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Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management (CNLM)

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:43:11 GMT

Resources for Potential Applicants Application (MS Word) Downloadable Information Packet (PDF) Program Overview Sponsoring Organizations Program Detail To be a self aware, reflective, ethical leader with a strong sense of professionalism, commitment and passion for the nonprofit sector - CNLM vision for every participant. Program Overview About the purpose and the professionals behind the CNLM program Many nonprofit practitioners and volunteer leaders come to their work through passion more than by way of an education that has taught them how to lead and manage effectively in order to manifest that passion. Built on a strong competency model, the CNLM program offers one of the most comprehensive nonprofit professional development opportunities in Texas. Its serious course of study - requiring the commitment and investment of its participants - provides the learning and experience it takes to thrive as a committed, competent and effective...

GrantStation Membership Value Program (MVP)

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:22 GMT

Just wanted to let you know that as a result of our 1st search in Grant Station, shortly after we met you and joined TANO, we have been granted an award from Fisher House! We are going to Wash. DC to accept the award at the Pentagon. Thank you for your help! Bob and Barbara Zielinski Executive Directors, Marriage Management, Inc. Serving those who serve our Country FREE with TANO Organization or Business Premium Membership ($599 value) Members Only Details and Access In addition to receiving GrantStation Insider, a comprehensive newsletter detailing available grant information, all paid TANO Member Organizations will receive FREE (a $599 value) full access to the GrantStation website, a premiere online resource for nonprofits seeking grants. GrantStation Membership Value Program (MVP) provides access to four unique grantseeking resources: U.S. Charitable Giving - This database includes thousands of active funder profiles,...

Become a Member

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:59:08 GMT

Just wanted to let you know that as a result of our 1st search in Grant Station, shortly after we met you and joined TANO, we have been granted an award from Fisher House! We are going to Wash. DC to accept the award at the Pentagon! Thank you for your help! Bob and Barbara Zielinski Executive Directors, Marriage Management, Inc. Serving those who serve our Country TANO Offers Four Membership Categories. Select the category that is right for you and be linked directly to that online application and benefits page! Organization Membership - For nonprofit organizations, membership fee-based on budget size. All staff and board members associated with your organization receive FREE TANO Associate Membership. Learn about the benefits. Join Now! Associate Membership - Free for staff and board members associated with a TANO Organization Membership. Learn about the benefits. Join Now! Individual Membership - For individuals NOT associated...

TANOgram Archives 2010 Communications

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:02:42 GMT

The following TANO communications were published in 2010. Select the desired date to be linked to the actual document. August 23, 2010 Issue of TANOgram August 8, 2010 Issue of TANOgram August 2, 2010 Issue of TANOgram July 25, 2010 Issue of TANOgram July 19, 2010 Issue of TANOgram July 12, 2010 Issue of TANOgram July 5, 2010 Issue of TANOgram June 21, 2010 Issue of TANOgram June 14, 2010 Issue of TANOgram May 10, 2010 Issue of TANOgram May 3, 2010 Issue of TANOgram April 26, 2010 Issue of TANOgram April 12, 2010 Issue of TANOgram April 5, 2010 Issue of TANOgram March 29, 2010 Issue of TANOgram March 22, 2010 Issue of TANOgram March 15, 2010 Issue of TANOgram March 10, 2010 Public Policy Alert March 8, 2010 Issue of TANOgram March 1, 2010 Issue of TANOgram February 22, 2010 Issue of TANOgram - new design! ...

Yvette Hernandez

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:56:27 GMT

Finance Operations Manager

Yvette Hernandez has over 5 years of experience working in multiple roles with non-profit organizations. During her career, she has served as a Juvenile Detention Officer Aide, and helping feed the homeless.

Yvette’s areas of expertise include finance and accounting functions. She has served as a dedicated volunteer with Travis County, Gardner Betts Juvenile Detention and St. Pauls Church.

Yvette is in the process of completing her psychology degree from University of Phoenix. Her background in the non-profit sector and accounting field gives her knowledge and strong drive to commit to assisting organizations with their bookkeeping and administrative areas.

Top Eleven Reasons Why You Should Join TANO!

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:39:21 GMT

Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it! There is so much value in a TANO membership! Amanda Buck|Business Development Specialist Better Business Bureau Foundation Amplify your voice. Join your nonprofit peers in advancing critical policy issues affecting the nonprofit sector in your state and communities. Make an Impact. It's all about achieving your mission. With the right skills and tools, you can measure your nonprofit's effectiveness and communicate the value your nonprofit brings to your community. Build Your Capacity. To lead and manage your nonprofit more effectively, attend trainings and conferences on essential topics such as fundraising, marketing, advocacy, governance, collaboration, managing your staff and volunteers, building your board, technology and leadership skills. These opportunities take your nonprofit to its next level of operational growth, and help it achieve new outcomes. Join the Conversation. Network with your...

Technology Resources

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:34:33 GMT

TANO strategically partners to provide Texas nonprofits with affordable access to innovative technology and services. Here's a quick look at some of these ally organizations and how they can help TANO Organizational Member's lower costs and increase productivity. TechSoup NTEN IdealWare ReadyTalk TechSoup Global is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 on the belief that technology is a powerful enabler for social change. Its flagship program, TechSoup.org, helps nonprofits and libraries with the technology resources and knowledge they need to operate at their full potential. Perhaps the largest technology product philanthropy program in the world, TechSoup.org has a catalog of nearly 450 products, which are generously donated by a growing roster of 40 technology corporations, including industry leaders such as Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, Intuit, and Symantec. As of December 2009, these partners have made 5.5 million donations and...

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Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:23:47 GMT

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About the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:46:27 GMT

Board of Directors Staff TANO Leadership Travels & Speaking Around State Partnership Council Public Disclosures TANO In the News The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) is the statewide membership association reflecting and promoting Texas' growing nonprofit community in all its diversity. Envisioning a Texas Nonprofit Sector that works together to be among the healthiest and most vibrant in the nation, TANO's concern and focus is every nonprofit entity within our state no matter its size or budget, urban or rural location. Our mission is to connect, strengthen, and support the nonprofit community for the public good of Texas. We help nonprofits: Manage and lead more effectively. Collaborate and exchange solutions. Save money through group buying opportunities. Engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector. Achieve greater impact in their communities. TANO's Programs and Services...

TANO Organization Membership Benefits

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:39:36 GMT

TANO's diverse membership package offers support for every nonprofit in Texas no matter the size of the staff, budget or mission. TANO's Organizational Members access a wide range of benefits including those listed below. TANO strives to continually add new benefits to better serve our membership and the Texas nonprofit sector. Join Now! - TANO Organizational Membership Application TANO's Organizational Membership fee is based on the organization's annual budget and covers the full year from the date of joining. All staff and current board members of a TANO Organizational Members are eligible for FREE TANO Associate Membership, during the time of their professional or leadership affiliation with that organization. TANO Organization Membership Benefits Include: Development Resources: GrantStation MVP - FREE with TANO Organization Membership ($599 value) Greater Giving (formerly Auctionpay) Fundraising Services (15% off products...

Membership Renewal

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:44:53 GMT

TANO membership is for a full year (365 days) and members receive several electronic notices as their membership gets closer to the expiration date. You will receive a notice of your renewal being due 30 days prior to the end of your membership period.

For assistance in renewing your membership contact Mary Beth Harrington, Director of Community Outreach, at mbharrington@tano.org or call 512-381-1493.

Financial Management Consulting Services

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:46:24 GMT

TANO's team of experienced nonprofit financial management consultants will ensure that your organization's financial management systems are effective and efficient. We can help support you with periodic assistance as needed to ongoing oversight to full-service outsourcing of your entire accounting function.

Our fees are very reasonable and our understanding of your needs and the quality of our customer service cannot be beat!

Our services include:

Accounting system setup and implementation
Best practices review of existing systems and processes versus business needs
Processes and control review
Full service end-to-end bookkeeping
Tax filing and support including 941, 1099, W2, 990
Audit preparation and support
Assistant with grant management and reporting
Setup and maintenance of budget information in QuickBooks
Review of processes and internal controls and recommendations for improvement

In addition, TANO financial management consultants are available to interpret your financial statements to your organization’s leadership and strengthen their fiscal literacy.

To request a proposal or more information, contact Gavin Wilson, TANO Director of Business Development & Consulting at gavin@tano.org or (512) 381-1494.

TANO C3 Consulting Services

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:44:45 GMT

TANO offers passionate experts providing consulting, coaching, and mentoring solutions to the real problems faced by our colleagues, through our TANO C3 Consulting Service. We connect individuals and agencies in all areas of nonprofit practice. Our primary focus areas are: Financial management Grant writing Board and organizational development, including strategic thinking and planning and organizational assessment and capacity building Human Resources Starting your nonprofit In addition, TANO offers an array of Professional Development learning opportunities - all created with one principle in mind: people learn best when they learn their way. TANO C3 is about helping our Texas Nonprofit Sector achieve personal and organizational independence and self-sufficiency. Our fees reflect the economic realities of those we serve. These services are generally available only to TANO members. For...

TANO Leadership Travels & Speaking Around State

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:06:54 GMT

2009 2010 January 8, 15, & 22 - College Station - Financial Management Series: Financial Contingency Plans Workshop, Reading Nonprofit Financial Statements, Budgeting, Prepareing for an Audit, Internal Controls, The New 990's, presented by Cheryl Black, TANO Chief Operations Office, Bryan/College Station, June 15-17, 2009. 18 hours. 12 - Webinar - Starting a Nonprofit presented by Barry Silverberg, TANO President & CEO, January 12, 2010, 90 minutes 12 - Austin - Assuring Financial Health, Presented by Cheryl Black, TANO Chief Operating Officer as part of TANO - ACC CCBNO Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management 20 - Webinar - Risk Management 101: Practical Ways to Manage Risk in a Changing World, presented by Safe-Wise Consulting. January 20, 2010. 90 Minutes 26 - Webinar - TANO Member Orientation, presented by Mary Beth Harrington, TANO Director of Community Outreach, January 26, 2010. 90 minutes 27 - Webinar -...

IRS Form 5768

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:13:23 GMT

TANO encourages all 501 (c)(3) nonprofits to file IRS Form 5768 – Election/Revocation of Election by an Eligible Section 501(c)(3) Organization To Make Expenditures To Influence Legislation. Filing IRS Form 5768 shifts the burden of proof regarding excess lobbying expenses from the nonprofit to the IRS. Regrettably, less than 3% of 501 (c)(3) entities have done so, though all are qualified to do so. How it works Tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are prohibited from lobbying “except to an insubstantial degree”. The IRS evaluates an organization’s lobbying activities under two rules: The general rule looks at the totality of an organization’s lobbying activities, whether by paid staff or volunteers, and considers whether those activities are “insubstantial.” This test gives the IRS fairly broad discretion; courts have in the past considered expenditures of more than 5% of the organization’s budget, time and effort to be...

HHSC Task Force on Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:01:36 GMT

Purpose Public Hearing Schedule Offering Testimony at Hearing Submitting Written Comments Topics of Interest For more information The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations is honored to have its President & CEO, Barry Silverberg, serve as one of eight nonprofit leaders from throughout the State of Texas on the Texas Legislature mandated Health & Human Services Commission's Task Force on Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity formed as a result of the passage of HB 492. OneStar Foundation is working closely with the Commission in staffing the Task Force. TANO urges all nonprofits to be represented at and to offer testimony at the Task Force's Public Hearings. TANO Board Chair, Richard W. Meyer spoke for TANO and the Texas Nonprofit Sector at the April 19th Austin Public Hearing. Testimony. Purpose - The HHSC Task Force on Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity invites the public to provide testimony and written comments about how to strengthen nonprofit capacity for providing...

Tesimonials to TANO Assistance Incorporating & Obtaining 501 (c)(3) Determination

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:15:24 GMT

Texas Freedom Tribute

Just a short note to say thanks for all the hard work on getting us up and running and the IRS paperwork. We just received our 501 c3 status rating as attached and would could not be happier. The fact that it came back from the IRS without any additional information and/or changes is a testimony to your meticulous preparation. Using TANO to get it all together and wade thru the bureaucracy was the smartest thing we could do at the beginning. We done and please feel free to use us as a reference for your services. (Donald Allen, LTC, Special Forces, US Army Retired)

Community Yoga
We just received our 501(c)3 status approval and were shocked at how quickly the response came back to us - and without any request for additional information or changes! We know that this wouldn't have been the case if it hadn't been for Barry Silverberg's spot-on guidance and careful preparation. The decision to use TANO to move us smoothly and quickly through this process was undeniably one of the best decisions we could have made at this point. I have already suggested their services to others who are considering going through the process, and will continue to use TANO's services as our organization grows. (Jyl Kutsche, President, Community Yoga)

Insurance and Benefits Through Your TANO Membership

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:16:04 GMT

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 for directors and officers as well as employment practices and fiduciary liability that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of nonprofit organizations. Coverage is available for qualifying accounts for full prior acts, duty to defend, leased and independent contractors and third party exposures. In addition to standard D&O insurance and entity indemnification, separate individual coverage is generally available for the independent director serving on the board of a nonprofit organization. Click here to download the application. Property & Casualty InsuranceWhen it comes to property and casualty insurance for your nonprofit, you want to keep it simple and straightforward. The...

Insurance and Benefits Through Your TANO Membership

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:14:07 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:

Management Liability Protection Including Directors & Officer's Coverage
Property & Casualty Insurance
Employee Benefits / Medical Plan

Unemployment Insurance

TANO Leadership Travels & Speaking Around State - 2009

Mon, 31 May 2010 21:52:05 GMT

TANO Leadership Travels & Speaking Around State January - December 2009 January 14 - Webinar - Tour of GrantStation, presented by Cynthia Adams of GrantStation. January 14, 2009. 90 minutes. 16 - Austin - 26th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute, “Public Policy, Legislative and Regulatory Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations” presented by Richard W. Meyer, TANO Board Chair and Vice-President for University of Texas School of Law/Conference of Southwest Foundations, January 16, 2009, Austin, Texas, 1 hour 19 - Webinar - TANO Member Orientation, presented by Mary Beth Harrington, TANO Director of Community Outreach, January 19+, 2009. 90 minutes 22 - Waco - Profile of the Texas Nonprofit Sector, presented by Mary Beth Harrington, TANO Director of Community Outreach for AFP Waco Chapter, January 22, 2009. 30 minutes. 24 - Austin - Influencing Public Policy Through Advocacy, presented by Richard W. Meyer, TANO Board Chair and Vice-President, for...

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Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management (CNLM)

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Become a Member

TANOgram Archives 2010 Communications

Yvette Hernandez

Top Eleven Reasons Why You Should Join TANO!

Technology Resources

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About the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations

TANO Organization Membership Benefits

Membership Renewal

Financial Management Consulting Services

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TANO C3 Consulting Services

TANO Leadership Travels & Speaking Around State

IRS Form 5768

HHSC Task Force on Strengthening Nonprofit Capacity

Tesimonials to TANO Assistance Incorporating & Obtaining 501 (c)(3) Determination

Texas Freedom Tribute

Insurance and Benefits Through Your TANO Membership

Insurance and Benefits Through Your TANO Membership

TANO Leadership Travels & Speaking Around State - 2009

Home page HIGHLIGHTS