About TANO

 
 
The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) is the statewide membership association reflecting and promoting Texas’ growing nonprofit community in all its diversity.

Envisioning a Texas Nonprofit Sector that works together to be among the healthiest and most vibrant in the nation, TANO’s concern and focus is every nonprofit entity within our state no matter its size or budget, urban or rural location. Our mission is to connect, strengthen, and support the nonprofit community for the public good of Texas.
 

We help nonprofits:

  • Manage and lead more effectively.
  • Collaborate and exchange solutions.
  • Save money through group buying opportunities.
  • Engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector.
  • Achieve greater impact in their communities.

 

TANO's Programs and Services include:

Advocacy and Public Policy – TANO advocates for issues that affect all nonprofits. We track state and federal legislation, educating nonprofits about policy developments, and mobilizing members and other nonprofits around critical policy issues.
 
Organizational Leadership, Management and Professional Development – TANO conducts extensive training and professional development workshops on a range of critical leadership and management topics such as fundraising, board governance, financial management, and technology. Our Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management offers a comprehensive opportunity to acquire the competencies required for effective leadership and management within our Texas Nonprofit Sector through its19 full-day sessions over a period of 10 months.

Research and Information/Referral – TANO is an information resource for and about nonprofits. We answer frequently asked questions about nonprofit leadership and management and provide links to sector resources such as key websites and publications. We also conduct research on the size and scope of the sector and provide vital information on other topics, such as nonprofit employment. Our Profile of the Texas Nonprofit Sector is such a resource.

Products and Services – By capitalizing on the aggregate buying power of our membership, TANO negotiates lower prices on many office and operating products. These discounts are passed on to our members. We either currently provide or are in the process of negotiating arrangements to provide discounts on services, including health and directors & officer’s liability insurance, office products, publications, and more.

Leadership and Convening – TANO strives to create a learning community of nonprofit professionals. We offer conferences, seminars, and electronic forums and listservs which enable members to share information, learn from one another, and expand their networks. We perceive and work daily toward making TANO the gathering place for all nonprofits within the State of Texas.  Our concern and focus is on every nonprofit entity, regardless of size, budget, urban or rural location; whether a TANO member or not.  Our vision is to connect, strengthen, and support all who wish to be part of the Texas nonprofit community.

Communications – TANO produces a variety of publications, in collaboration with our members and other entities, for and about the nonprofit sector and catalog a host of information on our website.  See our Online Library, Risk Management, and other sections.
As one of 42 state associations of nonprofits in the United States, TANO is a member of the National Council of Nonprofits.  TANO is also one of the national satellite offices of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center in Washington, DC

Public Disclosures

 
TANO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.  Our EIN/ Federal Tax ID # 74-2791572
ByLaws (11/17/10)

2006 / Schedule A
2007 pp.1-4 / pp. 5-9 / Schedule A
2008 / Schedule A / Signature Page 
2009 / Schedule A 

 
 
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