Upcoming NYCON Events & Training

[FRIDAY] Workers Comp Issues for Nonprofit Arts Organizations [Webinar for NYSCA Grantees]  June 21, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT) Presented by Frederic J. Buse, Managing Director, Schwartz Heslin Group, Former Director of Unemployment Insurance, NYS; Department of Labor and Michael West, Esq. Legal Advisor, New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. Register Now Virtually all employers in New York State - including nonprofit employers - must provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees. For many nonprofit arts organizations specifically the world of workers comp gets, well, more complicated. Many organizations have seasonal, time delimited or specialized artistic talent working on projects, shows, performances or exhibits. Determining who should and shouldn't be covered is a priority for arts organizations and can save time, money and legal wrangling down the line. This webinar will cover the details of workers comp as it applies to the special needs of nonprofit arts groups, how to determine "employee" status and risks of not properly defining employment status. We will also be discussing recent trends in New York State in regard to workers comp. Register Now  Learn About the Budget and Cash Flow Toolkits for NYCON Members... [Benefit Spotlight]  Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Presented by Michelle Jarvais, CFO of NYCON and Beth Mathews, Senior Accountant at NYCON Register Now If you missed our previous "Budget and Cashflow Toolkit Webinars" don't worry because there's another one coming up in July! Just in time for budget and cash flow planning, we've developed a new benefit for our members that will truly be the "best friend" of every fiscal person who uses it! Designed with the needs and resources of the smaller to medium sized nonprofit in mind, NYCON's CFO and her staff have designed a "fool proof" tool for developing a streamlined, compliant and easy to understand budget.  The features of the Budget Toolkit include: Built in instructions on "Getting Started" and "How to Develop Your Budget" Built in formulas and linked spreadsheets Definitions & Glossary on types of budgets, frequently used budgeting terms & more Helpful notes that 'pop up' as you create your budget spreadsheet  Quick and easy allocations (for shared costs like space and supplies, etc.) Templates that your organization can utilize to customize for your own organization's budget and salary and fringe expenditures. And more!  On our webinar we will also show you an example of the new "Cash Flow Toolkit" which, just like the Budget Toolkit, will be a great addition to any nonprofit fiscal office.   With funding being tight and payments from state contracts and other funders becoming less timely and reliable, it is essential for a nonprofit to attempt to monitor its own cash flow. This toolkit, like our Budget Toolkit, takes the mystery out of forecasting and helps to guide you step-by-step through the process. See how these tools can help your nonprofit. Register Now    Make the Most of Your Membership! NYCON Membership Benefits OrientationDates in July, August & September 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EDT) Presented by Valerie Venezia, VP of Membership and Marketing and Amber Vanderwarker, Membership & Marketing Associate Register Now In our "Get to Know Us" Sessions, NYCON staff will tell you a lot more about our membership benefits - and answer all the questions you have regarding our process, costs and what you get for FREE.  We will be talking about these benefits...    Nonprofit Training, Education and Professional AssistanceNYCON empowers our members with the best practices, policies, and procedures as well as information on ever-changing regulations, funding, accountability and more.    Cost Savings Solutions for Nonprofits NYCON leverages the purchasing power of thousands of nonprofits to bring you economies of scale on everything from Office Supplies to Fundraising Software.    The Nonprofit Voice in New York State NYCON represents our members on the local, state and national level, giving voice to small and medium sized nonprofits everywhere. Find out how NYCON Membership will benefit you by attending this 1-hour session  Register Now    Camp Finance 2013: Rethink, Retool & Reboot!  Preparing for Better Days Ahead October 10th & 11th, 2013    New Paltz, NY  With Special Keynote Speaker Dan Pallotta  register now  NYCON is pleased to welcome  Dan Pallotta as this year´s Keynote Speaker at Camp Finance on Thursday, October 10th. "Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential"    The way we´ve been taught to think about charity and change is upside down, argues Dan Pallotta. If we changed the way we think about charity, charity could change the world. Our Camp Finance keynote, based on Dan´s book, Uncharitable, the best selling title in the history of Tufts University Press, will challenge you to change the way you think about charity. The Stanford Social Innovation Review said Uncharitable "deserves to become the nonprofit sector´s new manifesto." Don't Miss this event. Register Now.        Given the financial challenges of the past few years, your participation at CAMP FINANCE 2013 offers a welcome opportunity for New York's nonprofits to convene, access experts and connect with peers as we look to the future. Celebrating our 12th year, Camp Finance provides the very best in knowledge, skill and strategy sessions for your staff and volunteer leaders. This year´s workshops are responsive to your professional development and organizational needs with the latest information and tools to empower you to continue to build an effective, compliant, vibrant and sustainable nonprofit organization. From basic concepts to best practices, CAMP FINANCE 2013 has something for everyone.   Lunch & Learn Webinars Now Being Recorded & Archived for Members! Thanks to the support of CS Plus,NYCON's popular Lunch & Learn Webinars are now being recorded and will be available for members for up to six months!  NEW: Social Media Myth Busting: If You Build it Will They Come?   The Art and Science of Board Decision Making Beyond Collaboration: A Special Session with Doug Sauer NYCON Policy New and Updates: CALL TO ACTION:Oppose Paid Board Members for New York's Nonprofits Schneiderman implements additional disclosure rules for nonprofits Audit Guide for Charitable Nonprofits Other Events & Webinars of Interest to NYCON Members: FROM IDEALWARE Auditing Your Website for Usability Issues June 20, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern. $40.00 Even if your website is easily understood and navigated by your staff, it may be difficult to use or even bewildering to others-particularly if they're not very tech savvy or not native speakers of English FREE! New Trends in Donor Management  June 20, 3:00 pm -4:00 pm Eastern.  We all know that the right database can make managing donation histories, contact information, and other critical donor information easier.   Read more or register > Getting Started with Social Media Fundraising June 27, 1:00 pm -2:30 pm Eastern.$40.00 Nonprofits are using social media, but how do they use it for fundraising? Yes, social media can be used for fundraising, and organizations are already doing so. In this new session, developed specifically for the Day of Giving Toolkit, we outline the how social media can integrate with fundraising efforts and be an effort on their own. register >