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GuideStar Webinars
What is a webinar? A webinar is a seminar or presentation given over the Internet. You must register to participate. Once registered, you'll receive a Web link and passcodes that you'll use to log in on the day of the event. You can listen to the webinar via your computer speakers or telephone. There's normally a period at the end of each webinar reserved for an interactive question-and-answer session.
Where can I find out about upcoming webinars?The webinar schedule is listed below. We update it frequently, so come back to this page to find out what's new. You can also sign up to receive webinar updates by completing the boxes to the right and clicking the "Sign Up Now" button.
How do I register?
Click the "Register Now" link for the webinar you're interested in. If the link doesn't appear, it means we haven't opened registration for that particular webinar. Please check back closer to the webinar's date. Individuals who have signed up for our webinar updates are automatically notified when registration is open for an upcoming webinar.
How much does it cost?
Most of GuideStar's webinars are free. When there is a charge for a webinar, the charge will be listed with the registration information.
Can I see webinars you've done before?
Yes! You can find recordings of and presentations from many of our previous webinars on our webinar archives page.
Whom do I contact with questions?
Please send an e-mail to webinars@guidestar.org.
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March 17
1 p.m. ET | Grantmaker Due Diligence in the Pension Protection Act Era: How to Identify Supporting Organizations and Align Your Grants Administration Process with the 21st-Century Tax Code
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 imposes new excise taxes on private foundations and sponsors of donor-advised funds for making grants to certain types of supporting organizations. This webinar will address grantmaker concerns, including:
- How can I determine if a potential grantee is a supporting organization?
- What about 509(a)(3) organizations that are Types I, II, or III?
- Are there best practices concerning determination of functional integration for Type III supporting organizations?
- What are the practical implications of Revenue Procedure 2009-32, and how might they affect my grantmaking operations and compliance practices?
In this free, interactive learning lab, we'll review the IRS tax code, IRS Revenue Procedure 2009-32, and corresponding pre-grant due-diligence best practices. We'll explore different on-line and manual options for charity verification, including GuideStar Charity Check. You'll gain the knowledge you need to avoid excise taxes and take away tips to streamline your due-diligence process.
Presenters: Suzanne Ross McDowell, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP, and Pamela Jowdy, Senior Product Manager, GuideStar
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March 31
1 p.m. ET | Don't Get Lost in the Crowd—Tap into Your Supporters' Passion to Become a Great Nonprofit
Passionate people care about your nonprofit and how your work is making a difference. You can use this passion to recruit more donors and volunteers to your cause by asking these people to write a review. Learn how other great nonprofits are tapping this passion to spread the word and to stand out in an ever-crowded marketplace of giving opportunities.
Join us in a live webinar discussion to learn how nonprofit reviews—from donors, volunteers, and people served—are transforming how people are connecting with nonprofits. The webinar will introduce you to GreatNonprofits, the Zagats of nonprofits, and show you why GuideStar is making user reviews a central part of its strategy to serve its millions of users better.
Presenters: Perla Ni, CEO and founder of GreatNonprofits, and Dan Moore, Vice President of Nonprofit Programs, GuideStar
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May 12
1 p.m. ET | Effective Nonprofits = Deep-Pocket Donors
What data points do high net worth donors—those who have between $1 million and $50 million (or more) in philanthropic assets—look for when performing their due diligence before making a gift? Join Tactical Philanthropy's Sean Stannard-Stockton and GuideStar's own Bob Ottenhoff as they discuss what makes a nonprofit effective enough to attract deep-pocket donors—or any donors wishing to get the most social change for the dollar.
Presenters: Sean Stannard-Stockton, CEO, Tactical Philanthropy, and Bob Ottenhoff, President and CEO, GuideStar
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