Welcome to Temple NESTTemple´s Nonprofit Evaluation Services and Training Center provides nonprofit organizations with an independent, research-based approach toward increasing program effectiveness and organizational capacity. Based in Temple University Harrisburg, the NEST serves Central Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. The Temple NEST is designed to assist nonprofit and governmental human services in developing the capacity to effectively serve their communities through best practices in management, research and training. This website is the Central Pennsylvania source for current, relevant and vital news for every nonprofit organization. Check back weekly for new information Feature Website LinkImportant information from the IRS regarding 2009 Forms 990, 990-EZ, schedules and instructions, for filing in 2010-11 is now available. Click here for a link to the IRS EO (Exempt Organizations) Update Planet Dog Foundation The goals of the Planet Dog Foundation are to fund new and proven initiatives that bring people and pets together for mutual benefit and support. We are seeking programs in which dogs help to give back to people in need through canine service initiatives. Funding will be allocated nationwide to promote and financially support service oriented canine activities including: service dogs, therapy dogs, animal assisted therapy, search and rescue dogs, police, fire, military dogs and other innovative canine service programs. Click here for the complete RFP
Family Literacy grants provide funding to family literacy service providers. Organizations applying for funds must have the following four components: (1) adult education instruction, (2) Parent and Child Together Time (PACT), (3) children´s education and (4) parenting classes. The maximum grant amount is $20,000. Click here for the complete RFP March 16, 2010 Board Development is a key function to organizational success and sustainability. Board members donate their valuable time to help organizations achieve their mission. The purpose for this training is to: (1) assess the functioning of the board through an independent assessment; (2) identify areas for board improvement; (3) provide general and specific strategies to improve board functioning; (4) increase board member ownership of the organization; (5) increase productivity of the agency; and (6) enjoy the experience of board directorship.
| REGISTER NOW!!! Demystifying State Charity Registration Laws Webinar Do you solicit gifts through your website, email, US Mail, ads or events? Are you properly registered everywhere you solicit? Lawsuits as recent as January, reveal the importance of complying with state charity registration laws, regardless of your size. Temple NEST and Martignetti Planned Giving Advisors, LLC are proud to present a “Demystifying State Charity Registration Laws” webinar. During this FREE webinar event, Tony Martignetti, Esq. will explain the laws and what they mean for nonprofit organizations. He will explain what a “solicitation” is; where you need to register; what exemptions exist; and how to get started. He´ll cover Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey registration and leave you with a sensible plan for getting into compliance everywhere you solicit. Please plan now to join us! NEST Nonprofit NewsDownload the most recent edition of the NEST Newsletter, "Nonprofit News". February´s edition focuses on IRS reporting regulations for exempt organizations and state charity registration laws. The newsletter also features a wide variety of new funding opportunities and job postings from nonprofits across the Commonwealth.
Excel Workshops ContinueJoin us for Instructional Microsoft Excel Workshops at Temple University Harrisburg Sat. February 27, 10AM - 12PM
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Nonprofit Evaluation Services and Training Center
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February 2010