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May 19th, 2015 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Risk Management Basics [Free Webinar]
Presented by the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group
The Nonprofits Insurance Alliance is NYCON Corporate Partner, providing risk management and insurance solutions to many of our members
Risk is anything that can derail your nonprofit from accomplishing its mission. Risk management is a discipline for identifying risk, assessing how serious or severe the risks are, and determining ways to avoid or minimize harm and financial losses. Risk management is not some mystery. Enlightened risk taking requires awareness of the potential downsides or a new approach or program, thoughtful planning for positive outcomes, and simultaneously ensuring that there is as soft a landing as possible when a venture doesn't work out as planned. Our Director of Loss Control will provide some simple frameworks for organizing and implementing basic risk management practices in a nonprofit organization; share the most common risks facing nonprofits based on 20+ years of claims history; look at some specific areas of risk and what you can and should be doing to minimize your exposure.
This session is FREE to NYCON Members, please use this discount code to register: NYCNP2015
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May 20th, 2015 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Board Impact: Making Service on Your Board a "Win-Win" [Lunch & Learn Webinar]
Presented by Andrew Marietta, Regional Manager, Central New York Office, NYCON; Free to Current Nonprofit Members
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 Is your organization facing challenges recruiting new board members? Are you worried about attracting future board leaders? Nonprofits throughout the state struggle with connecting and explaining to the community what it means to be a board member and why someone should volunteer to do so. Often nonprofits are undermining their own efforts in attracting people to board service. This session will explore the personal, professional and community value of being a board member, and how your organization can leverage and market these areas to bring success to your nonprofit board. Please encourage your board members to register and attend this session.
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May 21st, 2015 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Understanding Important New Changes Proposed by FASB [BBB Webinar]
Presented by Julie L. Floch, CPA and Candice Meth, CPA
EisnerAmper LLP This webinar is presented for the benefit of nonprofit leaders by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance
and the Education and Research Foundation of the Better Business Bureau of
Metropolitan New York on behalf of the Better Business Bureau system
 On April 22, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an exposure draft of proposed changes to the not-for-profit financial statement model. This is the model that nonprofits follow when presenting their annual audited financial statements at year-end. FASB has announced that it will accept comments about the exposure draft of proposed changes until August 20, 2015. The proposed changes are substantial and may have a significant impact. In this webinar, we will discuss the basic features of this guidance, as well as how the proposed changes are likely to affect the not-for-profit sector. We will walk through the principles of the exposure draft and highlight the changes from existing GAAP financial reporting. Who Should Attend? Nonprofit leaders, including CEO's, Executive Directors, COO's, CFO's, Board Members, Development Officers, Program Officers and any others who must report and communicate about nonprofit financial statements will need to understand these proposed changes, so you will be able to consider the potential effects for your organization and offer comments directly to FASB should you so choose.
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May 21, 2015 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Corporate Partner Spotlight: Dharma Merchant Solutions [Webinar]
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Are you confused about credit card processing? Concerned your nonprofit is paying too much in fees? In this webinar, Dharma will help untangle the process while showing you how to save time and money. Join us on ??????????????????????May 21st at 2pm EST as Dharma presents a webinar addressing common questions such as:
- Does my nonprofit need a merchant account?
- Why interchange-plus pricing vs other pricing models?
- What about Hidden costs and fees?
- Commons ways of processing credit cards
- Increasing donations through recurring gifts
- Plus, an Exciting announcement from our Giving Back program!
- Slides and the recording of the webinar will be available to all participants after the webinar.
The webinar will be jointly led by Heidi Asztalos and Trace Wendell members of the Sales Team at Dharma.
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May 22nd, 2015 9:30am to 4:00pm
A New World for Nonprofit Boards [Schuylerville]
Presented by Susan Weinrich, VP of Organizational Development Services, NYCON; Open to all nonprofits in Washington, Warren, Saratoga, Rensselaer, and Albany counties
Free Registration, $10 Lunch Fee
 All nonprofits in New York State are facing new legal, accounting and governance responsibilities under the Non-Profit Revitalization Act (NPRA). This workshop presented by Susan Weinrich, New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) in partnership with Lakes to Locks and funding from the New York Council on the Arts, provides a fundamental overview and general orientation to board members, focusing on the key knowledge and skill areas needed to develop and maintain a fully functioning board.
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June 9th, 2015 2:00pm to 3:00pm
The E-Workplace: Are Employers Becoming "Big Brother"? [Webinar]
Presented by the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group
The Nonprofits Insurance Alliance is NYCON Corporate Partner, providing risk management and insurance solutions to many of our members
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The Constitution grants its citizens the right to privacy. This session will explore issues relating to employees' privacy as employers restrict and monitor employees' activities, both inside and outside the workplace. We will look at the legal issues related to (1) monitoring employees' electronic activities on such devices as work computers, personal computers, cell phones, and video cameras; (2) tracking employees' activities during work time using such e-devices as GPS and Find Friends; (3) physical searches in the workplace; and 4) monitoring employees' activities on social media during off-duty time. Finally we will talk about effective policies: "EEE" (Establish, Educate, Enforce). This session is FREE to NYCON Members, please use this discount code to register: NYCNP2015
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June 17, 2015 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Nonprofit Insurance 101: An Intro to Coverage and Cost Considerations [Lunch & Learn Webinar]
Presented by Peter Andrew, CEO, Council Services Plus; Free and open to current NYCON nonprofit members.
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This webinar will introduce staff and board members to the world ofnonprofit liability insurance. Attendees will be given a basic overview of typical nonprofit insurance needs such as Commercial General Liability (GCL), Director's & Officer's Liability (D&O), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Property insurance and other types of coverage most every nonprofit may want to consider, regardless of size. In addition, this information session will educate you about certificates of insurance, understanding basic policy terms, what fundraisers or events may require additional insurance, working with your Broker or Agent and tips for shopping your insurance so you know you are getting the best policy at the best price. This webinar is a wonderful introduction to Insurance and Risk Management for small to medium sized nonprofits with staff or board members who may wear many hats. Make sure you're protecting your organization - attend this free webinar through NYCON and our subsidiary, Council Services Plus.
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August 21st, 2015 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Board Committee Structures "Post Nonprofit Revitalization Act" [Lunch & Learn Webinar]
Presented by Susan Weinrich, Vice President of Organizational Development Services, NYCON
Free to Current NYCON Nonprofit Members
This webinar will help your board and staff operationalize your new committee structure post Nonprofit Revitalization Act. Gone are standing and ad-hoc committees; enter committees of the board and committees of the corporation. Are the latter accountable to the Board or accountable to the Executive Director? Do you need minutes? Who should chair them? How do we bring on non-board members and what is their role? For committees of the Board, what authority do they really have and how to we ensure they are accountable to the board. Join this discussion and bring your questions and suggestions.
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Navigating through Nonprofit Revitalization: You Ask, We Answer.
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We are a nonprofit hospital chartered under the nonprofit law as a corporation with religious purposes.
Do the audit requirements (and conflict/whistle blower requirements) apply to us? Our revenue does exceed $1 million.
A: Michael West, Esq., NYCON's Senior Legal Advisor Responds: If your organization is exempt from NYS filing requirements under Section 172-A of the Executive Law because it's a Religious Corporation, or otherwise has faith-based purposes, it is also exempt from auditing requirements imposed by the Nonprofit Revitalization Act. Otherwise, with limited exceptions (basically, those applicable to notice requirements under Section 605 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law), all other NPRA requirements are equally applicable to both Not-for-Profit and Religious Corporations, including those relative to conflicts of interest and whistle blower protection.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Camp Finance
October 8th & 9th
New Paltz, NY |
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The Camp FInance theme this year is
Looking to the Future, Integration Strategies for Success!
Camp Finance will bring you inspiration, education and fun.
Keep up to date on all the speakers, workshops in development, the rates, schedule and much more by clicking here.
DATES ANNOUNCED
"Being a Successful Executive Director" Retreat Latham, NY
December 9th - 11th
Participants will be introduced, through practical application, to mastery of the diverse skills that are necessary to achieve success in their current role. Led by a multi-disciplinary team of experienced instructors, this retreat emphasizes real world elements of nonprofit executive leadership, management and problem-solving. Class size limited. More info & application online here.
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Quick Membership Resources & Tools You Can Use!
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For over 35 years NYCON has sponsored group insurance programs for itself and its members. The NYCON D&O program provides comprehensive coverage for your board, staff and volunteers.
for only $75!
GrantStation.com is a premiere suite of online grant research resources.
NYCON's Chief Fiscal Officer and staff have designed a "fool proof" tool for developing a streamlined, compliant and easy to understand budget.
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