Welcome to TACS
What We Do
TACS is a nonprofit support organization that understands nonprofit capacity building needs. Through training, consulting, and resources, we help nonprofits throughout the Pacific Northwest strengthen their capacity to achieve their missions and serve our communities.
The Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Handbook
Looking for the only complete guide to starting and operating a nonprofit organization in Oregon? Find it here.
What's New
New Direction at TACS
TACS' Executive Director Carrie Hoops talks about our recently completed strategic planning process and the internal merger of TACS and NAO. Find out more.
Free Webinar on 403(b) Rules
Heffernan Insurance Brokers offer a free 403(b) webinar on February 18, 2010. Learn about new regulations relating to the 5500 filing and audit requirements for 403(b) plans, and how they will affect how you manage your organization’s benefit plan. Find more details here (PDF).
ReVV 2010: The Intersection of Purpose and Profit
Springboard Innovation presents their annual Revisioning Value conference on April 26-27 in Portland, Oregon—and members of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) receive 20% off the registration cost. ReVV 2010 brings together leaders from the varied fields of impact investing and social innovation to share how new models for both are increasing the flow of capital to the creation of a more just and sustainable world. The one day conference is followed by a day of hands-on workshops and strategic action roundtables. Learn more.
Be Counted in the Census
The 2010 Census is just around the corner, and there's a lot at stake. We've compiled these Census FAQs and resources to assist you in learning how your nonprofit can help ensure that every Oregonian is counted.
Form 990 Reminder
The IRS has just issued a reminder to tax exempt organizations of all sizes to file the Form 990 on time in order to preserve their tax exempt status. Learn more.
Learn More about Disaster Relief for Haiti
Philanthropy News Digest has posted information on their blog about providing disaster relief to Haiti in response to this week's devastating earthquake. Learn more about what kind of help is needed and how to give.
TACS Becomes a CFRE Approved Provider
Several of TACS' workshops and network sessions can be counted toward CFRE Continuing Education requirements. View the full list of qualifying trainings here.
MBL Group's Nonprofit Salary & Benefit Survey is Now Available
The fifth edition of the biannual survey provides data on 95 benchmark positions and 17 pay and benefit practice topics compiled from 140 nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. The Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey is a valuable tool for Human Resources professionals and your Board of Directors. For more information visit MBL at http://www.mblgroup.com/survey/np/index.html
2009/2010 Peer Network Dates and Topics
Through TACS’ peer networks, nonprofit leaders meet monthly to hear expert updates, solve problems and share best practices. We’ve developed curricula full of the tools you need to position your organization for success. Connect with nonprofit leaders managing similar challenges, share ideas and resources, and gain the knowledge you need to build a healthy and adaptable nonprofit. Mark your calendars, and purchase your season pass to save over 30% off the individual session price. Learn more.
Upcoming Workshops
Check the training calendar for a full listing of TACS trainings, including monthly Peer Network sessions in Bend, Medford, Portland and Salem.
