We will be making additions and improvements to our website and member services this year and look forward to continued improvement of our service to the community. Thank you for your patience in this transition process, if you can not find a particular page … Continue readingTANO is excited to be leading Texas Nonprofits in 2018
Wishing that all of our members had a restful and lovely Thanksgiving. TANO expresses thanks for your continued support, and for all the good work you accomplish in pursuit of your mission. May the rest of your holidays be filled with joy in this season … Continue reading‘Tis the Season of Giving
Richard W. Meyer, former public policy advisor and past board chair for the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO), recently presented at the 15th Annual State Bar Governance of Nonprofit Organizations course and provided further information regarding Texas nonprofit and this year’s legislative session. Click … Continue readingRichard Meyer’s Commentary on 2017 Texas Legislative Activity Affecting Nonprofits and State Associations
The federal government is reconsidering many regulations and is seeking nonprofit input to try to match rules and regulations to the way charitable organizations operate and advance their missions. For example, the U.S. Labor Department has posted a Request for Information asking the public to … Continue readingSBA Advocacy Office Wants to Hear from Nonprofits
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) works to create change so that people with developmental disabilities (DD) can be independent, productive, and fully integrated into their communities. Each year, TCDD funds approximately 25 grants across the state in areas such as education, employment, transportation, … Continue readingGrants Available from TCDD
Upon returning home from military deployment, transitioning back to civilian life can be in a word: grueling. Though veterans are entitled to benefits through the Department of Veteran Affairs (such as assistance for education, housing and medical), treatment can be harder to detect for challenges such as … Continue readingMember Spotlight: Glenn Towery, Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel
Don’t forget: The new overtime rule becomes effective December 1, 2016. What is the overtime rule?: Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are not required to pay “exempt” employees (white collar/salaried) overtime. Currently, how much can an exempt employee make, and … Continue readingNew Overtime Rule For Nonprofits
Good 360 has a new local pickup program with home goods retailer Tuesday Morning. There are 6 stores available for partnership in the Austin area (1 being in Round Rock, TX). As a partner you will make regular pickups of donated goods from the store. Donations will consist of a … Continue readingAustin/Round Rock Nonprofits- Exclusive Donation Partnership Opportunity
Michael Mason, founder of Perfect Chaos Films and proud supporter of film, philanthropy, Texas nonprofits, and the confluence of these areas, sat down with TANO to give his perspective on just how important a film can be to elevating the mission of your organization. From creating … Continue readingIt’s Oscars Season! Does your organization have its award winning film?
The following article is written by Bree G. Vopelak. Bree Vopelak assists tax-exempt organizations with initial start-up legal planning strategies and with applying for recognition of tax-exempt status. In addition, Bree helps clients address day-to-day tax compliance issues involving employment taxes, charitable contribution substantiation, the … Continue readingIt’s Election Season…Think Before You Speak