Nonprofit Portal Digest
February 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
MANAGING IN A CHALLENGING ECONOMY
Facing the Financial Crisis: 10 Smart Things Your Board Can Do Now
BoardSource offers recommendations for boards to help the organizations they serve address the financial crisis.
Navigating the Financial Crisis: Tips for Nonprofits
The Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) recommends a two part financial planning strategy for all economic situations which are even more vital in unstable times: assess your nonprofit’s potential financial risks, then create a plan to respond to those risks.
Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee Continues Free Series on Challenges Facing the Nonprofit Sector
Programs in February include “Responding to Changing Client Needs” on February 10 and “A Discussion of Public Policy Choices” on February 24. Each program runs from 8:30-10:00 a.m.
NONPROFITS IN THE NEWS
Nonprofits to the Rescue (A subscription is required to view this article)
In a recent Op-Ed piece in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, nonprofit sector scholar Lester Salamon outlines some ideas for how the new Administration and Congress could usefully enlist the nation's nonprofit organizations to assist in our nation's economic recovery program. Among the recommendations: adopt emergency incentives for private giving and volunteering; create a matching grant program to support nonprofit soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other organizations that provide services to the needy; and underwrite a three-year effort by nonprofit housing and community development organizations to help low-income homeowners rework their mortgages to avoid possible foreclosures.
2009 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 an article featuring service clubs and professional groups that play a role in philanthropy and volunteering, along with profiles of five local leaders contributing to the success of nonprofits in Milwaukee.
INFORMATION, RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
FAQ’s from the IRS on the 990 Redesign
The IRS has posted frequently asked questions about the newly revised Form 990 on its website.
Spring Nonprofit Research Colloquium Series Kicks Off February 4
The Nonprofit Research Colloquium Series, sponsored by the Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will kick off in February with presentations on February 4 and February 11. Colloquia are held on the UWM campus from 12-1:30 p.m. unless otherwise specified.
February 4: "The Role of Rating Agencies in the Market for Charitable Contributions: An Empirical Test" (Dan Neely, UWM Department of Accounting)
February 11: “Investigating Participation of Nonprofit Organizations in Collaborative Governance” (Rina Ghose, UWM Department of Geography) and “Neighborhood-based Conservation: Restoring Natural and Cultural Resources (Sharon Adams, Walnut Way Conservation Corporation and Nik Heynen, University of Georgia)
Save the date for all the presentations through April by printing out the Spring 2009 schedule.
OPPORTUNITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
UEDA Wisconsin Hosts Brown Bag Featuring IFF Loan Program on January 30
IFF, formerly the Illinois Facilities Fund, is the largest Community Development Financial Institution in the Midwest and has announced plans to open a new Wisconsin office in February. Robin Toewe, Assistant Director of Business Development at IFF will share information on IFF’s loan program. The Brown Bag will be held at the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee Conference Room, located at 2819 West Highland Avenue. Bring your lunch and assorted beverages will be provided. PLEASE RSVP to Julia O’Connor at 414-430-4711 or triage444@gmail.com.
Wisconsin Nonprofits Association Announces Search for Executive Director
The board of directors of the Wisconsin Nonprofits Association is seeking a full-time Executive Director. The deadline for applications is March 13, 2009.
Combined Federal Campaign Accepts Applications, Offers Training
Beginning March 5, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) of Greater Wisconsin is accepting applications for charitable organizations to participate in the 2009 campaign. The deadline for applications is April 9. Charitable organizations providing health and welfare services to 46 Wisconsin counties (including Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Kenosha and Racine) are encouraged to apply. To receive an application, call or send a request to: CFC of Greater Wisconsin, PCFO Director, 414-263-8134, rgustafson@greaterwicfc.org.
For those preparing an application, a training session will be held on March 10 in Milwaukee.
SAVE THE DATE
10th Annual MANDI Reception and Awards Ceremony
Please join LISC Milwaukee on March 19 to honor the inspiring and innovative work of community organizations and leaders working to make Milwaukee’s neighborhoods better places to live, work and play.
UPCOMING TRAINING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
BoardStar
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:
Executive Compensation
Dennis Anderson, Executive Compensation of the Management Association (MRA), discusses the board’s overall approach to compensation; access and use of salary data; and the growing trend towards incentives, fringe benefits, and other affordable rewards Boards may use to retain top talent and differentiate the organization in the nonprofit marketplace.
Teaching Nonprofit Governance
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professor Douglas M. Ihrke talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about his approach to teaching nonprofit governance, as well as his research interests in Board diversity and conflict, and the Chief Executive/Board leadership balance.
Calendar of Nonprofit Training and Learning Events
Visit the Portal Calendar to learn about upcoming workshops, conferences and other training and learning events. Some upcoming highlights:
Board Governance
2/10—Opening the Boardroom Door—Choosing to Serve (Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee)
2/10--Board Recruitment 101 (BoardStar)
2/16—President’s Primer (BoardStar)
Nonprofit Management
2/4—Nonprofit Environmental Analysis of Quality Service (UWM School of Continuing Education)
2/12—Effective Engagement for Today’s Volunteers: Following Up (Volunteer Center of Milwaukee)
2/18—Planners and Grant Writers Roundtable—Raising Money in a Changing Philanthropic Environment (Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee)
2/19—Legal issues in Managing Volunteers and Protections for Volunteers (Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee and M-LINC)
2/20—Capstone Session for the Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management (UWM School of 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:
Executive Director (Literacy Services of Wisconsin)
Children's Advocate (Sojourner Truth House)
Telephone Counselor (Mental Health Association Waukesha)
Executive Director (Wisconsin Nonprofits Association)
Speech Language Pathologist (Community Care)
Find more information about these and other positions at Jobs That Serve.
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THE NONPROFIT PORTAL OF GREATER MILWAUKEE
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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
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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