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Wednesday, 28 March 2012 11:30 |
 When Baby Boomers start to age, they start thinking about their legacy. And when Baby Boomers start thinking about their legacy, they start thinking about planned giving.
Planning for planned giving is a very sensitive task for donors. What they leave behind for others is a big decision that shouldn't be taken likely. A nonprofit might be anxious to know if they are receiving a bequest ahead of time but, according to representatives from The Stelter Company, that isn't always the case.
The...
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Tuesday, 27 March 2012 13:53 |
 The NonProfit Times reported today that, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the amount of nonprofits in the U.S. decreased by 18 percent last year. As you probably know very well, a lot of people rely on nonprofits for affordable services, especially in this tough economy.
This news made us wonder whether nonprofits have noticed an increase in demand for their services during the past year. We went to Twitter to find out, and were given the following responses from our...
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Monday, 26 March 2012 10:38 |
 One of the perks of the new Exempt web site is the ability to check out past and current editions of the magazine. This includes the Winter 2012 issue, which came out last month.
If you are new to Exempt, you should note that the magazine focuses exclusively on issues related to the financial side of the nonprofit sector. This is different from The NonProfit Times, which writes mostly about management and fundraising issues.
This attention to...
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Monday, 26 March 2012 09:56 |
 Seven years ago, the first issue of The NonProfit Times' sister issue, Exempt Magazine, was launched. The magazine covered the financial aspects of the nonprofit sector, in comparison to the management and fundraising focus of NPT.
We're happy to announce the launch of the re-designed Exempt Magazine web site. Just as we overhauled NPT's web site last year, Exempt has now received the same treatment. Users will now be able to easily find past issues of Exempt, as well as exclusive...
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Friday, 23 March 2012 10:16 |
 In what would represent a significant diplomatic development, an Atlanta, Ga.-based nonprofit is planning to bring North Korea's national orchestra for a tour of the U.S.
The Associated Press (AP) reported that the North Korean Symphony Orchestra will start the tour with a concert in Atlanta, the home of Global Resource Service (GRS), a humanitarian nonprofit that works in the secluded country. GRS hopes the concert will begin in the spring, but details, including government approval, are...
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Thursday, 22 March 2012 15:23 |
 A Denver, Co.-based organization has agreed to cease its operations after reaching a settlement with the state over whether the group was really a nonprofit.
Fired Up For Kids would transfer all of its assets to a new group, according to a report on TheDenverChannel.com. The group got in hot water with Colorado's Office of the Attorney General over its sale of firefighter calendars. It's website stated that all proceeds from the calendars would go to The Children's Hospital Burn...
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Thursday, 22 March 2012 10:36 |
 As a nonprofit manager, you've probably heard of the term unrelated business income tax (UBIT) and, chances are, you aren't too fond of it. We have some good news for you: There are plenty of activities that are excluded from UBIT!
Here's a quick recap of the rule: According to Marci Thomas, CPA, MHA, and Kim Strom-Gottfried, Ph.D. in their book "The Best of Boards," UBIT applies to any income from a trade or business that is carried on regularly by a nonprofit when the purpose of the...
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Wednesday, 21 March 2012 13:30 |
 Lollapalooza is one of the most popular music festivals in the world but it's making one Chicago, Ill.-based nonprofit sing the blues.
The Washington Post reported today that a deal struck with Lollapalooza promoters has put the future of the Chicago Park District's nonprofit arm, the Parkways Foundation, at risk. The foundation received 45 percent of its revenue from Lollapalooza. This stands to change after C3 Presents, the Austin, Tex.-based promoter of the festival, agreed for...
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Wednesday, 21 March 2012 10:29 |
 A former chief financial officer (CFO) of an Austin, Tex.-based nonprofit died only days after she was indicted for theft.
According to The American-Statesman, Mary Ann Hernandez, 58, was charged with funneling more than $100,000 from Austin Resource Center for Independent Living Inc (ARCIL) to her personal credit card accounts from 2005 to 2009. She was arrested hours after her indictment on March 1 and was released after posting $250,000 bail. Authorities said she died on March 6...
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Tuesday, 20 March 2012 13:57 |
 Nonprofits have plenty of options when choosing where to recruit new employees. The most popular choice these days is online job boards.
Most employers choose to use the Internet for their recruiting because it's easier and it allows them to reach a wider audience. With the rising popularity of social networks, recruiters have even more tools at their disposal. While the Internet is definitely a great tool to use, it's important to remember there are other options at your...
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Tuesday, 20 March 2012 10:08 |
 A Charlottesville, Va. community farm is trying to survive after losing funding from a nonprofit.
C-Ville reported today that the Urban Agricultural Collective of Charlottesville (UACC) had to learn quickly about the finer arts of fundraising and budget management after it lost the funding of Quality Community Council (QCC) during the fall of 2011. The nonprofit ultimately decided the farm was successful enough to stand on its own after five years of funding.
The farm's project director...
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Monday, 19 March 2012 15:36 |
 Nonprofits don't pay property taxes but, as The NonProfit Times explained, they often end up paying money to the government anyway. This come in the form of payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs).
Newsmax reported today on one such PILOT that is being debated in an Oregon court. Some cities are starting to charge nonprofits and churches double for their water bills. This is the case in Canyonville, Ore., where a city ordinance states that nonprofits, churches, and schools will be charged...
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Monday, 19 March 2012 10:40 |
 Two Millard, Neb. high schools are reaching out to boosters and donors to get the aid of a Salem, Ore.-based nonprofit that would help fund the cost of artificial turf for their fields.
The Omaha World-Herald reported today that the nonprofit, the Community Sports Development Council (CSDC), has been involved with a number of development projects for sports facilities and parks. It also uses the same material used in artificial turf in the locality of Millard North and Millard West High...
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Friday, 16 March 2012 14:49 |
 Is your nonprofit looking to reach a new audience of active job seekers? The Nonprofit Job Seeker, the official career center of The NonProfit Times, is offering a job posting special that will expand the reach that your listing will get. Here are the details:
Featured Employer Special $895
What's included:
Online 30 day posting on our career center.Also posted at indeed.com.Listed in feature job section of main page of The Nonprofit Job Seeker.30-day banner ad on The Nonprofit Job Seeker...
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Friday, 16 March 2012 10:24 |
 Delavan, Wisc.-based nonprofits didn't have to jump through many hoops to get a share of the city's room tax revenue in past years. Organizations would simply request it during a council budgeting meeting and hope for the best.
Things will be significantly different this year. Walworth County Today has reported that nonprofits in Delavan must now prove their events have the potential to fill hotel rooms. The city collected $252,000 in room taxes last year, and statutes state that...
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Thursday, 15 March 2012 13:45 |
 The CEO of a Texas Planned Parenthood branch was arrested Monday afternoon after he exposed his genitals at a Lubbock, Texas baseball field.
KCBD-Texas, an affiliate of CBS News, reported that Ray Thornton agreed to take a leave of absence from his position at the Planned Parenthood Association of Lubbock one day after he posted a $750 bail on the charge of indecent exposure. As of this writing it is not clear how long Thornton will be absent from his position, but the...
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Thursday, 15 March 2012 10:16 |
 Today is the Ides of March, but there's no reason to beware. Why? Because the new issue of The NonProfit Times has just been released! Let's take a look at what's inside the latest issue:
ArticlesA Tree Grows In Direct Response: Direct response Guru Larry May sits down with Glen Beasley, director of direct marketing of the National Arbor Day Foundation. The two talk about various subjects, including the organization's history and how they handle "tree fulfillment."LGBT Groups Gain...
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Wednesday, 14 March 2012 09:55 |
 A top executive of a Bronx, N.Y.-based nonprofit was indicted by the state Attorney General's Office for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the organization.
The New York Post reported today that Clement Gardner, who was the chief financial officer (CFO) of the Christian Community Benevolent Association (CCBA), allegedly embezzled at least $75,000 dollars in funds. The indictment alleges that Gardner wrote the checks to himself from 2004 to 2007, writing false memo lines to cover...
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Wednesday, 14 March 2012 09:09 |
 Looking for a good executive job? The Village Network, based in Smithville, OH, is looking to hire a new President/CEO.
Established in 1946, The Village Network specializes in the treatment and care of troubled youth. The President/CEO reports directly to the Board of Trustees and is involved in the following critical areas of the organization:
Children's treatment;Human resources;Fundraising;Maintenance of buildings;Grounds and equipment;Fiscal management;Volunteerism;Licensing and...
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Tuesday, 13 March 2012 09:19 |
 The New Jersey Association for Justice, based in Trenton, NJ, is looking for a highly experienced meeting coordinator to help plan its various meetings and events.
The ideal applicant will have excellent negotiation skills, an ability to deal with all types of people, computer proficiency (specifically Microsoft Office programs), and superb on-site operations experience. If chosen, the candidate will report to the Executive Director and manage legal education meetings for the Association...
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