May 2025 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

I want to thank the TANGO community (members and partners) for all you do to make our world a better place. I created TANGO to corral support for the sector. We will hit 2000 nonprofit members any day now, a growing community for sure! So, thank you again for all you do to improve things for the next generation to come…whenever that may be!

2025: Cause for Concern or a Call for Action?

Social media updates emerge on a near daily basis regarding the freeze or cancellation of government funding and the weaponization of the IRS through legislation (for example, HR 9495) or executive action to target the tax-exempt status of certain nonprofits.

April 2025 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

As President and Founder of TANGO, and The TANGO Foundation one of my favorite “duties” is giving away money! But let’s be real here…I’m not simply giving away cash for the fun of it. We are making strategic investments, often referred to as Impact Investing.

March 2025 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

February has been a busy month, our travels have taken us from the frozen tundra of New England and the Capital Region of NY to the warming breezes of Georgia. The one common thread we’re seeing as we travel to speak with our TANGO members is “the times are different now…and we as nonprofits need to look at things differently.

February 2025 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

February has been a busy month, our travels have taken us from the frozen tundra of New England and the Capital Region of NY to the warming breezes of Georgia. The one common thread we’re seeing as we travel to speak with our TANGO members is “the times are different now…and we as nonprofits need to look at things differently.

2025 Outlook for Not-for-Profits: Insights from FML CPAs

2025 Outlook for Not-for-Profits: Insights from FML CPAs

As we enter 2025, not-for-profits are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. With potential changes in tax laws, economic uncertainty, and evolving donor expectations, not-for-profits must be proactive to remain sustainable and impactful. Here are a few key considerations that organizations should be aware of in the upcoming year.

December 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

Yes, that’s part of the lyrics from one of my favorite songs Old Man by Neil Young. I thought it a fitting title for this commentary. Not because I’m an old man (I really am) but because of the inspiration this song for some reason gives me. Maybe because of my “Old Man”, who was my mentor, I think he’d be proud of what we’ve accomplished in ‘24…and there’s so much more!

November 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

Thank you for all you do!
As the founder and president of TANGO I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our member nonprofits for their unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in our communities.

Capital Workforce Partners

Capital Workforce Partners manages a diverse portfolio of projects and services for local jobseekers and businesses.

YWCA Hartford Region

Serving nearly 1,800 people annually in our community, YWCA Hartford Region helps women, youth and families bridge educational, career and financial gaps and helps prepare them for life-long stability and economic security.

EASTCONN March Membership Showcase

Established in 1980, EASTCONN is a public non-profit Regional Educational Service Center (RESC) that provides high-quality, cost-effective educational and related services to 33 towns and 36 school districts in northeastern Connecticut.

A Little Compassion, Inc. February Membership Showcase

A Little Compassion, Inc. is a non-profit organization with a mission focused on three key goals. We work to create employment opportunities for young adults with autism, and other types of neurodiversity, helping them transition into adulthood.

February 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

February 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

I am writing this as I fly back from Arizona. I have the honor of being a Trustee of Franklin Pierce University, we have campuses in New Hampshire, Arizona and Texas. This was my first visit to our Arizona campus, where we had a full day trustee meeting on Friday then had the opportunity to attend our White Coat graduation ceremony for our most recent class of Doctor’s of Physical Therapy.

Leveraging Position Control & Retention Strategies to Address the Workforce Crisis

Leveraging Position Control & Retention Strategies to Address the Workforce Crisis

The way nonprofits operate is fundamentally different and often more complex than most for-profit companies. This is especially true when it comes to staffing and workforce management amidst today’s workforce crisis. With labor costs consuming up to 80% of nonprofit budgets, it’s essential for your organization to proactively manage staffing levels, maximize budgets, and reduce staff […]

January 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

January 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

As many of you know we acquired the rights to show the Oscar nominated movie UnCharitable. It’s based on Dan Pollatta’s book and produced by acclaimed Hollywood Director Stephen Gyllenhaal.

Last Thursday evening was a cold and rainy, nasty night here in Hartford yet we filled the theatre at Trinity College with TANGO Members, all braving the weather to see the film UnCharitable.

December 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

December 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

Happy Holidays! 2023 was quite a year for us here at TANGO. We experienced unprecedented growth in our membership and most importantly a lot of positive feedback from many of you…thank you! This feedback is taken to heart and inspires us to do more to support the sector.

Why Video Communications is Crucial for Nonprofits

Why Video Communications is Crucial for Nonprofits

Why Video Communications is Crucial for Nonprofits

In an increasingly digital world, nonprofit organizations face the challenge of standing out and effectively conveying their messages. Video communication emerges as a powerful tool to meet this challenge. Here’s why:

Harc, Inc. – Membership Showcase

Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger.

How Nonprofits Can Engage in and Benefit from Government Relations

How Nonprofits Can Engage in and Benefit from Government Relations

Learn how the cultivation of a robust and symbiotic relationship with local, state, or even national government by a nonprofit can be a mutually beneficial dynamic. This relationship can be facilitated by clear communication, gathering and organization of data, building key relationships, and alignment of an organization’s mission with public policy

December 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

November 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

As we approach the end of the year we are on track to have experienced the biggest growth of our membership since the early days of our existence. This is exciting because member growth drives innovation and the subsequent resources that we can deliver into supporting the sector. The old adage “ the bigger we get, the more we can do to help the sector” is true!

The Connecticut Women’s Consortium – Membership Showcase

Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger.

Community Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA) – Membership Showcase

Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger.

December 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

October 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

We’ve finally entered the Fall season; with that comes the beautiful foliage here in New England, the sweet taste of fresh apple cider from the local orchards and families getting together for the upcoming holidays. This is also the season of our Annual Conference which goes by the title “Building Bridges”.

December 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

September 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

Fall is upon us. It is truly is one of my favorite times of year here in New England . With it always comes a significant increase in activity as we move toward the close of another year.
As TANGO Member’s you will see an acceleration in the number of workshops and webinars we are hosting. This includes two of our most popular events; TANGO’s HR Forum, slated to take place on October 5th.

Connecticut Foodshare – Membership Showcase

Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger.

December 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

August 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster

I love summer time and hope you had an opportunity to take a break and enjoy some time with family and friends. The older I get the faster time seems to fly by and I find it hard to believe that Fall is upon us.

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