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Top 10 Reasons to Join SCANPO
(dues only $75-$1,000 depending on size of organization)

1. Professional Development. Attend trainings and conferences on essential topics such as fundraising, marketing, and governance in order to lead and manage more effectively.

2. Be Represented. Represent your interests to state government. Join your nonprofit peers in advancing critical policy issues affecting the sector.

3. Raise Money. Gain knowledge and resources through training in fundraising and marketing, technical assistance, and connections to increase revenue.

4. Save Money. Benefit from discounts on products and services, such as insurance, office supplies, conference registrations and publications.

5. Address Specific Issues. Receive customized workshops, one-on-one consulting sessions, or a confidential assessment to help your nonprofit organization address specific issues.

6. Demonstrate Leadership. Mentor others and create a stronger network.

7. Save Time. Get fast and reliable answers to your management and governance questions.

8. Be Connected. Network with your peers, share ideas, and exchange solutions to address organizational challenges.

9. Strive for Excellence. Honor standards of practice and accountability that advance the sector.

10. Make an Impact. Achieve your mission in community.

For more information see our Programs and Services and our Membership Benefits.

 

Click here for the PDF of the
2006-07 SCANPO Annual Report.

 

SCANPO Publication Spotlight

Nonprofits 101: A Guide for Staff and Board Members of New and Smaller Charitable 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
This user-friendly guide will walk you through the process of starting a new nonprofit. You will find a checklist of things you need to do to get started, including:

  • Incorporation in South Carolina,
  • Solicitation of Charitable Funds Registration
  • Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofit Lobbying Rules
  • CD with downloadable forms

Available in hard-copy, CD-ROM or electronic format..  CD-ROM and electronic formats have active, updated hyperlinks, so they're much more user-friendly and up-to-date than the booklet.

Click here to order.

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SCANPO is a proud member of:

Independent Sector

ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership

Alliance for Nonprofit Management

SC Chamber of Commerce

 

Guiding Principles & Best Practices
Click here for the final version.
You can also click here for the Guiding Principles & Best Practices Supplement for organizations using Policy Governance (Carver Governance).

SCANPO has 2 listservs!
Log-in to the Members Only section to sign up!

Click here to order a copy of the
Money Matters Conference CD!
 

Upcoming SCANPO Events:

 

Information Management, May 15, 2008 in Columbia.  Click here for more information and to register.

 

Advanced Annual Giving Techniques Audio Conference, May 20, 2008 in Columbia.  Click here for more information and to register.

 

Information Management, June 3, 2008 in Myrtle Beach.  Click here for more information and to register.

 

Technology Planning Webinar, June 11, 2008.  Click here for more information and to register.

 

Software and Purchasing Webinar, June 24, 2008.  Click here for more information and to register.

 

Keep Your Donors Part I Audio Conference, July 9, 2008 in Columbia.  Click here for more information and to register.

 

Four Tried-and-True Keys to Fundraising Success Audio Conference, August 13, 2008 in Columbia.  Click here for more information and to register.

 

Click here to see full calendar for more events.

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SCANPO's Guiding Principles and Best Practices Training Announcement
Year Two of SCANPO’s Preserving the Public Trust Initiative is in full bloom and the final version of the Guiding Principles and Best Practices is here!  Also, we are excited to begin offering our new, extensive training around the 7 Guiding Principles and 67 Best Practices. Training will be offered in Columbia and Myrtle Beach.

Please note the following guidelines for these trainings:

  • There is a session scheduled for each of the 7 Principles in all four locations. 
  • You will receive a “Certificate of Attendance” for each session you attend.
  • If you are unable to attend a session in your area, you may attend that session in one of the other locations provided space is available. 
  • If you registered for all 7 sessions, you do not have to send the same person to each session.
  • Each participant will receive one copy of SCANPO’s “Guiding Principles and Best Practices” publication.

We will ask registrants to complete and return to SCANPO, prior to training, a self-assessment of the current level of practice in their organization.  This information is designed to prepare both you and the facilitator for the training session.  At the end of the training, you will also be encouraged to complete an action plan, committing to specific changes/improvements in practices over a period of time.  SCANPO will follow-up with you on your action plan and will assist with additional tools, mentoring or training.

Below is the Schedule of all planned trainings.  Click on the date to register for an individual session.  Keep in mind that space is limited, so register today!

Columbia Trainings
October 18                    Mission & Planning
November 16                Governance
December 13                 Human Resources
January 17                     Financial Management & Stewardship
February 14                   Accountability, Transparency & Legal Compliance
March 13                       Fundraising
May 15                           Information Management

Myrtle Beach Trainings
November 1                   Mission & Planning
December 4                   Governance
January 8                       Human Resources
February 12                    Financial Management & Stewardship
March 11                        Accountability, Transparency & Legal Compliance
May 6                             Fundraising
June 3                             Information Management

Click here for the
current S.C. Legislative Update.


As SCANPO celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary, we especially want to thank SCANPO's Charter Members for their continuing support.  Click here to view them.


Before You Give...
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is online at sites like charitywatch.org,
give.org and

guidestar.org.

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