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Operating Nonprofits

This membership option is for Nonprofit Organizations designated under 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(6) that operate programs, as opposed to grantmaking entities.

Benefits for an operating nonprofit:

  • 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


Membership 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



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