Experts Discuss Revised Form 990

Nonprofit board members are faced with new responsibilities as a result of the revised Form 990, which now requires information on board structure, policies, and practices and disclosure of full compensation for key employees and board members.

Yes. Those are some big changes to swallow in one sitting. Although the form has been in effect since 2008, the changes were so extensive that many still have questions. Attached is a discussion from The Chronicle of Philanthropy, which provides helpful tips on how to fulfill these new requirements and will hopefully answer any lingering questions.

Exotic bird freedom around the corner

TLC Bird Haven, a nonprofit organization established in 2001, is launching a capital campaign to raise funds for its new free-flight bird sanctuary building slated for construction this year. TLC's current facility is a safe haven for nearly 50 abandoned, disabled, special needs, and unwanted exotic birds, all of which are parrots.

It's the goal of Joanie Lamm, President, to use her own land to establish a large free-flight building in addition to the current facility. The building will house the birds in an as-close-to-nature as possible habitat and offer enough space to take in as many birds as necessary from any part of the country.

TLC's bird sanctuary will provide a safe haven for all exotic birds that are special needs or unwanted. The facility also has boarding services available for more temporary needs.

TLC needs support from individuals or businesses to help build the free-flight building. They have the land and all other necessary resources, but will need to fundraise close to $100,000 for construction. The new free-flight building will also be accompanied by an educational facility, both of which will be open to the public to offer an opportunity to the local community to learn about exotic birds and encourage the conservation of the animals over time.

Please go to www.tlcbirdhaven.org for more information and to get involved.

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Nonprofit Leadership Series Launches in Seattle

The Center for Nonprofit Success kicks off its Seattle seminar series on March 10th from 8:30 a.m. - noon at Seattle Pacific University. This monthly series focuses on various aspects of nonprofit management offered over the course of six seminars. Topics include board development, executive transition, public relations, and other issues affecting long-term sustainability.

The first session on Building a Strong and Healthy Board covers responsibilities of a nonprofit board, how to structure boards for effectiveness, techniques and approaches for board assessment and recruitment, and more. The speaker, Renee Herrell, CFRE, has been a consultant for the past five years and a development professional four years previous focusing on board development.

Five sessions will follow featuring topics in Executive Leadership (April 14), Volunteer Management (May 12), Public Relations (June 2), Strategic Alliances (July 7), and Social Media (September 1). Each seminar costs $110 and can be attended individually or as a whole.

The Center for Nonprofit Success is a nonprofit specializing in bringing highly relevant information that nonprofit leaders need to run their organizations successfully. For more information visit cfnps.org.