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
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
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When one nonprofit is in the news, it affects us all. In light of the recent coverage surrounding the Wounded Warrior Project, it is important for all nonprofits to deepen our commitment to accountability and transparency. We commend to you this blog post, “Earning the … Continue readingIn Light of Recent Events… A Time for Reflection
Happy New Year, Texas! 2016 is going to be an epic year for your organization, your socially conscious business, and the nonprofit/social sector as a whole! How do we know? Because our New Year’s resolution is for TANO to be even more active in empowering the mission … Continue readingBusiness Member Spotlight: The IT Guys
TANO is proud to be bringing in the new year with three prestigious nonprofits (and TANO Members) – Lifeworks, WAL, and Survive2Thrive. This unique event would not be possible without community leader, convener, and All Things Positive Founder Carlos Platero. We caught up with Carlos … Continue readingMember Spotlight: #ALLTHINGSPOSITIVE