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Wednesday, 19 October 2011 09:49 |
 Maine nonprofits want to know why Governor Paul LePage is excluding nonprofits from an upcoming jobs workshop.
According to an article in The Kennebec Journal, Brenda Peluso, executive director for the Maine Association of Nonprofits, sent a letter to the governor requesting to have a seat at one of his upcoming workshops. She hoped it would give her an opportunity to talk about the obstacles nonprofits face when it comes to job creation. What she got instead was a letter from...
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Tuesday, 18 October 2011 15:10 |
 The rise of social media has given nonprofits another option to attract new donors. Yet with so many of these websites out there, it can be hard to figure out which one is best to use. Of all the options out there, Twitter presents an intriguing choice. It's simple to set up and, if used properly, can quickly spread the word about your mission.
Our own Sam Fanburg attended the 2011 National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC) back in September. One of the many...
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Tuesday, 18 October 2011 10:18 |
 When Patrick Corvington resigned as CEO of the Corporation For National And Community Service (CNCS) in April, the search was on for a replacement. 6 months later, that replacement has been found in Wendy Spencer.
Spencer, who was the CEO of the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service in Florida, was nominated for the position yesterday by President Barack Obama. She now must be approved by the U.S. Senate. The CNCS engages more than five million...
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Monday, 17 October 2011 14:18 |
 The Milwaukee Brewers' playoff run might be over--they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 12-6 in game 6 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) on Sunday--but nonprofits were sure to cash in while the good times lasted.
According to an article in The Journal Sentinel, Sportservice, which runs the concession stands at Brewers home games, had a deal with local nonprofit groups that allowed their employees to work at the stands for a cut of the revenues. The groups that sent...
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Monday, 17 October 2011 11:59 |
 Turnover is a big part of jobs these days. Whereas it was not uncommon for people to stick with their work for 20+ years in the past, these days the average stay at a job is much shorter. With more people moving on from their careers, how can you distinguish yourself from the past? The NonProfit Times just put up a new management tip about that very topic:
* Find Your Passion: Sit down and figure out your best attributes. Test your list with a trusted friend, along with a...
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Friday, 14 October 2011 12:37 |
 We have just posted the October 15th edition of The NonProfit Times on our website. Here are the stories you can expect to see in this issue:
"Fundraising Results Unchanged Year Over Year"-A report by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC) shows that fundraising has basically stayed the same since 2010."United Way Drives To Diversify Income"-As United Way continues to diversify funding, the piece of the revenue pie made up of workplace giving continues to shrink."Covenant House's...
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Thursday, 13 October 2011 14:20 |
 Volunteers can be some of the driving forces behind a nonprofit's success, but they can only reach that level with proper training and support. That's where volunteer management comes in handy. This technique is more than just making sure volunteers are supervised. The process starts before they are hired to work, by making sure the individuals know exactly the kind of work they will be doing. Here's a quick definition that will explain this topic...
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Thursday, 13 October 2011 13:13 |
 Finding consistent streams of revenue can be a challenging task for a nonprofit. Donors come and go, and sometimes special events don't go as planned. Organizations must constantly find new ways to increase their revenue if they are going to survive in this competitive market. Here are some tips that were gathered at the 2011 Bridge Conference:
-Find creative ways to increase operating dollars. For example, the National World War II Museum offers free admission to vets. It is able to do...
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011 15:39 |
 Risk comes in all shapes and sizes. It can be caused by an innocent accident or malicious intent. And, risk management plans often do not keep up with the times and technology. This webinar, hosted by The NonProfit Times and Zurich, will feature nationally-regarded expert speakers, and will focus on what risk entails, how to lessen an organization’s chances of being on the wrong end of a lawsuit and what to do if all of that doesn't work.
Speakers include:
Melanie L. Herman, Executive...
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011 10:43 |
 The United States experienced one of the worst oil spills in the country's history on April 20th, 2010 when British Petroleum's (BP) Deepwater Horizon rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. Gallons of oil flooded into the waters, causing damage to wildlife and the way of life of countless local fisherman. It wasn't until September 19th that the oil well was sealed and by then, the damage had already been done.
BP held its annual meeting in London in April of 2011, and a...
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Tuesday, 11 October 2011 13:43 |
 Three years ago, nonprofits in Minnesota came to a realization: Government funding was disappearing as a result of the recession, and they were going to have to make significant changes. The Greater Twin Cities United Way brought together nonprofit leaders from the state to come up with an answer. What came out of that meeting was the United Front campaign. It encouraged Minnesota nonprofits to work together so they could adequately address the problems facing...
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Tuesday, 11 October 2011 09:39 |
 Here's how fundraising used to work: Your organization would get a pledge and wait for the donation to arrive in the mail as a check. Today, there’s an entirely new front in the battle for donations that didn’t even exist 15 or 20 years ago. In addition to those checks you might still get from donors, you have to think about processing payments online. This topic was covered in-depth by an article in the latest edition of The NonProfit Times:
Like any...
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Monday, 10 October 2011 11:22 |
 Every nonprofit has a mission for which it advocates. Think back to when you first joined your current nonprofit. Aside from the usual reasons for taking a job, you most likely had a passion for the mission of the organization. Unfortunately, it can be easy to lose sight of that goal during the day-to-day grind of running an organization. That's why it's so important to constantly spotlight your mission to your donors and supporters:
Highlight the strength of...
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Friday, 07 October 2011 14:25 |
 Looking to get the most comprehensive report about salary and benefits in the nonprofit sector? Purchase NPT's 2011 Nonprofit Salary and Benefits report from our online store! This report contains current salary information on 259 nonprofit positions, from entry level to executive. Here is some of the information you can expect to find in this year's report:
• Base Salary and Total Cash Compensation data with percentile rankings for each position
• Bonus Pay practices...
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Friday, 07 October 2011 12:12 |
 A proposed cap on charitable deduction has been nixed from the American Jobs Act by Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.). The cap, which was strongly opposed by many nonprofit leaders, would have limited the deductibility of charitable contributions for individuals earning more than $250,000, from 35 percent to 28 percent. It was President Barack Obama's fourth attempt at the cap, each time to pay for a specific bill. The jobs bill will instead be paid for by a...
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Thursday, 06 October 2011 12:57 |
 Cross-posted from our Squidoo page.
When you see the word "study," mostly negative thoughts come to mind. Studying for an exam means stress and little sleep. A government study means action will be postponed or prevented. In the nonprofit world, a feasibility study might be the best possible thing for an organization looking to start a project.
Feasibility studies aim to uncover the strengths and weaknesses of a proposal. These studies require the cooperation of all members of a nonprofit...
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Wednesday, 05 October 2011 10:26 |
 Remember when mobile phones were just able to make calls? Those days are long behind us. Cell phones today are basically portable Internet devices, allowing users to stay connected even when they are away from the computer. These so-called "smart phones" have been very helpful for nonprofits as an advocacy tool and as a channel for fundraising during disasters.
Not on board the mobile fundraising bandwagon yet? Here are some tips to get started:
Make it simple to text...
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Tuesday, 04 October 2011 10:45 |
 Cross-posted from our Squidoo page.
One of the most basic rules of etiquette is to say "thank you" when someone does something nice for you. The same rules apply for fundraising. Donors are more likely to give to your organization again if they sense that their contributions were noticed and appreciated. There are many ways to conduct a successful thank you campaign, including:
-Sending personalized e-mails or letters to donors after the gift is received. It's very important to avoid sending...
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Monday, 03 October 2011 13:06 |
 Nonprofit boards often spark debate among people. There are some who believe that board members should be paid, while others think that is exactly the wrong thing to do. Board term limits are also a hot button topic in the nonprofit sector. These limits are discussed at great length in the latest issue of The NonProfit Times, using two opposing viewpoints on the role of nonprofit governance.
The first of these views comes from Richard Buery, president and...
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Monday, 03 October 2011 09:55 |
 Creating a safe workplace is one of the most important things to accomplish when dealing with risk management. When accidents happen, people get hurt, and insurance is needed. And insurance costs money. One of the best ways to ensure your office is one your employees don't dread coming to is to constantly ask for feedback. This was covered in of NPT's most recent management tips:
* Invite feedback, including complaints. Send a clear message that ideas on improving the...
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