2011-11-10T13:43:27-06:00 2011-06-30 BATCHELOR TILLERY & ROBERTS LLP 3605 GLENWOOD AVENUE SUITE 350 RALEIGH NC 27612 990 2010-07-01 561729407 NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INC NORT 9197901555 1110 NAVAHO DRIVE RALEIGH NC 276097322 JANE KENDALL 9197901555 2011-11-08 true JOHN A HANEY 9197878212 2010 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z JANE KENDALL 1110 NAVAHO DRIVE SUITE 200 RALEIGH NC 276097322 1204087 false X www.ncnonprofits.org X 1990 NC To enrich North Carolina's communities and economy through a strong nonprofit sector and nonprofit voice. 13 12 19 213 44008 4268 1705313 952708 221010 225025 17795 15418 7616 10936 1951734 1204087 0 0 0 0 1060067 1074713 0 0 122664 445641 398496 1505708 1473209 446026 -269122 2476425 2208631 313306 314634 2163119 1893997 X TO ENRICH NORTH CAROLINA'S COMMUNITIES AND ECONOMY THROUGH A STRONG NONPROFIT SECTOR AND NONPROFIT VOICE. THE CENTER SERVES AS AN INFORMATION CENTER ON EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES, A LEARNING NETWORK FOR BOARD AND STAFF AT 501(C)(3) NONPROFITS, AND AN ADVOCATE FOR THE SECTOR AS A WHOLE. false false 409813 72753 SEMINARS and WORKSHOPS: Trained 5,875 community leaders through 146 workshops and webinars in every corner of the state. These also provided opportunities for nonprofit board and staff members to exchange solutions, share the lessons they have learned, and offer support to each other in their challenging work. Sample topics INCLUDE Budgeting, 2011 Legislature Changes, Changing Roles of Boards of Directors, Nonprofit Technology Solutions, Ask a Reporter: Feedback on Media Strategies, State Budget Cuts, Voter Engagement, Volunteerism, Successful Management in the New Economy, and Salaries and Benefits in Nonprofits. Educated 913 community leaders about emerging issues and best practices at our 2010 Annual Conference. Coached 282 nonprofits to tell their stories MORE EFFECTIVELY THROUGH a sold-out workshop, "Storytelling: The First Big Thing." Presented a sold-out conference, "Rolling Up Your Sleeves for the 2011 Legislature," educating 335 people on how to advocate successfully, frame their messageS for lawmakers, and speak out on nonprofit sector issues. Collaborated again with the N.C. Association of CPAs to present "Accounting 101 Boot Camps" across the state and co-sponsored the 2011 Not-for-Profit Accounting Conference with more than 500 people attending these. 296146 41538 Outreach, Education of the Public, and Collaboration: Educated the public on the value of nonprofits to the people of North Carolina. Welcomed 377,125 page views by 180,128 unique visitors to our website, www.ncnonprofits.org, which offers links to nonprofits across the state and extensive resources on effective nonprofit practices, training opportunities, and nonprofit careers. Held 82 media interviews and engaged 2,232 people through social media. Celebrated November as our state's Nonprofit Awareness Month by leading a "Twitter Extravaganza" for the entire month and emailing weekly tips and tools to help educate the public in communities across North Carolina. Grew our active network for advocacy and public education to 6,854 community leaders in all 100 counties. Mobilized nonprofits to make the case against disproportionate cuts to nonprofits in the state budget. Advocated successfully to protect state grants to nonprofits by defeating a bill that would have allowed state agencies to withhold up to 2% of nonprofits' grants to fund their own oversight. Distributed information on the 7,000 N.C. nonprofits THAT WERE at risk of losing 501(c)(3) status if they failed to file with the IRS. Held the second annual "NC Nonprofits Day" with 250 board and staff members coming to Raleigh to talk with their legislators. Collaborated with hundreds of statewide, local, and national organizations that serve nonprofits. 260550 413403 Member Services to Nonprofits: Offered an array of services to increase nonprofits' knowledge and their capacity to achieve impact for their communities and causes. Helped nonprofits exchange solutions and work together for a better North Carolina by supporting a self-help network of 6,854 board and staff leaders and other volunteers in 1,537 nonprofits of all sizes and types in all 100 counties. More than 90% of Member nonprofits report that they have strengthened their organizations through information or help from the N.C. Center for Nonprofits, and 99% recommend the Center to others. Received an average rating of 4.2 or higher on all Center services (on a 5-point scale where 5 is 'excellent' and 4 is 'good'). Exceeded our goal of an 85% member retention rate set by the Board of Directors as part of the Center's strategic plan. Convened local "Conversations with Members" in Banner Elk, Bryson City, Fayetteville, and Wilmington. Evaluated all Center programs for continuous improvement and to plan strategically for the future. 200138 64313 EDUCATIONAL SVCS AND TECH. 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HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE CENTER'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. MANAGEMENT OF THE CENTER DOES NOT BELIEVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. TAX YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011 REMAIN OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES AS OF THE DATE OF THIS REPORT. USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS PART V, LINE 4 THE INCOME EARNED ON PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ASSETS CAN BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS. SEVERAL FACTORS ARE CONSIDERED WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER TO SPEND OR ACCUMULATE DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS: 1. THE DURATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE FUND 2. THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND 3. GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS 4. THE POSSIBLE EFFECT OF INFLATION AND DEFLATION 5. THE EXPECTED TOTAL RETURN FROM INCOME AND THE APPRECIATION OF INVESTMENTS 6. OTHER RESOURCES OF THE ORGANIZATION 7. THE INVESTMENT POLICIES OF THE ORGANIZATION X X X false false false false false false false false false JANE KENDALL 155895 0 0 0 0 0 12818 0 10343 0 179056 0 0 0 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D Description: Educational Services and Technical Assistance Expenses: $200,138 including grants of $0 Revenue: $64,313 Educational Services and Technical Assistance: Provided educational materials, training, and technical assistance to board and staff leaders in nonprofit organizations that are committed to serving their causes and communities effectively. Focused on good organizational practices in nonprofit management, governance, and leadership - such as communications, accountability, fundraising, evaluation, advocacy, technology, and collaboration. Provided customized technical assistance in response to 6,308 individual requests to our Board and Staff Helpline. In addition, users downloaded sample policies and substantive articles an average of 101 times per day throughout this year. Compiled 1,200 "Frequently Asked Questions" on our website, as well as carefully-selected resources on organizational issues such as fundraising, boards, and human resources. Published resources, such as a monthly electronic "Connect & Learn" update, a quarterly Common Ground newsletter, and the Center's signature booklet, Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence: A Self-Help Tool for Organizational Effectiveness. This booklet lists specific benchmarks to help nonprofits identify areas for improvements as they strive for excellence. The Center publishes these resources to help ensure the quality of the nonprofit sector and to promote stewardship by individual nonprofits and the sector as a whole. Provided 138 free consultations for nonprofits - including 104 pro bono sessions with experienced attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, and professionals in human resources and marketing through our collaboration with the N.C. Bar Association, N.C. Association of CPAs, Raleigh-Wake Human Resources Management Association, and American Marketing Association. Description: Research Expenses: $24,064 including grants of $0 Revenue: $0 Research: Took the lead to find collaborative solutions to problems in state government contracting by raising long-standing, systemic issues based on a new national Urban Institute report AND A SURVEY BY THE N.C. CENTER FOR NONPROFITS. Issues included overly complex applications and reports, not paying the full cost to provide the services required, and changing contract terms mid-stream. Conducted a statewide survey to capture the recession's impact on N.C. nonprofits and those they serve. Informed legislative leaders, the Governor, and the public of these findings, which include that in 2010, more than 40% of N.C. nonprofits cut staff positions, 32% cut benefits, and 33% cut services. Provided N.C. nonprofits with solid data to help set compensation levels in their organizations through our study of Salaries and Benefits in North Carolina Nonprofits with comparability data for organizations by budget size, field, and region of the state for 206 different positions and for dozens of employee benefits. This resource is now available online at www.ncnonprofits.org Description: Nonprofit Sector Resource Conservation Expenses: $28,120 including grants of $0 Revenue: $0 Nonprofit Sector Resource Conservation: Offered 40 programs to help nonprofits conserve resources so they can maximize their work's value to North Carolina's communities. Arranged discounts and disseminated cost-saving tips. Examples of our programs to cut nonprofits' costs include options for reducing the costs of unemployment insurance and of retirement programs, as well as discounts on other operating expenses such as conference calls, information technology services, credit card processing, auto and liability insurance, fundraising software, online gift acceptance, top journals, a guide to the NC legislature, comprehensive communications technology, email marketing and surveys. Selected three nonprofits to receive the North Carolina Nonprofit Sector Stewardship AwardS, which showcase their exemplary stewardship of the public's trust and of the resources invested in them. PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 10 Form 990 is sent in draft form to members of the Board of Directors for review and changes. Any substantive changes are sent back to the full Board for review. The final Form 990 is sent to the IRS. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C All members of the Board of Directors and staff review and sign annually the organization's Conflict of Interest Policy. The Board and key employees monitor compliance with the policy at all times. The policy includes the enforcement process. COMPENSATION POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 Salary ranges for all positions are developed based on studies of comparable positions. The Executive Committee of the organization's Board of Directors reviews and decides on these salary ranges. The full Board of Directors determines the salary of the President. The Board delegates the setting of salaries for all other staff, including staff who serve as officers, to the President within the limitations of the total organizational budget. DISCLOSURE TO PUBLIC FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 The governing documents, Form 990 and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request. The financial statements in Form 990 are also available on guidestar.org and available in summary form in the organization's annual report on its own website.