Member Benefits Booklet 2010 1Q

STRENGTHENING YOUR NONPROFIT YOUR COMMUNITY
THERE’S SOMETHING IN IT FOR EVERYONE!
THE NEW YORK COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS, INC.

WWW.NYCON.ORG
Last Updated October 2010
YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Background Checks
What is it?
Guaranteed Savings on Screening and Background Checking Services for Nonprofits.
Through the National Council of Nonprofits affinity program with Coeus Global, our
members can achieve significant savings on fees paid to conduct criminal background
checks and screening for paid staff and volunteers. Coeus Global has extensive ex-
perience working with nonprofit organizations, including all-volunteer groups, and is
familiar with our network. Screening and background checking through Coeus Global
features:
• Standardized screening packages offering the most commonly requested search

types bundled together for fast and efficient ordering.
• Customizable package and "a la carte" ordering options for special screening
services, such as motor vehicle checks, immigration compliance checks and local
county checks.
• Superb customer service & support.
• Full compliance with the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act as well as all related
federal, state and local regulations.
• No application fee and fast enrollment so that you can order background checks
almost immediately upon registering with Coeus Global.
• No required monthly minimum volume or termination fees
How Much Will it Cost Us?

Visit www.coeusglobal.com/council_main or
Contact Art Ferreira at 866-765-0592 x302
How Can We Get This?

How to get started: NYCON Members wishing to order background checks will
register through the special process designed for our network so that they will receive
NYCON/National Council member pricing. Contact Art Ferreira at 866-765-0592
x302 to discuss how Coeus Global can help you.
NYCON Offices * Albany * Buffalo * New York City * Oneonta * Poughkeepsie

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
BJs Wholesale Club Discount
What is it?
A benefit for staff, board members and volunteers, this card is $10
off a $50 Membership; plus 2 additional months of membership
and a free "household" card.
BJs has an open enrollment period every September, December,
March and June.

$43.20 for 14-month membership, with free additional household
card.

Contact Valerie Venezia at (800) 515-5012, ext. 121 or via email
at vvenezia@NYCON.org for an application.
The applications must get returned to NYCON within the open en-
rollment period.
Please note, this is designed as a benefit to your staff, board or vol-

unteers. You can use this card for organizational purchases, but you
cannot get tax exemption when using this card.
For an “organizational card” you can contact Tina Van Buren at BJs
directly at (518) 438-2144.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Board Development &

Technical Assistance
What is it?
NYCON works with nonprofits, boards and staff, to strengthen
operational and governance structures. NYCON helps your board
and administrative staff solve problems, manage crises or plan
ahead. Our experienced professionals can help your board in
such areas as policymaking and fiduciary responsibilities, recruiting,
orientating and retaining board members, decision making, team
building and managing interpersonal dynamics; organizing
effective committee structure; board-executive director
relationships; as well as planning and facilitating board retreats.

Hourly rates start at $105

Contact Susan Weinrich at (800) 515-5012, ext. 115 or via email
at sweinrich@NYCON.org.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Chronicle of Philanthropy
What is it?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the #1 newspaper of the nonprofit
world and is offering NYCON members their lowest rate yet! The
Chronicle provides you with all the news a nonprofit professional
needs -but not so much that you cannot keep up. Special sections
help you locate grants, raise funds, manage your organization,
learn about cutting-edge technology and keep up with government
rules and regulations. A must read for nonprofit professionals!

NYCON Members pay only $49.97 for 24 issues (print and
online)

Please call The Chronicle directly at (800) 728-2819. You must let
them know you belong to NYCON. If the customer service person
asks for a code it is “QJCCNY.”

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Color Copier Program

What is it?
The National Council of Nonprofits has teamed with Xerox FreeColorPrinters to bring
NYCON members a professional quality, cost effective, in-house color printing solution.
The Xerox FreeColorPrinters program has helped existing National Council of Non-
profits Members and more than 10,000 other nonprofits with their in-house high qual-
ity printing solutions. If you're looking to reduce your outsourced print expenses and
improve the flexibility and quality of your in-house print jobs, this program is right for
you! Once accepted into the program, organizations will receive a free, new Phaser
8560/DN (color printer) or Phaser 8560MFP/D (solid ink color printer-copier-scanner-
fax machine). Organizations must print 2,000 color pages per month on average to
qualify for the 8560/DN; 3,000 per month on average for 8560MFP/D. The machine
belongs to the organization at the end of the three year program. The program pro-
vides the participating organization with:
-Free Phaser 8560DN printer or Phaser 8560MFP/D solid ink color printer-
copier-scanner-fax machine
-Free shipping on ink and supplies during the life of the program (exclusive to
NYCON members.)
-Free three-year warranty (on-site service and phone technical support)

There is no cost for the printer, and no set-up fee. Organizations must pay for
ink and must print 2,000 color pages per month on average to qualify.

Please visit www.urefer.com/referral/1227/323240 or call Debbie Chase
Debbie Chase Debbie.Chase@xerox.com (503) 381-
5211Debbie.Chase@xerox.com (503) 381-5211

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Computer/Data Backup System

What is it?
Your Life is On Your Computer. Back it Up. The National Council of Nonprof-
its has partnered with Mozy, a well-known supplier of online backup services,
to provide NYCON members with an exclusive discounted rate for high-quality
backup systems for office and personal computers. Mozy securely backs up all
of your data off-site so in the case of a hard drive crash, lost laptop, or virus,
you can easily restore what’s most important. With a system, such as the Mozy
products, it’s easy to automatically back up everything from your website, to
any and all digital information stored on computers. You have lots of valuable
information on your computer you’d be lost without. Back up your PC or Mac
with Mozy and easily restore your files in case of a hard drive. crash or virus.

NYCON’s discounted rate is 15% off of regular nonprofit rates. This exclu-
sive discount is just for our members and is not available anywhere else. Mozy-
Home is also available at a special discounted price for our members’ employ-
ees. The 15%discount applies to both MozyPro or MozyHome.

Ready to get started? Contact Brent Bird: brentb@mozy.com
Telephone: (801) 701-4126. Or visit www.mozy.com/ncnonprofits to
get started.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Conference Call &

Web Conferencing Services
What is it?
NYCON is pleased to introduce our new vendor “ReadyTalk” as our
new preferred provider for conferencing services. ReadyTalk was
founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. They
work to build a community of loyal customers through our commit-
ment to designing innovative and useful technology and through a
sincere dedication to customers’ success. With their on-demand au-
dio, you can hold instant meetings any time. Connect with people all
over the country or the world by simply dialing a toll-free number.
For larger or more formal calls, their expert team of operators pro-
vides personalized service.

Toll Free Dedicated Audio Line(s) for each Nonprofit at just 3.9
cents per minute, per line; Web Conferencing at 7.9 cents per
minute.

Visit www.readytalk.com/ccsnys
Or contact Tracey Holton
Team Leader - Client Services
303.209.1508
800.843.9166 - 24 hour Customer Care
tracey.holton@readytalk.com

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Consolidations or
Merger Planning
What is it?
In this era of shrinking resources, consolidations and mergers on
the minds of agencies and their funders. While never an easy
process, NYCON' experience in facilitating mergers can provide an
independent third party voice of experience to the process.

Starting at $105 per hour

Contact Dave Watson, Esq. at (800) 515-5012, ext. 109 or via
email at dwatson@NYCON.org.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Credit Card Processing

What is it?
Through the National Council of Nonprofits affinity program with Bluewater Non-
profit Solutions, NYCON members can significantly lower the fees paid to process
credit card transactions. Bluewater’s credit card processing service was designed
for the special needs of nonprofit organizations, and makes it easy for nonprofits
to process credit card donations and payments through a website, at special
events, over the phone, through the mail, and even through third party sites such as
Convio. The service includes the following:
• Guaranteed low rates starting at 1.49%

• All bank cards accepted including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American
Express
• Turn-key programs designed for special events fundraising
• Discounts on credit card terminals and payment gateways
• 24/7 customer service & support
• Free reporting and administrative tools
• No application fee and free merchant account
• No required monthly minimum volume or termination fees

Bluewater offers guaranteed savings on fees for organizations that already ac-
cept credit cards. NYCON Members receive a complimentary, no obligation sav-
ings analysis showing exactly how much can be saved on fees by using Bluewa-
ter’s services. Organizations that switch their credit card processing to Bluewater
experience savings that range from 11-54%, with an average savings of about
24%. The actual cost savings each organization will experience is dependent
upon the number and types of transactions processed.

Contact Bob J. Bruder-Mattson at rbm@bwnps.com or call
(770) 777-4828 for your complimentary savings analysis and to set
up credit card processing for your organization.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Dental Insurance
What is it?
One Dental Carrier Statewide. Affordable. Comprehensive Cover-
age. As a member of the New York Council of Nonprofits you have
access to our Delta Dental Benefit Programs. For a minimal fee
NYCON can assist you in offering and managing a dental insurance
plan(s) for your nonprofit. Through plan administration we offer the
convenience of one bill and one single point of contact for all of
your insurance questions. Or...Would you like to administer your own
benefit, or have a dental plan tailored to your employees exact
needs? If you would like a program tailored to fit your needs or
one that you can administer yourself, NYCON can still help your
nonprofit through our insurance subsidiary, Council Services Plus.

Rates vary depending upon plan, starting as low at $31.47 per
month for an individual.

For more information and rates please visit
http://www.nycon.org/helping_nonprofits/ebDental.asp
For a quote please call Kristie Hood at Council Services Plus at
(800) 515-5012, ext. 129 or via email at
khood@councilservicesplus.com

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Director’s & Officer's Liability

Insurance
What is it?
D&O Insurance indemnifies and organization (sometimes referred
to as the entity) and its officers for allegations for wrongful acts
resulting from the management and governance of an organization.
Some types of claims that would fall under this coverage would be
operating outside of the organization bylaws, misappropriated
funds, conflict of interest allegations, and discrimination.

Program Pricing for $1 million of coverage starts at
$675.
*Coverage includes:
Defense outside the limits
Entity coverage
Toll-free Human Resources Helpline

For more information and an application please visit
www.marshallandsterling.com/nycon
For a quote please call Kay Bassey at Council Services Plus at (800)
515-5012, ext. 124 or via email at
kbassey@councilservicesplus.com or visit
www.councilservicesplus.com.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Educational Workshops &

Training
What is it?
NYCON offers a range of training opportunities across the state
open to all nonprofits covering a range of essential subjects of
interest to staff and board. Our Build a Better Nonprofit series
offers low-cost, regional training in areas such as basic board
responsibilities, fiscal reporting, fund development planning, risk
management, grant writing, personnel policies, employee benefits,
and marketing. Member agencies always receive discounts.
Workshop descriptions and online registration are available here
when in session. Trainings are offered regularly in Buffalo, Corning,
Syracuse, Binghamton, Utica, Albany , Poughkeepsie and New York
City.

Cost varies per region. Usually $35 for Members for each 3-hour
training. Visit www.nycon.org/calendar/index.asp for a current cal-
endar.

Contact Valerie Venezia at (800) 515-5012, ext. 126 or via email
at vvenezia@NYCON.org or visit www.NYCON.org and click on
“calendar.”

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Email News
“NYCON Update”
What is it?
This weekly email gives you all the nonprofit news that impacts our
sector in New York State and Nationally. We find important, inno-
vative and informative articles from trusted sources, our own staff
writers and other community partners. The “Update” will also keep
you informed on any new or exciting changes to your membership
benefits along with upcoming workshops through NYCON and edu-
cational opportunities through partners and other organizations.

Free.

If you are not already receiving this—or are not sure if you’re
signed up visit us at www.NYCON.org and click on “Sign up for
our email Newsletter!” at the bottom of our website.
YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Empire & Davis Vision Care
What is it?
25% to 40% off regular prices.

Free. You can offer this benefit to your staff, board and volunteers
as a “Thank You” for all the work they do for your organization.

Contact Valerie Venezia at (800) 515-5012, ext 121 or via email
at vvenezia@NYCON.org.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Employee Compensation Study
What is it?
Compensation Profile of NYS Nonprofits Released The New York
Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) has released the
“Compensation Profile of New York State Charitable Nonprofits,” a
comprehensive compensation analysis of 577 New York State non-
profits, representing over 32,000 employees in 147 job titles.

$40 plus shipping & handling for members. Free if you have com-
pleted the survey!

The 2009 Compensation Survey is still available at a special rate
of only $15 for NYCON Members! Visit www.NYCON.org or con-
tact Valerie Venezia at (800) 515-5012, ext 121 or via email at
vvenezia@NYCON.org A

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Executive Leadership Program
What is it?
The Interim Executive Leadership (IEL) Program is a comprehensive
training, placement and support initiative designed for qualified,
experienced nonprofit professionals in transitional nonprofit Execu-
tive Director/CEO positions in New York State. Interim Execu-
tive Leaders trained through our program will provide effective
transitional leadership to nonprofits in order to strengthen organiza-
tional health and effectiveness during a time of transition. The In-
terim Executive Leadership (IEL) Program is designed to help meet
the needs of nonprofit agencies as significant numbers of nonprofit
executives are expected to retire over the next 5 years.
How Can We Learn More About This Program?

Contact Jennifer Lockwood, IEL Project Manager, at
(845) 454-5062 or visit
www.nycon.org/news/newsDetails.asp?newsid=237

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Financial Accountability &

Compliance Services (FACS)
What is it?
With an ongoing commitment to improving the financial health
and fiscal infrastructure of nonprofits statewide, NYCON provides
member agencies assistance in financial management, fiscal agent
and bookkeeping services. FACS provides a wide range of
technical assistance, assessment, consultation and training in such
areas as automated accounting systems, budget development,
internal controls, fiscal procedures, audit preparation, reporting
formats and procedures, board organization and monitoring,
regulatory compliance, preparation of IRS Form 990, CHAR 497,
and Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR), and centralized
bookkeeping services. In addition, NYCON offers Fund E-Z
Accounting and Fundraising software to members at a substantial
discount unavailable anywhere else.


Contact Kelly Mathews at (800) 515-5012, ext. 120 or via email
at kmathews@NYCON.org.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Flexible Spending Account

Program
What is it?
What is a Flexible Spending Account and how can it help my non-
profit?
• A way to save money on day care and health care services as
well as over-the-counter items for you and your family!
• An account where you contribute money deducted from your sal-
ary, before taxes are withheld, incur eligible expenses and get
reimbursed
• A way to pay less in taxes and save more money for employees
and the organization.

$6.50 per person per month for 1 –10 employees enrolled.
$5.50 per person per month for 11—25 employees enrolled.
$5.00 per person per month for 26—50 employees enrolled.
$4.50 per person per month for over 50 employees enrolled.

Please call Kristie Hood at Council Services Plus at (800) 515-
5012, ext. 129 or via email at khood@councilservicesplus.com
or find out more online at http://bit.ly/8FfBg3.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Fund Development Planning

What is it?
One responsibility is to assure that an agency has the resources
necessary to carry out its mission. NYCON provides assistance to
agencies in preparing a fund development plan, motivating board
members to be active in fund development, clarifying board and
staff roles, and help in understanding fund raising rules and
regulations. Specific expertise is available in developing annual
fund appeals and donor database management.

Hourly rates start at $105.


YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Fundraising Software -
Giftworks by Mission Research
What is it?
GiftWorks is comprehensive fundraising management software
that anyone can use and everyone can afford. Nonprofits can
manage their financial development efforts more effectively with
the ability to track prospects, donors, donations, campaigns,
volunteers, mailings and interactions. GiftWorks Smartlist
functionality lets organizations build targeted lists, analyze data
and create reports with ease. In addition, GiftWorks is integrated
with QuickBooks, eliminating the need for double-entry of
donations. GiftWorks is the fastest-growing fundraising software
for nonprofits and is comprehensive, easy-to-use, yet very
affordable for nonprofit organizations. Mission Research embraces
sustainable business practices and thrives on its passion to support
the missions of those striving to improve the world. Mission Research
is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and currently serves approxi-
mately 7,000 nonprofits across the United States and Canada.

NYCON Members Receive a 20% Discount.

Contact Karen Hemmerich at Mission Research at (888) 323-8766
ext. 123 or visit www.missionresearch.com.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
General Liability Insurance,

Professional, Etc.
What is it?
Commercial General Liability (GL) Insurance is insurance that
protects the insured organization and its representatives against
allegations of negligence that result in bodily injury. These "slip-and
-fall" types of policies generally exclude coverage for allegations
of wrongdoing where physical injury cannot be proven (i.e.
mismanagement, conflict of interest, or harassment). Property
coverage in many cases, is packaged along with GL to allow
coverage for damage to office equipment or buildings, however, in
its purest form GL only covers the insured for claims resulting in
injury. Professional Liability (AKA, Errors and Omissions Insurance or
Malpractice Insurance) covers an insured person or organization
against allegations with respect to performance of a professional
service. Lawyers, Accountants, Social Work Professionals, and
Insurance Representatives are some examples of work that require
the application of advice or recommendations. This Type of
insurance can be written in a very broad form such as in a
miscellaneous professional liability policy which allows coverage for
various types of professional services, or it can be written very
strictly to cover a specific type of service like medical malpractice
or insurance representatives errors and omissions.

No Pre-determined NYCON rate for these insurances, we work with
Marshall & Sterling to get the best rate for our members.

For a quote, please call Peter Andrew at Council Services Plus at
(800) 515-5012, ext. 125 or via email at
pandrew@councilservicesplus.com

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Gifts In Kind International

What is it?
Through the National Council of Nonprofits’ partnership with Gifts In Kind International,
NYCON members are able to access countless valuable products donated from Fortune
500 manufacturing, technology and retail companies, and hundreds of smaller compa-
nies across the US, that include products such as: children’s items (books, toys, games,
music/CD/DVD, paints, crayons); clothing; personal care products; office supplies; tech-
nology products; building and cleaning supplies; linens, furniture, small appliances and
more. The benefits include:
• Access to hundreds of products donated to Gifts In Kind and located in warehouses

across the US – as many times during the year as needed
• Opportunities to receive one-time limited quantity products directly from donors
• Weekly notification of the latest available products
• Opportunities to partner with stores in the community (such as Bed Bath and Beyond,
and The Home Depot) through the Retail Donation Partner program, which gives
your members access to donations from particular retailers on a regular basis
(especially helpful for child care and other programs that have a regular need for
certain products)
• Access to a member services manager during business hours
• FREE access to information about how to report and acknowledge donations, and to
educational webinars sponsored by Gifts in Kind International
• First opportunity to register for regional and national training sessions at a reduced
rate, and
• Other exclusive offers, such as GrantStation discounts.

NYCON Members can join Gifts In Kind International at a discounted (33%) annual
membership fee, of only $100 and have access to products for just a nominal adminis-
trative and shipping fee (generally $65 a carton).

To learn more about getting started with Gifts In Kind International, please contact T.J.
Cantwell, VP of Nonprofit Relations, tjcantwell@giftsinkind.org or (703) 299-7562
(direct). Be sure to let T.J. know that you are a Member of the National Council of
Nonprofits through NYCON. Or visit www.giftsinkind.org/councilregistration to get
started.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Grant Announcements
What is it?
By subscribing to the GrantStation Insider you will immediately
start receiving our weekly bulletin of grantseeking opportunities.
The Insider, provides you with the latest information on new funding
programs, upcoming deadlines, conferences, seminars, and general
information for the serious grantseeker. Even better, the Insider is
delivered directly to your desktop each week.

Free!

You must “opt in” to this benefit. Please Contact Valerie Venezia at
(800) 515-5012, ext 121 or send your email address to
vvenezia@NYCON.org to get your email added to the
“GrantStation Insider.”

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
GrantStation.com Membership
What is it?
Gain instant access to thousands of foundation and corporate
grantmakers that are actively accepting proposals. GrantStation
Funder Profiles include private foundations, corporate foundations,
corporate contribution programs, religious funders, association grant
programs, and select federal and state programs. Common Grant
Forms - Speed up the grant process by having the right forms at
your fingertips. You'll receive the latest information on new funding
programs, upcoming deadlines, conferences, seminars, and vital
information for successful grantseekers. Federal Deadlines -
Updated daily. Produced exclusively for Members and sorted by
deadline date, our Federal Deadlines page offers detailed
program, contact, and application information on numerous federal
grant opportunities. Grant Resources - Handpicked websites that
GrantStation recommends for new ideas and information including
federal, state-specific, and international sites, as well as general
philanthropic sites that post current RFPs and funding priorities.

$269 per year (originally $599)

Contact Valerie Venezia at (800) 515-5012, ext 121 or via email
at vvenezia@NYCON.org for your “members only” order form.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Health Insurance
(with or without Administration Assistance)
What is it?
Council Services Plus (CS Plus) was created by NYCON to offer non-
profits in NYS access to insurance and employee benefits with spe-
cial emphasis on understanding the needs and requirements that
many nonprofits have. For over 35 years NYCON has administered
health insurance for its members. NYCON currently manages over 7
million dollars in health insurance premiums for several different
carriers. CS Plus can now bring that service and expertise to non-
profits that wish to get their health insurance directly from the insur-
ance carriers.

Rates vary depending upon location.

For more information please visit:
http://www.NYCON.org/helping_nonprofits/ebHealth.asp.
For a quote please call Kristie Hood at Council Services Plus
at (800) 515-5012 ext. 129 or email

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Legal Assistance Center Services

(LACS)
What is it?
Running a nonprofit is serious business that warrants knowledge-
able legal consultation from time to time. Whether it is a personnel
matter or a question on conflict of interest, the NYCON provides our
member agencies with independent, expert, and low-cost assistance
from attorneys who practice exclusively in nonprofit law. Assistance
is available in the creation or modification of personnel polices, by-
laws and other important corporate documents, such as contracts
and leases; assistance in the completion of various Tax Exemption
Applications; Incorporation and Amendments; Advocacy and lobby-
ing regulations; confidentiality and conflict of interest issues; estab-
lishing subsidiaries and other related entities; assistance with merg-
ers, consolidations and corporate dissolutions; etc.


Contact Dave Watson, Esq. at (800) 515-5012, ext. 109 or via
email at dwatson@NYCON.org.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Life Insurance for Employees

What is it?
As the leader in Group Life Insurance[1], MetLife is in a unique position
to help provide the right plan for employers – not just today, but over
time – to meet the changing needs of businesses and their employ-
ees. Since many employees purchase life insurance through their work-
place, it’s a critical part of a company’s benefits package – helping
employees achieve financial security for their families. And no one is
better at helping provide this security than MetLife.
• Benefits in flat amounts from $5000 to $50,000 (in increments of $5000) or, as
a multiple of Annual Salary[2] (rounded to the nearest $5,000 and capped at
$100,000)[3]
• Coverage is guaranteed when requested amounts are $50,000 or below.
• Accelerated Benefit Option for employees who become terminally ill.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage available for employees.
• Continued Death Benefits in the event of Total Disability
• Conversion Privilege.
• 100% participation (by class) is required, plans can be contributory

Life Insurance for Only $.30 per $1,000 for NYCON Members only.
No health questions asked for $50,000 of coverage or less.

For more information, please call Kristie Hood at Council Services
Plus at (800) 515-5012 ext. 129 or email

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Management Analysis
What is it?
Whether an agency is currently struggling with its existing structure,
or is looking to reorganize in a way to best meet the future, NY-
CON can provide a management analysis that looks at current
structure, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the management
structure and offer recommendations for change. This process
involves board and staff participation.

Hourly rates start at $105.


YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Marketing & Design Assistance

What is it?
NYCON has a endorsed partnership with Vibrant Creative. Vibrant Crea-
tive is a full-service brand and marketing agency in Upstate New York,
with offices in Binghamton and Oneonta, serving Central New York and
beyond. They create brand identity, communication campaigns, print mate-
rials and web sites. They are passionate about the power of design and
have one priority: Your results.
Vibrant Creative has been creating integrated design solutions for over
twelve years, working in all media: print, broadcast, web, packaging and
signage. They maintain a flexible approach to meeting client needs. Vi-
brant Creative’s staff collaborates with other designers, artists, photogra-
phers, programmers, writers and videographers, all leaders in their re-
spective fields, to assemble the right skill sets for each project.
There clients are some of the finest businesses, non-profits and creative
small businesses in New York State. Many of the nonprofit clients of Vi-
brant Creative are NYCON Members!
(Note: NYCON does not exclusively endorse Vibrant Creative, however we

maintain relationships with vendors serving different regions of NYS.)

Hourly rates start at $75 per hour for NYCON Members (originally
$85 per hour)

Visit www.Vibrantcompany.com or call Valerie Venezia at (800)
515-5012 ext. 121 or contact us via email at

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Meeting & Retreat Facilitation

What is it?
Having an independent third party to facilitate meetings and
retreats can provide all board and staff the ability to participate
in discussion and learning.



YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Nonprofit Risk Management

Center Satellite Office
What is it?
The New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) is pleased to announce that it
has been selected to serve as a satellite office of the Nonprofit Risk Management
Center (NRMC), a Washington, DC-based group dedicated to putting practical re-
sources for risk management into the hands of nonprofit organizations across the
United States. NYCON is proud to add this distinction and service to their already
robust menu of services for nonprofits regarding risk management and critical insur-
ance issues.
• Discounted price of $79 for My Risk Management Plan

(www.myriskmanagementplan.org) for members of NYCON (the regular price
is $139). During the online registration process members will be asked for a refer-
ral source. The Satellites are listed as referral sources in a drop-down menu. One
a buyer chooses a Satellite office, the price changes from $139 to $79.
• Discounted price of $139 for My Risk Management Policies. ($40 savings)
• Discounted price of $189 for My Financial Management Plan. ($50 savings)
• Discounts for registrations to the Center’s monthly webinars. To access the dis-
counts, your members will need the following “customer” codes: Purchasing 1-8
webinars – 5off2011; Purchasing 9-11 webinars – 5offset2011
• FREE: Hallmarks of a Risk Aware Nonprofit

See above.

For more information visit www.nonprofitrisk.org.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Office Supplies
What is it?
NYCON Members receive access to Staples Business Advantage
Program, no matter the size or volume of ordering. Each agency
can receive anywhere from 20% to 80% off products, depending
upon the product.

20% to 80% discount

Contact the NYCON Staples Representative, Arlene Foltyn, Inside
Account Manager, Staples; (800)693-9900, ext. 422 or via email
at arlene.foltyn@staples.com.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Ombudsman Program
What is it?
Working in conjunction with the NYS Comptroller, NYCON is now
taking online inquiries from members regarding their unresolved
contracting or payment issues the state. The program will provide
nonprofit members with:
• Education on all of the requirements needed on the organiza-
tion’s part in order to obtain contracts and payments in a timely
manner.
• Information on the specific location of their contract or payment
voucher.
• Assistance in steering and facilitating their contract or payment
voucher so that it can be received in a timely manner.

This service is FREE to NYCON Members.

Visit www.nycon.org/news/newsDetails.asp?newsid=304 to submit
your query. After submission you may contact Kevin Stadelmaier,
Esq., NYCON Legal Advisor, via email at kstadelmaier@nycon.org.

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Short Term Disability

What is it?
NYCON offers your nonprofit options for statutory disability insur-
ance! All New York employees, with few exceptions, must provide
Disability Benefits (DBL) to employees. NYCON is proud to offer our
members a low cost DBL insurance program through National Bene-
fit Life (an "A Excellent" rated company). When you are looking for
a DBL policy, cost is a key consideration since state regulations man-
date that all coverage be the same, regardless of insurer.

For a quote please call Kristie Hood at Council Services Plus
at (800) 515-5012 ext. 129 or email

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Stanford Social Innovative Review

(SSIR)
What is it?
This relatively new, but much heralded quarterly publication
specializing in current trends and dialogue in nonprofit management
and governance comes direct from Stanford University’ Graduate
School of Business. SSIR’s mission is to share substantive insights and
practical experiences that will help those who do the important
work of improving society do it even better.

SSIR is offering NYCON Members 35% off the cover price of an
annual subscription. NYCON Members can enjoy four issues for only
$32 (credit card orders) or $37 (invoiced orders).

Log onto www.ssireview.org/subscribe and enter the code
“NYCON”

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Strategic Planning Assistance
What is it?
Setting the course for the future is one of the key responsibilities
of a board of directors. NYCON's professional team can assist
members at any stage of the their strategic planning process.
From short term advice, consultation, and facilitation to extended
consultation support including committee staffing and document
preparation, NYCON can help your nonprofit successfully prepare
for the future.



YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Technology Information (Idealware)
What is it?
Need help finding the right software? Idealware seminars are de-
signed to give nonprofits the advice they need to make smart soft-
ware decisions. Idealware’s seminars include all the candid advice
and product comparisons of Idealware's in-depth reports and arti-
cles, but offer personalized guidance and extra insights to make
sure all participants' questions are answered. The seminars present
up-to-date information and are an affordable, efficient way to
help you navigate the many software options available and ensure
that the choices you make will meet the needs of a nonprofit’s op-
erations. Attendees only need an internet connection and a phone
line to participate.
To view a calendar of upcoming seminars, visit

www.idealware.org/online_seminars

Program Details: Members of NYCON receive a 15% discount on
live or recorded seminars.

Use discount code NCWD10 when registering for any Idealware
webinar or on-demand recording. Questions? Contact Andrea
Berry, Idealware’s Director of Development, 207.221.6134 or
andrea@idealware.org

YOUR MEMBER BENEFIT
Unemployment Savings Program
What is it?
We know that unemployment costs are on the rise. After
researching vendors and products, NYCON has chosen to endorse
the First Nonprofit Unemployment Savings Program, LLC to provide
our members with a turnkey solution to save money on their
unemployment tax costs. First Nonprofit Unemployment Saving
Program, LLC has saved thousands of dollars for our colleagues in
Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio and North Dakota. First Nonprofit
Companies has agreed to develop a free cost savings analysis for
each of our members. They’ll tell you how much money you will
save. And if you’re better off staying in the state tax system, they’ll
tell you that too! As an added benefit to NYCON members only,
First Nonprofit Companies will give you 20% off their one-time
enrollment fee!

NYCON Members receive free cost-savings analysis plus 20% off
the FNP one-time enrollment fee.

Contact Cecilia Piazza, Unemployment Program Director, First
Nonprofit Companies at (800) 526-4352 or via email at
piazza@firstnonprofit.comA

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