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We’re already a month into the new year, and you’re looking for new information to improve the performance of your nonprofit: Are you considering alternate marketing strategies? Interested in learning about a recent piece of software or technology? Or is there a certain segment of the philanthropic population you just can’t seem to crack? Here, in chronological order, are suggestions for some of the top conferences in the United States for nonprofits to gather, exchange information, and generally up their game in 2015:

With tax season upon us, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Treasury Department are providing a variety of resources to help consumers file their returns. Whether you receive healthcare through your employer, through the Health Insurance Marketplace, or if you’ve chosen to opt-out of insurance all together, these resources will provide guidance for filing returns that reflect your healthcare choices and answer any questions that you may have.

A recent Fortune commentary entitled Why the Uber of Healthcare Is Here To Stay by Eric Kim and Chi-Hua Chien of Goodwater Capital focuses on the “consumerization” of healthcare in the face of exorbitant costs that are 2-3 times that of Europe. The article highlights the dichotomy of rising U.S. healthcare costs when compared to mediocre outcomes for consumers. 

New rules from the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) now require all levels of government – federal, state, and local – to reimburse non-profits for “reasonable” overhead and administrative costs incurred while working on government projects. The new rules, called the Uniform Guidance, took effect on December 26, 2014 and apply to any projects that are funded wholly or partially through government funds.

It’s a New Year, and for most of us that usually means a strong commitment to a healthier way of life.  Just in time for those resolutions, U.S. News & World Report has put out its list of the best diets for 2015.  Topping the list for best overall diet?  The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet, which focuses on eating heart-healthy foods including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy. 

 The new year is a good time to think through processes, objectives and goals for for-profits and nonprofits alike. Here are some items to think about as we head into the new year. 

Last fall Amazon launched AmazonSmile, a program that allows shoppers to choose their favorite nonprofit organization, and then Amazon donates 0.05% of the purchase to the chosen organization. For more information on the program, click here.

 Concord, CA– NOVEMBER 2014 - NonstopHR, an innovative healthcare and HR broker that provides services and technology to support nonprofit growth, is joining the national giving movement by sponsoring a #GivingTuesday social media campaign to help nonprofits participating in #GivingTuesday reach potential donors and to help raise awareness for people to spend with a purpose on December 2nd.