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The Wisconsin Nonprofits Association is a nonprofit statewide association organized by and for nonprofit organizations across the state of Wisconsin. Through the state association, local nonprofit organizations can collaborate to manage and lead more effectively, increase their impact in their communities for their constituencies, and strengthen their collective voice on issues that affect both society and the nonprofit sector.

Become part of our growing community of nonprofits promoting the impact of our vital sector in Wisconsin. Did you know:

  • We have more than 30,000 nonprofits
  • We employ 10% of the workforce
  • We hold assets of more than $43 billion
  • We spend more than $25 billion annually

BUT: Public Policy makers have been making decisions about how we can do business without our input.

No longer. With your membership we will build the best source of information for and about the nonprofit sector in Wisconsin.

Save Money - Strengthen Your Nonprofit Operations
Increase the Impact of All Nonprofits

As a member, you will:

  • Be a part of the only statewide organization acting as a unifed voice for nonprofit organizations of any size, from any sector, in any Wisconsin community.
  • Stay on top of public policy issues that matter with association updates and position papers.
  • Build professional networks through annual conferences, online fourms, and regional activities.
  • Improve your bottom line through group purchasing programs and discounts.
  • Have input into targeted training opportunities and find connections to experts in the field.
  • Strengthen the nonprofit sector by joining forces to demonstrate how essential nonprofits are to the quality of life in Wisconsin.

Membership Categories

Active - Nonprofit Organizations - $75, $175, $300, $500 based on budget
Affiliate - Businesses and Government - $200
Sustaining - Individuals - $100

Partners & Cost Saving Programs

Leveraging the real buying power of the nonprofit sector.

 

Business Insurance

  • First Nonprofit Insurance – Property and Liability. Specialized insurance coverage for nonprofits, other financial services, and a personalized website.
  • Monitor Liability – Directors and Officers. Coverages specifically tailored for nonprofits. This product includes Employment Practices Liability (EPL) and Directors and Officers Liability (D&O), and may include Fiduciary Liability if needed. New! Small Organization Liability Insurance - download flier.

Employee Benefits

  • Care Purchasing Services - As part of extraordinary group purchasing savings for your organization (see Group Purchasing below) you can also pass some useful savings on to your employees, board directors, and other volunteers. There are savings from name brand cell phone plans and car rental discounts to appliances and cabinets to paint and home improvement supplies.

  • Mutual of America – Retirement Plans. Competitively priced retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and SIMPLE and SEP IRAs, with complete administrative and investment management services.
  • SunRX – Prescription Drug Discounts. A full network of retail pharmacies nationwide together with maintenance medication mail order pharmacy program options designed to lower your out-of-pocket prescription drug costs and increase your savings. You enroll, get a FREE prescription drug discount card, and start saving money immediately!
    Member Benefit: Save 15% - 75% on prescription medications for your staff and their families. We bring this to you through our relationship with the National Council of Nonprofits.

Fundraising

  • GrantStation – Grants Database, Grantseeking Resources and Mentoring. Your fast track to funding through an interactive website plus GrantStation Insider e-news.
    Member Benefit: FREE membership, a $599 retail value. We bring this to you through our relationship with the Society for Nonprofit Organizations.

Group Purchasing

  • Care Purchasing Services - Your FREE Personal Shopper for savings across all your functional areas with  no additional cost to you and no minimums . You also get pass-through savings for your Employees and Volunteers (see Employee Benefits above).  Care Purchasing has negotiated pricing with more than 150 national vendors. Our dedicated purchasing consultant for Wisconsin will comparison shop for you the name brand product lines including:
    • Office technology, equipment, and supplies, communication services, and human resources services
    • Equipment and supplies for medical and clinical programs, nutrition programs, resident facilities, and more
    • Interior design services, grounds maintenance, pest control, and janitorial supplies.
  • Staples - Deeply discounted office supplies with easy online ordering and free delivery.
    Member Benefit: Discounts on standard items plus, by request, our personal rep can negotiate prices on other often-purchased items for individual members that then all WNA members can use.

Human Resources Tools

  • MyBackgroundCheck.com – Volunteer and Employee Background Checks. This comprehensive and cost-effective online volunteer and employee background screening program provides community protection and valuable risk management features at the local, regional, or national levels. Fact Sheet  Promotional Flier
    Member Benefit:13% - 16% off nonprofit pricing. We bring this to you through our relationship with the National Council of Nonprofits.

Management Support

  • Society for Nonprofit Organizations – Funding and Management Resources. Providing nonprofit staff members, board members, and other volunteers with affordable resources and information since 1983. Members Only website resourses; Nonprofit World magazine; Funding Alert e-news; free GrantSTation membership.
    Member Benefit: FREE membership, $125 retail value

Publications

  • The Nonprofit Quarterly magazine - Management Resources, Expert Blogs. Promotes spirited nonprofit management to strengthen the role of nonprofits to activate democracy. Each issue provides you with the cutting edge, relevant, and useful information you need to manage more effectively and advance your mission. Its website offers extensive content and some e-pubs for free.
    Member Benefit: $10 savings off the regular one-year subscription price.

Technology

  • Idealware -  a 501(c)3 nonprofit, provides free (donations accepted) candid Consumer Reports-style reviews and articles about software for nonprofits, with product comparisons, recommendations, case studies, and software news. The company also offers a series of technology webinars designed to give you the tactical advice you need to make software decisions.
    Member Benefit: 15% discount off the regular price of Idealware realtime and recorded webinars. We bring this to you through our relationship with the National Council of Nonprofits.
  • ReadyTalk – Deeply discounted, very easy-to-use audio/web conferencing and podcasting services include 24/7 live technical support and ongoing live training. No monthly fee or contract.
    Member Benefit: Up to 75% discount. We bring this to you through our relationship with the National Council of Nonprofits.

More Membership Benefits

Professional Development

  • Catalog of trainings occurring throughout Wisconsin
  • Annual statewide gathering of nonprofit leaders - member discount
  • Targeted trainings

 Advocacy and Public Policy

  • Electronic Public Policy Updates – state perspective on national issues, alerts on state issues
  • Advocacy How-To’s
  • Position Papers on important state issues

 Research and Information

  • Annual Nonprofit Sector Reports
  • Nonprofit Sector Compensation Report (to come)
  • Electronic Newsletter on Nonprofit Trends and Activities

 Leadership and Convening

  • Listing in online Member Directory
  • Access to e-mail list serv on Nonprofit Management Issues (coming soon)

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