Free Training Call: The One-minute Storyteller

The Network for Good Learning Center is hosting a free training call on Tuesday, May 19 at 1 p.m. on "The One-minute Storyteller: Making Emotional Connections with Supporters (and Potential Supporters)."

Click here to learn more about, or register for, this session.

Application Workshop Added: 2009 Technology Innovation Awards

Is your nonprofit effectively using technology to fundraise, communicate, advocate, or even change the world?

Then apply online for the 2009 NPower Greater DC Region Technology Innovation Awards presented by Accenture. Two winners will each receive an NPower Technology Assessment and FREE Microsoft software.

To learn more, register for a FREE 30 minute webinar Tuesday, June 2 at 2:00 p.m. Click here to register for the webinar.

The Award application deadline is June 12. Click here for details.

Apply for a Service Grant

Taproot Foundation's next quarterly deadline for nonprofits seeking service grants is Monday, June 1.

From their Web site:
"Unlike traditional foundations that make cash grants, the Taproot Foundation makes grants of high-quality, professional consulting services, called Service Grants.

"Through our Service Grants, we are working to provide high-potential nonprofit organizations with the tools and services necessary to maximize the impact of their critical work in the community. We believe that the right capacity-building Service Grant, at the right time, can greatly enhance the ability of an organization to serve its constituents.

"Each Service Grant is executed by a team of professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to help the community. Unlike a lot of pro bono work, we guarantee these professionals will deliver high-quality services, customized to meet specific objectives."

Click here to learn more.

Nonprofits and the 2010 Census

Learn how the 2010 Census is important to your mission, why nonprofits will play such an important role in ensuring a complete and accurate count and what your nonprofit can do to get involved.

Join the Nonprofits COUNT webinar on Thursday, June 4, at 2:00 p.m. Special guests include Terri Ann Lowenthal, member of President Obama's Transition Team on the Census, former Director of the House Census Oversight Subcommittee and legislative and policy consultant.

Click here to register for the webinar or here to learn more about nonprofits and the 2010 census.

Free Workshop: How the New IRS Form 990 Impacts Your Organization

Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman, CPAs (GRF) is presenting a free workshop on Wednesday, June 24, from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. in Bethesda that focuses on the significant changes to the IRS Form 990.

Nonprofit tax specialists will explain exactly how the form has changed and provide practical tips on completing the new Form 990 and interpreting the many new instructions.

Click here for additional information and to register.

Notifying the IRS When Nonprofits Close or Merge

The IRS has released a fact sheet that outlines the steps that nonprofits should take to notifiy the government if they are closing or merging their operations. Click here to view the fact sheet.

Seeking Applicants: Pro Bono Consulting to Nonprofits

Compass is accepting applications for 2009-2010 pro bono consulting to nonprofits.

Compass provides pro bono consulting services to nonprofit organizations. Compass uses teams of volunteers, most of whom have an MBA from a top business school, to provide Board Development, Strategic Alignment, and Funding Strategy assistance. This year, Compass has added a new service line called Refocusing, Restructuring, and Contingency Planning.

Compass clients must meet the following criteria:

• Have 501(c)(3) status
• Minimum of three paid staff members and minimum budget of $750,000
• Services that focus specifically on the Greater Washington community
• Do not promote a specific religion, or religious or political beliefs

Click here to view the client applications.

The deadline for client applications is June 15. (Projects begin in the fall of 2009.)

For additional information, contact Compass Executive Director Suzanne Laporte at (202) 459-6291.

Join Us Next Week

We hope to see you next week at one of these upcoming workshops at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement. Click each listing below for event and registration details.

• Wednesday, May 27: Retaining Talent in a Struggling Economy
• Thursday, May 28: Center 101

Application Workshop

If you are considering nominating an outstanding Washington-area chief executive for the Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman 2009 EXCEL Award, we are ready to help you.

Join us for a teleconference on Wednesday, June 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tips on the application process and what the selection committee looks for in a winning application will be discussed. This workshop is not a requirement for award participation.

Special Format: Teleconference

Special Cost: Free

E-mail Susan Sanow to register.

Free Service for Nonprofits: Do Good DC

WUSA9 is launching Do Good DC, a free service that nonprofits can use to reach more people and to get more people involved in their cause.

Nonprofits can quickly and easily enter information on events, volunteering opportunities and more. Visitors to WUSA9.com will be able to find great local nonprofits.

Click here to sign-up or learn more about this free service.

Free Webinar: Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment

The Community Economic Development Project of the DC Bar Pro Bono Program is hosting a series of free webinars for nonprofits on dealing with employees. Each webinar is 60-75 minutes long. The presenters are lawyers from some of the top law firms in DC who specialize in counseling companies on employment law matters.

The next session at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, looks at "Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment." Details below:

This session will help you understand what the different forms that sexual and other harassment can take; what steps your nonprofit should undertake to help prevent claims of harassment; and how your nonprofit should handle any claims that an employee makes.

Presenter: Akia Roane, Arent Fox

To register, e-mail Lauren Paley.

Make a Nomination: National Capital Philanthropy Day Awards

The Association of Fundraising Professions/Washington DC Metro Area Chapter seeks nominations for its National Capital Philanthropy Day Awards. Awards will be presented in the following six areas:

• Outstanding Philanthropist
• Outstanding Corporate Partner
• Outstanding Foundation Partner
• Outstanding Fundraiser Professional
• Outstanding Diversity Leader
• Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer

Nominations are due by Friday, May 29. Click here to learn more.

You're Invited!

Hear Best Practices in Nonprofit Management:
Winning Ideas from
The Washington Post 2009 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management

Monday, June 15
2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Washington Post
Space is limited for this free event--register now!

Join us for the culmination of The Wash­ington Post 2009 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management, a project of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement. The afternoon begins with the popular “Best Practices Work­shop.” This is your opportunity to learn the many ideas that make five area organizations “excellent” in this year’s competition.

Organizations presenting their “Best Practices” will include:

• Doorways for Women and Families
• Latin American Youth Center
• MVLE, Inc.
• New Hope Housing
• Washington Office on Latin America

At the conclusion of the workshop, the winner of the 2009 Award will be an­nounced for the first time. Immediately following is a reception honoring the winner and the honorable mention recipients.

Event Details:

When: Monday, June 15; Workshop, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.; Award Presentation, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.; Reception, 4:45 - 6:00 p.m.

Where: The Wash­ington Post, 1150 15th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

Cost: Free, Photo I.D. may be required at the door

Space is limited--register today!

This program is presented as a partnership between the Center for Nonprofit Advancement and The Wash­ington Post.

Additional sponsor support is provided by Raffa, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement Benefits Trust and Georgetown University’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership.

Questions? Contact the Center for Nonprofit Advancement at 202-457-0540 or at info@nonprofitadvancement.org

New "Map" to IRS resources

The IRS has provided a new "map" to its online resources for nonprofits. In the Charities and Nonprofits section of the IRS Web site, look for the "EO Site Map" link in the left side navigation of any page. Click here to access it directly!

Free Training Call: Creating Sustainable Funding in Economically Challenging Times

The Network for Good Learning Center is hosting a free training call on Tuesday, May 19 at 1 p.m. on "Creating Sustainable Funding in Economically Challenging Times."

Click here to learn more about, or register for, this session.

Live Online Discussion: Starting a Nonprofit Group: What You Need to Know

Thinking about starting a nonprofit organization? Join the Chronicle of Philanthropy on Tuesday, May 12, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for a free, online discussion of what you need to know to get started.

Click here for additional information and to join the discussion.

Join Us Next Week

We hope to see you next week at one of these upcoming workshops at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement. Click each listing below for event and registration details.

• Tuesday, May 12: Open Enrollment Meeting
• Wednesday, May 13: Termination: The Unintended Consequence of Hiring
• Wednesday, May 13: Coaching Your Staff for Success
• Thursday, May 14: IRA Repairman Seminar

Free Videoconference: Fundraising Activities: Getting All the Legal Ins and Outs Right

The DC Bar Pro Bono Program, in conjunction with DLA Piper and Pfizer Inc, is sponsoring a videoconference seminar on Wednesday, May 13, called “Fundraising Activities: Getting All the Legal Ins and Outs Right.”

Program details:
This seminar is free. It runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and lunch will be served. The seminar will be held at the offices of DLA Piper US LLP, 500 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. The offices are located right off the Gallery Place Metro Station (yellow, green and red lines).

The seminar is designed for executive directors, board members, nonprofit fundraising staff and finance directors.

To register, e-mail registerdc@dlapiper.com. (For those organizations located in Northern Virginia, there will also be a site at DLA Piper US LLP, 1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 400 Reston, Virginia. To register for the Northern Virginia site, e-mail registernova@dlapiper.com.)

Program description:
As charitable organizations come under greater public scrutiny, state regulators, the Internal Revenue Service and donors are devoting more attention to how charitable organizations raise money and their compliance with applicable laws. This seminar will discuss state charities registration requirements, including the multi-state uniform registration form and common exemptions from state rules, as well as special issues related to telemarketing, internet fundraising and commercial co-ventures.

This seminar also will address the IRS rules regarding acknowledging and receipting donations, determining the value of in-kind donations, and what kinds of gifts are and are not deductible, including rules related to galas and other special events. Finally, the IRS is encouraging nonprofits to establish gift acceptance policies to accept and process non-cash donations. This seminar will discuss the legal issues involved in establishing such a policy as well as the implications of various policy options.

The speakers will include an attorney with experience in state regulation of charitable fundraising, a consultant with expertise in gift acceptance and donor acknowledgement policies and attorneys who advise nonprofits on their fundraising activities.

Finalists Announced for The Washington Post 2009 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is pleased to announce five finalists for The Washington Post 2009 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. This competitive award recognizes outstanding achievement in nonprofit management by a Washington-area nonprofit organization.

Finalists for the 2009 Post Award include:

• Doorways for Women and Families of Arlington, Va.
• Latin American Youth Center of Washington, D.C.
• MVLE, Inc., of Springfield, Va.
• New Hope Housing of Alexandria, Va.
• Washington Office on Latin America of Washington, D.C.
  

“The 2009 Award finalists are exhibiting management excellence in a challenging economic environment and at a critical time for our communities,” said Center CEO Glen O’Gilvie. “The Center is proud to recognize their achievements and share their best practices with other organizations throughout the region.”

Each finalist organization will participate in the Center’s annual Best Practices Workshop to be held June 15 at the Washington Post. The 2009 Award winner will be announced at an awards presentation immediately following the Best Practices Workshop.

The winning organization will receive a $10,000 cash grant and a scholarship for one person to attend the Georgetown University Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership’s Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program. Up to four honorable mentions will also each be presented with a $1,000 cash grant award.

“Good nonprofit management was vital 15 years ago when this competition began, and it is even more so today,” said Center Deputy Executive Director Susan Sanow. “It is gratifying to see organizations throughout the community continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of their work.”

The award winner is selected through a three-step judging process including a two-part written application and a site visit. The Washington Post Award Selection Committee is an all-volunteer committee selected by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.

The Award Selection Committee judges applicant organizations in the areas of fiscal management, information and communication, organizational development, people development, planning, resource development, risk management, and use of technology.

The award is sponsored by The Washington Post Company, with additional support from RAFFA, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement Benefits Trust and Georgetown University’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership.

Free Training Call: Approaching the Corporate Sector

The Network for Good Learning Center is hosting a free training call on Tuesday, May 12 at 1 p.m. on "Maximizing Revenue in a Challenging Environment: Approaching the Corporate Sector."

Click here to learn more about, or register for, this session.

Coporate Days of Service: Seeking Applications

Volunteer Fairfax is accepting applications from nonprofits to participate in corporate days of service with Lockheed Martin and Ernst & Young.

Nonprofits may seek to apply for one or both corporate days of service (Saturday, August 15 with Lockheed Martin; Friday, September 25 with Ernst & Young).

Click here for additional information or here to download the application. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, May 11.

Free Training Call: How Google Grants Can Bolster Your Bottom Line

The Network for Good Learning Center is hosting a free training call on Tuesday, May 5 at 1 p.m. to explore "Using Search for Fundraising and List-Building: How Google Grants Can Bolster Your Bottom Line."

Click here to learn more about, or register for, this session.

How Nonprofits Can Apply for Stimulus Package Funding

The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University has published, in conjunction with Giving USA Foundation, a free special bulletin on how nonprofits can apply for stimulus package funding. Click here to learn more.

Celebrating 30 Years of Service to Nonprofit Organizations

In 1979, 23 nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. came together to address a growing need for nonprofit training and advocacy. The group founded the Washington Council of Agencies, known today as the Center for Nonprofit Advancement. What began as the first association for nonprofits in the United States, today serves more than 800 nonprofit organizations throughout Greater Washington (including Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland).

Now celebrating our 30th year of service to nonprofits, the Center helps organizations maximize their efforts to achieve their missions. We provide training and education on how to manage and maximize resources. We're a center for sharing best practices through networking. We advocate so governments understand that nonprofits provide core services that hold communities together. And, we provide members with the buying power they need to operate efficiently.

When the Center is successful in strengthening nonprofits, nonprofits are successful in strengthening communities.

As we look ahead to the next 30 years, please join us in celebrating our member organizations and all that we have accomplished together during our first 30 years of service.

• Read our 30th anniversary feature by SmartCEO Magazine.
• Meet a few of our members.
• Join the Corporate Social Enterprise Initiative.
• Learn more about the Center’s 30 year history. Center members—contribute your own milestones to the timeline.
• Save the date for the Center's Annual Celebration and Meeting
• Not already a Center member? Join today!