208 Knowledge Skills Abilities: Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and mathematics; of office practices, procedures, and equipment. Working knowledge of agency regulations and departmental policies, procedures, and equipment. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook. Knowledge of internet usage. Knowledge of computers. Skill in keyboarding and maneuvering of the mouse on a computer. Ability to listen to client; elicit, relate and evaluate information; and interpret terms as needed. Ability to complete required work within specified deadlines. Ability to read, understand, and apply a variety of interrelated instructions, such as those found in guidelines, regulations, and policies. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to establish rapport with and relate to...

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Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT

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Business Development, President

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Business Development, President Experience:

18 Years in Technology Businesses at startups in Austin, Silicon Valley, and Boston, including

four acquisitions and two IPO's

15 Years experience in Large Enterprises such as IBM, Xerox and Oki

Quite comfortable working with Boards of Directors and Senior Advisors

Lots of volunteering and giving back to the commuinity experience throughout the US and abroad

Specialized in Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Support functions

Extensive Business to Business and Business to Consumer Marketing Experience

Skills:

Can get things done as either Individual Contributor or Managing large Teams

Quite comfortable working with Boards of Directors and Senior Advisors

Lots of volunteering and giving back to the commuinity experience throughout the US and abroad

Specialized in Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Support functions

Extensive Business to Business and Business to Consumer Marketing Experience

Education: MBA International Management, BS Finance & Economica, magna cum laude Ideal Job Description:

I am an enthusiastic and outgoing person who is passionate about making the world a little better place.

Having travelled for business and personal experience, and lived outside of the USA, I have a broader perspective

and appreciation for what makes us all unique individuals and valuabel contributors to the greater good.

At this point in my career, I am looking for a leadership position in a Not For Profit Organization, where my

business acumen, team building skills and character can be utilized to truly make a difference for all.

Preferred Work Schedule: Full Time, Part Time, Contract Desired Compensation: TBD Location: Austin Location State: TX Willing to Relocate: False

My objective is to obtain a challenging position which will train me for a long, successful career i

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:00:00 GMT

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Instructor/Trainer

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Instructor/Trainer Experience: Sunrise Ministries, Inc. February, 1995 to present. Executive Director, (part-time) Designing and delivering adult education programs, marketing these services to churches, maintaining website, recruiting board members, and supervising development of the board. Writing, recording, and performing original music. Learning Another Way. October, 2007 to present. Part-time math tutor for kindergarten thru 12th grade. Trained and certified in Semple Math method, proven effective for children with learning disabilities. Marbridge Foundation. June, 2002 to September, 2007. Music and spiritual instructor, Led 40-voice choir of adults with cognitive disabilities, and two smaller singing groups that toured locally. Taught Bible studies. Recruited and coordinated the work of volunteers. Northwest Music Center: July, 2000 to February, 2002: Assistant manager. Managed employees and performed various administrative duties, and customer...

COMMUNITY PROGRAM/VOLUNTEER MANAGER

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: COMMUNITY PROGRAM/VOLUNTEER MANAGER Experience: KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE Rowlett Citizen Corps Council, Rowlett, TX Feb 2002 - Current President and Co-Founder Manage and oversee a small non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable organization focused on disaster preparedness and family safety in Rowlett and surrounding communities. · Established the corporate identity and branding logo, drafted Bylaws and policies, wrote marketing information, facilitated establishment of incorporation, tax exempt and 501(c)(3) status with appropriate governmental agencies, shaped the mission, vision and structure of the organization, and initiated fund raising from private and corporate donors. · Guided the effort to create a 5 year strategic plan that encompasses all affiliated programs and services. (The RCCC sponsors 4 Citizen Corps programs and an Emergency Services Explorer Post with...

Public Affairs Specialist; Research Specialist; Program Specialist

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Public Affairs Specialist; Research Specialist; Program Specialist Experience: Research Specialist II June 2006 – July 2009 Education Equals Economics Alliance, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. Austin, TX, 78752 Supervisor: Hannah Gourgey, Ph.D., 512-223-7243 Graduate Teaching Assistantship; Political Economics Aug. 2005 – Dec. 2005 LBJ School of Public Affairs, 2115 Red River Street, Austin, TX, 78712 Supervisor: Kenneth Flamm, Dean Rusk Chair in International Affairs, 512-471-8952 Graduate Research Assistantship Aug. 2004 – July 2005 LBJ School of Public Affairs, 2115 Red River Street Austin, TX, 78712 Supervisor: Richard L. Schott, Professor of Public Affairs, 512-471-8938 Litigation Paralegal Nov. 2000 – Aug. 2004 Heller Ehrman LLP; Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, 333 Bush Street San Francisco, CA, 94104 Supervisor: Lawrence A. Hobel, Partner, 415-591-7028 Community Program Coordinator July 1999 – July 2000 Generations...

Communications/PR/Marketing

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:45:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Communications/PR/Marketing Experience: Accomplishments Public Relations/Marketing Manager, Housing Authority of Travis County, Strategic Housing Finance Corporation of Travis County Designed a new position with the mission-oriented goals of broadening public awareness of the agencies, networking within the community, and increasing services for clients. Accomplished the following: · Originated and chaired a design team for website redesign and functional expansion. Goals were to serve the agencies’ missions through heightened internet presence, becoming a source for public education, and increasing staff efficiency by serving clients through the website. · In an industry often targeted for criticism in the media, fostered strengthened media relationships. Wrote and followed up on press releases, generating 8 positive articles on different projects. Coverage included three TV stories and a story on the front page of the...

TANO Supports Every Texas Nonprofit

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:40:06 GMT

Houston SPCA is the lead agency responsible for animal disaster relief, rescue and recovery operations in our region - just one of tens of thousands of nonprofits improving the lives of Texans. As the statewide association reflecting Texas’ diverse and growing nonprofit community, TANO is proud to have them as an active member.

TANO Supports Every Texas Nonprofit

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:39:00 GMT

Houston SPCA teams with Harris County Sheriff's Department to launch a dangerous rescue. Houston SPCA - just one of tens of thousands of nonprofits improving the lives of Texans. As the statewide association reflecting Texas’ diverse and growing nonprofit community, TANO is proud to have them as an active member.

TANO Supports Every Texas Nonprofit

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:06:34 GMT

Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin Area where professionals provide encourage - just one of tens of thousands of nonprofits improving the lives of Texans. As the statewide association reflecting Texas’ diverse and growing nonprofit community, TANO is proud to have them as an active member.

TANO Supports Every Texas Nonprofit

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:01:40 GMT

Girl Scouts of Central Texas helping girls learn to lead healthy lives through well-rounded diets and physical activity - just one of tens of thousands of nonprofits improving the lives of Texans. As the statewide association reflecting Texas’ diverse and growing nonprofit community, TANO is proud to have them as an active member.

TANO Supports Every Texas Nonprofit

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:26:54 GMT

Artists in Hospitals providing healing arts to seriously ill children at M.D. Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital.(Houston) - just one of tens of thousands of nonprofits improving the lives of Texans. As the statewide association reflecting Texas’ diverse and growing nonprofit community, TANO is proud to have them as an active member.

TANO Supports Every Texas Nonprofit

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:54:02 GMT

Project LIFT of Houston distributing clothing, hygiene, baby items and medical supplies - just one of tens of thousands of nonprofits improving the lives of Texans. As the statewide association reflecting Texas’ diverse and growing nonprofit community, TANO is proud to have them as an active member.

TANO Supports Every Texas Nonprofit

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:20:45 GMT

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area connects kids to nature through the National Park Foundation First Bloom Project - just one of tens of thousands of nonprofits improving the lives of Texans. As the statewide association reflecting Texas’ diverse and growing nonprofit community, TANO is proud to have them as an active member.

TANO Supports Every Texas Nonprofit

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:31:28 GMT

Literacy Coalition of Central Texas providing English as a Second Language (ESL) training - just one of tens of thousands of nonprofits improving the lives of Texans. As the statewide association reflecting Texas’ diverse and growing nonprofit community, TANO is proud to have them as an active member.

TANO Supports Every Texas Nonprofit

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:27:40 GMT

The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) is the statewide association reflecting and promoting Texas’ growing nonprofit community in all its diversity.

If you would like your nonprofit photo featured here, contact info@tano.org

Public Awareness & Support of Nonprofit Community

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:54:08 GMT

Profile of Texas Nonprofit Sector

Profile of United States Nonprofit Sector

Nonprofits are essential to improving the quality of life in our state. Texans have and will continue to place their trust in the responsiveness, performance and quality of services provided by these organizations;
Nonprofit organizations not only contribute to the social and political life of state and nation, but to its economic life as well.

Nonprofit sector is a sizable employer, adding both paid jobs and volunteer workers;

Nonprofit organizations frequently hire underemployed or unemployed workers and often reduce labor force inequalities by offering upward mobility to otherwise disadvantaged groups;

Texas charitable nonprofits generate tens of billions of dollars in total revenue and hold total assets of more than $100 billion.
Nonprofit organizations attract foundation and federal grants into the state & help improve the work force. Many people gain valuable job training and work experience through volunteering with and working for nonprofit organizations;

In addition, nonprofit organizations serve as tools for community building, fostering civil society, and strengthening our social fabric.

TANOgram Archives 2010 Communications

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:27:31 GMT

The following TANO communications were published in 2010. Select the desired date to be linked to the actual document.

March 8, 2010 Issue of TANOgram

March 1, 2010 Issue of TANOgram

February 22, 2010 Issue of TANOgram - new design!

February 15, 2010 Issue of TANOgram

February 8, 2010 Issue of TANOgram

February 1, 2010 Issue of TANOgram

January 25, 2010 Issue of TANOgram

January 18, 2010 Issue of TANOgram

January 11, 2010 Issue of TANOgram

January 4, 2010 Issue of TANOgram

Impacting Public Perception and Policy

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:46:05 GMT

The following sites provide access to the content and connections nonprofits need to magnify their effect across the full spectrum of civic engagement and ensure effectiveness and sustainability.

Public Awareness - The big picture on the size, scope and impact of the nonprofit sector. [Barry links to existing Public Awareness page - consider using same link for Nonprofit profile in Support section]

Public Policy - Everything you need to stay in the know about — and in touch with — federal and state policy and elected officials. [Barry links to existing "Public Policy and Advocacy" page renamed "Public Policy" - with edits described in notes.]

Advocacy - How TANO can help you and your organization make a difference. [Barry links to existing "Public Policy and Advocacy" renamed "Advocacy" - with edits described in notes.]

Professional Development

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:00:43 GMT

EveryTANO professional development opportunity is created with one principle in mind: people learn best when they learn their way. Click here to contact TANO to talk about your specific learning initiatives and how we can help. TANO's Professional Development Spectrum At-a-Glance If you want: An in-depth, classroom-based learning experience, consider the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management program. TANO to bring the classroom to you, consider using our Regional Modules. Our help to host a learning event, consider TANO Conference Resources. To join us for a webinar or member program, see our Statewide Calendar for upcoming events. To learn on your own consider check out Mindedge Online Nonprofit Management Courses. One-on-one attention and assistance, let us hook you up with one of the many consultants on our staff with specialized expertise to share. Want to know more? Contact Mary Beth Harrington, Director of Community Outreach (mbharrington@tano.org...

Insurance and Benefits Through Your TANO Membership

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:13:14 GMT

In an economy where every dollar counts, TANO understands that organizations must be prudent and wise. Membership in the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations includes access to several insurance and benefit programs that may be of interest to your nonprofit organization, including: [Barry perhaps consider eliminating or moving Frost Insurance logo from this prominent spot and move to products. A Humana Health option is also mentioned, do we want to include their logo as well? - also rearrange list in nav to reflect order of page as follows] Management Liability Protection Including Directors & Officer's Coverage Property & Casualty Insurance Employee Benefits / Medical Plan Management Liability Protection Including Directors & Officer's Coverage The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations endorses Frost Insurance and Monitor Liability Managers to offer Management Liability Insurance to all Members. Endorsed programs can provide TANO's nonprofit members coverage...

Nonprofit Risk Management

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:44:22 GMT

Why Risk Management? TANO and the Nonprofit Risk Management Center Resources [Note: I'm suggesting changing title and jump of this link] 2010 Risk Management and Finance Summit for Nonprofits [Barry, remove unless people will be looking here for this for sure] TANO Conference Resources on Risk Management Related Topics Why Risk Management? Risk management is a discipline for dealing with uncertainty. Every nonprofit faces uncertainty and risk. From uncertainty about continued funding, program outcomes and the organization's ability to ensure client safety, managing a range of risks is required for both survival and success. Every nonprofit — including small organizations — can use risk management strategies and tools to protect vital assets. Here are just some of the many compelling reasons to integrate risk management into your operations: The threat of...

Program Services

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:18:03 GMT

TANO Programs and Services TANO connects, strengthens, and supports every nonprofit entity, regardless of size, budget, or location through the programs and services listed below. Please note that while TANO serves member and non-member organizations alike, there are advantages of joining. These benefits have been highlighted in red. Advocacy and Public Policy – TANO advocates for issues that affect all nonprofits. We track state and federal legislation, educating nonprofits about policy developments, and mobilizing members and other nonprofits around critical policy issues. Management and Professional Development – TANO conducts extensive training and professional development workshops on a range of critical leadership and management topics such as fundraising, board governance, financial management, and technology. Our Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management offers a comprehensive opportunity to acquire the competencies required for effective...

Online Resource Library

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:33:50 GMT

This Online Library contains useful operational resources compiled by subject matter. Be sure to check out TANO's entire website, including Articles for additional information and assets. You'll also find a wealth of resources at the Funding Information Center of the Texas Departmment of State Health Services. Accountability & Effectiveness Advocacy Business Continuity & Disaster Preparedness Capacity Building Career in Nonprofits Central Texas Community Assessment Data Community Assessment Reports & Trends Collaboration & Intermediaries Ethics Financial Management Fundraising Governance & Boards of Directors Grant Resources Human Resources Leadership & Team Building Management, in General Marketing & Communications, Media & Public Relations Miscellaneous Nonprofit Sector, in General Outcome & Performance Measurement Policies and Procedures - Samples Program Development Risk Management Social...

Texas Nonprofit Sector/Merge into combined TX/US Page

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:56:49 GMT

The Nonprofit Sector of Texas is more than charity Overview information on Nonprofit Sector Texas Nonprofit Employment Nonprofit Formation Texas Law & Regulation Distribution of 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Texas Click on map to view/ download PDF; County by county details The Nonprofit Sector of Texas is more than charity. It is healthy, diverse, and growing Nonprofits are present in every Texas county. Here are some examples of just some of the many resources, services, and philanthropic dollars nonprofits bring into local communities: Foundations and individuals in Texas express their confidence in our nonprofit sector through significant financial contributions. Nonprofit organizations attract out-of-state foundation and federal grants into the state. These monies have both direct and indirect positive effects on the economy of the state. Nonprofits in Texas help improve the work force. Many people gain valuable job training and work experience through...

Supporting Operational Excellence

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:30:27 GMT

The following sites provide access to the operational best practices and turnkey products nonprofits need to ensure effectiveness and sustainability. Check back often, these resources are refreshed [regularly, weekly?]. Resource Library - Everything you need to know to operate efficiently, cost-effectively and compliantly — from A to Z. Program Services - A quick overview of TANO's ongoing member programs and services. Risk Management - Risk is a fact of life, but these tools and strategies make living with it easer. Insurance - TANO partners to offer a full range of discounted products and services. Check out the savings here.

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noemail@tano.org — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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noemail@tano.org — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:03:23 GMT

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Volunteer Healthcare Clinic Leadership Survey

noemail@tano.org — Mon, 01 Jan 1951 18:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

This survey is an opportunity to freely and frankly share your thoughts about your organization and in so doing help fashion your organization's future.

Release Date: 1-Jan-51 12:00 PM
Expiration Date: 1-Jan-51 12:00 PM

While this survey will take a bit of time to complete, the resulting compilation will help us optimize the time we spend together as a leadership group at the Strategic Leadership Gathering.

Along with your colleagues' comments, the resulting compilation will be an invaluable tool as you move forward to accomplish your organization's vision and mission.

Please be as brief and focused in your responses and avoid comments that identify you.

With appreciation for your thoughts, time and attention.

All I can say is WOW! TANO is amazing. The program is beyond any that is in the State and it is exciting.

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:53:50 GMT

"All I can say is WOW! TANO is amazing. The program is beyond any that is in the State and it is exciting."

Barbara Irving, Project LIFT Houston, Texas

Barbara Irving

We only die when we fail to take root in others.

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:49:25 GMT

We only die when we fail to take root in others.

Leon Trotsky

Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Walk beside me

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:47:52 GMT

Don’t walk in front of me,
I may not follow.

Don’t walk behind me,
I may not lead.

Walk beside me
And be my friend.

Albert Camus

Don’t let education get in the way of your learning

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:46:06 GMT

Don’t let education get in the way of your learning

Mark Twain

Through faith we experience the world; through action we give the world meaning.

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:44:27 GMT

Through faith we experience the world; through action we give the world meaning.

Leo Baeck

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in a period of moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:43:25 GMT

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in a period of moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.

Dante

Better to be a verb, than a noun.

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:42:10 GMT

Better to be a verb, than a noun.

A major research institution recently announced the discovery of the heaviest chemical element yet known to science. The new element has been named Governmentium.

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:40:50 GMT

A major research institution recently announced the discovery of the heaviest chemical element yet known to science. The new element has been named Governmentium.

Governmentium has1 neutron, 12 assistant neutrons,75 deputy neutrons,11 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons.

Since governmentium has no electrons, it is inert. However, it can be detected as it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A minute amount of governmentium causes one reaction to take over 4 days to complete when it would normally take less than a second. Governmentium has a normal half-life of 2 to 4 years; it does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places. In fact, governmentium mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization causes some morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes.

This characteristic of moron-promotion leads some scientists to speculate that governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a certain quantity in concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as Critical Morass. You will know it when you see it.

“We suffer from wanting to accomplish too much, right away. An honest attempt to calm your expectations can improve the quality of your thinking

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:36:43 GMT

“We suffer from wanting to accomplish too much, right away. An honest attempt to calm your expectations can improve the quality of your thinking in the long run.”

(from Accidental Genius, Revolutionize Your Thinking Through Private Writing by Mark Levy (2000, Berrett-Koehler, San Francisco), pp. 15

“Then it happens. While you’re in the office listening to an on-hold version of Eleanor Rigby, a light bulb goes on over your head.

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:35:25 GMT

“Then it happens. While you’re in the office listening to an on-hold version of Eleanor Rigby, a light bulb goes on over your head. You grab a pencil stub and a crumpled envelope and write yourself into a useable solution in forty seconds time – a solution that, by the way, is a total rejection of all the ideas you had previously, but which needed the fertilizer of those rejected ideas to flower.”

(from Accidental Genius, Revolutionize Your Thinking Through Private Writing by Mark Levy (2000, Berrett-Koehler, San Francisco), pp. 72-73

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:17:33 GMT