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Group Buying Programs

The Center helps member organizations increase their purchasing power and stretch valuable resources by providing access to quality cost-saving programs.

The parners below offer discounts and/or special benefits to Center members. When you contact them, be sure to mention that the Center for Non-Profits referred you to obtain your benefits.

How much could I save?? Summary of potential savings


FALL BRAND REVIEW COMPETITION:
WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT

Apply today for a Free Brand Review for a review and concrete recommendations on your marketing and fundraising communications. The winning member organization will receive a $7,500 Brand Review, absolutely free. Next deadline: October 15, 2011

Center Members who applied this summer, but were not selected as a winner or runner-up are still eligible to apply for our next brand review competition in the Fall. For more info about the competition, click here.

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For more information on how to access these benefits, contact the Center


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Announcing the Newest Offering for Center Members:

Idealware

Idealware, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides thoroughly researched, impartial and accessible resources about software to help nonprofits make smart software decisions.

Idealware provides an authoritative online guide to the software that allows U.S. nonprofits—especially small ones—to be more effective. By synthesizing vast amounts of original research into credible and approachable information, Idealware helps nonprofits make the most of their time and financial resources. And, our reach is expanding! Our reports have been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times.

Member Benefits


Red Rooster Group

Branding, Marketing & Design for Nonprofits

Look to Red Rooster Group to bring your nonprofit's brand to life. For 20 years, we have been helping nonprofits to improve their visibility, develop effective websites, create compelling fundraising campaigns, and reach their audiences effectively. We combine marketing strategy, graphic design, an understanding of the nonprofit sector to create a super-charged marketing agency to promote your nonprofit.

We can:
    •    Update your name, logo, tagline and brand identity.
    •    Create an effective website.
    •    Design your email or print newsletter and brochures.
    •    Develop an effective outreach and fundraising campaign.
    •    Promote your fundraising events.
    •    Develop a social media strategy.

Member Benefits
    •   10% off all services to members (branding, websites, email campaigns, newsletters, and strategy).
    •   Apply for a Free Brand Review for recommendations on your communications. The winning member organization will receive a $7,500 Brand Review, absolutely free. Next deadline: October 15, 2011

Several Center Members have already won received free brand services this Summer: Newark Public Radio, ArtPride, New Jersey Foundation, Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton, LibraryLinkNJ, New Jersey After 3, and the Somerset Hills HandicappedRiding Center.

Here are some observations Red Rooster Group made about New Jersey Non-Profits based on an examination of the applications received during the summer competition. What’s Your Problem?

APPLY NOW for the Fall Competition

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Next deadline - October 15th


Free Marketing Resources

The Nonprofit Brand Institute News, tools and resources to help you develop an effective brand.

Free Market Research Kit for Nonprofits
Learn how to gain insight about your organization to sharpen your appeal to donors. This free kit includes research basics and even has lists of questions to ask.

Social Media Case Studies See how nonprofits are raising money with social media. This kit compiles articles and case studies from around the web in one convenient place.

Top Nonprofit Websites If you thinking about redesigning your website, check out this document that shows the designs of top nonprofit sites for inspiration.


M Employee Benefits

A premier employee benefits and financial services firm,
serving the non-profit sector for over 15 years

 M can serve your organization with:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Unique Consumer-driven plans including:
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Health Savings Accounts
    • Full flexible benefit plans
    • Comprehensive Wellness Plans
    • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
    • And more!

Check out the M Employee Benefits brochure for more information.

M's Newsletters - Inportant information pertaining to employee benefits.

If you would like to inquire about these services, please contact the Center at (732) 227-0800 or center@njnonprofits.org.


Unemployment Services Trust

UST - Unemployment Cost Savings

Currently accepting enrollments for 2012 - BEGIN APPLICATION IMMEDIATELY**

UST is an alternative to the state unemployment insurance system, helping nonprofit organizations save money on their unemployment costs through lower rates and expert claims monitoring. This savings can then be put toward fulfilling organizational missions, including building assets to fund programs and to enhance outreach.

Member Benefit -

  • Eligible non-profits average 25% savings over the State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) system in the first two years, with additional savings possible in later years.
  • Any unused funds you put into the systemare turned into equity for your organization!
  • Each organization is assigned a dedicated claims expert who will work with you to process and monitor all claims.
  • Switch before the January 31 enrollment date and avoid paying the increased NJ unemployment insurance tax from that date on.

    *UST has one annual enrollment period. IT'S NOT TOO LATE To participate in the next cycle, starting January 31 2012, we reccomend beginning the application immediately as UST requires time to process applications in advance of their stated deadline..

www.chooseust.org

UST Resources Page


ReadyTalk -- Audio conferencing and Web meeting services

Member Benefit - Center Members will receive special pricing over already low non-profit rates. (Check your membership documents or contact the Center for your discount code).

ReadyTalk, an audio conferencing and web meeting services provider, works hard to build a community of loyal customers through its commitment to designing innovative and useful technology and through its sincere dedication to customers’ success. Save time and money and include more people in meetings and informational presentations and advocacy campaigns.

For more information about ReadyTalk download the ReadyTalk Flyer, visit their website or call the Center to get contact information.  

Ready Talk registration and information

ReadyTalk Resource Center - "How-tos," support, best practices and more.

Web Seminars - Upcoming and recorded webinars on a variety of topics


The Cima Companies

The CIMA Companies -- Insurance for Nonprofit Organizations

Member Benefit - $135 annual fee waived for Center members

    • Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance (D&O) -- Broad coverage for your board and staff at significant savings over market rates, through our partnership with the CIMA Companies.

    • Volunteer Insurance -- Important protection for your volunteers, available through the CIMA Companies.

www.cimaworld.com


Primepoint

Primepoint -- Discounted payroll processing and human resource services

Member Benefit -
Center Members receive a 10% discount on Primepoint’s Payroll Processing fees and get free use of Primepoint’s Business Direct Access real-time web-based interface designed for organizations with less than 50 employees.

Primepoint specializes in handling payroll processing for non-profit organizations. Primepoint has a great reputation for advanced technology and a high level of customer service. At the Center we know this first hand because we use Primepoint’s services for our payroll processing.

For more information about Primepoint, download the Primepoint Flyer, visit their website or call the Center to get Primepoint's contact information.

www.primepoint.com

Payroll Resources - Information for employers


Nonprofit Risk Management Center

Nonprofit Risk Management Center -- The Nonprofit Risk Management Center provides technical assistance, materials and tools on issues related to liability, risk management and insurance. The Center is a satellite office for NRMC

Member Benefit
- receive a 20% discount monthly webinars such as Third Thursdays and First Wednesdays. You will also receive discounts on certain tools such as...

• My Risk Management Plan helps you develop customized risk management plans for your organization. Center Members get $60 off. To get this discount call (202) 785-3891and note that you are a member of the Center.

• My Risk Management Policies helps you create clear, concise, and customized policies to reduce your nonprofit’s exposure to loss. The system features 22 categories of policies, including governance policies, HR policies, facility policies, volunteer policies and more. Center Members get $40 off the regular cost unlimited use. Purchase online at www.myriskmanagementpolicies.org. (price reduces during online registration process)

• My Financial Management Plan guides you in creating a cohesive financial management plan. You get $50 off the regular subscription rate of $239. (price reduces during online registration).

www.nonprofitrisk.org/about/how.shtml

Resources

Free Articles from Risk Management Essentials

The NMRC publishes eNews each Wednesday, which contains a short article and references to upcoming training and other resources available from the NMRC. Free eNews Articles




Fieldstone Alliance -- Non-profit consulting, publishing, training, and research

Member Benefit - Center members receive a 15% discount on all purchases from the Fieldstone Alliance (online, phone, mail or fax orders).

Publications cover all non-profit management and legal topics: finance, 'accidental techie,' planning, advocacy, and more. Many have practical worksheets or other usable tools. Contact the Center to find out how to take advantage of this discount.

www.fieldstonealliance.org

Free Resources- Articles, online tools, tips and more.


Cvent

Cvent -- Online event registration, management and web site creation, site selection and online surveys.

Member Benefit
- Cvent offers a 10% discount on its license and maintenance fees to Center members interested in its services.  To request more information on Cvent for your organization, please fill out the brief questionnaire located Cvent Opportunity for Center for Non-Profit Members.


Cvent offers web based software featuring online event registration, event management, event web site creation, site selection and online surveys.  Cvent helps over 12,000 event and marketing professionals plan over 175,000 events, marketing campaigns and surveys per year.  Cvent’s sourcing tool, the Supplier Network, connects meeting planners to a comprehensive, accurate and searchable database of over 75,000 venues and service providers.

For more information on the Cvent toolset, please visit www.cvent.com


For a full listing of savings and benefits available to Center members, go visit the  Membership page.

New programs are being developed regularly. Contact the Center for more information.

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