National Council For Voluntary Organisations Giving Voice And Support

National Council for Voluntary Organisations

giving voice and support to civil society

Corporate Membership Enhance your links with civil society

NCVO is the largest umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England. We are uniquely placed to guide you through your relationship with civil society. As a Corporate Member, we will provide you with a comprehensive set of benefits which will help you develop your corporate social responsibility policy.

For corporate organisations to work effectively with the voluntary sector and to create a mutually beneficial relationship, you need to understand the context in which voluntary organisations work and the issues that affect them. Corporate Membership of NCVO will help all organisations, from large blue chip companies to consultants, achieve success by better understanding the voluntary and community sector and improving their engagement with it.

News and information

Monthly email briefing Engage magazine A concise, reliable guide – free subscription to what’s happening in the voluntary sector with updates on news, analysis of major trends and policy developments together with details on CSR initiatives.

UK Civil Society Almanac – free copy Described by Ed Miliband MP as, “the sector’s most important reference book,” NCVO’s Almanac offers a definitive analysis to the changing face of the voluntary sector and broader civil society, including higher education. It looks at emerging trends, and forecasts future developments. Normal price £125.

The only magazine published by the voluntary sector for the voluntary sector, Engage (formally VS magazine) is ideally placed to give you expert analysis on the key issues and personalities in the voluntary sector. As a Corporate Member, you will receive a complimentary subscription and access to all online content. Normal price £65.

Voluntary Agencies Directory – free copy Your complete guide to the voluntary sector. An essential reference work for researchers, policy-makers and individuals involved in the voluntary sector, the directory provides contact information on over 2,000 national charities and other civil society organisations. Normal price £50.

NCVO Research Team – direct link As a Corporate Member we can provide you with tailored analysis of civil society (at cost price) and will provide a speaker to present to you on the size and scope of the voluntary sector at no cost (subject to staff availability).

Exclusive member content Your Corporate Membership will give you access to additional information and resources only available to members in the member only area of NCVO’s website.

NCVO publications – 30% discount NCVO produces expert guidance and support for all its members through a series of highly regarded publications. Corporate Members receive a 30% discount on all NCVO publications.

Events and networking

High profile receptions Corporate Community There are comprehensive Involvement Seminars networking opportunities available to you as a Corporate Member of NCVO including our high profile receptions at the House of Commons.

These seminars deliver a forum for debate and learning around corporate and voluntary sector partnerships. The events are for people from the business sector with responsibility for developing and implementing community involvement, CSR strategies and for organisations whose clients and customers include charities.

Conferences and events – 30% discount NCVO events cover every aspect of the voluntary sector, from governance to funding. Corporate members receive a 30% discount, and priority booking period, on all NCVO events including our flagship Annual Conference, which has been addressed by the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Home Secretary. It’s also an ideal opportunity to network with a wide range of people working in the voluntary sector.

NCVO networks NCVO runs many network groups covering specialist areas such as information and communications technology, diversity, public service delivery and human resources. They provide an ideal opportunity to share best practice and network with other practitioners in the voluntary sector. Join any NCVO network free of charge.

NCVO Conference suite hire – 20% discount Our central London conferencing centre is fully accessible and suitable for meetings of all sizes. Corporate Members receive a 20% discount on booking meeting space.

Raising profile

Corporate Member logo NCVO is the most high profile and highly regarded organisation in the voluntary sector, and the logo provides a tangible link to our body of work. All Corporate Members can use the Corporate Member logo on their website or in print.

Discount on advertising in Engage magazine With a readership of over 20,000 senior management staff in the voluntary sector, discounted advertising in Engage enables you to reach this audience in the most costeffective way possible.

NCVO’s Directory of Approved Consultants – 50% discount The Directory features consultants who have met NCVO’s strict quality assurance criteria and is a valuable guide for the voluntary sector when choosing to work with a consultant. Corporate Members receive a 50% discount on their entry fees.

Accessing new audiences NCVO’s website (www.ncvo-vol.org.uk) has an average of 50,000 unique visitors every month. With links to thousands of charities, the website is an extremely popular source of information for people carrying out research on civil society. A link to your website provides an effective way of raising your profile with a broad range of civil society organisations.

Exhibition opportunities at NCVO’s Annual Conference – 10% discount Over 600 delegates attend the NCVO Annual Conference which is regarded as the most high profile event in the voluntary sector calendar. Exhibiting at this flagship event will significantly raise your profile within civil society organisations.

Recognition in NCVO’s Annual Report NCVO’s Annual Report is a high profile campaigning and advocacy document distributed to all members. We will acknowledge Corporate Members of NCVO in our annual report sent to over 6,000 senior decision making individuals in the voluntary sector.

Advertising in NCVO member newsletter – 50% discount NCVO’s email member newsletter is sent to all of our 6,000+ members. You can reach all of them through advertising in the noticeboard section. There are also advertising opportunities in our other email communication sent to 2,000+ engaged nonmembers of NCVO.

Additional benefits Corporate Members in our largest member category receive the following additional benefits: Annual Conference dinner – free place

Enhanced networking opportunities

NCVO’s Annual Conference is the most high profile event in the voluntary sector calendar. You will be invited to our dinner after the annual conference, where you will meet key opinion formers and leaders in civil society.

You will receive invites to briefings addressed by Stuart Etherington, CEO of NCVO and other sector leaders.

Voluntary Sector Strategic Analysis – free copy This annual publication looks at the sector’s key drivers for change and how these drivers are likely to shape the sector in the coming years.

NCVO Corporate Membership Application form Join online as a Corporate Member now at www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/ corporate

Alternatively, complete this form and send it to: NCVO Corporate Membership Freepost WC4530 (2nd Class) Regent’s Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9BR

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If you have any questions about the Corporate Membership scheme, or have any queries when completing this form, please contact the Corporate Membership Manager on 020 7520 2499 or email [email protected]

Membership fees Annual Turnover

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£154+VAT

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£5m+

£1,050+VAT

£997+VAT

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The National Council for Voluntary Organisations is the largest umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England. We believe passionately in the voluntary and community sector. This is a sector with the power to transform the lives of people and communities for the better.

‘Corporate Membership of NCVO has made a real difference to the way in which we engage with voluntary organisations and has added value to our CSR policy. The advice received from NCVO has been invaluable in establishing our Community Investment Programme’ Coellie Hamlyn Community Investment Manager Land Securities

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