Barry VanderKelen, Executive Director of the SLO County Community Foundation writes a bi-weekly column published in the Business Section of The Tribune to help strengthen nonprofit organizations in the community. Each column has been reformatted into a one-page hand out for use by local organizations. The most recent columns are included on this site.
Articles
- January 27, 2012 (63 KB, PDF) - Nonprofits are important to economy
- January 19, 2012 (64 KB, PDF) - Thoughts for a new year
- December 29, 2011 (116 KB, PDF) - Tax clinic helps low-income families obtain valuable credits
- December 15, 2011 (61 KB, PDF) - Recovery seems to be under way
- November 17, 2011 (66 KB, PDF) - Branding helps with recognition
- November 03, 2011 (62 KB, PDF) - Younger employees are more concerned about pay
- October 20, 2011 (61 KB, PDF) - In planning, boards must listen to staff
- September 22, 2011 (121 KB, PDF) - New corporate hybrid form unacceptable
- September 08, 2011 (62 KB, PDF) - How to handle a light giving season
- August 25, 2011 (62 KB, PDF) - Tips for a high-performing board
- August 09, 2011 (62 KB, PDF) - How to handle a light giving season
- August 04, 2011 (65 KB, PDF) - How to build a donor list
- July 14, 2011 (60 KB, PDF) - Debt deal may affect tax deductions for donations
- June 30, 2011 (61 KB, PDF) - Major donors need a long courtship
- June 16, 2011 (61 KB, PDF) - Nonprofits must report donations of services on their tax forms
- June 02, 2011 (58 KB, PDF) - What are nonprofits required to make public?
- May 20, 2011 (59 KB, PDF) - Direct mail puts foot in the door
- May 05, 2011 (119 KB, PDF) - Boards must understand the financials
- April 21, 2011 (59 KB, PDF) - Be careful with FaceBook
- April 07, 2011 (59 KB, PDF) - Nonprofits should be cautious with investments
- March 24, 2011 (58 KB, PDF) - Nonprofit wrestles with cash decisions
- March 10, 2011 (59 KB, PDF) - A board’s work can attract major gifts
- February 23, 2011 (59 KB, PDF) - Searching for the right board members is critical
- February 10, 2011 (65 KB, PDF) - A good leader is an adaptable one
- February 06, 2011 (58 KB, PDF) - What are nonprofits required to make public?
- January 20, 2011 (45 KB, PDF) - Can married couples do their duties on boards?
- January 06, 2011 (125 KB, PDF) - Recession hit nonprofits hard
- December 23, 2010 (65 KB, PDF) - Tax cut law has effects on nonprofits
- December 09, 2010 (125 KB, PDF) - Nonprofits pay lots of taxes
- November 25, 2010 (59 KB, PDF) - Philanthropy celebrated nationwide
- November 11, 2010 (62 KB, PDF) - Returning troops deserve support
- October 28, 2010 (100 KB, PDF) - Charity products concern consumers
- October 15, 2010 (155 KB, PDF) - Collaboration Forum focused on solving problems using teamwork
- September 30, 2010 (154 KB, PDF) - Friday is a day to plan your giving
- September 16, 2010 (59 KB, PDF) - Proposed bill attempts to strengthen nonprofits
- September 02, 2010 (59 KB, PDF) - Important Principles Of Fundraising
- August 16, 2010 (57 KB, PDF) - Donors give to causes they care about
- August 05, 2010 (117 KB, PDF) - Submit reports or lose tax-exempt status
- July 22, 2010 (52 KB, PDF) - Nonprofit bylaws need regular reviewing
- July 07, 2010 (110 KB, PDF) - Resources available for directors
- June 24, 2010 (60 KB, PDF) - Does San Luis Obispo County Have The Most Nonprofit Organizations Per Person Of Any County In The Country?
- June 03, 2010 (77 KB, PDF) - Employees have a duty to organization and themselves
- May 20, 2010 (76 KB, PDF) - Drug tests raise tough questions for hiring managers
- May 06, 2010 (76 KB, PDF) - Nonprofits Must Have Code To Live By
- April 22, 2010 (72 KB, PDF) - Estate Tax and Charitable Bequests
- April 08, 2010 (74 KB, PDF) - Tax rules on donations differ involving groups, individuals
- March 25, 2010 (72 KB, PDF) - Health Care Reform Benefits Nonprofits
- March 11, 2010 (69 KB, PDF) - Beating Your Drum Without Tooting Your Horn
- February 25, 2010 (68 KB, PDF) - So Whose Money Is It Anyway?
- February 11, 2010 (70 KB, PDF) - State Budget Cuts Harm Nonprofits
- January 28, 2010 (62 KB, PDF) - Donors Follow Example Of Nonprofit’s Board
- January 14, 2010 (64 KB, PDF) - Signs Your Organization May Be Failing
- December 31, 2009 (65 KB, PDF) - Signs Help Track The Economic Recovery
- December 17, 2009 (65 KB, PDF) - Reserve Needs Differ By Group
- December 03, 2009 (67 KB, PDF) - A Time Of Year For Reflection, Gratitude
- November 12, 2009 (67 KB, PDF) - Donating To Nonprofits Has Tax Benefits
- October 29, 2009 (61 KB, PDF) - Donors Can Cause A Conflict Of Interest
- October 15, 2009 (69 KB, PDF) - Collaboration 2009 To Help All Nonprofits
- October 01, 2009 (88 kb, PDF) - Why Donate? Let's Count The Reasons
- September 16, 2009 (92 kb, PDF) - How Nonprofits Can Use Income
- September 02, 2009 (89 kb, PDF) - Value Of Volunteers Is Remarkable
- August 19, 2009 (81 kb, PDF) - Collaboration Considers Individuals And Groups
- July 23, 2009 (81 kb, PDF) - Advice, Insight From Past Board Presidents
- July 09, 2009 (81 kb, PDF) - How Two Firms Successfully Merged
- June 24, 2009 (70 kb, pdf) - New Law Applies To Every Nonprofit
- June 10, 2009 (72 kb, pdf) - Time To Prepare For Economic Recovery
- May 27, 2009 (64 kb, pdf) - Now Is The Time To Strengthen Oversight
- May 13, 2009 (88 kb, pdf) - Nonprofits Grew As Baby Boomers Aged
- April 29, 2009 (68 kb, pdf) - Don't Shy Away From Discussing Overhead Costs
- April 15, 2009 (64 kb, pdf) - Whom, Exactly, Do Board Members Represent?
- April 01, 2009 (68 kb, pdf) - Want People To Give Money, First Ask Them For Time
- March 18, 2009 (67 kb, pdf) - Leaders Need To Take Care Of Themselves
- March 04, 2009 (66 kb, pdf) - Leaves Of Absence Not Good For Board Members
- February 18, 2009 (61k, pdf) - Kids' Kapers Books Need Adult Supervision
- February 05, 2009 (66k, pdf) - An Ethical Conundrum For You To Ponder
- January 21, 2009 (63k, pdf) - Nonprofit Groups Need Reserve Cash Too
- January 08, 2009 (70k, pdf) - Nonprofit Strategies Get Ready For The New IRS Form 990
- December 24, 2008 (56k, pdf) - Helping Those In Need This Giving Season
- December 11, 2008 (68k, pdf) - Lower Cost Solar Panel Can Reduce Monthly Costs
- November 27, 2008 (68k, PDF) - Its easy to be fearful, better to be grateful
- November 13, 2008 (69K, PDF) - Nonprofits deal with bad economic times
- October 30, 2008 (59K, PDF) - Nonprofits in need of volunteers
- October 16, 2008 (69K, PDF) - As consumer confidence declines, so do donations
- October 02, 2008 (69K, PDF) - Nonprofits get together to work together
- September 11, 2008 (67K, PDF) - Summit to help Non-profits
- August 28, 2008 (71K, PDF) - Collaboration offers a myriad of benefits
- August 14, 2008 (71K, PDF) - Program offers nonprofit groups ways to maximize their resources
- July 31, 2008 (64K, PDF) - Marketing is essential, even in tight times
- July 03, 2008 (65K, PDF) - How to keep a quorum at board meetings
- June 19, 2008 (63K, PDF) - How to Decide Whether Your Group Needs a Tech
- June 05, 2008 (59K, PDF) - Why Nonprofit Groups Need to be Online
- May 22, 2008 (100K, PDF) - Budget cuts force groups to re-examine services
- May 08, 2008 (92K, PDF) - Legislation could affect nonprofit groups
- April 24, 2008 (88K, PDF) - Ensure leadership transitions are orderly
- April 10, 2008 (93K, PDF) - Stay focused in tight times
- March 27, 2008 (65K, PDF) - Passion is key element in Nonprofit World
- March 13, 2008 (58K, PDF) - It’s a Good Idea to Collaborate
- February 28, 2008 (64K, PDF) - When is a Volunteer a Volunteer
- February 14, 2008 (63K, PDF) - Reimbusing Volunteer Expense is a Good Idea
- January 31, 2008 (67K, PDF) - An Artistic Vision Becomes Business Reality in Paso
- January 17, 2008 (62K, PDF) - Communicate; Offer Structure for Effective Board of Directors
- January 03, 2008 (61K, PDF) - New Year’s Resolution Apply to Nonprofits
- December 06, 2007 (68K , PDF) - Don’t Forget Those Annual Filings
- November 22, 2007 (61K, PDF) - Express Thanks to Nonprofit Donors in a Personal Way
- November 08, 2007 (56K, PDF) - Some Gifts Really are Too Good to be True
- October 25, 2007 (61K, PDF) - New CFO Should Bring Suspect Finances to Light
- October 11, 2007 (67K, PDF) - What to do in an Ethical Quandry
- September 27, 2007 (66K, PDF) - How to Make Advisory Meetings Worthwhile
- September 13, 2007 (57K, PDF) - Listen to Others, Then Plan for Success
- August 30, 2007 (57K, PDF) - Make sure Your Event is Worth it
- August 16, 2007 (57K, PDF) - Nonprofits Build Credibility on Solid Financial Footing
- July 31, 2007 (66K, PDF) - Finding the Right Fit for Nonprofit Boards
- July 17, 2007 (63K, PDF) - An Orientation for New Nonprofit Board Members
- July 03, 2007 (70K, PDF) - Establish Relationships to Keep Gifts Coming
- June 19, 2007 (58K, PDF) - There are Reasons Red Cross is Praised
- June 05, 2007 (50K, PDF) - Make a Big Difference by Giving Small
- May 08, 2007 (50K, PDF) - Nonprofits Need to be Smart About Privacy
- April 24, 2007 (51K, PDF) - Omnipresent Agencies Felt Far and Wide
- December 31, 1969 (45 KB, PDF) - Tax cut law has effects on nonprofits
- December 31, 1969 (59 KB, PDF) - Direct mail puts foot in the door
