Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd

This is a summary of posts for the week of October 3rd to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

Another chain of nonprofit hospitals are privatized: http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/10/05/deal_near_on_terms_for_caritas_sale_to_cerberus/

Shopping pink at the grocery store can bring benefits - but read the label's fine print: http://www.app.com/article/20101003/ENT05/10030308/Shopping-pink-at-the-grocery-store-can-bring-benefits-but-read-the-label-s-fine-print

The 5 new rules of crisis management in Social Media: http://thebrandbuilder.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/the-5-new-rules-of-crisis-management-in-social-media/

The world's worst digital marketing advice - http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/27681.asp

A recent study was released documenting the serious and widespread problems experienced by nonprofit human service providers under contract with governments. The report, Human Service Nonprofits and Government Collaboration: Findings from the 2010 National Survey of Nonprofit Government Contracting and Grants can be found at http://www.govtcontracting.org/sites/default/files/Full%20Report.pdf

A Bicentennial Tribute: Abraham Lincoln on Stamps at http://www.stamps.org/Albums/Lincoln.pdf

A survey released today by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement illustrates ongoing strain on nonprofit organizations across Greater Washington DC area. http://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/sites/default/files/Economic%20Survey_Oct2010.pdf

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of September 26th

This is a summary of posts for the week of September 26th to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

Maybe we will see more foundations providing funds to help charities form partnerships, combine functions like bookkeeping or community services, or merge into new groups? It is already happening in Boston: http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/09/22/boston_foundation_other_groups_promise_more_clout_for_charities/

Newark (NJ) Mayor Cory Booker is expected to announce soon that he has raised $40 million of the $100 million needed to match a grant put forth last week by Facebook founder: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704082104575516410533512170.html

NY lawsuit by charity blames SEC for failing to catch Madoff: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-24/litwin-foundation-sues-sec-for-negligence-over-madoff-investment-losses.html

Congregations are Reeling From Decline in Donations: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/25/us/25religion.html

More than 300,000 small charities that risk losing their IRS tax exemption have until Oct. 15 to file a return and keep their exempt status!!!! http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=225889,00.html

Wage Garnishment – Know Your Responsibilities When it Comes to Withholding an Employee Earnings: http://community2.business.gov/t5/Small-Business-Cents/Wage-Garnishment-Know-Your-Responsibilities-When-it-Comes-to/ba-p/36676?cm_mmc=GovDelivery-_-092910-_-weekly-_-community

Some in Congress Seek IRS Scrutiny of Nonprofits’ Political Spending: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/senate-democrats-press-i-r-s-to-review-political-spending-by-nonprofits/

Mexico's Carlos Slim (the richest man in the world) Says He'd Rather Create Jobs Than Donate to Charity: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-29/carlos-slim-prefers-job-creation-to-giving-money-away-update1-.html

New App Clues You in on What People Think of Your Website: http://blog.entrepreneur.com/2010/09/new-app-clues-you-in-on-what-people-think-of-your-website.php

Nonprofit Finance Fund Report: Philanthropic Equity Pays Off for Nonprofit Sector - The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle - http://www.ssireview.org/images/articles/2009FA_feature_Gregory_Howard.pdf

DC Network of Nonprofit Professionals Happy Hour being held on Wednesday, October 20th

You are invited to the first DC Network of Nonprofit Professionals Happy Hour being held on Wednesday, October 20th from 500pm to 630pm at Mio Restaurant & Cafe, 1110 Vermont Ave NW # 1, Washington, DC 20005-3575. Connect with other nonprofit professionals, and meet members of the DC Network Network of Nonprofit Professionals. There is no cover charge, but attendees pay for their own food, drink and tip. Feel free to bring along friends or co-workers. We look forward to meeting you!

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of September 19th

This is a summary of posts for the week of September 19th to Twitter and the Arocho Law Office Facebook Page:

Nonprofits can flounder when conviction for a cause outstrips business planning - Washington Business Journal: http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2010/09/20/focus1.html?ana=from_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_36+%28Pharmaceutical+Industry+News%29

The 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study was recently released. "The study explores consumer attitudes and expectations of company support for social and environmental issues. The results are exciting in light of the recession – they revealed that even as cause marketing continues to grow, consumers are eager for more. In fact, 83 percent of Americans want MORE of the products, services and retailers they use to support causes." To obtain a copy of the report go to http://www.coneinc.com/news/request.php?id=3350

Nonprofit tips: Four Easy Steps to Social Media Success: http://www.afpnet.org/ResourceCenter/ArticleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=4604

Giving tied more to happiness than wealth: http://www.philanthropyjournal.org/news/giving-tied-more-happiness-wealth

Do you know where most of your donation goes? http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/article_f117b959-f8c1-5fca-9307-3a129d9fbb34.html

Tax status of bowl games challenged-three of the nation's premier bowls are accused of violating their tax-exempt status by paying excessive salaries and perks, providing "sweetheart loans" and doing undisclosed lobbying. http://www.seattlepi.com/cfootball/2060ap_fbc_bcs_tax_complaint.html

Mio Restaurant in Washington, DC has excellent food and a great ambiance! Check it out! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-DC/Mio-Restaurant-Cafe/96171401820

Nonprofit Spotlight: The Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC). BOEDC is a one-stop resource center for business and industry development in the borough of the Bronx in New York City. Marlene Cintron serves as the president of the BOEDC. For further info on BOEDC visit http://www.boedc.com/.

"Tough times have compelled small-business owners to rethink long-held business practices. But many are finding creative ways to continue their support for good causes." Despite Struggles, Entrepreneurs Find Ways to Give Back:http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/16/business/smallbusiness/16sbiz.html?_r=1&ref=business