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November 18, 2009|Background checks vital for volunteer groups|FloridaTODAY.com
Using background checks to screen volunteers has grown steadily since 1993, when the National Child Protection Act became law, said Jennifer Chandler, vice president of the National Council of Nonprofits.
November 12, 2009|Faulty Background Checks Costing People Jobs|CityTownInfo.com
According to Jennifer Chandler, vice president of the National Council of Nonprofits, background checks for screening volunteers has become more commonplace since 1993, when the National Child Protection Act became law.
Novemebr 2, 2009 |Volunteers screened before working with children, elderly|USA Today
Using background checks to screen volunteers has grown steadily since 1993, when the National Child Protection Act became law, said Jennifer Chandler, vice president of the National Council of Nonprofits.
October 30, 2009 |Business of Nonprofits: Prepare your nonprofit for H1N1 virus|SavannahNow.com
The National Council of Nonprofits is helping nonprofits with these issues via an online H1N1 Preparation Toolkit that covers such items as sample sick leave policies, ways to educate your employees about the H1N1 virus and how to combat the flu.
October 27, 2009 |Non-profits seek help in health reform|WHYY News and Information
Delaney: In the House side, unfortunately, the House has passed three different bills through their committees and not one, not one single bill in the House right now will provide any relief to small nonprofits.
October 27, 2009|National Council offers flu kit|Causeleader.com
The National Council of Nonprofits just issued an H1N1 Flu Preparedness toolkit for nonprofits that will help them deal with the impact of the flu.
October 19, 2009|Declining donations drive MADD to trim staff|Seatle Times
While the economy may be showing signs of improving, Chandler said nonprofits' recovery will likely lag by nine to 12 months.
October 19, 2009|Charities being sued for not paying overtime| journalgazette.net
Nonprofits are prone to push this boundary, said Jennifer Chandler, director of network support at the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington."Even though they are mission-based and doing wonderful things in the community, they still have to follow the law," she said.
October 16, 2009|National official in Abilene: Nonprofits cut out of health care debate| ReporterNews.com
For Tim Delaney, president and chief executive officer of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, getting government to understand the role such organizations play both socially and in the national economy is at times vexing.
While only 8 percent of nonprofits reported being in “imminent danger” of closing, 52 percent reported a decrease in contributions, another survey found, according to the National Council of Nonprofits.
September 29, 2009|The Road Ahead for New York City Nonprofits|The Huffington Post
And according to a National Council of Nonprofits report released last month, nonprofits have been hit hard by the economic crisis and continue to struggle to provide the services so essential to our communities.
September 28, 2009|Hogle director acknowledges quid pro quo deal|The Salt Lake Tribune
Jennifer Chandler, director of network support for the National Council of Nonprofits, said Hogle was smart to not limit corporate sponsorships, which are common in the nonprofit world.
September 14, 2009|South Florida nonprofits hit hard, get creative during recession| PalmBeachPost.com
The National Council of Nonprofits issued a report in August that summed up four national and nine state-specific surveys. Each found non-profits facing similar challenges: increasing demands for their services; rising operating costs; and decreasing revenues
September 13, 2009 | Nonprofit Groups Upset at Exclusion From Health Bills | New York Times
“We had our nonprofit lobbying day on Capitol Hill in July, and our members spoke to their elected officials about this issue,” said Tim Delaney, chief executive of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations. “We heard a constant refrain: ‘Gee, we never thought about nonprofits as employers before.’ ”
September 2, 2009 | Another reminder of a failed philosophy | NC Policy Watch
The latest confirmation that state lawmakers were right to raise taxes this year comes from a recent report from the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington and touted by its state counterpart, the N.C. Center for Nonprofits.
September 1, 2009 | Arizona nonprofits struggle in tough economic times | Statepress.com
The economic downturn is putting a strain on nonprofit organizations, which depend on donations and volunteer hours to survive, according to a report by The National Council of Nonprofits.
August 19, 2009 | Nonprofits: We Must Start Beating the Drum | The Nonprofit Quarterly
Pick up a drum and start beating it loudly so policymakers recognize America’s hidden-in-plain-sight nonprofit sector. Importantly, we shouldn’t beat the drum just in frustration that we’ve been ignored. Instead, we must beat it for a purpose, to tell a story. Tell the story about how nonprofits add real value to local communities and individual lives.
August 19, 2009 | Hard times for nonprofit groups | Concord Monitor
As Tim Delaney, CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits said, "It is both unrealistic and unsafe to those depending on services to simply assume that nonprofits will somehow be able to continue to deliver more services that cost more with declining revenues. The math just doesn't work."
August 6, 2009 | Charitable giving declines in poor economy | Williston Observer
It appears many nonprofit organizations are in the same precarious position. According to a study completed earlier this year by GuideStar, a data collection organization specializing in nonprofit information, 35 percent of U.S. nonprofits experienced a decline in donations in 2008. This happened while 64 percent of nonprofits said there was an increase in demand for services. A report from the National Council of Nonprofits expects a much larger funding decline in 2009.
August 6, 2009 | Nonprofits center CEO goes to Capitol to keep members in legislation loop | The Journal Record
The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits has joined the National Council for Nonprofits. The national advocacy for Oklahoma nonprofits is part of increased efforts by the center to provide members with information about legislation and general advocacy for the nonprofit sector on the state and national level.
July 29, 2009 | Kentuckian at White House meeting on nonprofits | courier-journal.com
The state group was one of 37 associations in the National Council of Nonprofits represented at the meeting, said Danielle Clore, director of the Kentucky organization, which is funded by the University of Kentucky and by fees from nonprofit members.
July 24, 2009 | Carmichael teen center finds new home | The Sacramento Bee
According to the National Council of Nonprofits, 35 percent of nonprofit agencies across the country have seen donations plummet in the past year.
July 23, 2009 | New York City Mayor Is a Force for Philanthropy in Tough Times | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Tim Delaney, president of the National Council of Nonprofits, argues that government has thrust increasing responsibility on charities over the past few decades without acknowledging their importance or reimbursing them adequately.
July 20, 2009 | Council receives national recognition for supporting the nonprofit sector | Providers Council Home Page
The National Council of Nonprofits presented Providers' Council staff with the "Network Booster" Award during their annual meeting in Washington, DC on Monday.
June 24, 2009 | Online ARRA Resources for Nonprofits | Paul Clarke Nonprofit Resource Center
An evolving collection of 7 special reports analyzing the stimulus package created and made widely available for the National Council for Nonprofits. Reports include: Nonprofit Grant Opportunities, Stimulus Tips and Thoughts, Sources of Information Regarding Stimulus Funds, and Information about the Proposed Changes in Charitable Deductions and more.
June 22, 2009 | Doing the right thing is job one for nonprofits | Inside Philanthropy
That is the view of Tim Delaney, the president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, who says nonprofits can best serve their mission and communities by “focusing on their core missions and then acting with purposeful attention to ethical leadership.”
June 17, 2009 | Nonprofits May Find Grant Opportunities in the New Stimulus Plan | Community Connections
The National Council of Nonprofits has begun publishing a series of Special Reports to help nonprofit organizations better understand the elements of the newly enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and to quickly prepare for their critical role in our nation's economic recovery. The Alliance has developed a checklist to help you quickly identify areas of potential funding contained in the Act, both in broad stokes and in a more detailed programmatic list.
June 4, 2009 | Charity Inc.: Being heard | Journal Record
In this second annual Lobby Day, the National Council of Nonprofits will represent the nonprofit sector as a unified force, one that is driven by mission and values, that offers hope and opportunities for millions of Americans – whether as givers or receivers – and that needs to be a respected and supported partner in the work of this country.
May 23, 2009 | Nonprofits raise funds at IMS | INDYSTAR.COM
Demand for nonprofits' services is "going through the roof" at a time when resources are taking a nose-dive, said Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the Washington-based National Council of Nonprofits.
May 20, 2009 | Fight Continues for Federal Program to Help Small Charities |The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Tim Delaney, president of the National Council of Nonprofits, which represents state nonprofit associations, says his group will press Congress to allocate money for the “capacity-building” program when it adopts the 2010 appropriations legislation.
May 19, 2009 | Charities eye slice of Obama’s stimulus pie | MSNBC
"There is such a pent-up desire, hope, that exists out there that there's going to be a life preserver thrown to everybody," says Tim Delaney, chief executive of the National Council of Nonprofits, which represents small and medium-size charities.
May 15, 2009| Nonprofits tap online networks to raise funds | philly.com
"It's not a magic cure-all," said Rick Cohen, director of membership and technology for the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington. "They're wonderful tools. It's just not automatic, that if you're there, your fund-raising is going to go through the roof."
May 4, 2009 | "Champions of the Common Good" Meet in South Carolina | GiftWorks Blog
Nonprofit organizations are "champions of the common good" says Tim Delaney, President and CEO of National Council of Nonprofits in his speech to members of South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) at their 12th annual meeting last week in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
April 28, 2009 | Recent Legislative Proposals Are A Mistake: Audits Serve Important Functions For Small and Mid-Size Nonprofits | Charity Governance
We are big fans of the National Council of Nonprofits (NCP). We particularly like their monthly newsletter, but we disagree with their apparent belief that raising the dollar threshold for nonprofit audits required by regulators is a good thing.
April 27, 2009 | From The Answer Desk: What Do Nonprofits Need to Know about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Bill)? | Philanthropy Front and Center
The National Council of Nonprofits also encourages organizations to contact their state nonprofit associations or their state and Congressional representatives for more information on local stimulus funding.
April 17, 2009 | Yuma nonprofits meet to try to get share of stimulus | YumaSun.com
"We need to hear the voices of America's nonprofits," said Tim Delaney, CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits. "Arizona, stand up."
April 17, 2009 | Information Continues to be Released Regarding Economic Stimulus Opportunities! | This Week at Northsky
[O]n April 9, the White House held a special “briefing for outside organizations about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)” to provide an opportunity “to learn about how the ARRA funds are being distributed in the various departments and how you as organizations can participate.” The National Council of Nonprofits attended the briefing and has published this Special Report so nonprofits across the country can have equal access to this important information.
April 15, 2009 | New President Doesn't Need Fawning Charity Leaders | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Rick Cohen, former head of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, has a long list on his Nonprofit Quarterly blog about the advocacy mistakes he sees charities making.
April 15, 2009 | IU faculty comment on Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act | IU News Room
The National Council of Nonprofits deserves the credit for getting this legislation passed. It was due to a multi-year effort by local nonprofit resource centers that know best what kind of management strain many social and human service agencies are under.
April 9, 2009 | Nonprofits and the Stimulus Package | TSNE- Strategic Communications Blog
According to the National Council of Nonprofits, there are seven general areas within the Stimulus Plan that are of special interest to nonprofit organizations.
March 30, 2009 | The Economy & Nonprofits: A Conversation with Tim Delaney | 90.3 WBHM
Corporate and individual donations are down. Foundations are tightening their belts, and state and local governments are taking drastic cost cutting measures as well. All of this adds up to the very real possibility that thousands of nonprofit organizations may have to shut down. Tim Delaney is president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits. He was in Birmingham recently and spoke with WBHM's Tanya Ott.
March 26, 2009 | Senate Approves Plan to Offer Management Help to Small Charities | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The National Council of Nonprofits, which represents state nonprofit associations and has been pushing for such legislation for several years, said in a press release that the measure was “especially crucial now during the nation’s economic crisis, when nonprofits must be strong safety nets for so many individuals and families in need.”
March 25, 2009 | Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Needs Your Support | Mission Driven Blog
The National Council of Nonprofits supports the bill, which would establish a public‐private partnership that matches federal funds with non‐federal dollars to build the capacity of small and mid-size nonprofits to serve their communities.
March 24, 2009 | Senators Propose Legislation to Help Small Charities Get Management Help | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Senator Grassley of Iowa, the committee’s senior Republican, co-sponsored the legislation, which has been promoted by nonprofit associations including Independent Sector and the National Council of Nonprofits.
March 20, 2009 | Non-profits explore ways to survive recession | Washington Blade
“We’re seeing nonprofits diving into their resourceful roots,” said Elizabeth Clawson of the National Council of Nonprofits, a network of state and regional nonprofit associations that serve 20,000 member organizations, which are small and mid-size groups.
March 19, 2009 | Ethics requires backbone, not compass | Philanthropy Journal
"When it comes to ethics, the last decades seemingly endless scandals reveal individuals knew the right way; but lacked the all-important will."
March 18, 2009 | Urban groups seek US funds | Boston Globe
"Everyone is trying to figure out how to access these funds in an appropriate way," said Tim Delaney, president of the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington. "This is a common dilemma right now, as people try to learn what this complex package is, what the limitations are, what the possibilities might be."
March 14, 2009 | Not-for-profits fight for financial survival | Post-Tribune (Merrillville, Indiana)
The struggling economy is expected to spell doom for thousands of community-based agencies before things improve, said Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the Washington, D.C-based National Council of Nonprofits.
March 14, 2009 | What the Economic Stimulus Means to Nonprofits | The Third Sector
The National Council of Nonprofits has published a special report, Federal Economic Stimulus Legislation: Nonprofit Grant Opportunities, detailing what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 means for the nonprofit community.
March 13, 2009 | What does the stimulus bill mean for nonprofits? | Baltimore Nonprofit Business Examiner
As nonprofit leaders continue to face the current economic challenges, many may be wondering how the economic stimulus bill singed into law in February will directly impact the nonprofit sector. The National Council of Nonprofits has published a special report, Federal Economic Stimulus Legislation: Nonprofit Grant Opportunities, detailing what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 means for the nonprofit community.
March 11, 2009 | Nonprofits and the Stimulus Bill | Philanthropy Front and Center - San Francisco
The DC-based National Council of Nonprofits recently released a series of four Special Reports about our nation’s economic recovery, including analysis of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly referred to as the economic stimulus bill) that President Obama signed into law on February 17, 2009.
March 10, 2009 | L3C - Developments & Resources | Nonprofit Law Blog
As summarized in the National Council of Nonprofits’ Nonprofit Policy News (Feb. 2009), the respective proposed legislation may vary slightly among states.
March 4, 2009 | National Council of Nonprofits Helps Community Organizations Apply Recovery Act | Fundraising Success Advisor
The language of "crisis" and "recession" is starting to give way to the language of "stimulus" and "recovery" following President Obama's signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act last week. To help America's nonprofit sector make recovery a reality, the National Council of Nonprofits today issued two special reports on the new stimulus law and what it means for community-based organizations.
March 2, 2009 | How The Economic Stimulus Package Will Affect the Nonprofit Sector | The Fine Print (OMB Watch)
The National Council of Nonprofits has initiated an ongoing series of special reports on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and what it means for community-based organizations.
March 2, 2009 | Seeing the Forest for the Trees | Nonprofit Assistance Fund blog
Both the stimulus and federal budget are big and bold and pretty overwhelming. There is so much to understand and analyze - thank goodness for some great resources like Minnesota Budget Bites and National Council of Nonprofits.
March 1, 2009 | What the Stimulus Means For You | ReGeneration Forum
The National Council of Nonprofits has released their Special Reports on Economic Stimulus & Recovery that includes analysis of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009. For all the nonprofiteers out there, this is a great site to keep your eye on in the coming weeks and months.
March 1, 2009 | Some nonprofits can't touch their money | Forbes.com
Neither the National Council of Nonprofits nor the Council on Foundations, both based in Washington, keeps track of how many of its members are struggling with endowments that are now underwater.
February 27, 2009 | Glass Half-Full, Glass Half-Empty | Nonprofit Assistance Fund blog
The National Council of Nonprofits is producing Special Reports on Economic Stimulus & Recovery. I’ll post them here, but you can subscribe to an RSS feed for the most up to date information.
February 27, 2009 | Roundup: The Economy’s Impact on Nonprofits & What to Do About It | Step by Step Fundraising blog
The National Council of Nonprofits has issued two special reports on the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (AKA the stimulus act) and what it means for nonprofits.
February 27, 2009 | Nonprofit groups find opportunities for federal stimulus funds | Pittsburgh Business Times
Two months ago, Delaney was asked to present the hopes and dreams of the nonprofit sector to then President-elect Barack Obama. The document he produced reflected the organizations “in dire straits” and worsening.
February 26, 2009 | Town Hall Meeting Planned for Nonprofits | Inside INdiana Business
In 2008, the first Indiana Nonprofit Town Hall Meeting--an initiative of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations--resulted in an overwhelming desire for further discussion and action in the area of nonprofit leadership including practices, principles, and accountability.
February 26, 2009 | What the Stimulus Means for Charity | Joanne's Nonprofits Blog (About.com)
The National Council of Nonprofits has a series of special reports that explain how the economic-stimulus package will affect charities. One of the reports summarizes the provisions in the stimulus bill and identifies potential grant opportunities.
February 25, 2009 | The US Economic Stimulus and Nonprofits | GiftWorks: Nonprofit Fundraising Software blog (Mission Research)
Have you been wondering if the economic stimulus package affects your nonprofit? Aren't sure where to look? The National Council of Nonprofits is issuing reports daily reviewing and summarizing the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on nonprofits.
February 24, 2009 | Nonprofit Association Offers Guide to Stimulus Money | Give & Take (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
The National Council of Nonprofits, an organization in Washington representing state nonprofit associations, has issued two reports on how the economic-stimulus package that President Obama signed into law last week will affect charities.
February 24, 2009 | Nonprofits Identify $10.6 Billion “Shovel-ready” Infrastructure Projects | Acronym Blog (ASAE & the Center)
The study is a joint project of the center, Alliance for Children and Families, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, American Association of Museums, Community Action Partnership, League of American Orchestras, Lutheran Services in America, Michigan Nonprofit Association, National Council of Nonprofits, and United Neighborhood Centers of America.
February 18, 2009 | Billions in Nonprofit Projects Halted by Credit Crisis | International Business Times
"Thanks to this eye-opening data, we now know about existing significant opportunities not just to stimulate employment but also to improve the social infrastructure of our communities," said Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, a Listening Post Partner organization. "Let's make sure nonprofit infrastructure projects are given as much consideration as roads, public buildings, and businesses in the uses made of economic recovery and bank bail-out funds."
February 11, 2009 | POLICY MEMORANDUM: A Scan of Nonprofit Policy Recommendations for the Obama Administration | The Cohen Report
The analysis here taps formal recommendations or briefs promulgated by several organizations including Independent Sector, the National Council of Nonprofits, and the Council on Foundations, plus shorter commentaries and op-eds issued by well known nonprofit sector leaders and observers such as Lester Salamon, John Bridgeland, E.J. Dionne, and Melissa Berman.
February 6, 2009 | Nonprofit Town Hall to Be Held in Framingham | Framingham Online News
The Town Hall agendas are tailored for people interested in being a part of a national initiative to discuss the future of the nonprofit sector, or to improve the nonprofit community in general, explains Tim Delaney, president of the National Council of Nonprofits (NCNA), the organization that launched the Town Halls and the Nonprofit Congress in 2005.
February 3, 2009 | Keep human interaction strong | The Lariat Online
According to the National Council of Nonprofits, foundations have lost an average of 30 percent of their assets due to the sink in the stock market. Charities are suffering just as much as families, though if charities suffer then multiple families suffer.
February 2, 2009 | Nonprofit Congress in NOLA a No-Go | The NonProfit Times
The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) made the announcement in a letter to its membership Friday (Jan. 23): “The national economic crisis that has beset America’s nonprofits calls for the National Council of Nonprofits to reformulate our strategic approach for the 2009 Nonprofit Congress. Now is the time to reinforce our sector’s value to our elected officials. With this in mind, we will convene a national gathering of state associations coupled with a lobby day in Washington, D.C., to seize the momentum of the new administration by carrying the vigorous, unified voice of our network to Capitol Hill.”
February 2, 2009 | Filantropia y politicas publicas | El Diario Exterior
Algunos están sugiriendo la creación de una oficina en la Casa Blanca, que funcione de liason con grupos como America Forward, el National Council of Nonprofits, o Philantrophy Roundtable, que agrupan organizaciones no gubernamentales en todo el país.
January 26, 2009 | Coalition Cancels Nonprofit Congress Gathering | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The National Council of Nonprofits has called off the 2009 Nonprofit Congress conference, which had been scheduled to take place in New Orleans in May.
January 26, 2009 | Economic downturn frays America's safety net | Christian Science Monitor
The US nonprofit sector employs 10 percent of the workforce – more than the auto and steel industries combined. The National Council of Nonprofits recently reported that revenues have "plummeted" as foundations, corporations, and state and local governments cut back on funding to nonprofits.
January 23, 2009 | Helping Nonprofits That Help Others | Catholic Eye
The National Council of Nonprofits has called on the new Obama administration to adopt a plan to help the nonprofit community which does so much to help those folks in the community who have fallen on hard times—whether through their own fault or circumstances beyond their control—and it is a pretty good plan.
January 22, 2009 | New Web site an excellent resource for nonprofits | Business Lexington
While the recession and hard times might not be so quick to end, there is a resource in sight. The National Council of Nonprofits launched a new Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center, a free online clearinghouse of resources designed to help agencies understand and deal with the challenges created by the faltering economy.
January 20, 2009 | Grantmakers and the Economic Crisis | Nonprofit Literature Blog
Foundations that are developing strategies to support nonprofits and families through the current downturn can take a look at the Winter 2008/09 issue of Responsive Philanthropy....Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, takes a look at the difficulties that nonprofits are facing and suggests ways that foundations can help. For example, grantmakers can support meetings that promote collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Delaney also explains how foundations can leverage their funds by supporting and teaming up with infrastructure organizations.
January 13, 2009 | Associations Release Recommendations for Obama, Congress to Strengthen Nonprofit Sector | OMBWatch.org
Two major nonprofit associations, Independent Sector and the National Council of Nonprofits, have released detailed recommendations on how the federal government can strengthen and serve communities through nonprofit organizations, including some proposals that can be included in the upcoming economic stimulus package.
2008 Citations
December 22, 2008 | Obama Urged to Push Programs for Nonprofit Groups | Government and Politics Watch (The Chronicle of Philanthropy)
The National Council of Nonprofits, in Washington, today asked President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team to take steps to help nonprofit organizations weather the widening recession. The organization, which worked during the 2008 campaign to push the major-party candidates to discuss key nonprofit issues, said today that the recession has pushed many charities to the brink of extinction at a time when they are most needed.
December 15, 2008 | Some nonprofits struggle to meet needs | The Bismarck Tribune
Nonprofits around the country are feeling the squeeze, said Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits. "On the left hand there is a lot less money coming in and on the right hand there's a skyrocketed demand for services," Delaney said.
December 13, 2008 | Double Whammy | World Magazine
The National Council of Nonprofits reports that many groups are seeing donations dwindle while needs escalate. That "double whammy," as organization president Tim Delaney calls it, prompted the council to launch the Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center, a resource that gathers and reports best practices and strategies for weathering the current giving gap.
December 9, 2008 | Nonprofit economic vitality resource | Laramie Board Learning Project
Many nonprofits are undoubtedly feeling the pressure of the nation's current economic challenges -- or anticipating difficulties to come. The National Council of Nonprofits has set up an online portal dedicated to helping organizations ride the rocky tide ahead: the Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center.
December 9, 2008 | Another On-line Resource for Nonprofits | Nonprofit Board Crisis
Because I appreciate them, I want to put in a plug for the National Council of Nonprofits who has just launched a new "nonprofit helper" website called the Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center.
December 8, 2008 | Picks of the Week, December 7-13, 2008 | Nonprofit Picks of the Week
Resource of the Week -- Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center: The National Council of Nonprofits developed this resource to help nonprofits better understand the current economic situation and have ready access to strategies to help them navigate the economy so they can serve their communities more efficiently.
December 1, 2008 | Economy, Presidential Race Left A Mark | The NonProfit Times
There were also changes at smaller organizations, including Tim Delaney as executive director of the National Council of Nonprofits (formerly the National Council of Nonprofit Associations) succeeding Audrey Alvarado.
November 28, 2008 | Black Friday's Best Links | Joanne's Nonprofits Blog (About.com)
The National Council of Nonprofits has introduced the Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center. This is a compendium of resources to help nonprofits weather the current economic climate. Statistics and analysis, impact on nonprofits, and nonprofit stories.
November 24, 2008 | Layoffs Hitting Nonprofits Despite Need Increasing | The NonProfit Times
In an effort to respond to the economic crisis, the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) created the Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center, an online resource that compiles case studies, strategies and analyses about the impact on nonprofits and how they respond.
November 23, 2008 | Charities' needs are 'greater than ever' | The Arizona Republic
An increasing number of donors are finding themselves needing help, said Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington, D.C. People who were giving food last month are returning to ask for help, he said.
November 21, 2008 | Tool lets nonprofits screen volunteers | Philanthropy Journal
The National Council of Nonprofits and MyBackgroundCheck.com now are offering a risk-management program to member nonprofits through a portal called Volunteer Tracking System.
November 21, 2008 | Nonprofits feeling economic pressure, remain hopeful | TCU DailySkiff.com
"When the economy is bad, we get hit by a double whammy," said Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations.
November 18, 2008 | Charities feeling the pinch in a rough economy | Northfield News
The state of America’s nonprofits in light of economic downturn is the topic he gets asked about most frequently, says Tim Delaney, president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits.
November 18, 2008 | New Online Resource for Charities Battling a Tough Economy | Prospecting (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
To help charities survive in the tough economy, the National Council of Nonprofits has created a new online Economic Vitality Center. The online resource seeks to help charities — as well as grant makers, policy makers, journalists, and the general public — understand the financial meltdown and how it is affecting different types of nonprofit organizations across the country.
November 17, 2008 | Online resource for nonprofits launched | Austin Business Journal
The National Council of Nonprofits has set up a Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center to track the effects of the downturn on nonprofits. The center is a Web resource, available at www.councilofnonprofits.org/economy, aimed at nonprofits, policymakers and the public.
November 12, 2008 | Alliance: Nonprofits can legally lobby lawmakers | The Edmond Sun
Members of the state’s nonprofit community Wednesday announced the creation of a new alliance that will be an advocate for nonprofit organizations and lobby lawmakers.
November 5, 2008 | NCNA changes name to National Council of Nonprofits | HANO-Hawaii.org
On Nov. 5, Tim Delaney, president and CEO of HANO's national affiliate, announced that the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, NCNA, has changed its name, becoming the National Council of Nonprofits, NCN. Here's Delaney's message to our national network and state association nonprofit members...
November 5, 2008 | With Obama's election, nonprofits aim for a seat at the table | NonProfit Times
Tim Delaney, executive director of the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington, D.C., called it an “awakening” that’s been occurring in the nonprofit sector the last few years. “It’s incredibly important that nonprofits be at the policy table because many are on the front lines of so many social issues that America is going through. A big cry in this election was change,” Delaney said.
November 1, 2008 | Think Tanks Need Fuel | CQ Weekly
“It has reached the crisis point, the tipping point where the bag of magic tricks is empty,” says Tim Delaney, president of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations.
October 8, 2008 | A Lawyer Changes His Tune on Nonprofit Advocacy | Chronicle of Philanthropy
A lawyer who used to advise nonprofit clients to avoid lobbying, Tim Delaney has become a champion of charities’ advocacy work as the new head of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations.
September 26, 2008 | Tell your Congressional Representatives to support the Shumer bill, Giving Incentives to Volunteers Everywhere (GIVE) Act of 2008 (S. 3429)! | Konnarock Trail Crew Blog
...A letter of support for the "GIVE Act" already has been sent to Senators Schumer and Ensign by the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, 34 other state associations of nonprofits, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, Independent Sector, and United Way of America. We are now asking AMC members and volunteers to add their voices.
September 17, 2008 | Nonprofits Start to Look Beyond Corporate Donations | Bloomberg.com
...The importance of corporate donations to nonprofit groups varies widely, said Tim Delaney, chief executive officer of the Washington-based National Council of Nonprofit Associations.
September 16, 2008 | Schumer backs increasing volunteer travel deduction | Troy Record
Sen. Charles Schumer is pushing legislation that would increase the size of the tax deduction for miles driven while performing charity work... To contact your elected officials in Congress to urge support of the "GIVE Act" visit the National Council of Nonprofit Associations website at: www.ncna.org.
September 11, 2008 | Jargonbusters | New Voices of Philanthropy
The Nonprofit Congress Blog has a great post about how to eliminate jargon in the sector. My favorite suggestion from the post by far is create a mission statement haiku for your organization.
September 6, 2008 | My NP Times Top 50: The Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders You Should Know | nonprofit leadership 601
..I really like to connect people together in the nonprofit sector, so I decided to create my own Top 50+ list--the next tier of leaders in the sector. Here is list of people and organizations in my network I think you should know in the nonprofit sector...Eliza Ortiz, Coordinator of Outreach and Special Initiatives, NCNA...Richard Cohen, Membership and Technology Specialist, NCNA...
September 5, 2008 | Nonprofits can get help from associations | uPlej Blog
What we also learned is through these associations nonprofits can get the support and access to tools that can make a difference in: Managing and leading more effectively; Collaborating and solutions exchanges; Engaging in critical policy issues; Achieving a greater impact in their communities.
If you are a nonprofit and need further assistance you can research help and information on the National Council of Nonprofit Associations website at: http://www.ncna.org/
September 4, 2008 | Nonprofit Coordination Supported By Federal Government? | Nonprofit Board Crisis Blog
...And there certainly has been the big DC convening in the last few years where reps from the State Associations of Nonprofits' Nonprofit Congress have gathered.
September 1, 2008 | So Much To Do, Too Little Inclination | The NonProfit Times
...Nonprofits such as The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) and its state affiliates have galvanized around the Schumer/Ensign bill. But with Congress counting the days to the November election, there isn’t much time on the clock for legislative action this year.
August 26, 2008 | Call for support | Newsday
...Recently, a bill called the Giving Incentives to Volunteers Everywhere - or GIVE ACT - was introduced to fix this problem. The Girl Scouts of Nassau County, in alliance with the National Council of Nonprofit Associations and hundreds of other nonprofits across the nation urge that Congress pass the GIVE Act. Help us make Long Island a better place by supporting our volunteers.
August 25, 2008 | Nickel-and-Diming Volunteer Drivers: Time for a Change | The Cohen Report
In the U.S., the National Council of Nonprofit Associations has mounted a vigorous effort to rally nonprofits to support the Giving Incentives to Volunteers Everywhere (GIVE) Act, S.3429, cosponsored by Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and John Ensign (R-NV).The legislation would establish the charitable reimbursement rate at 70 percent of the standard business mileage rate (currently 58.5 cents), so that whenever the IRS boosts the business deduction, the charitable mileage deduction would go up too.As of today, if enacted, the charitable mileage rate under GIVE would jump to roughly 41 cents.
August 21, 2008 | Advocate for Charitable Mileage- 4 Pending Congressional Bills | Don Griesmann's Nonprofit Blog
The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) joined dozens of its fellow State Associations, and the National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA), in a letter to Senators Charles Schumer and John Ensign, endorsing their bi-partisan leadership in introducing the GIVE Act to correct unfair tax policy and support charitable nonprofits and our volunteers.
August 19, 2008 | Some Nonprofits Push for Increased Federal Involvement | The Washington Post
The number of new groups has soared in the past decade and Tim Delaney, chief executive of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, said it is only a matter of time before they partner on their own.
August 18, 2008 | Could stagnant mileage deduction drive volunteers away? | MinnPost.com
[A] bipartisan bill (S. 3429) introduced Aug. 1 would tie the volunteer mileage rate to 70 percent of the business mileage rate, (or nearly 41 cents a mile). U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and John Ensign, R-Nev., are leading the effort. The National Council of Nonprofit Associations is organizing support, and MCN has signed on.
August 17, 2008 | Gas price turning off volunteers | Helena Independent Record
A federal statute that effectively treats charitable volunteers as sub-standard has combined with high gas prices to erect barriers that many selfless citizens can no longer overcome.
August 5, 2008 | 3 Charity Sites That Let Donors Call the Shots | Smart Money Magazine
Among the most well-established in this group are Kiva.org, DonorsChoose.organd GlobalGiving, according to Rick Cohen, membership and technology director at the National Council of Nonprofit Associations.
July 28, 2008 | 10 Ideas for Mobilizing Change | The NonProfit Times
Ann Beltran, public policy analyst for the NCNA, said people aren’t looking for an agency to be created immediately, but more likely looking five to 10 years into the future.
July 21, 2008 | New nonprofit leader should ramp up quickly | Philanthropy Journal
In hiring Tim Delaney as its new president and CEO, the National Council of Nonprofit Associations got a quality guy to run the organization at a pivotal moment in its history -- and in the trajectory of the U.S. nonprofit sector.
July 18, 2008 | Giving vs. Free | Tactical Philanthropy Blog
Audrey Alvarado, executive director of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations agreed with Strom’s interpretation of the court decision saying that the court, “is saying, ‘wait a minute, charities are suppose to give things away for free.’”
July 11, 2008 | Tim Delaney takes post as CEO of national nonprofit council | Phoenix Business Journal
Tim Delaney, Arizona's former solicitor general and chief deputy attorney general, took over this week as CEO of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations.
June 19, 2008 | CNY Charities Struggle with High Gas Prices | Central New York News
For Central New York nonprofit groups struggling to make ends meet, the rising cost of gas is a blow to their budgets. They are forced to be creative and change the way they deliver services, and some are decreasing or eliminating services. That's a trend across the country, said Audrey Alvarado, executive director of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations.
May 26, 2008 | Charities in Trouble? | Blah Blah Blah blog
I agree with the opinion of Audrey R. Alvarado, executive director of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, in that the problem is a confusion on the publics’ part as to what exactly nonprofits are and do.
May 26, 2008 | Tax Exemptions of Charities Face New Challenges | New York Times
“We’re all seeing the growth of revenue in this area we call earned income,” said Audrey R. Alvarado, executive director of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, adding that the Minnesota court decision “is saying, ‘Wait a minute, charities are supposed to give things away for free.’ ”
May 10, 2008 | United Way Urges All Residents to Give Bit More to Charity | Palm Beach Post (Florida)
"You've got people living from check to check," said Audrey Alvarado, executive director of the Washington-based National Council of Nonprofit Associations. "You're talking life-and-death issues for some of these folks."
May 3, 2008 | Charities Hurt by Economic Pinch | The Washington Times
The conditions are affecting nonprofit groups "dramatically," at a time when there are "all kinds of need" in local communities, said Audrey Alvarado, executive director of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA).
April 25, 2008 | Food banks starved by weaker economy | Florida Times-Union (Jacksonville)
"This is just the tip of the iceberg," said Audrey Alvarado, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based National Council of Nonprofit Organizations. "The economy is in really, really bad shape."
April 17, 2008 | Looking at Nonprofit Work in a New Way | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Now, in the course of my research, I am monitoring three shifts in thinking and behavior that are changing how we describe ourselves to the general public and how we talk to each other. First, nonprofit professionals are coming together in Washington in June for the second Nonprofit Congress. On the initiative of the National Council for Nonprofit Associations and 41 state associations, they have recognized the need to speak with a single voice about the critical role filled by nonprofit organizations.
April 4, 2008 | Akron General Saves by Putting Annual Report Online Only | The Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio)
Charities also are turning to the Internet to share annual reports and other information, said Audrey Alvarado, executive director of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations.
March 27, 2008 | Alvarado to leave national nonprofit association | Philanthropy Journal
After nine years at the helm, Audrey Alvarado will step down as executive director of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations once her replacement is found.
March 17, 2008 | Nonprofits Shave Costs Through Mergers to Balance out Dwindling Donations | The Business Review (Albany, NY)
"Nonprofits need to re-examine how they do business," said Audrey Alvarado, executive director of the National Council of Nonprofit Association in Washington, D.C., a network of 20,000 service organizations.
March 17, 2008 | VSP Pushes Ahead in 5-year Fight to Regain Disputed Tax Exemption | Sacramento Business Journal
"There has been increased scrutiny of the nonprofit sector," said Audrey Alvarado, executive director of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations in Washington, D.C.
January 31, 2008 | Giving the Nonprofit Sector a Political Voice | About.com
Has fear of getting in trouble with the IRS kept nonprofits from participating in the political process in ways that would be legitimate?
An article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription required) suggests that may be the case. The National Council of Nonprofit Associations, in Washington, helped sponsor an attempt to get presidential candidates in New Hampshire on the record about their plans for the nonprofit sector.
January 24, 2008 | Nonprofit Primary Pursuits | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The project -- started by the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, in Washington, and its affiliate, the Nonprofit Congress -- has worked for months to follow the Democratic and Republican candidates who swarmed New Hampshire in preparation for the country's first primary, attending forums, town-hall meetings, and other events.
January 24, 2008 | Nonprofit Organizations Urged to Be Cautious When Getting Involved in Election-Year Politics | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
"We read things in the paper about nonprofits doing something illegal and that sort of silences people," says Audrey Alvarado, executive director of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, in Washington. Her group co-sponsored the Nonprofit Primary Project, which tapped nonprofit leaders in New Hampshire to ask candidates in the state's primary election how they would work with charities if they won the presidency.
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