Thank you to all the area Charleston nonprofits who attended the SCANPO, Coastal Community Foundation and First Federal seminar Geting Your House Financial House In Order. It was a great half day session filled with great insights from financial, banking and legal professionals. For those of you who were not able to join us, here are the PDFs of the seminar's presentations: "Meet the Accountant" presented by Erik Glaser Glaser Duncan Certified Public Accountant, … [Read more...]
Comprehensive Resource on Independent Audits for Nonprofits
May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Is your nonprofit unsure of federal and state requirements for independent audits? Not sure how to engage your board in the audit process? Looking for an easy-to-use, expertly-vetted guide to help your nonprofit’s next audit go smoothly? Look no further. Our national partner, the National Council of Nonprofits has launched today the Nonprofit Audit Guide, a first-of-its-kind, to provide charitable nonprofits with the tools they need to make informed decisions about independent audits. … [Read more...]
Getting Your Financial House In Order Seminar
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SCANPO, Coastal Community Foundation and First Federal are offering a Geting Your House Financial House In Order seminar to sharpen your financial skills. Ideal for your Board President, Board Treasurer, Executive Director, or anyone who creates or reviews your nonprofit's financial information. Join us in Charleston on Tuesday, May 14th from 8:00am until noon. Yes, we will have coffee and mid-morning snacks! Parking is free in the Coastal Community Foundation's parking lot or on … [Read more...]
Get Donated Technology to Meet Your Nonprofits Mission
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Join the 250,000+ nonprofits and charities who’ve received donated technology from Microsoft, Adobe, and 40 other companies through TechSoup. You’re working hard to make a positive impact in the world, and technology can help extend your reach. But when most of your funding goes toward accomplishing your mission, there's not always enough left for your own needs. That's where TechSoup come in. Through TechSoup: Microsoft donates hundreds of professional and enterprise … [Read more...]
Governor signs raffle bill. Next step – 2014 election. Voters to decide.
Apr 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It is not too early to start educating your volunteers and supporters about the amendment to the SC Constitution to allow nonprofit organizations to hold raffles for charitable purposes. Here' an Associated Press story to share with Boards, volunteers and supporter. It was written yesterday before Governor Haley signed but it lays out the details. Mark your calendars now - fall 2014 it will be up to us - the nonprofit sector - to explain to voters the decision before them. S.C. voters … [Read more...]
Sequestration and Nonprofits in South Carolina: Telling the Story of Impact on the People We Serve
Apr 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When Washington policymakers failed to reach agreement to stop the $85 billion in arbitrary budget cuts known as “sequestration,” they let loose a wide array of cuts and changes that are likely to be felt first and frequently by charitable nonprofits. We feel that the best way to demonstrate the adverse effect of sequestration on our communities is for charitable nonprofits like yours to share the stories and data of what it means to the people you serve. That is … [Read more...]
Report Identifies Solutions Coming From Government-Nonprofit Contracting Task Forces
Apr 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A new report released by the National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits) demonstrates the proven benefits to the public of establishing joint government-nonprofit contracting task forces. The report, Partnering for Impact: Government-Nonprofit Contracting Reform Task Forces Produce Results for Taxpayers, focuses on recent efforts in nine states (Connecticut, Hawai'i, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Texas) where joint task forces developed … [Read more...]
Elementary and Secondary Education Funding Opportunity from SCDE
Apr 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program subgrants are authorized under Title IV, Part B, as amended, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Federal funds are allocated on a formula basis to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) to manage and monitor the competitive subgrant program. The federal authorizing statute and non-regulatory guidance define the purpose of the subgrant program: (1) provide opportunities for academic enrichment, including … [Read more...]
Raffle Bills On Their Way to the Governor
Apr 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The House passed both bills to legalize nonprofit raffles for charitable purposes. Please thank your Senators and House members. Next steps - Governor to sign. AND voters to approve amendment to the State Constitution in November 2014. SO.... raffles wont technically be legal until 2015. … [Read more...]
Contact Your House Members to Support Bills S.213 and S.239 – TODAY
Mar 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We are almost there - yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to give favorable report on the raffle bills! Chairman Delleney stated that it was compromise bill and discouraged any further amendments that could cause it to return to the Senate. It might well come before the full House Thursday, so please call/email your House members and let them know of your support. If they don't vote tomorrow, they will pick up on Tuesday, April 9th - after their two week Easter … [Read more...]