Comments for Nonprofit Wake Up Call http://blog.redroostergroup.com Exploring Critical Issues Facing Nonprofits Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:11:01 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Websites That Work Seminar at United Way of Westchester by Howard Adam Levy http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/11/13/websites-that-work-seminar-at-united-way-of-westchester/#comment-448 Howard Adam Levy Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:11:01 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1892#comment-448 Just got the evaluation forms back. Received rave reviews: "Presenter was excellent... knowledgeable, smart, personable, generous with knowledge... excellent presentation... very informative... benefits every aspect of growing a website" Just got the evaluation forms back. Received rave reviews: “Presenter was excellent… knowledgeable, smart, personable, generous with knowledge… excellent presentation… very informative… benefits every aspect of growing a website”

]]> Comment on RRG NEWS: RRG Launches Deduct It! Campaign by Tax Guy http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/05/28/allow-tax-deductions-for-pro-bono-services/#comment-444 Tax Guy Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:46:27 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=989#comment-444 I've been included in taxations for longer then I care to admit, both on the personal side (all my working life story!!) and from a legal point of view since passing the bar and following up on tax law. I've rendered a lot of advice and corrected a lot of wrongs, and I must say that what you've posted makes perfect sense. Please persist in the good work - the more individuals know the better they'll be equipped to deal with the tax man, and that's what it's all about. I’ve been included in taxations for longer then I care to admit, both on the personal side (all my working life story!!) and from a legal point of view since passing the bar and following up on tax law. I’ve rendered a lot of advice and corrected a lot of wrongs, and I must say that what you’ve posted makes perfect sense. Please persist in the good work – the more individuals know the better they’ll be equipped to deal with the tax man, and that’s what it’s all about.

]]> Comment on A Nonprofit Sector-Wide Conference Can Bring Needed Clout by Howard Adam Levy http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/10/29/a-nonprofit-sector-wide-conference-can-bring-needed-clout/#comment-425 Howard Adam Levy Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:57:05 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1864#comment-425 Lorri, Its a good point. My understanding is that Independent Sector represents that larger, more powerful part of the sector - the larger nonprofits (medical, education and top nonprofits). What's needed is for the smaller social service, arts and other charities are all working independently to come together to advocate on behalf of their collected interests. Lorri, Its a good point. My understanding is that Independent Sector represents that larger, more powerful part of the sector – the larger nonprofits (medical, education and top nonprofits). What’s needed is for the smaller social service, arts and other charities are all working independently to come together to advocate on behalf of their collected interests.

]]> Comment on A Nonprofit Sector-Wide Conference Can Bring Needed Clout by Lorri Greif http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/10/29/a-nonprofit-sector-wide-conference-can-bring-needed-clout/#comment-423 Lorri Greif Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:26:25 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1864#comment-423 I agree with the idea of a national conference for nonprofits, specifically 501(c)(3)s but to what outcome? If it is the catalyst for organizing nonprofits for advocacy (in a way similar to how AARP advocates for the elderly) - great! Otherwise, it's just a big disgruntled crowd. I always thought Indepdendent Sector was supposed to that for nonprofits but it's a very unheard voice. I agree with the idea of a national conference for nonprofits, specifically 501(c)(3)s but to what outcome? If it is the catalyst for organizing nonprofits for advocacy (in a way similar to how AARP advocates for the elderly) – great! Otherwise, it’s just a big disgruntled crowd. I always thought Indepdendent Sector was supposed to that for nonprofits but it’s a very unheard voice.

]]> Comment on CALENDAR: Red Rooster Group’s Seminars by Howard Adam Levy http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/09/21/learn-about-nonprofit-branding-at-red-rooster-groups-upcoming-seminars/#comment-377 Howard Adam Levy Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:42:02 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1522#comment-377 William, Thanks for your interest. Some of them are, but the next one, Websites that Work is $30. You can download the PDF form to register here: http://www.uwwp.org/pdfs/websites-work-09.pdf or register online: http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=5139488&showprevnext=1 The workshop in January is not posted yet on the United Way's site. You can check back here to register: http://www.uwwp.org/pace.htm William,

Thanks for your interest. Some of them are, but the next one, Websites that Work is $30. You can download the PDF form to register here:
http://www.uwwp.org/pdfs/websites-work-09.pdf

or register online:
http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=5139488&showprevnext=1

The workshop in January is not posted yet on the United Way’s site. You can check back here to register: http://www.uwwp.org/pace.htm

]]> Comment on CALENDAR: Red Rooster Group’s Seminars by William Madsen http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/09/21/learn-about-nonprofit-branding-at-red-rooster-groups-upcoming-seminars/#comment-376 William Madsen Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:46:15 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1522#comment-376 Are these workshops free? Are these workshops free?

]]> Comment on Red Rooster Group Wins MARK Award by Lorri Greif http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/10/27/red-rooster-group-wins-mark-award/#comment-373 Lorri Greif Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:46:24 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1858#comment-373 Congrats Howard! Congrats Howard!

]]> Comment on 70-Year-Old Relief Charity Adopts a New Name by FUNDRAISING: How Much Religion in Your Fundraising? « Nonprofit Wake Up Call http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/07/14/70-year-old-relief-charity-adopts-a-new-name/#comment-357 FUNDRAISING: How Much Religion in Your Fundraising? « Nonprofit Wake Up Call Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:19:06 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1381#comment-357 [...] 70-Year-Old Relief Charity Adopts a New Name « Nonprofit Wake Up Call Says: October 22, 2009 at 9:17 pm | Reply [...] [...] 70-Year-Old Relief Charity Adopts a New Name « Nonprofit Wake Up Call Says: October 22, 2009 at 9:17 pm | Reply [...]

]]> Comment on FUNDRAISING: How Much Religion in Your Fundraising? by 70-Year-Old Relief Charity Adopts a New Name « Nonprofit Wake Up Call http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/10/15/fundraising-how-much-religion-in-your-fundraising/#comment-356 70-Year-Old Relief Charity Adopts a New Name « Nonprofit Wake Up Call Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:17:55 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1753#comment-356 [...] RELATED POSTS: How Much Religion in Your Fundraising? [...] [...] RELATED POSTS: How Much Religion in Your Fundraising? [...]

]]> Comment on FUNDRAISING: How Much is This Dollar Worth? by Howard Adam Levy http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2009/10/01/fundraising-how-much-is-this-dollar-worth/#comment-353 Howard Adam Levy Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:59:43 +0000 http://blog.redroostergroup.com/?p=1586#comment-353 The general financial malfeasance, starting with Enron several years ago and the current meltdown of the financial market has brought increased scrutiny on governance and fiscal accountability to both the corporations and nonprofits. High profile financial scandals in the nonprofit sector (United Way), have not helped the trustworthiness of the sector, and in fact, invited more government oversight (such as the new 990). I am not against financial transparency – that is good for everyone – but along with it, must come education about the realities of the cost of running a nonprofit. And that’s something that nonprofits need to step up to the plate to address in communications with their donors and advocacy to the government. I think you would be interested in this excellent, well researched article called The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle: http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/the_nonprofit_starvation_cycle The general financial malfeasance, starting with Enron several years ago and the current meltdown of the financial market has brought increased scrutiny on governance and fiscal accountability to both the corporations and nonprofits. High profile financial scandals in the nonprofit sector (United Way), have not helped the trustworthiness of the sector, and in fact, invited more government oversight (such as the new 990).

I am not against financial transparency – that is good for everyone – but along with it, must come education about the realities of the cost of running a nonprofit. And that’s something that nonprofits need to step up to the plate to address in communications with their donors and advocacy to the government.

I think you would be interested in this excellent, well researched article called The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle:
http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/the_nonprofit_starvation_cycle

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