Strengthening Nonprofit Governance & Management

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536 N.Jackson Street, Jackson, Michigan 49201

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Organization Membership Structure

Each organization is required to have a main contact person (bundle administrator) and may affiliate up to 25 board members and staff with the membership, allowing for sharing of Nonprofit Network member benefits.

Individual Membership Structure

Each individual is eligible for discounted member rates on events and workshops and certain member services. Individuals are not eligible for benefits designed for organizaitons. See items marked* below.

Member Benefits Snapshot

Discounts on workshops
1 Hour of Consultation/month
Appeal Letter Review*
Grant Application Review*
Access to In Kind Donations of office supplies, furniture and equipment*
Hundreds of tools and templates
Free Networking Opportunities
Executive Director Networking Opportunities* - no charge
Volunteer Coordinator Networking Opportunities - no charge
Leadership Book Club - no charge
Email Blasts Requests* - no charge
Guest or group pricing for workshops*
Free Organizational Assessment*
Free Bylaw Review*
Free Assistance with Conflict of Interest, Whistleblowers and Document Destruction Policies*
Support with event registrations* (subject to approval, excluding fundraising events, must be convening or collaborating events)

* Individual memberships are not eligible for these benefits.

Member Services

Member Consultation *

Communication
• Provide Resources to assist in Developing a

Communication Plan
• External Communication Policies and Practices
• Internal Communications Policies and Practices

Evaluation
• Program Evaluation
• Internal Procedural Evaluation

Financial Management

Practices, Policies, State and Federal Compliance

Fundraising
• Annual Appeal letter guidance/ review
• Fund Development Planning
• Grant Writing Forum
• Grant Resource Search Assistance
• Grant Application Review – by appointment

Governance *
• Organization Assessments
• Board Assessments
• On site Board Governance workshops
• Bylaw and review - development assistance

Human Resources *
• Human Resource/Leadership Workshop

- 2 Times/year
• Staff Assessment
• Developing a Job Description
• Employee Handbook

Information and Technology *
• Information Technology Assessment
• Information Technology Planning

Strategic Planning *
Packages from - 1 hour to Full Day

Transparency and Accountability *
Government Compliance

Volunteer Engagement *
Developing a Volunteer Engagement Plan

Professional Development
Seminars/Workshops

Board Development Program*

Consulting/Technical Assistance*

Coordination, Information, Referral

* Individual memberships are not eligible for these benefits.

TOP 10 Reasons YOU Should Join

1. Save Money. Only our members benefit from FREE or discounted products and services. You'll also receive discounts on almost every event or training put on by Nonprofit Network.

2. Save Time. Receive fast and reliable answers to your questions through our website and staff.

3. Network. Participate in Nonprofit Network events and monthly Volunteer Coordinator meetings and Executive Director Lunch, Learn and Network opportunities. Visit with your peers, share ideas and exchange solutions.

4. Build Your Capacity. Learn to lead and manage your nonprofit more effectively; attend trainings and conferences on essential topics such as fundraising, communication, governance, building your board, technology, human resources and leadership.

5. Grow! Expand your capacity with numerous opportunities to increase your knowledge and learn how to operate more effectively and efficiently.

6. Free Stuff. Nonprofit Network receives donations from many corporations who have surplus items. We distribute computers, electronics, offices supplies and furniture, giving priority to members. Member Announcement/Event Email Blast Request Form

7. Grant Application Review. Members can submit their grant applications to us and we will review them at no charge. We also provide one on one grant application development. In addition, we help you research and learn how to find appropriate funding opportunities.

8. Connect with Funders. We provide opportunities to meet with representatives from area foundations. Annually we host a "speed dating" event with funders.

9. Access to Resources. Nonprofit Network provides "members only access" to hundreds of resources and direction to numerous websites where you will find the answers to your questions.

10.Consulting. Receive up to an hour each month of consulting at no additional charge to you. We provide reduced cost strategic planning services, onsite training, governance assistance, policy review and templates. Use us as a sounding board for ideas or to talk through and resolve issues.

Become A Member

Membership dues/levels are based on an organization's operating budget. Please review the levels below to find out where your organization stands.

Level 1 / $35.00

(Individual) This is a limited, individual membership level and does not have the same access to benefits as nonprofit organizations. See list to left.

Level 2 / $65.00

Operational budget of less than $50,000

Level 3 / $150.00

Operational budget of $50,000 - $199,999

Level 4 / $200.00

Operational budget of $200,000 - $1.9 million.

Level 5 / $300.00

Operational budget over $2 million.

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