August 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster
Here at TANGO things quickly ramp up with four big events happening:
Long-term, sustainable giving is key to arts and culture funding
Theater performances, concerts, gallery shows and museum galas aren’t just showcases for hard work, they are an opportunity for the public to donate while feeling boosted by the experience that was created by that group.
July 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster
Summertime! I hope you are all taking some time out of your busy life to enjoy this time of year.
Lowing Energy Costs by Managing Peak Demand
Learn how consumers can play an important role in the operation of the electricity grid by reducing or shifting their electricity usage during times of Peak Demand.
June 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster
Of all the things we do everyday to support the nonprofit sector, nothing gives me more pleasure than to recognize our Rising Star Scholarship recipients.
Enhancing Cybersecurity for Non-Profits with Zero Trust: A Modern Approach
According to the 2023 Cybersecurity Threat Trends report, non-profits are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals due to their often-lax security measures and valuable data. Adopting a Zero Trust model can significantly enhance a non-profit’s cybersecurity maturity.
May 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster
As we approach the half-way point of 2024, I would like to reflect on some of our accomplishments. These are all focused on achieving our established mission to “help nonprofits thrive” … from a business perspective.
Evaluating the U.S. Department of Labor’s Overtime Final Rule
April 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster
This month we had the good fortune to formally launch TANGO into New York City.
TANGO Blog
Our latest initiative, the “Out of the Box” campaign, launched during Autism Acceptance Month, challenges the stereotypes that often overshadow the unique abilities of individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
Navigating Conflicts of Interest By Julia Boisvert
What does a board of directors do when a director has a potential conflict of interest? Can a tax-exempt organization contract with a company owned by one of its officers or directors?
March 2024 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster
This month we had the good fortune to formally launch TANGO into New York City.
How Grassroots Lobbying Can Broaden a Nonprofit’s Reach
Grassroots lobbying presents a powerful tool in a nonprofit organization’s arsenal of asserting its
significance and its message.
Empowering Nonprofits in the Digital Era: AI-Driven Solutions for Social Good
In today’s digital age, nonprofits are finding a powerful ally in Artificial Intelligence (AI). With resources often limited, AI offers smart solutions to tackle unique challenges faced by nonprofits.
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.
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.
Leveraging Technology to Improve Staffing in the Nonprofit Health & Human Services Space
Staffing has been especially challenging for nonprofit Health and Human Services (HHS) organizations in recent years. Staffing in this industry has always been particularly difficult due to limited budgets, high employee turnover rates, and the level of specialized skills and certifications required for these roles.
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
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:
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
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!
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”.
Maximizing Nonprofit Impact: Leveraging Salary Budgets for Talent Acquisition Success
Nonprofits should carefully evaluate their budget constraints and consider the advantages of collaborating with Talent Acquisition firms. Redirecting funds from vacant position salaries should align with the organization’s broader financial strategy and mission.
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.
Celebrate Nonprofits at the Worcester Red Sox – August 30, 2023
Partners Perspective – September 2023
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.
Partners Perspective -Wealthspire Advisors August 2023
July 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster
The collaborative platform we have built inspires socially conscious businesses to uniquely support the sector through their professional endeavors…and when executed perfectly, creates a classic win win for both parties.
Risks of Copyright Infringement
Learn more about copyright infringement and what to do if your organization receives a notice. Learn how to determine whether the notice is legitimate and when to seek legal advice and, more generally, understanding the risks of copyright infringement claims and taking steps to mitigate those risks where possible.
June 2023 – Founders Forum by Rollin Schuster
It’s that time of year again where we are looking for those Rising Stars in your Organization to win our annual TANGO Foundation Rising Star Scholarship Awards.
Bad Data Is More Costly Than Organizations Realize
Many nonprofits struggle to keep their most important databases free of “bad data.” Bad data includes inaccuracies, outdated information, duplicates, inconsistent formatting, typos, and other errors.
Demonstrating relevance: a top priority for Nonprofits in 2023
Not-for-profit organizations (NFPs) are vital to improving the most imminent environmental and societal issues we face today. In an increasingly crowded and competitive fundraising environment, demonstrating relevance has become a high priority for many NFPs.
What changes to the unemployment system we may see from our Federal and State governments in their response to a recession
we thought we would focus on what changes to the unemployment system we may see from our Federal and State governments in their response to a recession.
Partners Perspective – The Connection 2023
The understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the workplace has evolved significantly over the past sixty years or so. As a nation, we have seen continuous efforts to challenge and transform our systems, policies, and practices that perpetuate inequities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other dimensions and intersections of diversity.
Partners Perspective – Franklin Pierce University 2023
If business owners learned anything from the last two years, it would be importance of investing and supporting employees. While some could argue that employers should have already been attuned to this, COVID-19 forced a reckoning with the employer-employee relationship.
Partners Perspective – February 2023 – Financial One
Nonprofit organizations exist in numerous communities throughout our country. Even though they provide many valuable services and programs to needy individuals, operating a nonprofit organization certainly has its challenges.
Partners Perspective – January 2023 – Cause Inspired
As the global economy continues to struggle to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of a looming recession, nonprofits are feeling the pressure to adapt in order to stay afloat.
DOL Year End Compliance Holiday Recap!
End of Year Compliance Event hosted by TANGO, NFP and the Connecticut Department of Labor.
Partners Perspective – TCORS December 2022
Blockchain technology is poised to profoundly reshape the professional for- and non-profit spheres, from day-to-day transactions, to relationships, to essential structures and functions.
Partners Perspective -Weiser Innovations November 2022
Being transparent with candidates builds trust and saves time and money.
Partners Perspective -Murtha Cullina October 2022
Partners Perspective -Wealthspire Advisors September 2022
Partners Perspective – The Connection August 2022
The significant emotional toll of the pandemic, staffing shortages, financial constraints, and everyone being asked to do more with fewer resources has resulted in unprecedented numbers of people experiencing mental health crises.
TANGO’s Fred Jenoure named Board Chair of Ascentria Care Alliance
Partners Perspective – CohnReznick July 2022
We wanted to share with you an accounting standard change resulting in new guidance regarding contributed nonfinancial assets.
Partners Perspective – Novus June 2022
10 Questions to Ask When Considering New Case Management Software
Partners Perspective – FNP May 2022
The role of Talent Acquisition is to create and implement a robust strategy aligned to the overall business strategy of the organization. The goal of this strategy is to ultimately identify and engage qualified individuals to join the organization as team members. This requires skills most closely aligned with a sales function.