Nonprofit News
You're invted to provide input on the next APS Superintendent
Jan 6 2015You're invited to community meetings and to take an online survey to give your opinions and suggestions for the next APS superintendent.
APS Board of Education has started its search process for a new superintendent. One of the most critical steps in the process is input from staff, families, and community members.
APS has scheduled several employee and community... Read Article
Help Older Adults and Veterans Learn and Reconnect with Family and Friends
Jan 5 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Technology
With support, older adults and veterans can receive free technical assistance to help reconnect them with loved ones. Technocademy, a nonprofit organization started by a high school freshman in Atlanta, helps senior citizens and veterans connect with their family and friends by offering free technology lessons throughout the... Read Article
$500 College Scholarship Available to YOU!
Jan 1 2015Goedeker’s is holding an essay contest with the opportunity to win up to $500 in scholarship money.
The Goedeker’s Appliances Public Service Scholarship is available to employees of non-profit organizations and their immediate family members. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply.
The deadline to enter the essay contest is July 31, 2015.
For the full... Read Article
Measuring Return on Investment (ROI) of Nonprofit Programs and Initiatives
Dec 30 2014Related to: Evaluation
Globalization, advances in technology, decreased funding opportunities, and the competition for market share are all putting pressure on nonprofits to respond to challenges more quickly, creatively, and less expensively than in the past. Program Managers are being asked to justify how money is spent, and to demonstrate that their programs are producing viable... Read Article
Mandatory 10% Overhead Minimum in Government Contracts Takes Effect
Dec 29 2014Related to: Board Development, Related to: Financial Management
New OMB Guidelines that take effect December 26, 2014 say that contracts with nonprofits involving federal money must include a minimum of 10% overhead. This isn't enough, but it's an important victory for nonprofit policy advocates. California currently ranks 4th worst in the nation in... Read Article
Six IRS Tips for Year-End Gifts to Charity
Dec 23 2014Related to: Financial Management, Related to: Fund Development
Many people give to charity each year during the holiday season. Remember, if you want to claim a tax deduction for your gifts, you must itemize your deductions. There are several tax rules that you should know about before you give. Here are six tips from the IRS that you should keep in mind:
Qualified charities. ... Read Article
Charities-Only Tax Bill Nearly Passes in the House
Dec 15 2014Related to: Advocacy
The work of charitable nonprofits in communities throughout the United States fell just a few votes short of receiving a boost by Congress last week when the Supporting America’s Charities Act, H.R.5806, was introduced, debated, and voted on by the House of Representatives.
H.R. 5806 sought to make permanent three charitable giving tax incentives:... Read Article
What is a Mindful Leader?
Dec 8 2014Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Human Resources, Related to: Leadership
This past week I attended the Mindful Leadership Summit in Washington, DC and had the privilege to learn from some of the best in the field including Sharon Salzberg, Michael Carroll, and Daniel Goleman. Since I’ve been back from the conference many people have asked me what is mindful leader? A... Read Article
Six Steps to Select Software on a Shoestring
Nov 26 2014Related to: Technology
Traditional software selection techniques can be complicated and time-consuming. Few technology professionals would use extensive selection processes to pick a small software utility. Here’s a simplified six-step process that can help when you just need to make a simple choice quickly.
1. Quickly define your top needs
Make sure you know what... Read Article
