Accounting Management Solutions, Inc. will be included as part of the 2010 nonprofit webinar series sponsored by Synthesis Partnership, running from mid-January through late May. Friends of AMS will have free access to the entire series with the discount codes provided below.

AMS Director of the Rhode Island Region Rebeka Mazzone will present “Linking Income to Outcomes” on March 31^st, a discussion of how to maintain a focus on the relationship between income and the ability of nonprofits to deliver effective programs and services. Below are some more highlights from the next two months of webinar offerings.

Brand strategy consultant Michele Levy will present February 10^th’s Communications & Marketing webinar, “What is a Brand (and why does it matter to nonprofit organizations)?” This presentation will highlight the development and maintenance of a strong brand. (FREE ACCESS)

Sam Frank, Principle at Synthesis Partnership, will present the “Nonprofit Boards and Effective Governance” webinar on February 17^th, which will cover a wide scope of tools and methods for cultivating effective leadership. (FREE ACCESS)

“Don’t Get Left at the Alter: Getting to a Favorite Candidate and Getting Them to Yes!” presented by Laura Gassner Otting and Allison Falk, President and Vice President of Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group, will be offered on February 3^rd. This human resources webinar provides guidance in the selection and reeling-in of desirable executive hires. (FREE ACCESS)

Lindalee A. Lawrence and Richard M. Lucash of Lawrence associates will present the two-part webinar series on striking a balance between attractive executive compensation, good corporate governance and compliance with Federal regulations. Part one, “Will Your Nonprofit’s Executive Compensation Withstand Scrutiny by the IRS, Public and Media?,” offered on January 27^th, will provide a general overview (FREE ACCESS), while part two, “How are Nonprofits Responding to Scrutiny of Executive Compensation by the IRS, Public and Media?” will detail proper strategies and responses. Part two will be offered on February 24^th. (FREE ACCESS)

Register now to get invitations to our exclusive webinars. Our team of experienced finance and accounting professionals shares what they have learned through years of experience in our monthly webinar series. Sign up, and don’t forget to check out our events calendar in the AMS Resource Center for other webinars and live events.

Complete 2010 Webinar Calendar and Access Links:

1/27/2010 Will Your Nonprofit’s Executive Compensation Withstand Scrutiny by the IRS, Public and Media? Part I Overview

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2/3/2010 Don't Get Left at the Altar: Getting to a Favorite Candidate, and Getting Them to Yes

http://wwnpag01a.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

2/10/2010 What is a brand; and why does it matter to nonprofit organizations?

http://wwml02a.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

2/17/2010 Nonprofit Boards and Effective Governance

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2/24/2010 How are Hospitals, Higher Ed, Foundations and Other Nonprofits Responding to Scrutiny of Executive Compensation by the IRS, Public and Media? Part II Strategies and Responses http://wwla02a.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

3/3/2010 Exploring the Use of Virtual Tools to Manage Remote Teams: What we have learned as a virtual firm and some tips and tools for organizations to use as they build their virtual environment http://wwnpag05a.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

3/10/2010 Getting the most out of your branding and communications efforts http://wwml03a.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

3/17/2010 The Case for Integrated Planning http://wwsyp03b.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

3/24/2010 Using the Leadership Transition Process to Improve Your Organization – Beyond the Role of the Executive Search Consultant

http://wwnpt01a.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

3/31/2010 Linking Income to Outcomes

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4/7/2010 Building Organizational Capacity through the Search Process: Using Your Search as a Tool to Improve Your Reputation, Staff Morale, and Board Engagement

http://wwnpag02a.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

4/14/2010 Ten Steps to Creating a Fundraising Plan: Save time & money by planning ahead http://wwfc01a.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

4/21/2010 Proactive Reputation Management: Using Social Media to Listen, Attract Fans and Convert Critics

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4/28/2010 Integrating Social Media Into Essential Organizational Functions

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5/5/2010 Modernizing Executive Search for a New Economy: Making the Process of Key Hiring Leaders Cost-Effective http://wwnpag03a.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

5/12/2010 Building Donor Loyalty: How to keep your donors giving in any economy

http://wwfc02a.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

5/19/2010 Strategic Planning as Organizational Development

http://wwsyp06b.eventbrite.com/?discount=AMScomp

5/26/2010 How to Hire Like a Search Firm 101

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