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If you are ready to be part of a dynamic team working to strengthen Wisconsin's nonprofit sector, then consider becoming a volunteer WNA Board director.

Download and complete a Prospective Board Director Information Sheet.

Deadline to Submit: Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 5pm.

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The Wisconsin Nonprofits Association harnesses resources to advance nonprofit organizations throughout Wisconsin. We find common ground for common good – among nonprofits, businesses, legislative officials, and advocates.

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Nonprofit Tax Exemption Status Articles

USA: Removing tax exemptions for non-profit organisations
Calvin Say, speaker of the House in Hawaii, is in favor of removing tax exemptions for non-profit groups – including charities, colleges and universities. A bill currently before the Hawaii Legislature would require charities to pay a 1 percent tax. Kansas is also considering making charities subject to sales tax. Similar non-profit organizations’ exemptions from property taxes are also under scrutiny in several counties in Pennsylvania, Kansas and Rhode Island. March 5

States Move to Revoke Charities’ Tax Exemptions
Faced with steep declines in tax revenue, an increasing number of states and localities are considering eliminating various tax exemptions for nonprofit groups. Feb 27

Citizens United: What Now?

On Jan 21, 2010, in a rare special session, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 opinion in Citizens United v. FEC, a case that will greatly impact nonprofit advocacy activities. Although much of the media focus is on for-profit corporations, it is important to recognize what this decision means for nonprofits. Visit Alliance for Justice (AFJ) to:

Read AFJ Statement on Citizens United
Download Fact Sheet on Citizens United (pdf)
Read AFJ report: "What does Citizens United mean to nonprofits"
Listen to expert briefing on Citizens United (mp3)

Wisconsin Nonprofit Sector Report 2009 Released

Here are some numbers worth repeating:

33,000 nonprofits operate in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin nonprofit workforce is 13th largest in the nation.
The Wisconsin nonprofit sector employs nearly 250,000 residents, or 10% of the total Wisconsin workforce.
In 2005, the most recent data, our nonprofit sector grew employment in Wisconsin by 5.2%.
In 2006, we held assets of more than $43 billion, and had more than $25 billion in expenditures, which showed significant growth over the previous 10 years.