Get To Know Us: Savings & Service For New York’s

Get To Know Us: Savings & Service for New York’s Nonprofits! Presented by : NAME TITLE PHONE EMAIL

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Here are just a few NYCON Members… 

5 Towns Community Center Accelerated Childhood Education (ACE) Acoustical Society Of America Central Nassau Guidance And Counseling Services, Inc. Education Assistance Corporation (EAC), Inc. Family and Children's Association, Inc. Family Service League Glencove Beautification Litter Prevention Program Kingdom Hearts Nassau Free Library North Bellmore Educational Foundation Roosevelt Assistance Corp Sayville Project CSS, SUNY Stonybrook Tempo Youth Services, Inc. Uniondale Community Council, Inc. Uniondale Early Childhood Center Vannguard Urban Improvement Association, Inc. Westbury Community Improvement Corporation Yes Community Counseling Center Yours Ours Mine Community Center, Inc. 

What kind of nonprofits join NYCON? • Nonprofits who are doing great work and need high quality, affordable services, advice, guidance, training, education, insurance, employee benefits…and more. • Nonprofits who want to save time and money by taking advantage of our group purchasing programs. • Over 1,600 501(c)3 nonprofit agencies across New York State • Located across NYS and have different missions and goals • Nonprofits interested in making their voices heard, connecting to national movement and keeping up on policy issues that affect our community. “I feel less alone out here knowing NYCON is there.”

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What Members are Saying… 

“I have already recommended (NYCON) to friends at other small non-profits because the staff is so knowledgeable and so willing to spend a few minutes on the phone answering questions” 

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Phone Assistance & Advice* – legal, fiscal, governance, personnel, strategic planning, marketing, social media, etc. Online Tools & Resources – Job descriptions, policy templates, sample clauses, etc. Weekly Grant Announcements – GrantStation Insider Various workshops and webinars including our “benefit spotlights” Monthly e-news & bi-weekly events notice, nonprofit news, action alerts, etc. Nonprofit Policy & Advocacy Representation – National Nonprofit Congress, Lobby Day, Advocacy Information, (ex. WARN Act, College Loan Forgiveness, etc) Risk Management, Insurance Services, access to discounted programs NYS Compensation Guide, Standards for Common Sense Guide for Nonprofits, and other publications

Nonprofit Capacity Building Services •

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Nonprofit Capacity Building “I cannot tell you how happy we are…(NYCON) was extremely helpful and persistent. We could not have done the work – and indeed would not have known where to start – without you.” 

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Board Governance (starting at $95/hour) – All areas of board governance responsibilities according to NYS Nonprofit Incorporation Law Legal Assistance (starting at $105/hour. Contact us for package rates on bylaws, personnel policies, etc.) – Non-Representational (bylaws, personnel policies, contracts, etc.) – Representational (through endorsed partner) Financial Management Assistance(Starting at $95/hour) – Fiscal procedures review, software analysis, cash flow analysis, internal and external reporting Fund Development Planning, Training & Implementation Strategic Planning Planning, Training & Implementation Advocacy & Lobbying Training & Technical Assistance (Starting at $95/hour) Entrepreneurial Ventures and New Business Planning New! Re- engineering for Community and Nonprofit Capacity

Build A Better Nonprofit Seminar Series • • • •

Training on diverse range of topics: from Grantwriting, Personnel Policies, Consumer Driven Health Plans Hands On training programs designed to provide useful, real-world tools. Various locations across NYS as well as webinars Special Sessions by request: – Any group of 30 or more can request a NYCON workshop – Discounts to partner organization workshops: • Idealware (15% off!) • Nonprofit Risk Management Center (20% off) • More added throughout the year

Training & Education • ”The conference exceeded our expectations. The speakers and presenters were excellent.” 

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Conferences & Other Events – Money for Mission: Fund Development Conference – Camp Finance 2009: Fiscal Management Conference – Executive Director Retreat: Leadership Event

NYCON ’ s Group Sponsored Plans

Employee Benefits: • Health Insurance Administration • Delta Dental Insurance 

– experience rated plan, low rates Employee Benefits Program In 2007, ten nonprofits saved over $99,000 in the NYCON Unemployment Savings Program alone. 

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MetLife Group Term Life Program Flexible Spending Account (FSA) NYS Statutory (DBL) Unemployment Savings Program

Working through CS Plus , our own insurance subsidiary , we can provide any employee benefits you need . For some we can even negotiate lower pricing . At all times we provide you with the best customer service by dedicated nonprofit insurance specialists !

NYCON ’ s Group Sponsored Plans

• Directors & Officers Liability (D&O) – New “D&O Dollars” Program – Free HR Helpline

Organizational Insurance ”I would like to thank you for the tremendous assistance you provided our organization. I am happy to report that we have the coverage we needed, at the limits required, at a cost we can manage.” 

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• Property & Casualty Insurance • Crime Insurance • Comprehensive risk management and insurance assessments • Nonprofit Risk Management Center Satellite Office Program – Discounts on publications, webinars and online risk management tools

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Working through CS Plus , our own insurance subsidiary , we can provide any insurance coverage you need . For some we can even negotiate lower prices . At all times we provide you with the best customer service by dedicated nonprofit insurance specialists !

Group Purchasing through Endorsed Corporate Partners

Corporate Partners include : 

ADP, Inc. First Nonprofit Companies Council Services Plus Grantstation.com Idealware Marshall & Sterling Mission Research NTEN Premier Global Services Staples Business Advanatage 

• Companies who offer Membership Benefits are called “Endorsed Corporate Partners” • What does that mean? – They’ve been through a ‘due diligence process’ – They’re offering our members special rates and/or services – They’re providing “value-added” services, such as NYCON members web page, customer service representative, etc. – Agreed to on-going contractual relationship with NYCON for marketing and service.

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GrantStation.com Free Newsletter plus Membership Discount Purchasing Options – Only $269 per year for Members (Special offers down to $99!) through our Fund Raising Software Discount: Giftworks National Council Membership – $319 per license, 20% off additional licenses, training, etc. Background Checks: Press Release Services Marketing & Web Design Partners Online Job Board NTEN Membership Discount (25% Off) & More! Payroll: Up to 30% off dependent on organization size Publication Discounts: – Chronicle of Philanthropy, Stanford Social Innovative Review, Nonprofit Risk Management Books, Compensation Survey of NYS Nonprofits, NYS Nonprofit Sector Report , other free templates on www.ccsnys.org Staples Office Supply Discount (20% to 80% off) New Telephone & Web Conferencing Discounts. – $.04 per minute audio – $.08 per minute web conferencing – New: Web conferencing FREE for 3 months! New Pre-Paid Legal Services for Nonprofit Employees through Watson & West, PLLC New Electronics Recycling and Pick-Up Service through eLot Will have “Membership Spotlights” on each product or service throughout the year!

Questions? Contact NYCON Staff

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– Valerie Venezia, VP of Membership & Marketing •

[email protected] (800) 515-5012 ext, 121

– Jennifer Montalvo, Membership & Events Coordinator •

[email protected] (800) 515-5012 ext. 126

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Contact CS Plus Staff

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– Peter Andrew, CEO •

[email protected] (800) 515-5012 ext. 125

– Eric Laughlin, Marketing Associate • 

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[email protected] (800) 515-50120 ext. 128