Oct. 1, 2013, is the deadline for applications to Rasmuson Foundation’s Sabbatical Program. Now entering its tenth year, the program offers an opportunity for nonprofit and tribal executives to take sabbaticals of two to six months. Research shows that when nonprofit leaders engage in well-planned sabbaticals, the results can transcend the individual to reach the organization itself. An extended leave can lead to new perspectives for the leader, the board and staff, and often energizes organizational innovation. Learn more here and watch a short video highlighting some past sabbatical recipients…. Read more »

People who took part in the first two Catalyst cohorts say it made a huge positive change in their perspective on work, their approach to leadership, and literally in their lives. There’s still time for you to apply for this unique, dynamic program and experience your own personal renewal. Our deadline has been extended to Monday, August 26. Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence is not your typical training or workshop. It’s not your typical anything. Instead Catalyst is a rare opportunity for nonprofit leaders to focus on themselves while getting the support they need from a cohort of peers. We’ve partnered with Context International to bring this program to Alaska. Whether you are on top of your game or looking to take your skills and knowledge to the next level, you… Read more »

Not your typical training or workshop. Not your typical anything. The Catalyst for Nonprofit Excellence is a rare opportunity for nonprofit leaders to focus on themselves while getting the support they need from a cohort of peers. The third cohort of the Catalyst program is offered in partnership with Context International. Whether you are on top of your game or looking to take your skills and knowledge to the next level, you will measurably enhance your results and your experience of life when you participate in this program. Catalyst is open to senior leaders, funding officers, and board members with a commitment to the nonprofit sector. The deadline for applications is August 12, 2013. You can learn more here. Still have questions, call our office and talk with Laurie or… Read more »

Jaclyn Sallee, Koahnic Broadcast Corporation President and CEO and member of the Foraker Operations Board, was honored with an award for Media Excellence at the Eighth Annual Native Media Summit on July 13 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The award was given by Native Public Media, an organization with the mission to promote healthy, engaged, and independent Native Communities through media access, control and ownership. Loris Taylor, President and CEO of Native Public Media, said that “Sallee has blazed the way for satellite distribution of Native programming in an environment where Native media continues to struggle in its efforts to reach Native audiences that remain largely unserved and underserved.” Sallee has developed many award-winning programs including Earthsongs, “Native Word of the Day,” “Stories of our People,” National Native News, and… Read more »

After nearly a decade of explosive growth, federal spending in Alaska has turned flat. A new analysis of federal spending in Alaska by Scott Goldsmith, professor of economics at ISER, finds that except for temporary stimulus funds provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, federal spending in the state has been roughly the same for the past several years. The analysis discusses the composition of federal spending in Alaska, reviews stimulus spending, and provides examples of the importance of federal funds to the state economy. It also corrects a serious error in data reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce on federal spending in Alaska. Read study-… Read more »

If your organization has been discussing a potential capital project with lawmakers in Juneau, the deadline is near for submitting that project. Legislators are finalizing their “wish lists” right now. Consider giving the legislator who’s working with you a call…. Read more »

Despite signs the economy is improving, nonprofits that rely on state money should brace for at least two more years of tough times, a new report warns. Read more-… Read more »

The Foraker Group is actively working with the National Council of Nonprofits to save the charitable giving incentive, which is at risk as part of the budget negotiations going on right now in Washington D.C. Federal tax law currently provides an itemized deduction to encourage individuals to give to charitable organizations whose missions they support. The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (the Super Committee) is looking for ways to reduce the federal budget deficit through spending cuts, entitlement reforms, and changes to the tax code. Politicians from across the political spectrum have put forward plans to address these issues, and most propose changing the charitable deduction in one way or another. Yet no one knows the true impact that any of these proposals will have on the ability of… Read more »

This action alert was issued by the National Council of Nonprofits last week. Please consider if your organization should be involved…. Read more »

Volunteers who do work for charitable organizations and incur unreimbursed expenses may now be allowed to claim those as deductions on their tax returns, thanks to a ruling by the U.S. Tax Court and a woman who challenged the Internal Revenue Service. We all know that volunteers spend money out of their own pocket. Let us know if you have a story to share. Read more-… Read more »