Nonprofit Portal Digest
February 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
IRS Form 990 Redesign
On December 20, 2007, the IRS released a redesigned Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for tax year 2008 (to be filed in 2009 and later years). The new form incorporates comments and suggestions from the over 650 e-mails and letters received during the comment period, which closed on September 14, 2007.
Peak Performance: Nonprofit Leaders Rank Highest in 360-Degree Reviews
The Nonprofit Quarterly has released the initial findings of a research study that reveals that nonprofit leaders may well be more effective than for-profit leaders. An article detailing the study and its results is published in the winter issue of the journal.
What Makes Powerful Nonprofit Leaders?
Jim Collins, author of “Good to Great,” comments on the Nonprofit Quarterly study.
Report from the Urban Institute: Are We Taking Full Advantage of Older Adults’ Potential?
Staying engaged in work and formal volunteer activities at older ages significantly benefits the well-being of the volunteers, the organizations that count on them, the people served by those organizations, and the economy. This study, based on data from the Health and Retirement Survey, shows that over 10 million healthy older adults with no caregiving responsibilities did not work or volunteer in 2004. About half of these able seniors are under age 75 and 9 out of 10 have prior work experience. Given this untapped potential, shortages of volunteers and workers should prompt employers and nonprofits to court this talent.
Nonprofit Salary and Benefit Survey Now Available
The new biannual Nonprofit Salary and Benefit Survey is now available from the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee. Produced by the Agency Executives Group in collaboration with the Nonprofit Center, IndependenceFirst and MRA--The Management Association, the survey book lists 56 job descriptions with a variety of useful statistical breakdowns on wage ranges, benefits and more. For more information and to order your copies of the Nonprofit Salary and Benefit Survey, email info@nonprofitcentermilwaukee.org or call (414) 344-3933.
2008 Charitable Events Guide
The February issue of Milwaukee Magazine includes a special insert, the Charitable Events Guide, a comprehensive calendar of special events planned by nonprofits in southeastern Wisconsin. The guide also includes articles featuring area nonprofits serving youth, giving circles, and local resource organizations working behind the scenes to strengthen philanthropy and nonprofits.
OPPORTUNITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 25: Information Session: Nonprofit Management and Leadership Graduate Education Programs
Join the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at UWM on February 25 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. to learn more about graduate-level educational specifically designed for nonprofit managers and leaders.
Nominations deadlines are fast approaching for two awards that will be made at the 2008 Volunteer Celebration Luncheon on April 30.
Fran Swigart Board Leadership Award (February 4 deadline)
The Nonprofit Center announces a new award to honor the memory and leadership of Fran Swigart, who devoted herself to the Milwaukee community and served in leadership roles on many nonprofit boards.
Inspire by Example Awards (February 22 deadline)
Awards recognize an outstanding Milwaukee County adult, youth, team and business who demonstrate commitment to and active engagement in volunteering. The Wile Volunteer Management Award honors the professional volunteer manager.
SAVE THE DATE
February 27 ENTECH Workshop: Collaborate Effectively—A Practical Guide to Free Internet Tools
Empowering Nonprofits In Technology or ENTECH, a project of the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at UW-Milwaukee, is hosting a workshop from 9-11 am on February 27. Craig Nuechterlein, operations manager at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, will share tips and ideas about free internet tools for nonprofit managers.
June 10—Wisconsin Nonprofits Association Summit “Common Ground for Common Good”
Save the date for the first statewide summit sponsored by the Wisconsin Nonprofits Association, to be held in Madison in June 10, 2008. More details to follow.
UPCOMING TRAINING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Board Governance
Sign up with BoardStar, an initiative of the Nonprofit Management Fund, to get notification of free weekly podcasts about matters of interest to nonprofit board directors.
Recent podcasts include:
Findings from the BoardSource Governance Index (January 2)
Merger, Part I (January 16)
Merger, Part II (January 30)
Visit the Portal Calendar to learn about upcoming workshops, conferences and other training and learning events. Some upcoming highlights:
Board Governance
2/7—Orientation Express: The Training of the Board (BoardStar)
2/18—(Board) President’s Primer (BoardStar)
2/19—Opening the Door to the Board Room: Choosing to Serve (Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee)
2/20—The Board Building Cycle: Key Steps to Finding, Recruiting and Engaging Nonprofit Board Members (Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee)
Nonprofit Management
2/6—Nonprofit Marketing to Expand Your Services (UWM Continuing Education)
2/6—Wage and Salary Administration: Using the 2007 Survey (Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee)
2/20—Performance Measurement, Accountability and Evaluation in Nonprofit Organizations (UWM Continuing Education)
Learn about these offerings and more on the Nonprofit Portal Calendar. JOBS THAT SERVE Jobs that Serve is an online job listing service for nonprofits only, managed by the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee.
Posting a job is easy, fast and affordable.
There is no charge for job seekers.
Recent postings include:
Administrative Assistant--Medical College of Wisconsin
Vice President of Programs--Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Recovery Support Coordinator--My Home, Your Home
Youth Care Worker--St. Rose Youth and Family Center
Director of Development--Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Find more information about these and other positions at Jobs That Serve.
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THE NONPROFIT PORTAL OF GREATER MILWAUKEE
The mission of the Nonprofit Portal is to strengthen the knowledge and skills of nonprofit organizations in the greater Milwaukee community through the collaborative development and use of on-line technologies.
The Portal is a project of the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in collaboration with a group of community organizations dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector in the greater Milwaukee area.
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Nonprofit Portal
c/o Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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