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NEW! 2009 South Carolina Nonprofit Sector Compensation and Benefit Survey Report
 The 2009 South Carolina Nonprofit Sector Compensation and Benefit Survey Report will help your organization stay informed about current compensation trends, develop realistic budget expectations for employee benefits and perquisites and evaluate where your organization differs from its peers.
This comprehensive report includes salary details for over 30 nonprofit job functions from Executive Director to Receptionist and provides detailed analysis of benefit and perquisite packages, including retirement plans, insurance and paid time off. In addition, the report examines evolving trends in nonprofit compensation.

Cost:
Members (survey participant):$30
Members (non-survey participant):$65
Non-member (survey participant):$50
Non-members (non-survey participant):$90

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NEW! South Carolina Nonprofit Model Employee Handbook and Employer Kit
The SCANPO model handbook is a resource geared toward nonprofits.  It was written in response to requests from numerous member organizations and with SC laws in mind.  The kit (book and CD) provides your organization with model policies for an employee handbook, copies of required federal and state posters and sample forms.  Additional policies on the Family and Medical Leave Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act are also included.   Also offered are employment policies with comments on each policy explaining the policy and legal reference. Each policy and form can be adapted to your organization, but SCANPO recommends that you have an attorney review all policies prior to implementation. The kit is offered to members for $95.00 and $125.00 for nonmembers.

Cost:
Members:$95
Non-members:$125

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SC Nonprofit Corporate Practice Manual
This is a practical and authoritative resource, the only one of its kind in South Carolina.  It contains 24 chapters covering virtually every aspect of nonprofit corporate practice in South Carolina.  This amazing resource will serve you not only as a reliable research guide, but it will also provide you with valuable sample forms on CD.  The forms on CD contain many features, including document browsing; document preview; the ability to edit the forms; spell check; export to MS Word, WordPerfect, Adobe PDF; and a tutorial slide to help the user get started.  If you serve on the board of a nonprofit, or advise or represent nonprofits, this book is one you cannot afford to miss!

Cost:
$80 plus tax                                            

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SC Nonprofit Sector Report 2008
An important report that includes data on the economic impact of the nonprofit sector in South Carolina substantially updated in 2008.  The hard copy or PDF is available for purchase. 

Cost:
Members: $15                                                                 
Non-members: $25

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2008 Nonprofit Media Resource Guide
(3rd Edition)

Published by SCANPO, this guide gives key information you need to get media coverage of nonprofit issues, projects and other activities.  The user-friendly and informative guide includes tips and examples on writing an effective press release, media advisory, op-ed, letter to the editor and more! The guide covers everything from how to respond to questions from the media to everything you need to know to plan a successful press conference!  Additionally, the guide provides detailed descriptions and contact information for daily and weekly newspapers around the state, including business journals. The simple steps in this guide provide the basics for effective work with the media.
Cost:
 Members: $15
Non-members: $30

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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.

Cost:
Members: $90/hard-copy, $85/CD-ROM, $80/electronic
Non-members: $105/hard-copy, $100/CD-ROM, $95/electronic

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2008 Guiding Principles and Best Practices, (2nd Edition)
The South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations is pleased to offer this revised, second edition of Guiding Principles & Best Practices for South Carolina Nonprofits. It is designed to encourage accountability among nonprofits and grant makers that is guided by values of openness, inclusiveness, accessibility, ethical conduct and sensitivity to the diverse communities that we all serve.

Cost:
$3

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