The New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) is the best resource for New York State´s Nonprofits! NYCON works to build the capacity of nonprofits and communities to enhance the quality of life in New York State. We provide a wide array of specialized technical assistance services, including legal and financial, to nonprofits of all kinds in a staff-based, multidisciplinary team model. NYCON also provides an array of group purchasing, insurance and employee benefits in the context of membership, helping to build a long term, multi-layered service relationship with member nonprofits.
Contact us at (800) 515-5012 ext. 121 or email us at vvenezia@nycon.org for more information.
NYCON Membership FAQs: How much does membership cost?
Why Join NYCON?
In this day and age, the bottom line is that joining NYCON just makes good fiscal sense.
What Members Are Saying About NYCON...
“I feel less alone out here knowing NYCON is there.”
“I have already recommended NYCON to friends at other small non-profits because the staff is so knowledgeable and so willing to spend a few minutes on the phone answering questions."
“I cannot tell you how happy we are…NYCON was extremely helpful and persistent. We could not have done the work – and indeed would not have known where to start – without you.”
“(NYCON is) The place to go for not-for-profit assistance.”
The average nonprofit member pays only $110 in dues and can save significantly more than that by taking advantage of our group purchasing programs alone. NYCON and Council Services Plus (our insurance subsidiary) saved more than $160,000 in health insurance premiums and over $99,000 in Unemployment costs in 2008 alone!
What are the NYCON Membership Benefits? NYCON Members have access to the following services:
Over the phone (or via email) advice & assistance from nonprofit experts in fiscal, governance, legal, planning, fund development, marketing, human resources, benefits, risk management and much more. This assistance is free with membership. Call us at (800) 515-5012 or email info@nycon.org.
Access to high quality, affordable technical assistance for your own nonprofit. Frequently we work with nonprofits on board governance issues, fiscal procedures, budgeting, policies and procedures, personnel policies, bylaws, compliance issues, entrepreneurial ventures, collaborations, etc. These services are tailored to meet your needs and most services start at $95 per hour.
Employee Benefits for your staff. Many nonprofits are facing the challenge of being able to provide affordable, high quality benefits packages. Through CS Plus, we are able to provide you with information, products and services to help you create a great package your nonprofit can afford.
Organizational Insurance and Risk Management assistance. Many times nonprofits aren´t sure what they are required to have as far as insurance coverage. Do your funders require particular limits? Are you insured for that special event? Would you just like someone to talk to about your nonprofits "risk" factors and appropriate insurance coverage. That´s all included in NYCON Membership
Training, Education & Conferences NYCON Training, Workshops and Events are one of the biggest benefits of membership according to a recent Survey! Members get deep discounts on attending, and are many times elligible for scholarships to conferences through our regional partnerships with foundations in the Mid Hudson Valley, Oneonta, Syracuse and more!
In Today´s Economy, NYCON Membership is More Valuable Than Ever Before!
Thank you for being a member of NYOCN in 2009! Reflecting on the challenges and changes that nonprofits have experienced this year, makes the fact that you maintained your membership in the New York Council of Nonprofits (formerly the Council of Community Services of NYS, Inc.) a real testament to your organization. We commend you on your continued dedication to sound board governance, best practices in management, organizational efficiencies and economies of scale.
What´s Ahead? In 2009 our 1,600 members helped shape a more promising future for our sector.For the first time ever we saw your stories being taken to Capitol Hill and the White House as our country´s elected officials met with national nonprofit leaders to discuss issues such as capacity building and the inclusion of nonprofits in healthcare reform legislation.
On the home front, NYCON members saved valuable dollars that were reinvested into their missions. Nonprofits saved over $1 million in Unemployment costs and over $500,000 in other insurance premiums in 2008 and 2009. Members have also benefitted from purchasing programs in Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance.
New cost-savings programs this year from theNational Council of Nonprofits, of which you are a member by virtue of your affiliation with NYCON, include discounts on background checks,a free color copier program and technology training through Idealware.
You may notice that for the first time in over 5 years, NYCON Membership dues are being raised...but by only $10! NYCON knows that in this economy membership must pay for itself and we are certain that it will continue to do so.
Renewing membership is easy. Steps to renew your NYCON Membership:
Click here to log into your account. Forgot your password?
Click on "Forgot Password" button.
Update Your Record! Do we have your correct Phone, Fax and Email Address? Do we have current contact information for your staff and board?
Pay 2010 Dues. You can pay easily online.
If you would prefer to renew via paper application, please send a check and an updated board member list back with your application.
Renew by January 15th, 2010 and be entered to win great prizes including a $100 credit to any NYCON Conference, a series of free Build a Better Nonprofit Trainings, and more!
Once again, thank you for all that you do for your community and for the nonprofit sector.
Sincerely,
Valerie Venezia
Vice President of Membership & Marketing
P.S.Don’t forget to follow NYCON on Twitter!
Find out the latest on member benefits, daily nonprofit news, updated educational offerings and much more.Follow us at www.twitter.com/nycouncilnps
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What´s Ahead? In 2009 our 1,600 members
