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Newsletter - March 2008

YOU & the Wisconsin Nonprofits Association

Monday, March 17 at 9 am, or
Friday, March 28 at Noon
FREE via teleconferences. 
Do you have questions about the Wisconsin Nonprofits Association?  Do you wonder what we do?  Are you a member already, but need more information about our benefits?  We'll answer your questions.  To join in contact WNA, info@wisconsinnonprofits.org or call 608/772-5962.
 
Planning for Wisconsin’s Participation in the 2008 Nonprofit Congress
From June 1-4, 2008, over 800 nonprofit leaders from all over the us will join together in Washington, DC for four days of celebration, learning and action.  The Nonprofit Congress is designed to build on the accomplishments of nonprofits across the country.  It will include the Nonprofit Expo, poster displays, and educational sessions addressing advocacy, leadership, and other vital topics.  Don't wait to be a part of this exciting event. For more information visit www.nonprofitcongress.org  
 
WNA is assisting in bringing this gathering together by promoting it within Wisconsin and by leading a delegation of Wisconsin Nonprofit Leaders to the Congress. So, if you are interested in attending the Congress, please e-mail WNA at joann@wisconsinnonprofits.org or call 608-772-5962, so we can discuss your participation.  There is limited scholarship funding so reply early!!   
 
IN THE NEWS –
Peak Performance: Nonprofit Leaders Rate Highest in 360-Degree Reviews
The Community Resource Exchange in New York recently conducted a study comparing the results of the 360-degree evaluations of nonprofit leaders against those of business leaders. In 14 of 17 leadership dimensions in which 61 nonprofit leaders were rated, they outscored their business counterparts. Scoring was done anonymously by the leaders' peers, supervisors, and those who reported directly to them as well as by a category called "others." Learn more.
 
IRS Announces New Procedures for ePostcard Filing for Small Nonprofits
The IRS has issued instructions for small nonprofits, with less than $25,000 in gross receipts, for filing the new annual report known as the “ePostcard” (IRS Form 990-N). This form will be used by smaller organizations that are not required to file the Form 990 or 990-EZ. Learn more at the IRS website>>
 
WNA Member Benefit Gets Even Better
ReadyTalk Pricing to WNA Members to Drop an Additional 30%
Beginning March first, WNA Members who use ReadyTalk teleconferencing will pay only four (4) cents per min/participant, and eight (8) cents/min/participant for web conferencing.  There are no contracts to sign, no reservations required and no hidden fees.  This new pricing allows WNA Members to save an additional 30% off ReadyTalk’s former WNA member pricing.  If you use a teleconferencing service even once during the year, we may be able to save you money.  ReadyTalk is easy to use, secure, reliable, and has many additional features designed to make your teleconferencing easier. 
 
Do You Have A Training Announcement To Share With Nonprofit Leaders? 
Send your announcement – title, brief description, date, time, location and registration to WNA for posting on our website to info@wisconsinnonprofits.org or use our website and contact us http://www.wisconsinnonprofits.org/contact
 
Welcome New WNA Members -- joined between Jan 1 - Feb 15, 2008
Membership in WNA keeps growing!  Join us in welcoming these new WNA members.  Join WNA and be a part of efforts to support the nonprofit sector of Wisconsin. We invite you to share this WNA enewsletter with other nonprofit leaders and others interested in promoting the value of the nonprofit sector. Join WNA now>>
 
1000 Friends of Wisconsin
Big Brother Big Sister of Northwestern Wisconsin
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fox Valley Region
Common Wealth Development, Inc.
Cruiskeen Consulting, LLC
Employment Resources, Inc.
Eau Claire County Humane Association
Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley, Inc.
Forward Community Investments
Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation
Hebron House of Hospitality, Inc.
Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Independent Living, Inc.
Irwin A & Robert D Goodman Community Center, Inc
Kinnickinnic Health Foundation, River Falls Area Hospital
La Causa, Inc
Madison-area Urban Ministry
Meta House, Inc
My Home, Your Home, Inc
National Rural Recruitment and Retention Network
National Specialty Insurance
Olbrich Botanical Society
Southeastern Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging
Turningpoint
United Way of Superior - Douglas County
Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac Co
WIPFLI LLP
Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Wisconsin Historical Foundation
Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association
 
 
The list for FUNDING PARTNERS continues to grow 
Thanks to these new partners for 2008 
Funding Partners join WNA in making it possible to harness resources that advance the nonprofit sector in Wisconsin.  Learn more here>>
 
Join a WNA Advisory Group
Be a part of shaping the work of the Wisconsin Nonprofits Association by joining one of the Advisory Groups – Membership and Services, Communications, Board Governance, Public Policy or Finance.  Most meetings are held via teleconference.  To learn more or to sign up>> 
 
Speaking up for the Nonprofit Sector
How much political clout does the nonprofit sector have?  According to the organizers of the V3 Campaign a lot that was recently launched.  $260 billion in annual donations, $3 trillion in assets, 80 million annual volunteers, and 14 million employees*.  The V3 Campaign is encouraging nonprofits VOICE to contact candidates and let them know that their VOTES are tied to the candidate’s level of commitment to supporting the work of the nonprofit sector.  Finally, the campaign aims to increase candidates’ awareness of the social and economic VALUE that the nonprofit sector provides for the nation by highlighting the quantifiable impact of the work of the sector through statistics such as these.  Click here to learn more