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SCANPO Membership Benefits

SCANPO offers many benefits to it's members, and we continuously work to find new ways to serve our members. Click on one of the following programs to see examples of the types of services and benefits you can take advantage of if you become a member of SCANPO, the only statewide network that brings together all charitable nonprofit organizations to strengthen the effectiveness of the state’s nonprofit sector.

Networking and Information

  • SCANPO.org: SCANPO’s website is a great place to find information on all aspects of nonprofits! Members have a special members only section to include a message forum to connect with other nonprofit leaders, a community calendar to post member events, a searchable membership directory, additional resources and more!

  • SC Nonprofit Network Directory: A comprehensive directory with profiles of over 800 agencies, an index of their programs, size, location and type of service provided. Search our online directory to find South Carolina nonprofits.

  • Online Consultant Databank: A database of consultants is easily accessible for nonprofits seeking professional assistance.

  • Nonprofit Resource Library: A large collection of helpful nonprofit materials at your fingertips. Come by our office today or search our online directory!

  • The Nonprofit Advocate: Acclaimed quarterly newsletter provides you with news, features, resources and other items of interest to nonprofit professionals.

  • The Nonprofit Helpline: SCANPO’s toll-free Helpline (1-800-438-8508) for answers to your nonprofit questions.

  • Advocacy Network: Public policy news and updates on federal and state legislation affecting nonprofits.

  • SCANPO Nonprofit e-News Network: A monthly e-mail communication of SCANPO announcements open to members and non-members. Click here to view SCANPO's latest e-News Network Updates.

  • GrantStation:  Join over 100,000 nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and government agencies that receive the GrantStation Insider each week. SCANPO has negotiated a discounted GrantStation Membership rate for our members. You can sign up for a one year GrantStation Membership, with full access to their Find-a-Funder database and grant writing tutorials, at a 55% discount.
     

Training & Technical Assistance

  • S.C. Annual Nonprofit Conference: SCANPO’s signature event focuses on cutting edge management, administrative and governance issues impacting nonprofits. The event now attracts close to 400 nonprofit leaders annually. SCANPO's 12th annual nonprofit conference is scheduled for Spring 2009 in the upstate. 

  • Nonprofit Seminars and Workshops: A year-long schedule of hands-on seminars is offered throughout the state.

  • House Calls: SCANPO offers customized workshops and technical assistance to help nonprofit organizations with specific issues.

  • Diagnostic Clinics: Free one-hour sessions where a SCANPO staff member meets with representatives of an organization to discuss issues and explore possible solutions. Contact the SCANPO office today!

  • Organizational Assessments: A tool by which an organization can assess and measure its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to its success and sustainability. Coming Soon!

  • The Legal Referral Program: Through a partnership with the SC Bar, SCANPO members have access to pro bono legal assistance.

SCANPO Cost Savings Programs

  • New DonorBuddy: SCANPO and DonorBuddy™ have partnered to provide members a low cost, easy to use, e-commerce solution. DonorBuddy’s™ mission is to provide e-commerce that allows MORE OF DONORS’ CONTRIBUTIONS TO REACH THOSE WITH NEEDS.

  • New Worklife Financial: SCANPO has partnered with Worklife Financial to offer members exclusive rates on Human Resources Services.  Worklife Financial opened its doors in Irving, Texas in 1991 and is a leader in the HR Business Processing Outsourcing of several services.

  • Cooley and Darling Insurance Agency:  SCANPO offers discounted rates on
    D&O liability insurance, general liability, event cancellation insurance, and a host of other policies through Cooley and Darling Insurance Agency.

  • ReadyTalk:  ReadyTalk and SCANPO have partnered together to offer members easy-to-use audio and web conferencing systems. ReadyTalk makes audio and web conferencing simple for everyone, regardless of technical savvy, office location, or computing platform.

  • First Nonprofit Insurance Company:  They know that when the insurance industry experiences a “hard cycle”, nonprofit organizations are the first to feel the effects of bad times. By establishing an alternative insurance program, they help guarantee that affordable coverage will always be available to protect their agencies and other nonprofit organizations.

  • Staples Discounts:  Office supplies, office furniture, technology and printing discounts through Staples Business Advantage.

  • Unemployment Savings Program that can save member organizations with 10+ employees as much as 60% annually on your employment expenses.

  • Telecommunication Services through Spirit Telecom: Receive terrific discounts on your long distance & toll-free, paging and internet services.

  • Discounts on publications through SCANPO partnerships with Jossey Bass and Fieldstone Alliance.