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TANOgram Archives 2010 Communications

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:18:02 GMT

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

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

TANO Organization Membership Benefits

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:15:21 GMT

TANO’s diverse membership package offers support for every nonprofit in Texas no matter the size of its staff, budget or mission. TANO members access a wide range of benefits including all that follow below; and we strive to add new benefits that will better serve our members and the Texas nonprofit sector. The membership fee is based on the organization’s annual budget and cover the full year from the date of joining. All staff and current board members of a TANO Organization 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) Auctionpay Fundraising Services (15% off products and services) Nonprofit Management Resources: VERIFYI Criminal Background Checks (save on application fees) FREE Unlimited Job Postings on the TANO...

Advisory Council

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:50:17 GMT

(in formation)

Silona Bonewald
Founder, League of Technical Voters

Alice White

Director, Public Relations, Texas Tech University (Lubbock)

Teresa Wright
Assistant Director of Constituent Relations, University of Texas at Arlington

IRS Form 5768

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:00:54 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. IRS Form 5768 This election 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. 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...

Terrell Blodgett

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:48:34 GMT

Terrell Blodgett

Terrell Blodgett is Mike Hogg Professor Emeritus in Urban Management (nonteaching) at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. He is one of the founders of the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO).

From 1969 until his appointment at the LBJ School in 1982, Blodgett was the principal in charge of government services for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co. in a nine-state Southwest region. Prior to joining Peat, Marwick, Mitchell he was Administrative Assistant to Governor John B. Connally (December 1964-January 1969), serving initially as the first Director of the Texas Office of Economic Opportunity and then as principal assistant for intergovernmental relations and planning.

Blodgett, who holds a master's degree in public administration from Syracuse University, also has been City Manager of Garland (1963-64) and Waco (1960-63) and Assistant City Manager of Austin (1955-60). A member of the National Academy of Public Administration, he is Past Chairman of the National Civic League and the International City Management Association Foundation.

Blodgett is frequently recruited by Texas state and local officials for temporary assignments, and he has been a consultant to a number of city charter commissions in Texas. In 1991, he served as Executive Director of the Governor's Task Force on Revenue. In 1995, Blodgett retired from teaching after having served thirteen years as the LBJ School's first Mike Hogg Professor in Urban Management.

Professor Blodgett's latest book, City Government That Works: The History of Council-Manager Government in Texas, was released in fall 1998.

Board

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:45:09 GMT

Officers:

Richard W. Meyer, Board Chair & Vice-President, Public Policy & Counsel

Attorney at Law

Barry Silverberg, President & CEO

Director, Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College

Glenda Holmstrom, Treasurer

Robert Pinhero, Secretary

Social Entrepreneur; Education & Training Consultant

Marianne Ehrlich, Past Board Chair

President & CEO, Healthy Family Initiatives

Board:

Terrell Blodgett

Mike Hogg Professor Emeritus in Urban Management, LBJ School of Public Affairs

Froswa Booker-Drew

Executive Director, Partners for Sacred Places, Texas Office

Blanca Tapia Leahy

Director, Research & Planning Division, Travis County Health & Human Services & Veterans Services

Barry Lovelace

General Partner, Compass Settings, Ltd

Robert Manzer

Vice-President, Academic Affairs, St. Edward’s University

Julie Niehoff

Regional Development Director, Constant Contact

Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management (CNLM)

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:11:54 GMT

The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management is co-sponsored by the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations and the Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College. Participants come from throughout the State of Texas. Application (MS Word) 2010/ 2011 Schedule with dates only (PDF) 2009/ 2010 Schedule with topics (PDF) Program Details CNLM Coordinators CNLM Faculty (PDF) Current Class and Alumni (PDF) Competency Model (PDF) Participnats' Testimonials (PDF) Downloadable Information Packet (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions To be a self-aware, reflective, ethical leader with a strong sense of professionalism, commitment and passion for the nonprofit sector. This is the goal for each participant in the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management (CNLM). The program’s 20 full days over 10 months – August through May with graduation in June – and over 160 hours of contact time, built on a strong...

Insurance and Benefits Through Your TANO Membership

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:32:13 GMT

In an economy where every dollar counts, Frost Insurance 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. These TANO endorsed services are offered by Frost Insurance and they include: 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...

CNLM Program Detail

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:24 GMT

The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management is co-sponsored by the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations and the Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College. Participants come from throughout the State of Texas. Personality Style and Leadership Type assessment Ethics & Best Practices Continuing Education Units Access to ACC Resources Attendance Homework Tuition Tuition Reductions for staff of TANO organizational members: Scholarships Personality Style and Leadership Type assessment Each participant will complete a Personal Assessment - The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - prior to the first learning opportunity, in keeping with the Certificate's focus on attaining a disciplined view of self, of the organizations in which we operate, and the overall environment of the Nonprofit Sector of Texas. The first learning opportunity will be Developing Your Personal Leadership Style. It will incorporate learning from...

CNLM Frequently Asked Questions

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:54:02 GMT

Why Should I consider spending 10 months as part of the Certificate Experience? For Whom Is this Certificate Program Intended? When are the Certificate Participants selected? How is the Certificate program funded? What does the Certificate Experience focus on? What do graduates receive? What is required to earn the Certificate? When are the sessions? Will I receive any mentoring or coaching? When is graduation? How do I apply to be considered for the Certificate's class? Who do I call if I have more questions? Why Should I consider spending 10 months as part of the Certificate Experience? Among the reasons people participate in professional development programs like the Certificate Experience: Personal Development Skill Acquisition New employment opportunities Increase income Career Change Promotion with current employer Suggested by employer * as reported in Larson, R. Sam & Mark I. Wilson, Building Bridges Initiative Cluster Evaluation: Survey of Nonprofit...

TANO Affiliated Professional Development Programs

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:49:01 GMT

There are many professional development opportunities available today. We encourage you to take advantage of as many as possible but to first check to be sure the program in question offers you what you are seeking.

To assist our members, TANO reviews and endorses a limited number of such professional development opportunities. In each case, a TANO staff member will have reviewed the content and quality of the program noted here. We believe these offer good value for the fee charged.

Mindedge Online Nonprofit Management Courses

Mindedge an information and learning company that rovides leadership, management, communication, and education solutions to help organizations meet their objectives. TANO members will receive a 10% discount on individual courses and a 30% discount when purchasing the entire suite of 7 courses. A Certificate of Completion will be issued for completion of individual courses, and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management will be awarded upon completion of the entire suite of 7 courses.

Professional Development

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:47:03 GMT

Committed to promoting the highest standards of professional nonprofit practice, TANO delivers professional development through:

TANO’s in-depth Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management;
TANO modules for regional learning opportunities;
TANO customized learning opportunities
Sponsored webinars - see our statewide calendar;
Online resources;
The services of affiliated programs (e.g., Mindedge Online Nonprofit Management Courses); and
TANO members’ programs - see our statewide calendar.

Customized Learning Opportunities

TANO has among its consultants and staff a plethora of passionate experts who are eager to help their volunteer and professional colleagues and share their expertise in more areas than can possibly be outlined here.

For more information on any one program, or to discuss your needs for a customized initiative, contact Mary Beth Harrington, Director of Community Outreach (mbharrington@tano.org – 512-381-1490) or Barry Silverberg, President & CEO (barry@tano.org – 512-381-1491)

Regional Learning Opportunities Modules

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:46:34 GMT

Regional learning opportunities are customized to the needs of the area and attendees, building on TANO’s learning modules. Each module can be done in total or through separate workshops, and may be adapted to conference presentations. Comprehensive Nonprofit Financial Management Series – 6 part series totaling 21 hours, including: 1. Developing a Financial Contingency Plan 2. How to Develop & Maintain Your Nonprofit Budget 3. Preparing for an Audit 4. What’s Up with the New 990’s? 5. What Internal Controls Should You Have in Place? Developing and Sustaining an Effective Board of Director: A Preface to Organizational Success – multi-part, adaptable time-frame, learning opportunity that incorporates: 1. Getting Perspective: An Engaging Model for Strategic Thinking 2. Understanding the Nonprofit Sector 3. Role and Responsibilities of Boards of Directors 4. Sarbanes-Oxley Requires Higher Expectations of Your Board 5. ...

CNLM Coordinators

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:43:56 GMT

The Certificate Experience draws upon the very best resources of our state and nation to promote exemplary leadership and management within our nonprofit sector.

Coordinating the Certificate Program:

Barry Silverberg, President & CEO of the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) and Director of the Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College (ACC CCBNO) email
Candyss Bryant, Coordinator of the Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College (ACC CCBNO) email

FAQs - Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:38:14 GMT

sponsored by the Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College & the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) Why Should I consider spending 10 months as part of the Certificate Experience? For Whom Is this Certificate Program Intended? When are the Certificate Participants be selected? How is the Certificate program be funded? What does the Certificate Experience focus on? What do graduates receive? What is required to earn the Certificate Certificate? When are the sessions be offered? Will I receive any mentoring or coaching? When is graduation? How do I apply to be considered for the Certificate's class? Why Should I consider spending 10 months as part of the Certificate Experience? Among the reasons people participate in professional development programs like the Certificate Experience: Personal Development Skill Acquisition New employment opportunities Increase income Career Change Promotion with current employer Suggested by...

Tuition & Application - Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:34:58 GMT

sponsored by the Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College & the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) Tuition Scholarships PLEASE USE MS Word Application (if any difficulties, e-mail cbryant1@austincc.edu) Applications being accepted for Class of 2011 (August 2010 to June 2011) Those invited to join the Certificate Experience class will be advised at the time of acceptance on payment requirements, final session schedules, and other program details. Accepta\nce is on a rotating basis. Once the class is filled, no more applications will be accepted,. Tuition Tuition for the 20 all-day sessionsand Induction and Graduation ceremonies, all handouts and resource materials, and CEUs - is $3,000. : Participants working for or key volunteers of organizations who are TANO members receive a 10% tuition discount - to become a TANO member ; Discounts are only for participants paying full tuition. Scholarships Our ability to offer...

Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:28:48 GMT

sponsored by the Center for Community Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College & the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) Class of 2011 (August 2010 - May 2011) is now enroling! Join 96 Certificate participants & graduates (to date) Certificate Graduates and Current Class to date Application (Download, complete and e-mail to mailto:cbryant1@austincc.edu Acceptances are on a rotating basis and will end when class is full!) Downloadable packet of information on Certificate experience The Certificate experience is based on a competency model which has as its desired outcome for each participant: To be a self aware, reflective, ethical leader with a strong sense of professionalism, commitment and passion for the nonprofit sector. Certificate Participants Speak About Their Experience The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management - Overview 2010 - 2011 Schedule 2009 - 2010 Session Topics (2010-2011 will be similar but not...

Overview - Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:22:08 GMT

sponsored by the Center for Community-Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College & the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) Application (if any difficulties, e-mail cbryant1@austincc.edu) Downloadable packet of information on Certificate experience The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management* is a comprehensive course of study entailing 20 full day sessions, over a 10 month period - from August 2009 to May 2010 - during which passionate expert practitioners offer participants opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and relationships necessary to lead and manage small and mid-size nonprofit corporations. The Certificate Experience is designed for both professional staff and volunteer leaders, to connect practice and knowledge. It is as flexible and creative as possible while offering participants a disciplined view of self, of the organizations in which they operate, and the overall environment of the Texas Nonprofit Sector....

Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management Graduates & Current Class Members

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:12:42 GMT

sponsored by the Center for Community Based & Nonprofit Organizations at Austin Community College & the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) To date, there have been two graduating classes of our Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management - Classes of 2008 & 2009 and the current Class of 2010, combined here in alphabetical order. Positions listed are those held by the incumbents at the time they were engaged in the program unless otherwise noted. Sharon Aguilar ’09 - Program Director - C5 Youth Foundation Dawn Allen ’09 - Program Director - English at Work Ana Almaguel ’08 - Planner, Research & Planning - Health & Human Services & Veterans Services, Travis County Lil Almonte ’09 - Director of Outreach - El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission Christin Alvarado '10 - Campus & Community Programs Manager - Austin Partners in Education Andrea Ames ’10 - Development Director - Austin Music Foundation Carol Ancelet...

Connecting Landing Page

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:12:03 GMT

The mission of the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) is to connect, strengthen, and support the nonprofit community for the public good.

The following sites connect the Texas nonprofit sector to information vital to ensure effective and sustainable nonprofits.

Articles - Every day TANO combs national state and local publications for articles that provide guidance to nonprpfits on any subject impacting their nonprofit. Check this site for new articles every day or use the search function to find articles on a particular subject. All articles are also featured each week in TANOgram, our weekly newsletter. Click here to go to the Articles page.

Service Directory - Nonprofits require many services to maintain their operations. Check this site for a listing of information on possible vendors to provide services to your organization. Note: Vendors in the TANO Service Directory are not endorsed by TANO. Click here to go to the Service Directory page

Online Store - There are a plethors of books, publications, reports, videos and other products available to support nonprofits fulfill their mission. Check this site for a listing of products available for purchase online. Click here to go to the Online Store.

Corporate Sponsor Opportunities - TANO serves as the state association that supports the 70,000 + Texas nonprofits. If you are interested in learning how you might target this profitable market, Click here to go to the Corporate Sponsor Opportunitites site.