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STRENGTHENING YOUR NONPROFIT YOUR COMMUNITY

THERES SOMETHING IN IT FOR EVERYONE!

Last Updated October 2010

THE NEW YORK COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS, INC.WWW.NYCON.ORG


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

Background Checks

Guaranteed Savings on Screening and Background Checking Services for Nonprofits.Through the National Council of Nonprofits affinity program with Coeus Global, ourmembers can achieve significant savings on fees paid to conduct criminal backgroundchecks and screening for paid staff and volunteers. Coeus Global has extensive ex-perience working with nonprofit organizations, including all-volunteer groups, and isfamiliar with our network. Screening and background checking through Coeus Globalfeatures:

Standardized screening packages offering the most commonly requested searchtypes bundled together for fast and efficient ordering.

Customizable package and "a la carte" ordering options for special screeningservices, such as motor vehicle checks, immigration compliance checks and localcounty checks.

Superb customer service & support.

Full compliance with the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act as well as all relatedfederal, state and local regulations.

No application fee and fast enrollment so that you can order background checksalmost immediately upon registering with Coeus Global.

No required monthly minimum volume or termination fees

How Much Will it Cost Us?

Visit www.coeusglobal.com/council_main orContact Art Ferreira at 866-765-0592 x302

How Can We Get This?

How to get started: NYCON Members wishing to order background checks willregister through the special process designed for our network so that they will receiveNYCON/National Council member pricing. Contact Art Ferreira at 866-765-0592x302 to discuss how Coeus Global can help you.

NYCON Offices * Albany * Buffalo * New York City * Oneonta * Poughkeepsie


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

BJs Wholesale Club Discount

A benefit for staff, board members and volunteers, this card is $10off a $50 Membership; plus 2 additional months of membershipand a free "household" card.

BJs has an open enrollment period every September, December,March and June.


$43.20 for 14-month membership, with free additional householdcard.


Contact Valerie Venezia at (800) 515-5012, ext. 121 or via emailat [email protected] for an application.

The applications must get returned to NYCON within the open en-rollment period.

Please note, this is designed as a benefit to your staff, board or vol-unteers. You can use this card for organizational purchases, but youcannotget tax exemption when using this card.

For an organizational card you can contact Tina Van Buren at BJsdirectly at (518) 438-2144.



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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

Board Development &

Technical Assistance

NYCON works with nonprofits, boards and staff, to strengthenoperational and governance structures. NYCON helps your boardand administrative staff solve problems, manage crises or planahead. Our experienced professionals can help your board insuch areas as policymaking and fiduciary responsibilities, recruiting,orientating and retaining board members, decision making, teambuilding and managing interpersonal dynamics; organizingeffective committee structure; board-executive directorrelationships; as well as planning and facilitating board retreats.


Hourly rates start at $105

How Can We Get This?Contact Susan Weinrich at (800) 515-5012, ext. 115 or via emailat [email protected].



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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropyis the #1 newspaper of the nonprofitworld and is offering NYCON members their lowest rate yet! TheChronicle provides you with all the news a nonprofit professionalneeds -but not so much that you cannot keep up. Special sectionshelp you locate grants, raise funds, manage your organization,learn about cutting-edge technology and keep up with governmentrules and regulations. A must read for nonprofit professionals!


NYCON Members pay only $49.97 for 24 issues (print andonline)


Please call The Chronicle directly at (800) 728-2819. You must letthem know you belong to NYCON. If the customer service person

asks for a code it is QJCCNY.



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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

Color Copier Program

The National Council of Nonprofits has teamed with Xerox FreeColorPrinters to bringNYCON members a professional quality, cost effective, in-house color printing solution.The Xerox FreeColorPrinters program has helped existing National Council of Non-profits Members and more than 10,000 other nonprofits with their in-house high qual-ity printing solutions. If you're looking to reduce your outsourced print expenses andimprove the flexibility and quality of your in-house print jobs, this program is right foryou! Once accepted into the program, organizations will receive a free, new Phaser8560/DN (color printer) or Phaser 8560MFP/D (solid ink color printer-copier-scanner-fax machine). Organizations must print 2,000 color pages per month on average toqualify for the 8560/DN; 3,000 per month on average for 8560MFP/D. The machinebelongs to the organization at the end of the three year program. The program pro-vides the participating organization with:

-Free Phaser 8560DN printer or Phaser 8560MFP/D solid ink color printer-copier-scanner-fax machine

-Free shipping on ink and supplies during the life of the program (exclusive toNYCON members.)

-Free three-year warranty (on-site service and phone technical support)


There is no cost for the printer, and no set-up fee. Organizations must pay forink and must print 2,000 color pages per month on average to qualify.


Please visit www.urefer.com/referral/1227/323240 or call Debbie ChaseDebbie Chase [email protected] (503) [email protected] (503) 381-5211



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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

Computer/Data Backup System

Your Life is On Your Computer. Back it Up. The National Council of Nonprof-its has partnered with Mozy, a well-known supplier of online backup services,to provide NYCON members with an exclusive discounted rate for high-qualitybackup systems for office and personal computers. Mozy securely backs up allof your data off-site so in the case of a hard drive crash, lost laptop, or virus,you can easily restore whats most important. With a system, such as the Mozyproducts, its easy to automatically back up everything from your website, toany and all digital information stored on computers. You have lots of valuableinformation on your computer youd be lost without. Back up your PC or Mac

with Mozy and easily restore your files in case of a hard drive. crash or virus.


NYCONs discounted rate is 15% off of regular nonprofit rates. This exclu-sive discount is just for our members and is not available anywhere else. Mozy-Home is also available at a special discounted price for our members employ-ees. The 15%discount applies to both MozyPro or MozyHome.


Ready to get started? Contact Brent Bird: [email protected]: (801) 701-4126. Or visit www.mozy.com/ncnonprofits toget started.



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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

NYCON is pleased to introduce our new vendor ReadyTalk as ournew preferred provider for conferencing services. ReadyTalk wasfounded in 2000 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Theywork to build a community of loyal customers through our commit-ment to designing innovative and useful technology and through asincere dedication to customers success. With their on-demand au-

dio, you can hold instant meetings any time. Connect with people allover the country or the world by simply dialing a toll-free number.For larger or more formal calls, their expert team of operators pro-vides personalized service.


Toll Free Dedicated Audio Line(s) for each Nonprofit at just 3.9

cents per minute, per line; Web Conferencing at 7.9 cents perminute.


Visit www.readytalk.com/ccsnysOr contact Tracey HoltonTeam Leader - Client Services303.209.1508800.843.9166 - 24 hour Customer Care

[email protected]


Conference Call &

Web Conferencing Services


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

In this era of shrinking resources, consolidations and mergers onthe minds of agencies and their funders. While never an easyprocess, NYCON' experience in facilitating mergers can provide anindependent third party voice of experience to the process.


Starting at $105 per hour


Contact Dave Watson, Esq. at (800) 515-5012, ext. 109 or viaemail at [email protected].


Consolidations or

Merger Planning


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

Through the National Council of Nonprofits affinity program with Bluewater Non-profit Solutions, NYCON members can significantly lower the fees paid to processcredit card transactions. Bluewaters credit card processing service was designedfor the special needs of nonprofit organizations, and makes it easy for nonprofitsto process credit card donations and payments through a website, at specialevents, over the phone, through the mail, and even through third party sites such asConvio. The service includes the following:

Guaranteed low rates starting at 1.49%

All bank cards accepted including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and AmericanExpress

Turn-key programs designed for special events fundraising

Discounts on credit card terminals and payment gateways

24/7 customer service & support

Free reporting and administrative tools

No application fee and free merchant account

No required monthly minimum volume or termination fees


Bluewater offers guaranteed savings on fees for organizations that already ac-cept credit cards. NYCON Members receive a complimentary, no obligationsav-ings analysis showing exactly how much can be saved on fees by using Bluewa-ters services. Organizations that switch their credit card processing to Bluewaterexperience savings that range from 11-54%, with an average savings of about24%. The actual cost savings each organization will experience is dependentupon the number and types of transactions processed.


Contact Bob J. Bruder-Mattson at [email protected] or call(770) 777-4828 for your complimentary savings analysis and to setup credit card processing for your organization.


Credit Card Processing


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

One Dental Carrier Statewide. Affordable. Comprehensive Cover-age. As a member of the New York Council of Nonprofits you haveaccess to our Delta Dental Benefit Programs. For a minimal feeNYCON can assist you in offering and managing a dental insuranceplan(s) for your nonprofit. Through plan administration we offer theconvenience of one bill and one single point of contact for all ofyour insurance questions. Or...Would you like to administer your own

benefit, or have a dental plan tailored to your employees exactneeds? If you would like a program tailored to fit your needs orone that you can administer yourself, NYCON can still help yournonprofit through our insurance subsidiary, Council Services Plus.


Rates vary depending upon plan, starting as low at $31.47 permonth for an individual.


For more information and rates please visithttp://www.nycon.org/helping_nonprofits/ebDental.asp

For a quote please call Kristie Hood at Council Services Plus at(800) 515-5012, ext. 129 or via email at

[email protected]


Dental Insurance


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

D&O Insurance indemnifies and organization (sometimes referredto as the entity) and its officers for allegations for wrongful actsresulting from the management and governance of an organization.Some types of claims that would fall under this coverage would beoperating outside of the organization bylaws, misappropriatedfunds, conflict of interest allegations, and discrimination.


Program Pricing for $1 million of coverage starts at$675.*Coverage includes:

Defense outside the limits Entity coverage Toll-free Human Resources Helpline


For more information and an application please visitwww.marshallandsterling.com/nycon

For a quote please call Kay Bassey at Council Services Plus at (800)515-5012, ext. 124 or via email [email protected] visit

www.councilservicesplus.com.


Directors & Officer's LiabilityInsurance


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

NYCON offers a range of training opportunities across the stateopen to all nonprofits covering a range of essential subjects ofinterest to staff and board. Our Build a Better Nonprofit seriesoffers low-cost, regional training in areas such as basic boardresponsibilities, fiscal reporting, fund development planning, riskmanagement, grant writing, personnel policies, employee benefits,

and marketing. Member agencies always receive discounts.Workshop descriptions and online registration are available herewhen in session. Trainings are offered regularly in Buffalo, Corning,Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica, Albany , Poughkeepsie and New YorkCity.


Cost varies per region. Usually $35 for Members for each 3-hour

training. Visit www.nycon.org/calendar/index.asp for a current cal-endar.


Contact Valerie Venezia at (800) 515-5012, ext. 126 or via emailat [email protected] or visit www.NYCON.org and click oncalendar.


Educational Workshops &

Training


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

This weekly email gives you all the nonprofit news that impacts oursector in New York State and Nationally. We find important, inno-vative and informative articles from trusted sources, our own staffwriters and other community partners. The Update will also keepyou informed on any new or exciting changes to your membershipbenefits along with upcoming workshops through NYCON and edu-

cational opportunities through partners and other organizations.


Free.

How Can We Get This?If you are not already receiving thisor are not sure if youresigned up visit us at www.NYCON.org and click on Sign up forour email Newsletter! at the bottom of our website.

Email News

NYCON Update


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

25% to 40% off regular prices.


Free. You can offer this benefit to your staff, board and volunteersas a Thank You for all the work they do for your organization.


Contact Valerie Venezia at (800) 515-5012, ext 121 or via emailat [email protected].


Empire & Davis Vision Care


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

Compensation Profile of NYS Nonprofits Released The New YorkCouncil of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) has released theCompensation Profile of New York State Charitable Nonprofits, acomprehensive compensation analysis of 577 New York State non-profits, representing over 32,000 employees in 147 job titles.


$40 plus shipping & handling for members. Free if you have com-pleted the survey!


The 2009 Compensation Survey is still available at a special rateof only $15 for NYCON Members! Visit www.NYCON.org or con-tact Valerie Venezia at (800) 515-5012, ext 121 or via email [email protected]

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Employee Compensation Study


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

The Interim Executive Leadership (IEL) Program is a comprehensivetraining, placement and support initiative designed for qualified,experienced nonprofit professionals in transitional nonprofit Execu-tive Director/CEO positions in New York State. Interim Execu-tive Leaders trained through our program will provide effectivetransitional leadership to nonprofits in order to strengthen organiza-

tional health and effectiveness during a time of transition. The In-terim Executive Leadership (IEL) Program is designed to help meetthe needs of nonprofit agencies as significant numbers of nonprofitexecutives are expected to retire over the next 5 years.

How Can We Learn More About This Program?

Contact Jennifer Lockwood, IEL Project Manager, at(845) 454-5062 or visitwww.nycon.org/news/newsDetails.asp?newsid=237


Executive Leadership Program


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

With an ongoing commitment to improving the financial healthand fiscal infrastructure of nonprofits statewide, NYCON providesmember agencies assistance in financial management, fiscal agentand bookkeeping services. FACS provides a wide range oftechnical assistance, assessment, consultation and training in suchareas as automated accounting systems, budget development,

internal controls, fiscal procedures, audit preparation, reportingformats and procedures, board organization and monitoring,regulatory compliance, preparation of IRS Form 990, CHAR 497,and Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR), and centralizedbookkeeping services. In addition, NYCON offers Fund E-ZAccounting and Fundraising software to members at a substantialdiscount unavailable anywhere else.




Contact Kelly Mathews at (800) 515-5012, ext. 120 or via emailat [email protected].


Financial Accountability &

Compliance Services (FACS)


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

What is a Flexible Spending Account and how can it help my non-profit? A way to save money on day care and health care services as

well as over-the-counter items for you and your family! An account where you contribute money deducted from your sal-

ary, before taxes are withheld, incur eligible expenses and getreimbursed A way to pay less in taxes and save more money for employees

and the organization.


$6.50 per person per month for 1 10 employees enrolled.

$5.50 per person per month for 1125 employees enrolled.$5.00 per person per month for 2650 employees enrolled.$4.50 per person per month for over 50 employees enrolled.


Please call Kristie Hood at Council Services Plus at (800) 515-5012, ext. 129 or via email at [email protected] find out more online at http://bit.ly/8FfBg3.


Flexible Spending Account

Program


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

One responsibility is to assure that an agency has the resourcesnecessary to carry out its mission. NYCON provides assistance toagencies in preparing a fund development plan, motivating boardmembers to be active in fund development, clarifying board andstaff roles, and help in understanding fund raising rules andregulations. Specific expertise is available in developing annualfund appeals and donor database management.


Hourly rates start at $105.


Contact Susan Weinrich at (800) 515-5012, ext. 115 or via emailat [email protected].


Fund Development Planning


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

GiftWorks is comprehensive fundraising management softwarethat anyone can use and everyone can afford. Nonprofits canmanage their financial development efforts more effectively withthe ability to track prospects, donors, donations, campaigns,volunteers, mailings and interactions. GiftWorks Smartlistfunctionality lets organizations build targeted lists, analyze data

and create reports with ease. In addition, GiftWorks is integratedwith QuickBooks, eliminating the need for double-entry ofdonations. GiftWorks is the fastest-growing fundraising softwarefor nonprofits and is comprehensive, easy-to-use, yet veryaffordable for nonprofit organizations. Mission Research embracessustainable business practices and thrives on its passion to supportthe missions of those striving to improve the world. Mission Researchis based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and currently serves approxi-mately 7,000 nonprofits across the United States and Canada.


NYCON Members Receive a 20% Discount.


Contact Karen Hemmerich at Mission Research at (888) 323-8766

ext. 123 or visit www.missionresearch.com.


Fundraising Software -

Giftworks by Mission Research


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What is it?

Commercial General Liability (GL) Insurance is insurance thatprotects the insured organization and its representatives againstallegations of negligence that result in bodily injury. These "slip-and-fall" types of policies generally exclude coverage for allegationsof wrongdoing where physical injury cannot be proven (i.e.mismanagement, conflict of interest, or harassment). Property

coverage in many cases, is packaged along with GL to allowcoverage for damage to office equipment or buildings, however, inits purest form GL only covers the insured for claims resulting ininjury. Professional Liability (AKA, Errors and Omissions Insurance orMalpractice Insurance) covers an insured person or organizationagainst allegations with respect to performance of a professionalservice. Lawyers, Accountants, Social Work Professionals, andInsurance Representatives are some examples of work that requirethe application of advice or recommendations. This Type ofinsurance can be written in a very broad form such as in a

miscellaneous professional liability policy which allows coverage forvarious types of professional services, or it can be written verystrictly to cover a specific type of service like medical malpracticeor insurance representatives errors and omissions.


No Pre-determined NYCON rate for these insurances, we work withMarshall & Sterling to get the best rate for our members.

How Can We Get This?For a quote, please call Peter Andrew at Council Services Plus at(800) 515-5012, ext. 125 or via email [email protected]


General Liability Insurance,

Professional, Etc.


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

Through the National Council of Nonprofits partnership with Gifts In Kind International,NYCON members are able to access countless valuable products donated from Fortune500 manufacturing, technology and retail companies, and hundreds of smaller compa-nies across the US, that include products such as: childrens items (books, toys, games,music/CD/DVD, paints, crayons); clothing; personal care products; office supplies; tech-nology products; building and cleaning supplies; linens, furniture, small appliances andmore. The benefits include:

Access to hundreds of products donated to Gifts In Kind and located in warehousesacross the US as many times during the year as needed

Opportunities to receive one-time limited quantity products directly from donors

Weekly notification of the latest available products

Opportunities to partner with stores in the community (such as Bed Bath and Beyond,and The Home Depot) through the Retail Donation Partner program, which givesyour members access to donations from particular retailers on a regular basis(especially helpful for child care and other programs that have a regular need forcertain products)

Access to a member services manager during business hours

FREE access to information about how to report and acknowledge donations, and toeducational webinars sponsored by Gifts in Kind International

First opportunity to register for regional and national training sessions at a reduced

rate, and Other exclusive offers, such as GrantStation discounts.


NYCON Members can join Gifts In Kind International at a discounted (33%) annualmembership fee, of only $100 and have access to products for just a nominal adminis-trative and shipping fee (generally $65 a carton).


To learn more about getting started with Gifts In Kind International, please contact T.J.Cantwell, VP of Nonprofit Relations, [email protected] or (703) 299-7562(direct). Be sure to let T.J. know that you are a Member of the National Council ofNonprofits through NYCON. Or visit www.giftsinkind.org/councilregistration to getstarted.


Gifts In Kind International


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

By subscribing to the GrantStation Insider you will immediatelystart receiving our weekly bulletin of grantseeking opportunities.The Insider, provides you with the latest information on new fundingprograms, upcoming deadlines, conferences, seminars, and generalinformation for the serious grantseeker. Even better, the Insider isdelivered directly to your desktop each week.


Free!


You must opt in to this benefit. Please Contact Valerie Venezia at(800) 515-5012, ext 121 or send your email address [email protected] to get your email added to theGrantStation Insider.


Grant Announcements


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What is it?

Gain instant access to thousands of foundation and corporategrantmakers that are actively accepting proposals. GrantStationFunder Profiles include private foundations, corporate foundations,corporate contribution programs, religious funders, association grantprograms, and select federal and state programs. Common GrantForms - Speed up the grant process by having the right forms atyour fingertips. You'll receive the latest information on new fundingprograms, upcoming deadlines, conferences, seminars, and vitalinformation for successful grantseekers. Federal Deadlines -Updated daily. Produced exclusively for Members and sorted bydeadline date, our Federal Deadlines page offers detailedprogram, contact, and application information on numerous federalgrant opportunities. Grant Resources - Handpicked websites thatGrantStation recommends for new ideas and information includingfederal, state-specific, and international sites, as well as generalphilanthropic sites that post current RFPs and funding priorities.


$269 per year (originally $599)


Contact Valerie Venezia at (800) 515-5012, ext 121 or via emailat [email protected] for your members only order form.


GrantStation.com Membership


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

Council Services Plus (CS Plus) was created by NYCON to offer non-profits in NYS access to insurance and employee benefits with spe-cial emphasis on understanding the needs and requirements thatmany nonprofits have. For over 35 years NYCON has administeredhealth insurance for its members. NYCON currently manages over 7million dollars in health insurance premiums for several different

carriers. CS Plus can now bring that service and expertise to non-profits that wish to get their health insurance directly from the insur-ance carriers.


Rates vary depending upon location.


For more information please visit:http://www.NYCON.org/helping_nonprofits/ebHealth.asp .

For a quote please call Kristie Hood at Council Services Plusat (800) 515-5012 ext. 129 or [email protected]


Health Insurance(with or without Administration Assistance)


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What is it?

Running a nonprofit is serious business that warrants knowledge-able legal consultation from time to time. Whether it is a personnelmatter or a question on conflict of interest, the NYCON provides ourmember agencies with independent, expert, and low-cost assistancefrom attorneys who practice exclusively in nonprofit law. Assistanceis available in the creation or modification of personnel polices, by-

laws and other important corporate documents, such as contractsand leases; assistance in the completion of various Tax ExemptionApplications; Incorporation and Amendments; Advocacy and lobby-ing regulations; confidentiality and conflict of interest issues; estab-lishing subsidiaries and other related entities; assistance with merg-ers, consolidations and corporate dissolutions; etc.




Contact Dave Watson, Esq. at (800) 515-5012, ext. 109 or viaemail at [email protected].


Legal Assistance Center Services(LACS)


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

As the leader in Group Life Insurance[1], MetLife is in a unique positionto help provide the right plan for employers not just today, but overtime to meet the changing needs of businesses and their employ-ees. Since many employees purchase life insurance through their work-place, its a critical part of a companys benefits package helpingemployees achieve financial security for their families. And no one isbetter at helping provide this security than MetLife.

Benefits in flat amounts from $5000 to $50,000 (in increments of $5000) or, asa multiple of Annual Salary[2] (rounded to the nearest $5,000 and capped at$100,000)[3]

Coverage is guaranteed when requested amounts are $50,000 or below.

Accelerated Benefit Option for employees who become terminally ill.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage available for employees.

Continued Death Benefits in the event of Total Disability

Conversion Privilege.

100% participation (by class) is required, plans can be contributory


Life Insurance for Only $.30 per $1,000 for NYCON Members only.No health questions asked for $50,000 of coverage or less.


For more information, please call Kristie Hood at Council ServicesPlus at (800) 515-5012 ext. 129 or [email protected]


Life Insurance for Employees


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What is it?

Whether an agency is currently struggling with its existing structure,or is looking to reorganize in a way to best meet the future, NY-CON can provide a management analysis that looks at currentstructure, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the managementstructure and offer recommendations for change. This processinvolves board and staff participation.

How Much Will it Cost Us?Hourly rates start at $105.




Management Analysis


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What is it?

NYCON has a endorsed partnership with Vibrant Creative. Vibrant Crea-tive is a full-service brand and marketing agency in Upstate New York,with offices in Binghamton and Oneonta, serving Central New York andbeyond. They create brand identity, communication campaigns, print mate-rials and web sites. They are passionate about the power of design andhave one priority: Your results.

Vibrant Creative has been creating integrated design solutions for over

twelve years, working in all media: print, broadcast, web, packaging andsignage. They maintain a flexible approach to meeting client needs. Vi-brant Creatives staff collaborates with other designers, artists, photogra-phers, programmers, writers and videographers, all leaders in their re-spective fields, to assemble the right skill sets for each project.

There clients are some of the finest businesses, non-profits and creativesmall businesses in New York State. Many of the nonprofit clients of Vi-brant Creative are NYCON Members!

(Note: NYCON does not exclusively endorse Vibrant Creative, however we

maintain relationships with vendors serving different regions of NYS.)How Much Will it Cost Us?

Hourly rates start at $75 per hour for NYCON Members (originally$85 per hour)


Visit www.Vibrantcompany.com or call Valerie Venezia at (800)515-5012 ext. 121 or contact us via email at


Marketing & Design Assistance


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

Having an independent third party to facilitate meetings andretreats can provide all board and staff the ability to participatein discussion and learning.






Meeting & Retreat Facilitation


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What is it?The New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) is pleased to announce that ithas been selected to serve as a satellite office of the Nonprofit Risk ManagementCenter (NRMC), a Washington, DC-based group dedicated to putting practical re-sources for risk management into the hands of nonprofit organizations across theUnited States. NYCON is proud to add this distinction and service to their alreadyrobust menu of services for nonprofits regarding risk management and critical insur-ance issues.

Discounted price of $79 for My Risk Management Plan(www.myriskmanagementplan.org) for members of NYCON (the regular priceis $139). During the online registration process members will be asked for a refer-ral source. The Satellites are listed as referral sources in a drop-down menu. Onea buyer chooses a Satellite office, the price changes from $139 to $79.

Discounted price of $139 for My Risk Management Policies. ($40 savings)

Discounted price of $189 for My Financial Management Plan. ($50 savings)

Discounts for registrations to the Centers monthly webinars. To access the dis-counts, your members will need the following customer codes: Purchasing 1-8webinars 5off2011; Purchasing 9-11 webinars 5offset2011

FREE: Hallmarks of a Risk Aware Nonprofit


See above.


Nonprofit Risk Management

Center Satellite Office


For more information visit www.nonprofitrisk.org.


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

NYCON Members receive access to Staples Business AdvantageProgram, no matter the size or volume of ordering. Each agencycan receive anywhere from 20% to 80% off products, dependingupon the product.


20% to 80% discount


Office Supplies


Contact the NYCON Staples Representative, Arlene Foltyn, InsideAccount Manager, Staples; (800)693-9900, ext. 422 or via emailat [email protected].


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What is it?

Working in conjunction with the NYS Comptroller, NYCON is nowtaking online inquiries from members regarding their unresolvedcontracting or payment issues the state. The program will providenonprofit members with: Education on all of the requirements needed on the organiza-

tions part in order to obtain contracts and payments in a timelymanner.

Information on the specific location of their contract or payment

voucher. Assistance in steering and facilitating their contract or payment

voucher so that it can be received in a timely manner.


This service is FREE to NYCON Members.


Ombudsman Program


Visit www.nycon.org/news/newsDetails.asp?newsid=304 to submityour query. After submission you may contact Kevin Stadelmaier,Esq., NYCON Legal Advisor, via email at [email protected].


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YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT

What is it?

NYCON offers your nonprofit options for statutory disability insur-ance! All New York employees, with few exceptions, must provideDisability Benefits (DBL) to employees. NYCON is proud to offer ourmembers a low cost DBL insurance program through National Bene-fit Life (an "A Excellent" rated company). When you are looking fora DBL policy, cost is a key consideration since state regulations man-date that all coverage be the same, regardless of insurer.


Short Term Disability


For a quote please call Kristie Hood at Council Services Plusat (800) 515-5012 ext. 129 or [email protected]


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Stanford Social Innovative Review(SSIR)

What is it?

This relatively new, but much heralded quarterly publicationspecializing in current trends and dialogue in nonprofit managementand governance comes direct from Stanford University GraduateSchool of Business. SSIRs mission is to share substantive insights andpractical experiences that will help those who do the importantwork of improving society do it even better.


SSIR is offering NYCON Members 35% off the cover price of anannual subscription. NYCON Members can enjoy four issues for only$32 (credit card orders) or $37 (invoiced orders).


Log onto www.ssireview.org/subscribe and enter the codeNYCON


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Strategic Planning Assistance

What is it?

Setting the course for the future is one of the key responsibilitiesof a board of directors. NYCON's professional team can assistmembers at any stage of the their strategic planning process.From short term advice, consultation, and facilitation to extendedconsultation support including committee staffing and documentpreparation, NYCON can help your nonprofit successfully preparefor the future.






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Technology Information (Idealware)

What is it?

Need help finding the right software? Idealware seminars are de-signed to give nonprofits the advice they need to make smart soft-ware decisions. Idealwares seminars include all the candid adviceand product comparisons of Idealware's in-depth reports and arti-cles, but offer personalized guidance and extra insights to makesure all participants' questions are answered. The seminars presentup-to-date information and are an affordable, efficient way to

help you navigate the many software options available and ensurethat the choices you make will meet the needs of a nonprofits op-erations. Attendees only need an internet connection and a phoneline to participate.

To view a calendar of upcoming seminars, visitwww.idealware.org/online_seminars


Program Details: Members of NYCON receive a 15% discount onlive or recorded seminars.


Use discount code NCWD10 when registering for any Idealwarewebinar or on-demand recording. Questions? Contact AndreaBerry, Idealwares Director of Development, 207.221.6134 [email protected]


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Unemployment Savings Program

What is it?

We know that unemployment costs are on the rise. Afterresearching vendors and products, NYCON has chosen to endorsethe First Nonprofit Unemployment Savings Program, LLC to provideour members with a turnkey solution to save money on theirunemployment tax costs. First Nonprofit Unemployment SavingProgram, LLC has saved thousands of dollars for our colleagues inIllinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio and North Dakota. First Nonprofit

Companies has agreed to develop a free cost savings analysis foreach of our members. Theyll tell you how much money you willsave. And if youre better off staying in the state tax system, theylltell you that too! As an added benefit to NYCON members only,First Nonprofit Companies will give you 20% off their one-timeenrollment fee!


NYCON Members receive free cost-savings analysis plus 20% off

the FNP one-time enrollment fee.


Contact Cecilia Piazza, Unemployment Program Director, FirstNonprofit Companies at (800) 526-4352 or via email [email protected] A

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