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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.

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. The 2010 Annual Nonprofit Conference is scheduled for March 10-11, 2010 in Hilton Head. 

  • 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.

  • Satellite Office of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center:  SCANPO will have access to a wide range of risk management resources that will serve to complement the association’s existing member benefits. SCANPO members may tap into the Nonprofit Risk Management Center’s technical assistance program

SCANPO Cost Savings Programs

Audio and Web Conferencing:

  • ReadyTalk offers easy-to-use systems! Services include toll-free, reservationless teleconferencing, easy web conferencing, recording/playback, dedicated training and live technical support.

Financial and Banking Services:

  • BB&T Merchant Services offers discounts on electronic payment processing needs.  BB&T can customize your program to accept all major credit card options as well as check and gift processing.

Human Resource Services:

  • Work Life Financial, Inc. represented by First Sun HR and Benefit Solutions offers human resource support including web-based HRIS, payroll administration, liability & risk management, benefits administration and sourcing and recruiting.
  • First Nonprofit Unemployment Program Services provides savings for member organizations with 10+ employees as much as 60% annually on your employment expenses.

Insurance and Risk Management Products:

  • Cooley and Darling Insurance Agency offers members D&O coverage and underwriting and policy issuance services for numerous lines of insurance coverage, including general, auto and professional liabilities; event cancellation; and educators legal liability.
  •  First Nonprofit Insurance Company works with nonprofits on general liability, auto, and umbrella coverage.
  • My Risk Management Plan is a tool for creating a customized risk management plans.  Offered through The Non Profit Risk Management Center.     
  • Nationwide Insurance Company offers coverage discounts for personal auto, home, and other individual policies.   Great product to offer member employees!

Office Supplies, Office Furniture, and Technology:

  • Greenville Office Supply offers great pricing for nonprofits on a variety of office needs, plus they deliver around the state!
  • Carolina Business Equipment- offers members the latest in copiers, printers, faxes and scanning devices at special, non-profit pricing. (NEW)

Publications:

Newsletter:

  • Nonprofit Issues Discount on Don Kramer’s Nonprofit Issues which provides a one-stop place to keep current on nonprofit legal issues and find answers to your questions of nonprofit law.

Serial: Discounts on publications from

  • Wiley/Jossey Bass
  •  Fieldstone Alliance  

Rental Car Program – Enterprise Rent a Car and SCANPO have negotiated rates on all classes of vehicles, but the special rate is on the Standard Class for $43.99/day. Did you know that if an employee is reimbursed for business mileage at the current federal rate ($.585/mile) for a trip more than 100 miles, then it is cheaper for the organization to use a rental car and pay the gas?

Retirement Planning Services: Edward D. Jones and Co. offers 403(b), 401(a), and 457 plans in partnership with The Hartford.  The highlight of this plan is the awesome upfront discount for administrative services paired with the asset’s breakpoints so employee costs get lower over time, truly a win/win for employer and employee.   Great product to offer member employees! 

Software Programs:

  • ProfitCents from Sageworks offers online software that uses financial data from organizations to create customized narrative text with graphic visual reports for non-financial managers, board members and donors.
  • Giftworks made by Mission Research, is fundraising software that anyone can use and everyone can afford. It is designed to help nonprofit organizations succeed by giving them the tool they need to improve their fundraising efforts. (NEW)

Telecommunication and Wireless Services:

  • Spirit Telecom for local, long distance, internet, data, conferencing, managed services, and unified communications.
  • Sprint Nextel - widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two wireless networks; industry-leading mobile data services; instant push-to-talk capabilities; and award winning GPS tracking solutions. (NEW)
  • T-Mobile – Offering discount services and plans to organizations and members.    T-Mobile is one of the fastest growing nationwide wireless service providers, offering all digital voice, messaging and high-speed wireless data services to more than 30 million customers in the United States. (NEW)

SNPO Affiliate Membership: SCANPO and the Society of Nonprofit Associations (SNPO) have partnered so that you can purchase SNPO member benefits for just $24/year rather than the regular price of $150/year, which includes a free full membership in GrantStation ($599/year retail).  We hope you will consider adding these valuable benefits to your membership at the $24 discounted rate, saving your organization $126. To sign up for this special opportunity, please download the registration form and mail or fax in with your payment.  For questions about this exciting opportunity, call or email Sara Salley at 803.929.0399 or sara@scanpo.org.