10 Fundraising Rules For Managers

Nonprofit managers often have to wear multiple hats if their organization's mission is to succeed. One of those roles requires them to chip in on the fundraising side of the operation.

The word "fundraising" can make any executive start to sweat, but it doesn't have to be that way. Susan Black of Allene Professional Fundraising shares these 10 rules in her white paper, “Ten Rules to fundraise By.”

• People give to people. A gift officer needs to win a donor’s trust so he or she knows the donation is in good hands.
• Know your story, then articulate it. It’s the gift officer’s job to translate the organization’s impact into relatable, digestible bits of information.
• Have a plan. Your organization needs both a strategic and a fundraising plan.
• Get out of the office. Connect with donors face-to-face.
• Identify, cultivate, ask and than, then do it again. Your work doesn’t stop with the first gift; turn your donors into advocates for your organization and they’ll be more valuable, both monetarily and otherwise.
• Remember, you are brilliant. Recognize how important your work is, and have confidence that you can get the job done.
• Your only job with volunteers is to make them successful. Volunteers want to feel useful, be managed, feel appreciated, have an impact and share your success. Your volunteer management plan must take their needs into account.
• If it’s not in the database, it didn’t happen. Recordkeeping is of vital importance.
• It’s not about you. It’s about the donor. Practice donor-centered fundraising, and always be aware of the donor experience.
• Measure it. Start with the end in mind, consider all the costs, and create success metrics before you have to use them, not after.

Chicago Proposes Water Rates Compromise For Nonprofits

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is proposing a compromise for nonprofits that only recently found out they would be losing their exemption from water rates. The announcement came after meetings with leaders from nonprofits and select aldermen.

One of Mayor Emanuel's central promises of his election campaign was to end the practice of supplying free water to the many nonprofits in Chicago in order to help the city's budget. According to a report on DNAinfo.com Chicago, the Mayor had said the practice cost the city $20 million per year.

The water policy was changed as promised, but quickly met resistance from nonprofits, which claimed the rates were negatively affecting their ability to operate. While remaining firm on his pledge that he would not "give away" tax payer's money, Emanuel signaled last year that he would at least "study" a proposal by his aid Bob Fioretti, that would implement a sliding scale for rates based on an organization's assets.

Today's announcement indicates that he agreed with that plan, as the Mayor's compromise shares some of the features of Fioretti's plan. Under the compromise, nonprofits with overall assets under $1 million would not have to pay water fees. Those valued at between $1 million and $10 million, however, would still pay the feed but would get a 60 percent exemption. Those between $10 million and $250 million would get a 25 percent exemption.

Finally, those valued at more than $250 million would receive no additional exemption, although a public-museum exemption would remain at 20 percent regardless of asset level.

You can read the full story on DNAinfo's website.

5 Steps To A Nonprofit Pilot Program

Does your nonprofit have an interesting idea that hasn't yet been tested? Before you throw caution to the wind and test your idea in real-world conditions, it's a good idea to run it as a pilot program first to iron out any potential problems.

Alex Neuhoff and Andrew Belton in their report, “Putting Clients at the Center: A Planning Guide for Multi-Service Organizations,” produced by The Bridgespan Group, outlines five questions to ask when designing a pilot program:

• Where and how will you start? Do you want to focus on a specific client base, or specific region? If you plan to narrowly focus the pilot, be sure you’ll be able to generalize the results across your organization.
• How will you evaluate the pilot? Look at process, program activities and outcomes. Decide if you want a more comprehensive (and expensive) outside evaluation, or if you’ll do it in-house.
• How much will the pilot cost? The cost usually comes out to additional costs of your approach, investments in infrastructure, and management of the pilot. You can break these down into one-time “setup” costs and ongoing costs related to the new program.
• How will you pay for it? Will you chase additional grants or pay for it from your financial reserves, or a combination of the two?
• How do you use what you’ve learned? What challenges and unforeseen developments have the pilot uncovered? How do you scale up the pilot to an organization-wide program?

Telling Your Nonprofit's Story

One could argue that the key to fundraising is presenting a story that is relatable while also telling potential donors what they can do about the particular situation.

So what's your nonprofit's story?

In his book “Winning The Story Wars,” Jonah Sacks suggests the use of what he calls core story elements, the components that will become part of the story strategy. Seeing members of the target audience as heroes in the making and recognizing the organization’s need and ability to mobilize them with a compelling story and inspiring message makes donors feel as though they can make a big difference.

The core story elements are:

• Brand Hero. This is the embodiment of the primary audience the organization seeks to reach.
• Brand Mentor. This is the embodiment of the brand.
• Brand Gift. This is the creative wild card that makes the brand special and makes the brand hero believe higher-level values can be pursued through a relationship with the brand.
• Moral of the Story. This is the core message that underlies, sometimes subtly and sometimes overtly, every story the organization tells.
• Brand Boon. This is the contribution to the world that the brand hero will ultimately make.

Report: Nonprofit Used State Funds For Perks

A nonprofit funded by the state of New York is being accused of paying for excessive executive perks, according to a report issued by the office of state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The findings are now being referred to U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's office for review.

Phoenix Houses of New York, which operates a number of residential and outpatient rehab programs in New York City, Long Island, and upstate New York, is alleged to have provided $223,000 worth of inappropriate perks while under contract with the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). This includes allegedly paying $91,050 for executive bonuses, $40,447 for fringe benefits, and $35,996 for vehicle leases from July 2009 to June 2010.

The report also alleges that Phoenix Houses failed to report $290,000 in Medicaid revenue to OSASAS which would have reduced the amount the agency's payments to the nonprofit.

"This was money intended to treat people struggling with substance and gambling addiction, not to subsidize unwarranted perks for high-salaried executives," DiNapoli said. "My office will work closely with U.S. Attorney Bharara's office to ensure that those abusing the public trust are held accountable."

Auditors and investigators also discovered that one employee allegedly made $4,000 in "improper" purchases of Wal-Mart gift cards used for alcohol, cigarettes, and other inappropriate items. The employee allegedly covered up these purchase by submitting falsified receipts.

Based on the finding, DiNapoli recommends that OASAS should strengthen controls to monitor Phoenix Houses' contract compliance, recover the alleged improper funds, and recover executive overpayments if they are determined to not be justified.

A call to Phoenix House for comment was not immediately returned.

You can read the full report on state Comptroller's Office website.

Pennsylvania Law Would Let State Decide Nonprofits' Tax-Exempt Status

A proposed law in Pennsylvania would fundamentally change how nonprofits receive tax-exempt status, shifting the process from the judicial system to the state Legislature.

HB 724/SB4 passed the state Senate in a 30-20 vote last month and also received approval from the House Finance Committee. Since the bill would amend Pennsylvania's constitution, it must pass both houses in consecutive legislative sessions before going to voters for final approval.

The proposed law has generated enormous controversy in the state, according to an article in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. While supporters say it would provide consistency in what defines a tax-exempt charity, detractors, including Pittsburgh Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak, believe it's an effort by large organizations to shift decision-making away from communities which are increasingly trying to get nonprofits to contribute more.

Rudiak told The Gazette that she is also concerned that there is not a single public hearing to discuss the proposed change.

Those supporting the bill include large nonprofit hospitals and universities such as the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania. In a Jan. 28 memo to his colleagues, Republican Sens. Mike Brubaker and Joe Scarnati said the legislation became necessary once the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied tax-exempt status to a camp in Pike County because it didn't provide relief to the local government as mandated by a 1985 court decision.

"By elevating its own judgment above the will of the General Assembly, the Court has created uncertainty as to the qualifications for public charities in Pennsylvania," the senators wrote.

You can read the full story in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

S&P: Pensions A Burden For Nonprofit Hospitals

Pension liabilities will be continue to be a burden for nonprofit hospitals rating service, Standard and Poor's (S&P), reported Monday.

While there are other factors contributing to the financial problems of the sector, large pension funding demands are the biggest factor according to a report in Reuters. S&P credit analyst Liz Sweeney said in a statement that the promises of these retirement benefits could be a "drag" on nonprofit hospitals for several years despite improvements in the investments used to fund retirement services.

"Low discount rates have hampered the improvement in funding levels despite a rebound in asset values during the past two years," said Sweeney.

Retirement benefits are just one of the many challenges nonprofit hospitals are facing. S&P noted that as pension gaps continue to grow in state and local governments, employers are putting more money into healthcare systems that have redesigned pensions, which could leave less funds for other projects.

"We believe that health systems will continue to implement plan changes to seek the next level of cost savings within the context of organization-wide expense reduction measures," S&P reported.

Changes from the Affordable Care Act, increasing stress on Medicaid and Medicare, and increased healthcare demands in general, are also increasing the financial difficulties for nonprofit hospitals across the country.

You can read the full story in Reuters.

The Donor Research Checklist For Small Nonprofits

What's the best way to ensure a successful fundraising campaign? Some would argue that donor research should be on the top of that list, and they would have a point. More information about donors means your fundraisers will have a better idea about how to approach them.

While large nonprofits usually have full-time researcher on-staff, it can be a little bit harder for smaller organizations to find room in their budget for donor research. That's why Ann Rosenfield, executive director of The WoodGreen Foundation, offered some tips to help these organizations reap the benefits of this research without breaking the bank. 

She wrote the following checklist in the Winter 2013 edition of Advancing Philanthropy:

• Hire a researcher, even if just for a while: This will enable managers to focus on the technical aspects of fundraising while research crunches the numbers.
• Pay for a research database service: This allows for quick look-ups of prospective donors recommended by the board, events, and potential board members.
• Remember that information on foundations is free: This information is easily accessible online on such sites as Foundation Center.
• If possible, use data analytics: This allows the organization to see how analytics work and keep track of these findings on a spreadsheet.
• Identify new prospects: Having a researcher means being able to seek out new prospective clients who will give.
• Don’t forget that the organization’s small size is actually a strength: The small size of is an asset in that it allows research to be done on a more personal level.

9 Ways To Measure Nonprofit Data

We live in a society where it's easy to be overwhelmed by data. It seems as if there are statistics about virtually everything, making it hard to figure out which numbers are actually important. Nonprofits are among the groups that are gathering more data  than ever, but not all of them are using the information they gather, or are not using it as well as they can.

Beth Kanter and Katie Delahaye Paine wrote in their book, "Measuring the Networked Nonprofit," that it is more important to evaluate impact than to gather and store numbers. They offered nine suggestions on how organizations can get the most out of the statistics they gather:

• “Likes” on Facebook is not a victory. Social change is a victory. Proper measurement keeps organizations focused on results rather than the tools they use.
• Measurement helps nonprofits understand and improve their social networks. It helps them listen to and engage with constituents.
• Measurement means data for decisions, not for data’s sake. It isn’t numbers to dump on the board’s desk.
• Measurement makes an organization plan for success. Measurement leads to smarter investments and smarter use of those investments.
• Good measurement is good governance. Credible evaluation reports and demonstrations of impact are crucial.
• Data without insight is just trivia.
• Measuring failure is part of the path to success. If an experiment bombs or a great idea isn’t really so great, learn from it, and learn why it happened.
• Incremental success is no failure. Victories often come in baby steps.
• Measurement is valuable at every level of functioning.

Charity Raises $7 Million In Aftermath Of Boston Marathon Bombings

A fund created to raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings has already received nearly $7 million in donations from corporate partners and individual donors.

One Fund Boston was launched on Tuesday by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to give philanthropists and other individuals a way to support the more than 180 individuals who were injured during the attacks on Monday. The $7 million raised so far includes a $1 million commitment from John Hancock Financial Services, which was one of the lead sponsors of the marathon.

Taking aside the donations from businesses and corporations, One Fund Boston has received $500,000 from 8,500 individual donors.

“I am humbled by the outpouring of support by the business community and individuals who are united in their desire to help,” Patrick said. “At moments like this, we are one state, one city, and one people.”

Mayor Menino said via a statement that he received calls from businesses and individuals who wanted to pledge money “within the hour” that the fund was established. “We are one Boston. We are one community. As always, we will come together to help those most in need. And in the end, we will all be better for it,” Mayor Menino said.

One Fund Boston will be headed by attorney Ken Feinberg, who was appointed in 2001 by the Attorney General of the United States to head the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. In 2010, he was appointed by President Barack Obama to administer the fund for those affected by the BP oil spill, and he also helped administer donations for the victims of the mass shootings in Aurora, Colo., and at Virginia Tech.

“I am honored to serve at the request of both Governor Patrick and Mayor Menino,” Feinberg said in a press release. “I will do my best to justify their confidence in me as we move forward to design and administer an effective program following the terrible tragedy in Boston.”

Feinberg, who is himself a native of Boston, will head the fun entirely pro bono.

The Fund is currently in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service. A statement on the organization's website said that if the IRS makes the determination that it is worthy of being tax-exempt, that decision will be made retroactive to the date of the Fund's formation.

Scams Abound After Boston Marathon Bombings

In the aftermath of the deadly bombings Monday at the Boston Marathon, a number of web sites claiming to offer funds for victims appear to be scams.

According to the Internet news site TheDomains, more than 20 of the 125 domains that were registered after the bombings appear to be illegitimate. Michael Berkens, editor of TheDomains, wrote in his piece that many of these sites, such as Bostonmarathonrelief.com, have been registered by individuals rather than legitimate charities.

“While we don’t know every registrants' intention, we do know historically that many of the domain names registered immediately after were done to get traffic and make money parking domains or worse,” wrote Berkens.

Bostonmarathonrelief.com claims to be raising $25,000 benefiting the American Red Cross (ARC). As of this writing, $20 has been donated. A spokeswoman for ARC told The NonProfit Times that the site is in no way affiliated with the organization. The site is registered to a man in Fort Worth, Tex.

Scams also appeared on social networking platforms. Shortly after the bombings, a Twitter handle  masquerading as an official account of the Boston Marathon sent out a tweet claiming it would donate $1 to victims for every retweet. The account, @_BostonMarathon, was suspended by Twitter, according to The Huffington Post.

“Tragedies inspire people to give,” H. Art Taylor, president and CEO of Better Business Bureaus Wise Giving Alliance, said in a press release, “but, tragedies –- whether natural disasters or manmade catastrophes –- also inspire scammers to take advantage of that generosity. Social media, in particular, makes it very easy to reach a lot of people quickly, when emotions are running high and people feel the need to take action, any action, to help.”

Charity scams after national tragedies are not exactly a new phenomenon. After the Newtown, Conn., shootings resulted in the death of six-year old Noah Ponzer, an e-mail was sent to individuals asking for donations that would be sent to Ponzer's family. Upon learning of the bogus solicitations, Ponzer's uncle alerted authorities who put an end to the scam.

Nonprofit Jobs: Executive Director

Need a new executive-level nonprofit job? The newest featured position from the NPT Jobs Career Center offers that opportunity. Read on for more details.

The International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tenn., is looking to hire an Executive Director to provide leadership and direction to ensure the organization’s sustainability and relevance. The successful candidate will provide effective fundraising, community collaboration, program development and attentive oversight to the operation of the International Storytelling Center.

The Executive Director will also be expected to:

• Advocate for the art of storytelling;
• Provide leadership by which the organization can achieve its vision;
• Increase, strengthen and diversify the organization’s funding sources;
• Broaden and refine all aspects of communications including web and social media presence;
• Provide fiscally sound financial management;
• Hire, develop and retain quality staff;
• Improve and expand programmatic offerings; and,
• Work effectively with the Board of Governors

Since this is an executive level job, applicants will be expected to have at least several years of upper management experience at a nonprofit or business. A Master's Degree in a related field is greatly preferred, though not required. 

Interested? Head to our career center for more information, including instructions on how to apply.

7 Dos And Don'ts For Nonprofit Technology

Nonprofits have embraced technology, but that doesn't mean they have all done so with open arms. It's this factor that will determine whether or not your organization will have success with the various new devices and software available.

Holly Ross, former executive director of the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) in Portland, Ore., and now head of the Drupal Association, set out a list of Dos and Don’ts to make dealing with technology much easier:

Do:

• Let mission and strategy be the guides when making technology decisions.
• Establish strong systems. Staff can’t get mission-critical work done if they have to reboot the system every half-hour.
• Plan. A crystal ball isn’t necessary to plan for technology needs.
• Evaluate continuously. Learning from experience isn’t possible without stopping to reflect from time to time.

Don't:

• Make technology decisions based solely on cost. It is only one factor in determining the value and expense of technology.
• Forget to include staff in technology decisions. Allies will be needed while new systems are being implemented.
• Select mission-critical software such as a donor database without first documenting key business processes.

Coverage Of The Boston Marathon Bombings

No doubt you have already heard about the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon yesterday that claimed three lives and left hundreds others injured. Our thoughts go out to the victims and their families.

If you are looking for additional coverage of the incident, you can read our latest story here. You can also see our initial article hours after the bombings here. Stay tuned to NPT for additional coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Idaho Nonprofits Getting Online Giving Day

Nonprofits in Idaho are being invited to participate in a one-day online giving day campaign next month. The event hopes to bring new donors and increased outreach to local organizations.

Idaho Gives Day, created by the Idaho Nonprofit Center, is set to begin on May 2. Much like the online giving days in other states, this campaign will let individuals search for nonprofits in their area to which they wish to contribute. According to a report in The Twin Falls Times-News, there will be additional incentives for organizations that choose to participate, including tracking of the number of donors and how much money each nonprofit receives.

In addition, the Idaho Nonprofit Center will randomly draw a donor's name throughout the day and give $1,000 to a charity of their choosing. The five nonprofits at the end of the day that have the largest number of donors will also receive a grant from the Center.

Those individuals who wish to participate in Idaho Gives Day should visit the event's website on May 2. You can read the full story in The Twin Falls Times-News.

Google To Add Nonprofits To Knowledge Bar

Last year, Google rolled out its "Knowledge Bar," a section on the right-hand side of your search results that contains information about the person, place, or company for which you searched. Nonprofits were not included in the Knowledge Bar at the time, but that all changed this week.

The search engine giant announced Tuesday that nonprofits would begin to be included in the Knowledge Bar. While the feature is still in its roll-out phase, many of the larger organizations already have their information online. For example, a search for the Livestrong Foundation will provide the following information:

• A short blurb of the nonprofit's history via Wikipedia.
• The founder of the organization.
• The founding date.
• Tax deductibility code.
• The latest post from their Google+ page (if applicable).
• Similar organizations.

The most significant thing about the Knowledge Bar is that it has the potential to increase the number of followers for a nonprofit's Google+ page. Facebook remains a giant in the social networking field, but this change could bring more nonprofits to Google+ since they will know that people searching for them will see their posts.

What do you think about this announcement? Do you think it will make a difference for organizations in the long haul, or will it just be a cosmetic change?

4 Steps To Engaging Young Volunteers

Peer pressure is generally viewed as a bad thing but when it comes to getting young volunteers for your nonprofit, it does have its merits.

According to New York City-based DoSomething.org's data scientist Bob Filbin, one of the number one motivations for volunteering among high school and college students was that their friends were doing it. This was revealed in on of Filbin's studies, “The DoSomething.org Index on Young People and Volunteering 2012.”

“Volunteering, like everything else, is about blending in, making friends and having a good time,” said Filbin. Here are four things to keep in mind when recruiting young volunteers:

• Make volunteering a social activity. If your organization’s activity can be done by a single volunteer or from home, it’s probably not a good fit for young volunteers.
• Young volunteers need to see the impact. You’ll have a tough time getting them excited about installing energy-efficient light bulbs, but a park cleanup will draw them in droves.
• Make sure the activity is close to where young people live and spend time. Transportation issues often prevent young people from volunteering.
• One-off activities and those that allow for a variable time commitment are best for youth. Plan your volunteering like you would a party, said Filbin: “Teens often decide to go last minute, avoid showing up early, and almost never stay until the end.”

Making Event Day A Success

Special events require a lot of planning, which begins with creating a timeline listing all the things you need to accomplish leading up to event day. Once you reach that date, there’s no turning back from the fact that it’s time to have the event. But, are you ready for it?

Event day is the culmination of the weeks and months you have spent planning. All of that hard work will hopefully translate into a gorgeous, inspiring, and lucrative event. This can only happen, however, if the proper planning is done beforehand. In the book "Nonprofit Management 101," Marika Holmgren, founder of Organic Events, wrote that all event planners should follow five golden rules to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible:

• No Assumptions: It’s critical that everyone involved be crystal clear on how event day will flow, what their role is, and what all the key players will do
• Start the Day with Nothing Left to Do: When you begin event day, there should be nothing on your list that could have been done the day, week, or month before.
• The Curtain Rule: When you are out in front of guests, at the registration table, staffing the silent auction cash-out, or backstage with the master of ceremonies, you are in front of the “curtain,” where you must remain professional, composed, and gracious.
• Remember That You Are Part of a Team: Remember that all team members need to be briefed, trained, and managed throughout the process.
• Don’t Expect Perfection, but Do Expect Perfect Troubleshooting: Because of the nature of live events, you should anticipate glitches. When this happens, your team must be ready and able to deal with the snafu in  the most professional and efficient way possible.

California Nonprofit Hospitals Targeted In Legislation

Two California lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require nonprofit hospitals to justify their tax-exempt status.

The proposed law, AB975, was introduced by Assemblymen Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) and Rob Bonta (D-Oakland). While it has drawn resistance from the nonprofit hospital industry, it does have the support of the California Nurses Association and several other consumer groups, according to an article in The San Jose Mercury News.

The measure was created mostly because of criticism that nonprofit hospitals have the same, if not less, charitable care than their for-profit counterparts. A study by The San Jose Mercury News in 2007 revealed that in three of the five prior years, the average for-profit hospital had higher levels of charitable care than the average nonprofit. Charitable care was defined by the report as free or reduced-cost treatment for poor or uninsured patients.

"We're asking for transparency," Wieckowski said. "They're not paying property taxes, and we expect to get something back from that."

AB975 passed the state's Assembly Health Committee by a 12-7 vote last week, and will now move to the Revenue and Taxation Committee for further consideration. If passed, the law would prevent nonprofit hospitals from counting certain things as charity care, such as writing off unpaid bills as bad debt, staff education, and research.

The bill would also presume a hospital is for-profit if its operating revenues exceed its operating expenses by more than 10 percent. The hospital would then be required to pay taxes unless it can convince the county assessor that it deserves its tax-exempt status.

For their part, nonprofit hospital representatives have harshly criticized the proposed legislation. During the Assembly Health Committee meeting discussing the measure last week, Martin Gallegos, senior vice president, chief legislative advocate of the California Hospital Association, said AB975 was a "solution looking for a problem."

"Something like this could wreak havoc throughout the not-for-profit bond world," he said.

Other organizations opposing the legislation include Kaiser Permanente, Scripps Health, Adventist Health, the Alliance of Catholic Health Care and the California Chamber of Commerce.

You can read the full story in The San Jose Mercury News.

Ex-Nonprofit Head Sentenced In Theft Case

The ex-head of an Olympia, Wash., nonprofit was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from the organization over three years.

Jacalyn Tobosa, who was appointed executive director of the Olympia Tumwater Foundation in 2007, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of second-degree theft. According to a report in The Olympian, the missing money was discovered when John Freedman, who was hired as an administrator for the foundation in 2008, discovered that multiple checks issued by Tobosa to her son’s landscaping business, which she hired to maintain Tumwater Falls Park. The checks were not supported by invoices in organizational financial records.

A subsequent audit revealed that Tobosa embezzled nearly $100,000 from the foundation between 2008 and 2011. She was fired in June 2011 and Tumwater Police Department began its investigation of the matter shortly thereafter.

In a written statement issued to The Olympian, Freedman noted that Tobosa’s theft had not affected the foundation's level of charitable work. Founded in 1950, the organization provides scholarships to local students, and manages Tumwater Falls Park and the Schmidt House.

Tobosa’s daughter, Kimberly Spada, is facing one charge of first-degree theft for allegedly stealing more than $5,000 from the foundation between June 2010 and May 2011. Spada had been hired by her mother to do bookkeeping in February 2011. She failed to show up for her arraignment on Sept. 11, and there is currently a warrant out for her arrest.

You can read the full story in The Olympian.