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 Membership     February 22, 2012  
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Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Operating Nonprofits
For Nonprofit Organizations designated under 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) that operate programs, as opposed to grantmaking entities.

Benefits:
  • Discounts on individual and bulk purchases of Standards booklets
  • Access to download Standards educational resource packets with permission to make additional copies for use in your own organization
  • Telephone technical assistance about how to implement the standards within your organization provided via nationwide toll free Standards for Excellence Institute member line
  • Access to information from our comprehensive nonprofit management library
  • Participation in online forum with other members interested in using the Standards for Excellence to strengthen their organizations
  • Discounts on Standards for Excellence training programs customized to your organization or held in your community
  • Listed as member on Standards for Excellence Institute website

 Fee:

The Membership Fee is based on the size of your organization's operating budget. Use the chart below to find your dues level.

Operating Budget
 Annual Fee
Up to $250,000 $300
250,000 to 1 million $450
1 million to 5 million $850
5 million to 10 million $1300
Over 10 million

1/50 of 1 % of operating expenses for last year

Maximum Dues:  $10,000
    Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Capacity Building Partners
    For for-profit businesses that provide training, consulting, or other professional services to nonprofit organizations

    Benefits:
    • Discounts on individual and bulk purchases of Standards booklets
    • Access to download Standards educational resource packets with permission to make additional copies for use in your own organization
    • Telephone technical assistance about how to implement the standards within your organization provided via nationwide toll free Standards for Excellence Institute member line
    • Access to information from our comprehensive nonprofit management library
    • Participation in online forum with other members interested in using the Standards for Excellence to strengthen their organizations
    • Discounts on Standards for Excellence training programs customized to your organization or held in your community
    • Listed as member on Standards for Excellence Institute website
    • Discounts available on purchase copyright permission to reproduce downloadable Standards educational resource packets for use with your clients. 
    Fees:

    Solo Practice $200
    up to 25 employees $500
    25 to 50 employees $1000
    50 - 100 employees $1500
    100 - 200 employees $2000
    200 or more employees $3000
    Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Students
    For Full Time Students.

    Benefits for Students:
    • Discounts on individual and bulk purchases of Standards booklets
    • Access to download Standards educational resource packets for your own use 
    • Telephone technical assistance about how to implement the standards via nationwide toll free Standards for Excellence Institute member line
    • Access to information from our comprehensive nonprofit management library
    • Participation in online forum with other members interested in using the Standards for Excellence to strengthen their organizations
    • Listed as member on Standards for Excellence Institute website
    • Standards Educational packets may be downloaded for educational purposes only.

    Fee: Students $ 50

    Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Grantmakers
    For private, family, community & corporate foundations, corporate giving programs, federated funding agencies and, other grantmaking organizations.

    Benefits:

    • Discounts on individual and bulk purchases of Standards booklets
    • Access to download Standards educational resource packets with permission to make additional copies for use in your own organization
    • Telephone technical assistance about how to implement the standards within your organization provided via nationwide toll free Standards for Excellence Institute member line
    • Access to information from our comprehensive nonprofit management library
    • Participation in online forum with other members interested in using the Standards for Excellence to strengthen their organizations
    • Discounts on Standards for Excellence training programs customized to your organization or held in your community
    • Listed as member on Standards for Excellence Institute website
    • Discounts on bulk purchase of Standards booklets also applies for copies purchased for distribution to grantees.
    • Discounts available for purchase of Institute membership for your grantees
    • Discounts available to purchase admissions to training programs for your grantees.
    • Discounts available on purchase of copyright permission to reproduce downloadable Standards educational resource packets for distribution to your grantees.
    Fee:

    The Membership Fee is based on the size of your grantmaking budget. Use the calculator below to determine your dues level.
    1/10 of 1 % of the organization’s budgeted grants for the year.       Maximum Dues:  $10,000
    Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Sustaining Partners
    The Standards for Excellence Institute welcomes grants and contributions in support of nonprofit excellence from individuals, corporations and foundations, as well as operating nonprofits. Please feel free to add an additional contribution to your Partner fee payment or contact our development staff at fund@standardsforexcellenceinstitute.org
     
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    Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Discounts
    • Reduced prices on individual and bulk purchases of Standards for Excellence code-books
    • Discounts on Standards for Excellence online seminars and access to customized programs held in your community
    Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content  Resources & Assistance
    • Free downloads of all Standards for Excellence educational resource packets for use within your organization
    • Help Line access. Standards for Excellence Institute staff to assist Institute members with specific inquiries via e-mail, phone, or fax.
    • Staff review your organizational policies and/or procedures, discuss methods for implementing a particular standard, or connect you with additional educational materials as appropriate
    • Access to information from the Standards for Excellence Institute's nonprofit issues research and best practices
    • Participation in online forums with other members interested in using the Standards for Excellence to strengthen their organizations and communities
     
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