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Nov
11
2011
Foraker launches new Salary and Benefits Survey
Posted in Foraker News.    

Foraker has been publishing surveys to support human resources within Alaska nonprofits since 2002. This year brings more improvements for our Partners:

  • Efficiencies from automating in 2010 make it possible to repeat the full survey in 2012 – salary and benefits – rather than doing a salary-only version as we’ve done in the past. 
  • We’re also moving up the publication date significantly to best support our Partners that operate on a July-to-June fiscal year. Survey participation will run November to mid-December.
  • Pricing on the survey is the same as 2010 and greatly below other market surveys:
    • $75.00 – Foraker Partners that participate in the survey
    • $150.00 – Foraker Partners that do not participate
    • $250.00 – Other nonprofit organizations that participate in the survey
    • $300.00 – Other nonprofit organizations that do not participate
  • The Executive Summary will again be provided at no cost to all participants.
  • 2010 participants will be able to review and update their data for 2012 saving significant time on data entry.

Some of you are huge supporters and users of our surveys and use the data we provide to: 

  • Set salaries for new positions in your organization
  • Review your over-all salary structure for comparability with like organizations
  • Satisfy IRS requirements to support salaries for senior staff at higher compensation levels with survey data of comparable positions

In addition, we’ll evaluate trends and provide comparative tables to show what’s happened in our sector from one survey period to the next. 

The survey is open for participation from now to mid-December and can be accessed directly by clicking here or from the Foraker home page by selecting Salary and Benefits Survey under Quick Links on the right of the page.

If you are a 2010 participant, enter the e-mail and password used in 2010 – the system will provide the password if needed. If you need additional assistance on access, contact Rebecca Savidis at 907-743-1210.

We urge your participation – the more data we collect the better the quality of the information we report. 

Thank you for your help in gathering this important information.

Click here to access the survey.

Sep
30
2011
Help Foraker plan for 2012 classes
Posted in Foraker News.    

We are currently planning our educational program for 2012 and we want to be sure we're offering the classes you want. We've prepared a very brief survey that will help us learn what classes you are interested in and when you would like to take them.

As our thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, we will offer you a free two-hour class for participating in the survey.

Please click here and you will go to the survey, which will take you less than five minutes to complete. Thanks.


Jul
31
2011
Information based on research data
Posted in Foraker News.    

Dennis McMillian, Foraker’s president and CEO, has been traveling around the state presenting the results of a study conducted in 2007 and updated in 2010 by the University of Alaska's Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) on the economic impact of the nonprofit sector in Alaska. During his presentation in Juneau, the Juneau Empire did not adequately source the material McMillian was quoting. That story was also picked up by the Anchorage Daily News. Alaskans who read those stories may be asking themselves where McMillian got the information. The executive summary from the ISER study is posted on Foraker's website and provides that information.  [Read More... ]

Jun
27
2011
Certificate application deadline is this Friday
Posted in Foraker News.    

The Foraker Group is accepting applications for the next round of classes for the Certificate in Nonprofit Management program through Friday, June 30. This innovative program is offered by The Foraker Group in partnership with the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

The program is designed for Alaska nonprofit professionals in leadership positions who want to enhance their management skills and explore a full range of issues and best practices to use in their organizations.

Click here for information on course offerings, schedules, fees, and an application form. Classes begin on September 12 and run through December 8. You will attend 14 days of classes during that time.


Jun
01
2011
Shared Financial Services accepting new clients
Posted in Foraker News.    

Sustainable nonprofits practice sound financial principles. The challenge comes in establishing systems and, for some nonprofits, managing them. Foraker's Shared Financial Services may be the right answer for your organization and openings are available for new clients.

Click here to learn more and to complete a questionnaire if you are interested in this service.  We also offer “al a carte” consulting. Staff can help you make best use of QuickBooks, review your accounting procedures for efficiencies, prepare for an audit, in addition to other financial services. Contact Raju Shankar at 907-743-1247, or email rshankar@forakergroup.org to learn more.

These services are available only to Foraker Partners. For information on partnership, please contact Andrew Cutting at 907-743-1221, or email acutting@forakergroup.org.

Jan
27
2011
Happy anniversary to The Foraker Group
Posted in Foraker News.    

We recently celebrated our tenth anniversary surrounded by Partners, board members, staff and friends.  Foraker was founded on the concept of partnership.  One of our closest partners is Rasmuson Foundation.  Jeff Baird from Rasmuson captured some comments from people at our birthday party on January 20th.  You can see them here. 

I think you'll also enjoy reading Dennis McMillian's "journey down memory lane" in his President's Letter this month.  He recounts the story of how Foraker began on the back of a napkin -- isn't that where all great ideas originate?  And he recognizes the people who have helped us along the way.


Jan
14
2011
It's Official: Foraker Welcomed to the National Council of Nonprofits
Posted in Foraker News.    

The Foraker Group is pleased to announce that we are official members of the National Council of Nonprofits.  Help us celebrate and check out their announcement here.

Oct
08
2010
2010 Pick.Click.Give Donations Announced
Posted in Foraker News.    

The list is posted on the PickClickGive website.  It represents roughly 90% of the total donations.  There will be a much smaller second installment for some organization that will include all the charitable gifts from PFD filers that are still under review by the State.  That number should be available in early November. Specific donor information and a check will be coming to each organization by mail in the next few weeks.

Please trumpet these numbers, thank your donors, tell your stories of impact, post updates on your Facebook pages, Tweet, email your friends, contact your local media. Every chance we get to raise awareness of PCG is an opportunity to grow donations through the program in this upcoming year.



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