According to a recent post from Network for Good the magical 48 hours of December giving are still to come:
22 percent of giving for the year occurs on December 30 and 31.
Don't miss the opportunity to put your organization on the map and raise more money ONLINE this holiday season.
Call (240) 223-2651 to get started now and bring in as many fundraising dollars as possible during these last two weeks of the year.
Best,
Charles Ball, Fundraising Consultant
Network for Good
(240) 223-2651
charles.ball@networkforgood.org
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Nonprofit Data Quality: maintaining good data in a not for profit environment
by Edward and Timothy Kachinski
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Whatever your technology needs are, start with the Chronicle of Philanthropy Technology Guide
to locate companies by their specialties - such as Web Development, Online Fundraising, Planned Giving Software and much more!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Creativity to Community: arts nonprofit success one coffee at a time
by Matthew Hinsley
Sign up for the Nonprofit Newsletter to receive periodic email alerts when new books are added to the Nonprofit Resource Center collection.
We welcome purchase suggestions too!
Send email to reference@onlib.org. Be sure to put Nonprofit Resource Center in the subject line.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Nonprofit Marketing Guide: high-impact, low-cost ways to build support for your good cause
By Kivi Leroux Miller
Check out this new title or others from the Jossey-Bass Nonprofit series.
Visit the Nonprofit Resource Center to browse the collection or place your hold requests through the online catalog for easy pick up at your local library.
Monday, November 21, 2011
How Good Board Members Become Great Fundraisers: overcoming the 7 critical challenges volunteers face
by Bill Young
Running QuickBooks in Nonprofits 2nd edition updated and expanded
by Kathy Ivens
365 Ways to Raise Funds for yoru Nonprofit
by April R. Jervis
Friday, November 4, 2011
How to Raise Money without Asking for Money
Visit Guidestar to read the details of how your organization can use these eight ways to ask supporters to raise money without writing a check:
1.Shop online
2.Recycle electronics
3.Redeem credit card points
4.Search the Internet
5.Meet someone for a drink
6.Donate airline and hotel miles
7.Dine Out
8.Volunteer
1.Shop online
2.Recycle electronics
3.Redeem credit card points
4.Search the Internet
5.Meet someone for a drink
6.Donate airline and hotel miles
7.Dine Out
8.Volunteer
Monday, October 24, 2011
Online Education Sessions
Webinars are scheduled to begin at 2 PM Eastern Time and run for 90 minutes.
Fee: $89 per person or $150.00 per site.
Writing Federal Grants
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Alice Ruhnke will talk about how to identify federal grant opportunities, and she'll outline the major elements of grant applications required by most federal agencies. Resources to help your organization through the government grant seeking process will also be discussed. This webinar will be held and is for intermediate participants.
How to Mobilize Your Board to Raise Funds (NEW)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Judith Margolin will discuss methods for motivating board members to become more involved and comfortable with the grantseeking process. Topics covered include the following: who should and should not be on the board, what policies and structures need to be in place to facilitate fundraising, how to achieve a state of grantseeking readiness, and how to develop an action plan to move toward a more fully engaged board. Specific attention is paid to the various roles board members can and should play vis a vis an organization's prospects and funders.
Designing Surveys That Produce Useful Results
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
If surveys are not designed and administered properly, they can generate worthless information and waste your time and money. Learn when to use a survey (and when not to), how to write relevant questions, how to get good responses, and how to make results useful. Participants will also receive a ten-page survey development guide and several samples of well-designed surveys. For beginning and intermediate participants.
Customizing Your Grant Proposal to Meet Funders' Needs
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Judith Margolin provides specific advice on tailoring grant requests to meet funders' needs while referring to real-life grant proposals as examples.
Many nonprofits have one standard proposal that they mass mail to potential funders. This is a mistake since it is critical to customize each grant proposal so that it matches the funder's own criteria as closely as possible. With so much information available today on exactly what funders are looking for, and with competition as steep as it is now, it is essential to go the extra mile to make each proposal special.
The Fundamentals of Conducting Focus Groups
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Focus groups are an excellent strategy for collecting in-depth, meaningful information. Susan Eliot will discuss when to use a focus group, how to design good questions, how to recruit and screen participants, how many participants and groups are needed, what to look for in a facilitator, what type of incentives to provide, how to analyze findings, and how to structure the report. Participants will receive samples of the following: question guide, recruitment flyer, participant tracking form, scheduling matrix, consent form, data analysis sheet, and focus group reports. A 15-page do-it-yourself guide to conducting focus groups will also be provided. This course is designed for those with minimum knowledge about conducting focus groups.
Click here for a complete list of upcoming Online Education Sessions.
Fee: $89 per person or $150.00 per site.
Writing Federal Grants
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Alice Ruhnke will talk about how to identify federal grant opportunities, and she'll outline the major elements of grant applications required by most federal agencies. Resources to help your organization through the government grant seeking process will also be discussed. This webinar will be held and is for intermediate participants.
How to Mobilize Your Board to Raise Funds (NEW)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Judith Margolin will discuss methods for motivating board members to become more involved and comfortable with the grantseeking process. Topics covered include the following: who should and should not be on the board, what policies and structures need to be in place to facilitate fundraising, how to achieve a state of grantseeking readiness, and how to develop an action plan to move toward a more fully engaged board. Specific attention is paid to the various roles board members can and should play vis a vis an organization's prospects and funders.
Designing Surveys That Produce Useful Results
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
If surveys are not designed and administered properly, they can generate worthless information and waste your time and money. Learn when to use a survey (and when not to), how to write relevant questions, how to get good responses, and how to make results useful. Participants will also receive a ten-page survey development guide and several samples of well-designed surveys. For beginning and intermediate participants.
Customizing Your Grant Proposal to Meet Funders' Needs
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Judith Margolin provides specific advice on tailoring grant requests to meet funders' needs while referring to real-life grant proposals as examples.
Many nonprofits have one standard proposal that they mass mail to potential funders. This is a mistake since it is critical to customize each grant proposal so that it matches the funder's own criteria as closely as possible. With so much information available today on exactly what funders are looking for, and with competition as steep as it is now, it is essential to go the extra mile to make each proposal special.
The Fundamentals of Conducting Focus Groups
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Focus groups are an excellent strategy for collecting in-depth, meaningful information. Susan Eliot will discuss when to use a focus group, how to design good questions, how to recruit and screen participants, how many participants and groups are needed, what to look for in a facilitator, what type of incentives to provide, how to analyze findings, and how to structure the report. Participants will receive samples of the following: question guide, recruitment flyer, participant tracking form, scheduling matrix, consent form, data analysis sheet, and focus group reports. A 15-page do-it-yourself guide to conducting focus groups will also be provided. This course is designed for those with minimum knowledge about conducting focus groups.
Click here for a complete list of upcoming Online Education Sessions.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Visualize Philanthropy's Impact on the Arts
During October 2011 only, you can register for free use of Philanthropy In/Sight®: Arts, a custom edition of our interactive mapping tool. By tapping into the Foundation Center's vast database of information on grantmakers and grants and providing the ability to overlay to a diverse array of demographic, socio-economic, and other data, Philanthropy In/Sight: Arts enables you to gather the intelligence you need to craft compelling grant proposals and visualize philanthropy's impact on the arts.
Register through the Foundation Center for free use through October 31, 2011.
Free access to Philanthropy In/Sight is available anytime at the Nonprofit Resource Center .
Register through the Foundation Center for free use through October 31, 2011.
Free access to Philanthropy In/Sight is available anytime at the Nonprofit Resource Center .
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
New to the collection - check it out!
Collaborative Grantseeking: a guide to designing projects, leading partners, and persuading sponsors
by Jeremy T. Miner, Lynn Miner and Jerry Griffth
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Visit the Nonprofit Resource Center to check out books!
The artist's guide to grant writing : how to find funds and write foolproof proposals for the visual, literary, and performing artist / Gigi Rosenberg
Shaking the money tree : the art of getting grants and donations for film and video projects / Morrie Warshawski
The savvy musician : building a career, earning a living & making a difference / David Cutler
The business of being an artist / Daniel Grant
Attend Foundation Center webinars!
Grantspace.org Training Calendar
Watch Foundation Center Podcasts and Read Reports!
Focus on the Arts Month
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Check out these new books!
Social Media for Social Good- a how to for nonprofits
By Heather Mansfield
Do More Than Give: the six practices of donors who change the world
By Leslie Critchfield
Give $mart: philanthropy that gets results
By Thomas Tierney
The Philanthropy of George Soros: building open societies
By Chuck Sudetic
The Future of Nonprofits: innovate and thrive in the digital age
By David Neff
Monday, September 12, 2011
Nonprofits Live - Accessible and Assistive Technologies
Wednesday September 14, 2:00 PM
Technology has greatly increased the ease with which we can access news and services and serve others. However, if we are truly intent on using technology to serve and help others we cannot forget to make sure tools we use, whether they are websites or apps, are accessible to all.
If you want to make sure your organization is doing its utmost to employ accessible technology, attend this free Tech Soup session.
Wednesday September 14, 2:00 PM
Technology has greatly increased the ease with which we can access news and services and serve others. However, if we are truly intent on using technology to serve and help others we cannot forget to make sure tools we use, whether they are websites or apps, are accessible to all.
If you want to make sure your organization is doing its utmost to employ accessible technology, attend this free Tech Soup session.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
GrantStation Online webinars
Got a Grant – Now What?
Thursday September 15, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
Writing Federal Grants
Wednesday September 21, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
Attracting Funding for Your Technology Needs [ NEW ]
Thursday September 22, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
Developing a Powerful Evaluation Plan [ NEW ]
Tuesday September 27, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
How to Develop Capacity Building Grant Requests
Thursday October 6, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
Conducting a Community Needs Assessment
Wednesday October 19, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
How to Mobilize Your Board and Raise New Funds [NEW ]
Thursday October 27, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
Got a Grant – Now What?
Thursday September 15, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
Writing Federal Grants
Wednesday September 21, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
Attracting Funding for Your Technology Needs [ NEW ]
Thursday September 22, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
Developing a Powerful Evaluation Plan [ NEW ]
Tuesday September 27, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
How to Develop Capacity Building Grant Requests
Thursday October 6, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
Conducting a Community Needs Assessment
Wednesday October 19, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
How to Mobilize Your Board and Raise New Funds [NEW ]
Thursday October 27, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Map of Nonprofit Startup Resources by State
Do you have an idea for a nonprofit, but not sure where to begin? The Foundation Center has collected the best resources from organizations across the country and listed them in one place to help you start off your nonprofit on the right path.
Their new Map of Nonprofit Startup Resources by State provides links to helpful resources such as state associations, legal support organizations, and government agencies that provide information on forming a nonprofit in all fifty states and U.S. territories. Find out where to go to incorporate, where to register before raising funds, and which organizations offer management or technical assistance for nonprofits in your area.
And don't forget about the other Foundation Center resources on starting a nonprofit, including:
Establishing a Nonprofit Organization
This free tutorial will help you learn how to establish a nonprofit organization, task by task.
Webinar Series for Nonprofit Startup Organizations
Recordings of a Foundation Center special 5-part webinar series on the legal, financial, and management issues of starting a nonprofit.
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
Offered as in-person training or an online webinar, this free class teaches the characteristics of effective nonprofits and will help you assess whether your organization is ready for foundation fundraising.
Their new Map of Nonprofit Startup Resources by State provides links to helpful resources such as state associations, legal support organizations, and government agencies that provide information on forming a nonprofit in all fifty states and U.S. territories. Find out where to go to incorporate, where to register before raising funds, and which organizations offer management or technical assistance for nonprofits in your area.
And don't forget about the other Foundation Center resources on starting a nonprofit, including:
Establishing a Nonprofit Organization
This free tutorial will help you learn how to establish a nonprofit organization, task by task.
Webinar Series for Nonprofit Startup Organizations
Recordings of a Foundation Center special 5-part webinar series on the legal, financial, and management issues of starting a nonprofit.
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
Offered as in-person training or an online webinar, this free class teaches the characteristics of effective nonprofits and will help you assess whether your organization is ready for foundation fundraising.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
SCORE: Basic Accounting for Nonprofits
This basic accounting workshop facillitated by Syracuse SCORE is designed specifically for nonprofit organizations.Three two-hour sessions will cover accounting basics and will teach you how to manage the numbers. Attendees should plan on taking part in all three sessions. Due to limited space, we ask that only one representative from each organization attend (perhaps an individual with finance-related responsibilities within your organization or a board member).
Sessions will include:
An Overveiw of Basic Accounting: What is it? How does it work? Including definitions of terms and a simplified approach.
The Basics of Successful Accounting: How to make accounting work for your organization.
An Overview and Review of Financial Statements: Learn how and why common accounting reports exist, and how to use them to better understand your organization.
SESSION DATES AND TIMES
Tuesday September 27th, 8:00- 10:00 AM
Tuesday October 4th, 8:00- 10:00 AM
Tuesday October 11th, 8:00- 10:00 AM
Register for these sessions now!
http://scorenonprofitaccounting.eventbrite.com/
This basic accounting workshop facillitated by Syracuse SCORE is designed specifically for nonprofit organizations.Three two-hour sessions will cover accounting basics and will teach you how to manage the numbers. Attendees should plan on taking part in all three sessions. Due to limited space, we ask that only one representative from each organization attend (perhaps an individual with finance-related responsibilities within your organization or a board member).
Sessions will include:
An Overveiw of Basic Accounting: What is it? How does it work? Including definitions of terms and a simplified approach.
The Basics of Successful Accounting: How to make accounting work for your organization.
An Overview and Review of Financial Statements: Learn how and why common accounting reports exist, and how to use them to better understand your organization.
SESSION DATES AND TIMES
Tuesday September 27th, 8:00- 10:00 AM
Tuesday October 4th, 8:00- 10:00 AM
Tuesday October 11th, 8:00- 10:00 AM
Register for these sessions now!
http://scorenonprofitaccounting.eventbrite.com/
Getting and Keeping the Best Board Members
90-minute webinar
Date: September 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM EST
Cost: $99.00
Sponsored by Stevenson, Inc
Who are they? Where are they? How do we find them? How do we recruit them? How do we keep them? This webinar will focus on tried-and-true, practical ways to get and keep high-performing board members. These ideas you can put to use immediately and begin to reap the benefits.
Having the right individuals on your Board can make a world of difference in your organization's ability to: make the right connections, raise more funds than you ever thought possible, build your organization's reputation, attract more volunteers and members and much more.
The presenter, Jean Block, will discuss recruiting essentials, managing the best board and what to do with unproductive board members.
Jean Block is a nationally recognized consultant and trainer in nonprofit management, fundraising, board development and governance and social enterprise.
Sign up now
90-minute webinar
Date: September 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM EST
Cost: $99.00
Sponsored by Stevenson, Inc
Who are they? Where are they? How do we find them? How do we recruit them? How do we keep them? This webinar will focus on tried-and-true, practical ways to get and keep high-performing board members. These ideas you can put to use immediately and begin to reap the benefits.
Having the right individuals on your Board can make a world of difference in your organization's ability to: make the right connections, raise more funds than you ever thought possible, build your organization's reputation, attract more volunteers and members and much more.
The presenter, Jean Block, will discuss recruiting essentials, managing the best board and what to do with unproductive board members.
Jean Block is a nationally recognized consultant and trainer in nonprofit management, fundraising, board development and governance and social enterprise.
Sign up now
Monday, August 22, 2011
Grant opportunities
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the following two foundations.
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
Funds projects that support the enhancement of humane care in health facilities. The Founation welcomes proposals that promote caring attitudes through inter-professional collaboration, provide training in patient-centered care, and improve the culture of physician education at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Verizon Foundation
Supports the advancement of literacy and K-12 education and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence.
Find out more about these and other foundation grant opportunities by searching the Foundation Directory Online database.
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
Funds projects that support the enhancement of humane care in health facilities. The Founation welcomes proposals that promote caring attitudes through inter-professional collaboration, provide training in patient-centered care, and improve the culture of physician education at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Verizon Foundation
Supports the advancement of literacy and K-12 education and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence.
Find out more about these and other foundation grant opportunities by searching the Foundation Directory Online database.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Nonprofit Webinars
8/17/2011
Register for Partnering with Municipalities to Get Grants: Things to Know
8/24/2011
Register for Why Your Board Won’t Fundraise & What You Can Do About It
View all upcoming Nonprofit Webinars
Register for Partnering with Municipalities to Get Grants: Things to Know
8/24/2011
Register for Why Your Board Won’t Fundraise & What You Can Do About It
View all upcoming Nonprofit Webinars
Monday, August 8, 2011
What you need to know about social media
From the Foundation Center’s DC regional office – Twitter for Nonprofits: Getting Started
See also the following books available for free loan from the Onondaga County Nonprofit Resource Center collection
The social media survival guide for nonprofits and charitable organizations : how to build your base of support and fast-track your fundraising efforts using social media / Sherrie A Madia
Building strong nonprofits : new strategies for growth and sustainability / edited by John C. Olberding and Lisa Barnwell Williams
The networked nonprofit : connecting with social media to drive change / Beth Kanter, Allison Fine ; foreword by Randi Zuckerberg
The following podcasts on various social media topics are available through the Foundation Center's Grantspace.org website. Become a member today!
See also the following books available for free loan from the Onondaga County Nonprofit Resource Center collection
The social media survival guide for nonprofits and charitable organizations : how to build your base of support and fast-track your fundraising efforts using social media / Sherrie A Madia
Building strong nonprofits : new strategies for growth and sustainability / edited by John C. Olberding and Lisa Barnwell Williams
The networked nonprofit : connecting with social media to drive change / Beth Kanter, Allison Fine ; foreword by Randi Zuckerberg
The following podcasts on various social media topics are available through the Foundation Center's Grantspace.org website. Become a member today!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Here is the latest summary of changes and additions to the Foundation Directory Online (FDO) database.
New Grantmakers ... 315
High Growth Grantmakers ... 64
Contact Information Changes ... 4,077
Fields of Interest/Types of Support Changes ... 447
Leadership Changes ... 993
Visit the Nonprofit Resource Center at the Onondaga County Central Library to access FDO. Discover new potential funding prospects. Build reports by state on new or high growth grantmakers or grantmakers with recent changes.
New Grantmakers ... 315
High Growth Grantmakers ... 64
Contact Information Changes ... 4,077
Fields of Interest/Types of Support Changes ... 447
Leadership Changes ... 993
Visit the Nonprofit Resource Center at the Onondaga County Central Library to access FDO. Discover new potential funding prospects. Build reports by state on new or high growth grantmakers or grantmakers with recent changes.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Nonprofits Live
The newest addition to TechSoup's vast array of nonprofit resources is a live monthly interactive video chat series, Nonprofits Live. These events blend virtual video speaker conferencing; online presentation and video; and live audience chatting and social networking, including conversation on Twitter using the #NPLive hashtag. Nonprofits Live provides a more robust and interactive alternative to the traditional webinar.
* Watch the recording of the first Nonprofits Live session,
* View the speakers' presentation materials,
* Continue the conversation in the Nonprofits Live Future of Fundraising online forum.
* Watch the recording of the first Nonprofits Live session,
* View the speakers' presentation materials,
* Continue the conversation in the Nonprofits Live Future of Fundraising online forum.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Google for Nonprofits
Apply for the Google for Nonprofits program and get access to exclusive products and resources to help your organization expand its impact.
•Free or discounted version of Google Apps for your organization
•Free Adwords advertising
•Premium branding and increased uploads on YouTube
•Free licensing for Google Earth, SketchUp, and Maps API
•Free or discounted version of Google Apps for your organization
•Free Adwords advertising
•Premium branding and increased uploads on YouTube
•Free licensing for Google Earth, SketchUp, and Maps API
Answering the "Future Funding" Question
Answering the "Future Funding" Question
More funders are asking about nonprofits' future funding options, yet a 2009 report suggests that most nonprofits may not have good answers. What is your answer when donors ask how you will keep your program running if they stop giving you money?
Learn about what funders want to hear when you talk about your sustainability plan, so you'll have an answer ready when (not if) you're asked.
Join us for our live Q&A chat on Friday, July 22, 1-2pm ET, with nonprofit sustainability consultant Kevin Monroe. Mr. Monroe is the Managing Partner and Founder of X Factor Consulting, based in the metro Atlanta area.
Join our live Q&A, tap the expertise of our featured panelist, and share your own expertise. We devote most of the hour to your questions and comments!
Register now>>
See also related resources on sustainability:
Knowledge Base Articles
Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Blocks to Organizational Success
a free Foundation Center webinar
Tuesday August 23, 2011
3:00pm - 4:00pm
More funders are asking about nonprofits' future funding options, yet a 2009 report suggests that most nonprofits may not have good answers. What is your answer when donors ask how you will keep your program running if they stop giving you money?
Learn about what funders want to hear when you talk about your sustainability plan, so you'll have an answer ready when (not if) you're asked.
Join us for our live Q&A chat on Friday, July 22, 1-2pm ET, with nonprofit sustainability consultant Kevin Monroe. Mr. Monroe is the Managing Partner and Founder of X Factor Consulting, based in the metro Atlanta area.
Join our live Q&A, tap the expertise of our featured panelist, and share your own expertise. We devote most of the hour to your questions and comments!
Register now>>
See also related resources on sustainability:
Knowledge Base Articles
Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Blocks to Organizational Success
a free Foundation Center webinar
Tuesday August 23, 2011
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
The IRS has published its first Automatic Revocation of Expemption List listing approximately 275,000 nonprofits whose tax-exempt status has been revoked because they failed to file a Form 990, 990-N, 990-EZ, or 990-PF for three consecutive years.
From GuidestarWhat does publication of the list mean to you?
If your organization appears on the list, you must now must file a federal income tax return and pay federal income taxes. If you previously could accept tax-deductible contributions, you no longer can do so.
If your organization is not on the list, technically you don't have to do anything. This a good time, however, to reach out to your donors, funders, and other constituents and assure them that you are in good standing with the IRS. You may also wish to suggest that your supporters consult the list to ensure that the other nonprofits they give to are still exempt.
From GuidestarWhat does publication of the list mean to you?
If your organization appears on the list, you must now must file a federal income tax return and pay federal income taxes. If you previously could accept tax-deductible contributions, you no longer can do so.
If your organization is not on the list, technically you don't have to do anything. This a good time, however, to reach out to your donors, funders, and other constituents and assure them that you are in good standing with the IRS. You may also wish to suggest that your supporters consult the list to ensure that the other nonprofits they give to are still exempt.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Foundation Directory Online - update
An IRS processing error affecting electronically filed Forms 990 from filing years 2007-2009, resulting in inaccurate data appearing on the scanned images of these 990s has been discovered. This does not affect Forms 990-PF or 990-EZ.
Please read the full announcement (PDF) for more information.
A link to this announcement has also been posted on all Foundation Directory Online grantmaker and grant records by the 990 links, as well as on the 990 search screen.
Please read the full announcement (PDF) for more information.
A link to this announcement has also been posted on all Foundation Directory Online grantmaker and grant records by the 990 links, as well as on the 990 search screen.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
FDO Refresher Training
If you have used the Foundation Directory Online database before and would like some refresher training on how to develop search strategies to get the best results and develop a useful prospect list, sign up for the FDO Refresher Training.
Where: Central Library, Level 4, Pass Computer Lab
When: Thursday, June 9
Time: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Cost: Free
Register by calling 315.435.1900
Where: Central Library, Level 4, Pass Computer Lab
When: Thursday, June 9
Time: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Cost: Free
Register by calling 315.435.1900
Friday, May 27, 2011
Charting Impact: A New Tool To Tell Your Story
Charting Impact is the newest tool to help charitable organizations highlight the difference they make, sharpen their approach, and be in a position to work with others.
Here's how it works: Answer a series of five simple, yet powerful questions, and your organization will receive a concise, standardized report to share with potential supporters and partners.
Charting Impact was developed by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, GuideStar USA, and Independent Sector, with help from an advisory group that included the Foundation Center.
Learn more and create your unique Charting Impact report for free at www.ChartingImpact.org
Here's how it works: Answer a series of five simple, yet powerful questions, and your organization will receive a concise, standardized report to share with potential supporters and partners.
Charting Impact was developed by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, GuideStar USA, and Independent Sector, with help from an advisory group that included the Foundation Center.
Learn more and create your unique Charting Impact report for free at www.ChartingImpact.org
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Remote Reference Services
OCPL’s Info2go text reference service provides quick answers to your questions while you are out and about and on-the-go!
Two better serve you, Info2go has expanded hours of service. You can text your questions to the Library:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday - Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Just text Info2go and your question to 66746. Onondaga County librarians will provide you with local directions and event information, library hours of operation, or answers to quick reference questions.
Through Info2go you can also place hold requests on local library materials by texting the library, and then receive a text notifying you when your item is in and ready for check out at the specified pick up library. Log onto your online account to change your preferences if you want to receive your library notifications by text. Standard text rates do apply.
Please take a moment to complete the Remote Reference Survey. Your feedback helps the library to better serve you. Thank you!
Two better serve you, Info2go has expanded hours of service. You can text your questions to the Library:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday - Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Just text Info2go and your question to 66746. Onondaga County librarians will provide you with local directions and event information, library hours of operation, or answers to quick reference questions.
Through Info2go you can also place hold requests on local library materials by texting the library, and then receive a text notifying you when your item is in and ready for check out at the specified pick up library. Log onto your online account to change your preferences if you want to receive your library notifications by text. Standard text rates do apply.
Please take a moment to complete the Remote Reference Survey. Your feedback helps the library to better serve you. Thank you!
Monday, May 16, 2011
The Nonprofit Outcomes Toolbox: a complete guide to program effectiveness, performance measurement and results
By Robert M. Penna
The End of Fundraising: raise more money by selling your impact
By Jason Saul
The Social Entrepreneur’s Handbook: how to start, build and run a business that improves the world
By Rupert Scofield
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Marketing workshop
Mobile Marketing & Fundraising for Nonprofits
Date: May 25, 2011
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free
Register
Date: May 25, 2011
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free
Register
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Did you know?
Foundation Finder is now accessible from your smartphone, so
you can have key financial data and contact information on U.S. grantmakers right at your fingertips!
Foundation Finder is now accessible from your smartphone, so
you can have key financial data and contact information on U.S. grantmakers right at your fingertips!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
When Applications are Not Accepted
Nearly half of the grantmaker profiles in Foundation Directory Online state, "Applications not accepted", i.e., these funders do not take unsolicited proposals. A few recent Foundation Center sessions and blog postings explored some reasons why foundations choose not to accept applications and what grantseekers can do in these situations.
Applications Not Accepted: Get on Their Radar
This archived Live Chat featured panelists Bradford K. Smith, president of the Foundation Center and Pamela Grow, author, coach, copywriter, and nonprofit marketing consultant.
'Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You'
A PhilanTopic blog post by Bradford K. Smith that discusses why the majority of America's foundations don't want you to send in a proposal.
What To Do About Grantmakers That Don't Accept Applications
An Eye on FDO blog post by George Ford, Product Manager, Online Subscription Services that discusses why some foundations give only to pre-selected organizations and how you can approach them.
Applications Not Accepted: Get on Their Radar
This archived Live Chat featured panelists Bradford K. Smith, president of the Foundation Center and Pamela Grow, author, coach, copywriter, and nonprofit marketing consultant.
'Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You'
A PhilanTopic blog post by Bradford K. Smith that discusses why the majority of America's foundations don't want you to send in a proposal.
What To Do About Grantmakers That Don't Accept Applications
An Eye on FDO blog post by George Ford, Product Manager, Online Subscription Services that discusses why some foundations give only to pre-selected organizations and how you can approach them.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Free trial of Foundation Directory Online
Find out how you can benefit from using the Foundation Center’s Foundation Directory Online database, then sign up for a 24-hour free trial !
Register at Grantspace.org, the Foundation Center’s social forum created especially for nonprofits, and get a gift card for 24-hour free access to the Foundation Directory Online database.
Remember, you have free access to the Foundation Directory Online Professional level anytime when you visit the Nonprofit Resource Center at the Onondaga County Central Library.
Call 315-435-1900 or email reference@onlib.org for more information.
Register at Grantspace.org, the Foundation Center’s social forum created especially for nonprofits, and get a gift card for 24-hour free access to the Foundation Directory Online database.
Remember, you have free access to the Foundation Directory Online Professional level anytime when you visit the Nonprofit Resource Center at the Onondaga County Central Library.
Call 315-435-1900 or email reference@onlib.org for more information.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
New to the collection!
Achieving Excellence in Fundraising 3rd edition
Edited by Eugene R. Temple, Timothy L. Seiler and Eva E. Aldrich
Monday, April 4, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Stay current on nonprofit literature!
Search the Foundation Center Catalog of Nonprofit Literature for the topics that interest you most. The Nonprofit Resource Center librarian can request single copies of articles and send them to you at no cost.
When you find an article you would like, send an email request to reference@onlib.org. Put 'Nonprofit Request' in the subject line.
Here is a sample of recent articles on Fundraising.
Clolery, Paul. "Swimming with the sharks". NonProfit Times vol. 25 (1 March 2011) p. 13-6.
Abstract: Attorneys specializing in nonprofit law discuss a wide range of issues surrounding the new federal Form 990, private foundation law, program-related investments, federal and state regulation, charitable speech via direct mail fundraising, copyright infringement, and branding. They also look at staff and resource legal issues such as employee claims, executive compensation, and conflicts of interest. A NonProfit Times special report.
Souccar, Miriam Kreinin. "Philanthro-teens". Crain's New York Business vol. 27 (January 31-February 6, 2011) p. 1, 21.
Abstract: Describes teenagers' growing interest in fundraising and starting nonprofits to support their favorite causes. Highlights several young philanthropists in the New York area.
Flandez, Raymund. "Technology makes it easier for a charity's supporters to raise money". Chronicle of Philanthropy vol. 23 (10 March 2011) p. 11-2.
Abstract: An overview of some of the new web sites that allow individuals to build their own personal fundraising campaigns for charities. These tools include Causes, Crowdrise, FirstGiving, and Razoo.
Devau, Richard. "Four big tips for small nonprofits". FundRaising Success vol. 9 (January 2011) p. 33-5.
Abstract: Fundraising advice for small organizations.
When you find an article you would like, send an email request to reference@onlib.org. Put 'Nonprofit Request' in the subject line.
Here is a sample of recent articles on Fundraising.
Clolery, Paul. "Swimming with the sharks". NonProfit Times vol. 25 (1 March 2011) p. 13-6.
Abstract: Attorneys specializing in nonprofit law discuss a wide range of issues surrounding the new federal Form 990, private foundation law, program-related investments, federal and state regulation, charitable speech via direct mail fundraising, copyright infringement, and branding. They also look at staff and resource legal issues such as employee claims, executive compensation, and conflicts of interest. A NonProfit Times special report.
Souccar, Miriam Kreinin. "Philanthro-teens". Crain's New York Business vol. 27 (January 31-February 6, 2011) p. 1, 21.
Abstract: Describes teenagers' growing interest in fundraising and starting nonprofits to support their favorite causes. Highlights several young philanthropists in the New York area.
Flandez, Raymund. "Technology makes it easier for a charity's supporters to raise money". Chronicle of Philanthropy vol. 23 (10 March 2011) p. 11-2.
Abstract: An overview of some of the new web sites that allow individuals to build their own personal fundraising campaigns for charities. These tools include Causes, Crowdrise, FirstGiving, and Razoo.
Devau, Richard. "Four big tips for small nonprofits". FundRaising Success vol. 9 (January 2011) p. 33-5.
Abstract: Fundraising advice for small organizations.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Last night, a 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan north of Tokyo resulting in a devastating tsunami. There are reports of injuries and thousands are feared to be dead.
Charities are beginning to mount an emergency response and donations are needed to help provide relief to those in need.
To help you make the most of your charitable donation, Charity Navigator’s staff has published donating tips and a list of charities responding.
Charities are beginning to mount an emergency response and donations are needed to help provide relief to those in need.
To help you make the most of your charitable donation, Charity Navigator’s staff has published donating tips and a list of charities responding.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
RFP
ESA Foundation Offers Support for Youth-Focused Education Technology Programs
The ESA Foundation, a philanthropic vehicle of the Entertainment Software Association, is dedicated to supporting programs that make a difference in the lives of America's youth.
The foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services utilizing technology and/or computer and video games to educate America's youth and young adults (ages 7 to 18).
Deadline: May 15
Find more RFPs in the Philanthropy News Digest.
The ESA Foundation, a philanthropic vehicle of the Entertainment Software Association, is dedicated to supporting programs that make a difference in the lives of America's youth.
The foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services utilizing technology and/or computer and video games to educate America's youth and young adults (ages 7 to 18).
Deadline: May 15
Find more RFPs in the Philanthropy News Digest.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Foundation Directory Online enhancements
New in the Foundation Directory Online database
* 288 new grantmakers added in February 2011.
* The new Celebrity Foundation enhancement lets you search for celebrity-affiliated foundations just by adding the keyword "celebrity foundation" to your search criteria.
* The new Giving Pledge link lets you see foundations affiliated with wealthy individuals who have committed to donate more than half their wealth to philanthropy. Just type "Giving Pledge" into the keyword search field to see foundations affiliated with pledge participants
Visit the Onondaga County Central Library to use this resource.
* 288 new grantmakers added in February 2011.
* The new Celebrity Foundation enhancement lets you search for celebrity-affiliated foundations just by adding the keyword "celebrity foundation" to your search criteria.
* The new Giving Pledge link lets you see foundations affiliated with wealthy individuals who have committed to donate more than half their wealth to philanthropy. Just type "Giving Pledge" into the keyword search field to see foundations affiliated with pledge participants
Visit the Onondaga County Central Library to use this resource.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Philanthropy In/Sight
Designed for grantmakers and grantseekers, Philanthropy In/Sight is a new, interactive mapping tool that lets you create maps to visualize the scope and reach of philanthropy.
Philanthropy In/Sight uses the Foundation Center's rich data on grantmakers and their grants and customized search criteria to reveal patterns of giving, funding relationships, areas where philanthropy has made an impact and areas where opportunities exist to fill critical needs.
Take the online guide tour to see how valuable this resource can be for you.
Visit the Nonprofit Resource Center at the Onondaga Central Library for FREE access to this database.
Philanthropy In/Sight uses the Foundation Center's rich data on grantmakers and their grants and customized search criteria to reveal patterns of giving, funding relationships, areas where philanthropy has made an impact and areas where opportunities exist to fill critical needs.
Take the online guide tour to see how valuable this resource can be for you.
Visit the Nonprofit Resource Center at the Onondaga Central Library for FREE access to this database.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Guidestar webinar
Don't Get Lost in the Crowd—Tap into Your Supporters' Passion to Become a Great Nonprofit
What: FREE GuideStar Webinar
Date: February 22, 2011
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Presenters: Perla Ni, CEO and Founder, GreatNonprofits, and José Fernández, Director, GuideStar Exchange
What: FREE GuideStar Webinar
Date: February 22, 2011
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Presenters: Perla Ni, CEO and Founder, GreatNonprofits, and José Fernández, Director, GuideStar Exchange
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Foundation Finder
Foundation Finder is now accessible from your smartphone, so
you can have key financial data and contact information on U.S. grantmakers right at your fingertips!
Bookmark http://finder.foundationcenter.org and take Foundation Finder with you wherever you go.
Visit the Foundation Center for more information.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Meet The Foundations
Join the Allyn Foundation, Snow Foundation, Gifford Foundation, and Central New York Community Foundation at one of three informative sessions discussing foundation fundingand priorities; and featuring a facilitated, interactive format.
Dates:
March 3, 2011
June 2, 2011
September 8, 2011
Time:
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:
Central New York Philanthropy Center
431 East Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Attendees will:
• Learn more about each of the featured funders
• Acquire a better understanding of each funders’ strategic approach to grantmaking
• Network with others in the local nonprofit community
Contact:
Central New York Community Foundation
Phone:315-422-9538
Email:info@cnycf.org
Please note: The content of all three sessions is similar. There is no need to attend more than once. Due to limited space, only two representitives from each organization should attend.
Dates:
March 3, 2011
June 2, 2011
September 8, 2011
Time:
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:
Central New York Philanthropy Center
431 East Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Attendees will:
• Learn more about each of the featured funders
• Acquire a better understanding of each funders’ strategic approach to grantmaking
• Network with others in the local nonprofit community
Contact:
Central New York Community Foundation
Phone:315-422-9538
Email:info@cnycf.org
Please note: The content of all three sessions is similar. There is no need to attend more than once. Due to limited space, only two representitives from each organization should attend.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Mission and Money: understanding the university
by Burton A. Weisbrod, Jeffrey P. Ballou and Evelyn D. Asch
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Online Celebration of GrantSpace
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Join the Foundation Center's GrantSpace celebration online with these special, free programs:
Proposal Development: What Not to Do
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Live online chat with Pamela Grow, nonprofit marketing consultant, and Kevin McDaniel, program officer, The Cleveland Foundation
Foundation Networking 2.0
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Live online chat with Allyson Burns, director of communications, Case Foundation, and Cassandra Stalzer, communications manager, Rasmuson Foundation
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Nonprofit Software Reviews
Determining your nonprofit’s technology needs and choosing from the vast array of available software can be overwhelming. The Foundation Center provides product reviews and comparisons as well as general advice from experts in the field.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Not-For-Profit Conference
Date: January 18, 2011
Place: Doubletree Hotel, Carrier Circle
Time: Registration 8:30 AM, Program: 8:50 Am - 12:30 PM
Cost: Free
Topics inlcude:
2010 Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance Update
Board Responsibilities
The 'ART' of Budgeting your risk management responsibilities
2010 Federal and State Tax update
Register
or email: nonprofitconference@dmcpas.com
Conference sponsored by Dannible & McKee, LLP
Place: Doubletree Hotel, Carrier Circle
Time: Registration 8:30 AM, Program: 8:50 Am - 12:30 PM
Cost: Free
Topics inlcude:
2010 Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance Update
Board Responsibilities
The 'ART' of Budgeting your risk management responsibilities
2010 Federal and State Tax update
Register
or email: nonprofitconference@dmcpas.com
Conference sponsored by Dannible & McKee, LLP
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Webinar - Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
When: Wednesday, February 2nd at 2 pm
Cost: Free
Who: Hosted by the IRS
What: Webinar for all small businesses, as well as tax professionals and attorneys. CPE credit will be available for professionals if the seminar meets your professional organization's CPE requirements.
Learn about:
•Amount of Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
•Who qualifies
•Eligibility rules
•How to claim the credit
•Calculating the credit
•Resources available
REGISTER & ATTEND
Cost: Free
Who: Hosted by the IRS
What: Webinar for all small businesses, as well as tax professionals and attorneys. CPE credit will be available for professionals if the seminar meets your professional organization's CPE requirements.
Learn about:
•Amount of Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
•Who qualifies
•Eligibility rules
•How to claim the credit
•Calculating the credit
•Resources available
REGISTER & ATTEND
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