Nonprofit Participation In This Election

noemail@tano.org — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:00:00 GMT

On November 4, the longest Presidential election campaign in American history will draw to a close. With less than 60 days remaining, there is too much at stake for nonprofits to sit silent on the sidelines as the country changes around us.

But I work for a nonprofit; what can I do?

Federal law prohibits 501(c)(3) nonprofits from engaging in candidate electioneering, but there are many ways that nonprofits CAN participate.

Genuine issue advocacy (not candidate advocacy) is permitted and encouraged.
Make your voice heard and your vote count as an individual. Whatever your personal professional or political affiliation, you have a civic right as a citizen to vote and if you wish, to volunteer with a political campaign.

October 6 is the deadline for Texans to register to vote in the November general election. For more information about registering and preparing to vote in Texas, visit the Department of State’s Election Division web site at http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml. This site includes information about poll locations and options for residents with unique voting needs. Exercise your civic right. Register to vote before the October 6 deadline.

5-Sep-08 3:00 PM

TANO Newsletter 27-Aug-08

noemail@tano.org — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:09:21 GMT

TANO
Voice of the Texas Nonprofit Sector.

In This Issue:

Breaking News

Guest Column:
Ken Gladish of the Austin Community Foundation

Calendar Events Aug. 29 - Sep. 12

News From The Nonprofit World

Job Bank

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TANOgram
August 29, 2008 Vol I. Issue 5

Connecting, Strengthening and Supporting
the Texas Nonprofit Community for the Public Good

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Breaking News

IRS Completed 2008 Form 990 Instructions and Background Documents

The Internal Revenue Service has completed its revision of the 2008 Form 990 instructions* and posted them, along with three new background documents explaining the new form and instructions. [More Info]

Nonprofit Leaders Call for Greater Government Involvement in Charitable Sector

Social entrepreneurs are calling for a realignment of the way the federal government and nonprofits work together to maximize the impact of American generosity, the Washington Post reports.[More Info]

Senate Creates Philanthropy Caucus

Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Richard Burr (R-NC) have established the Senate Philanthropy Caucus, which will work to find ways to help foundations and charities, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reports. [More Info]

Guest Column: Ken Gladish Austin Community Foundation

Keeping the Republic: Reflections on the Nonprofit Sector

There is a much quoted story concerning Benjamin Franklin’s opinions and perspectives at the close of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 in which the Good Dr. Franklin is confronted by a member of the crowd standing outside Independence Hall and asked: Well, Doctor, what have we got--- [More Info]

Calendar Events for August 29 - September 12

White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Regional Conference
Sponsor: White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
Day: Fri 29-Aug-08 8:00 AM

Idealware Webinar: Getting Started with Online Donations
Sponsor: Idealware
Day: Wed 3-Sep-08 12:00 PM

Selecting the Best Employees for the Job: The Screening Process in a Nutshell
Sponsor: Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Day: Wed 3-Sep-08 1:00 PM

Idealware Webinar:Choosing a Low-Cost Constituent Database
Sponsor: Idealware
Day: Thu 4-Sep-08 12:00 PM

Greenlights' Lunch & Learn: The Value of Young Leaders on a Nonprofit Board
Sponsor: Greenlights and Leadership Austin
Day: Thu 4-Sep-08 12:00 PM

2008 Risk Management and Finance Summit for Nonprofits
Sponsor: Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Day: Sun 7-Sep-08 8:30 AM
Location: Minneapolis, MN - Marriott City Center

Greenlights’ Board Primer: What Excellent Boards Do
Sponsor: Greenlights for Nonprofit Success
Day: Mon 8-Sep-08 8:30 AM

Free Grant Writing Workshops
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Day: Wed 10-Sep-08 8:30 AM

FREE Webinar! How to Use the Web for Communications and Marketing
Sponsor: TANO, ACC CCBNO & Firespring
Day: Wed 10-Sep-08 10:00 AM
Location: Webinar - Participate from your own desktop!
In this informative session Jay Wilkinson will share years of research results on how nonprofits can use the web for communications and marketing. Key takeaways will include the crucial elements necessary for an effective website, how to use the web to increase communications with constituents, and how to use your website to promote your mission and market your organization.

Idealware Webinar:Getting Started with Online Conferencing and Seminar Tools
Sponsor: Idealware
Day: Thu 11-Sep-08 12:00 PM

Succeeding in an Economic Downturn
Sponsor: Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations
Day: Fri 12-Sep-08 9:30 AM

FREE Webinar! How to Attract Supporters Using Online Social Networking Tools
Sponsor: TANO, ACC CCBNO & Firespring
Day: Tue 23-Sep-08 10:00 AM
Learn how nonprofits are embracing social networking technology to expand their organization's mission and empower fundraisers to spread the message to constituents.

Greenlights’ 7th Annual Crossroads Conference: The Next Giant Leap Toward Nonprofit Excellence
Sponsor: Greenlights for Nonprofit Success
Day: Thu 25-Sep-08 8:00 AM
Location: Austin Convention Center Austin, Texas

For a complete list of continuing education events online and throughout Texas, go to http://www.tano.org/en/cev/mon/

Auctionpay Presents: “Ask the Event Experts” Streamline, Simplify, Maximize Mon. Sep. 29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration begins 45 minutes prior to start time. Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Marriott Solana 5 Village Circle Westlake, TX 76252

Planning a fundraising event is complex and challenging. You can be more successful and reduce your headaches by breaking your event into its various elements and applying best practices to each. Join Auctionpay and an assembly of experts for a full-day seminar on best practices for every aspect of your event.

The Program:

Beyond the Pink Napkins: A Guide to More Purposeful Events – Angela Z. Strittmatter, Project Partners, Inc.
Give Your Donors What They Want: Event Procurement – Mike Shumard, Winspire, Inc.
Revitalizing Technology: Maximizing Auction Revenue –Michael Wood, AES Auctions.
Sold to the Highest Bidder!: Live Auction Strategy – Louis Murad, Murad Auction Group.
Presentation is Everything!: Creative Golf Tournaments Using Multi-Media - Rob Frnka, LeaderBoard of Dallas and Fort Worth.
The Right Volunteers: Your Key To Successful Events - Kathy MacNaughton, KMAC & Associates.
Event Email Strategies That Work – Julie Niehoff, Constant Contact.
The Best Audio Visual is Invisible - George Strong, Strong Audio Visual Productions.

Cost: $129.00 Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register at: https://apmarketing.ejoinme.org/MyPages/AsktheExpertsPB/tabid/112993/Default.aspx

News From The Nonprofit World

Website Offers Statistics on Volunteering

The Volunteering in America website, an initiative of the U.S. Corporation for National and Community Service, takes an in-depth look at... [More Info]

Updated Publication for Churches and Religious Organizations Issued

Washington DC - Congress has enacted special tax laws applicable to churches, religious organizations, and ministers in recognition of... [More Info]

Job Bank

New Leaders for New Schools Seeking Leaders for Upcoming Cohort --new

Company: New Leaders for New Schools

Community Engagement Coordinator --new

Company: The Caring Place

Medi Wheels Driver --new

Company: Meals on Wheels and More, Inc

Community Manager - Distinguished Events --new

Company: American Cancer Society

Office Administrator --new

Company: The Care Communities

Communications/Marketing Manager --new

Company: Keep Texas Beautiful

Event/Project Manager --new

Company: Keep Texas Beautiful

Business Devlopment Manager --new

Company: Texas Society of Association Executives

Match Support Specialist --new

Company: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas

Executive Director --new

Company: Witt/Kieffer

For a complete list of statewide job openings as well as posted resumes, go to http://www.tano.org/en/jobs/search.asp

Share Your Ideas
We hope you find this information of use and will encourage others you know to become TANO Site Registrants or TANO Members. Go to www.tano.org for more details and links. E-mail us your thoughts on ways the TANO can assist you, your nonprofit organization, and your area's nonprofit community.

Marianne Ehrlich Barry Silverberg
Chair, Board of Directors President & CEO

mehrlich@tano.org barry@tano.org

TANO c/o Austin Community College
5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas 78752

(512) 223-7075 or (972) 839-9960 www.tano.org

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