Benefits & Services

Discount Partners

Discount BoardSource Publications

Through December 2009 and January 2010, VANNO members receive discounts on popular BoardSource governance ebooks, courtesy of the National Council of Nonprofits. Go to www.boursource.org and use promo code NCN.

Group Health Insurance for Nonprofit Employees

Do you worry about the rising costs of health insurance plans for nonprofit organizations? Then take advantage of this great money-saving VANNO member benefit! The Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations (VANNO) has partnered with the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in Washington, DC to offer a group health insurance plan to nonprofits throughout Virginia. Review information on the Center for Nonprofit Advancement's website.

Directors and Officers Insurance
Directors & Officers can be liable for claims long after they leave a board. Does your D&O Policy have a lifetime occurrence reporting provision? This provision provides former board members peace of mind for their decisions and actions long after their term and is RARELY included in other Directors & Officers Insurance Policies. This extension is INCLUDED in our preferred program by United States Liability Insurance Group. Other advantages include:

More competitive Insurance Pricing
Separate D&O and EPLI Limits
Defense Costs Outside the Limits
Full Prior Acts Coverage
3rd Party Coverage Available
Free Human Resource Consulting by PeopleSystems HR Company
A.M. Best A++ Rated (one of only 19 insurance companies with an A ++ Rating in 2009)

Go to http://www.smins.net/nonprofits to complete an online D&O Application today. We will guarantee you a quote or request for additional information within one business day!!

For further details or questions, please contact:

Michael Barnum

Savage & McPherson Insurance Agency, Inc.

877-592-6088 extension 35 or mbarnum@smins.net

The Employment Legal Series

The Employment Legal Series by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce can be purchased at the member price if you are a VANNO member. Publications include Labor and Employment Law in Virginia, Model Employee Policies and Forms and A Virginia Employer’s Guide to Hiring, Firing and Discipline. Click here for more information and to purchase your publications.

Exciting VANNO Member Benefit - Group Health Plan for Virginia

Nonprofit Employees

Click here for more detailed information on the plan and information on how to register.

ReadyTalk

Discounted Audio and Web Conferencing

Toll-free, ‘reservationless’ teleconferencing – no need to schedule a call

Easy Web Conferencing – show slides, share documents, or host webinars

Recording/playback – 1 click access for board calls, capturing meeting minutes, archiving events, and advocacy information.

Dedicated training and live technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Unbeatable discounted rates for VANNOmembers!

Take advantage for free monthly seminars:

http://www.readytalk.com/web-seminar-series/

Savings for VANNO members:

Audio conferencing - only 6 cents / minute
Web conferencing – only 10 cents / minute
No locked-in contracts, no hidden costs

For details or a demonstration of ReadyTalk's features, visit at www.readytalk.com or contact tracey.grant@readytalk.com

Custom Credit Card Processing, Inc.

VANNO members now have access to an easy and cost effective way to obtain full-service credit card processing for your organization at special member rates.

CCCP will help your organization get established with card acceptance for Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover and enable you to accept electronic checks from your members.

Features of their partnership with VANNO include:

A Visa/MasterCard discount rate of:
- 1.79% per card swipe
- 2.15% for mail, phone order and Internet processing
- + .20/per transaction to VANNO participating program members (regardless of organization size or industry)
24/7 local support and live help desk
A 3-year rate guarantee fixed to interchange
No Application/Setup Charge
No Monthly Minimum

CCCP has become known for excellence in responding to client needs, providing prompt quality service and support that is second to none.

For more details, visit www.cccpinc.com or call (703) 739-2224 x202 or (866) 847-2623 x202.

Save up to 60% on Unemployment Costs with UST

UST helps nonprofit organizations save money on their unemployment costs through lower rates and expert claims monitoring. 501(c)(3) organizations have an exclusive advantage over their for-profit counterparts: Did you know that as a nonprofit, you can opt out of the state's tax-rated unemployment system and only pay dollar for dollar for the unemployment claims paid out to former employees? When you directly reimburse the state dollar for dollar for your former employee's unemployment claims you are not subsidizing other employers that have higher unemployment claims. Unlike state unemployment taxes, your contributions to UST remain as an asset on your organization's books. For more information on UST please visit www.ChooseUST.org or call toll-free 1-888-249-4788

idealware online seminars

Seminars designed to give you the tactical advice you need to make software decisions

Through a special arranagement between idealware and the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, all members of all state nonprofit associations receive 15% off all idealware seminars and recordings. Contact info@vanno.org for your discount code.

Get a complete listing of all idealware online seminars by clicking here

Fieldstone Alliance

30% DISCOUNT ON ALL PUBLICATIONS

VANNO has teamed up with Fieldstone Alliance (formerly Wilder Publishing Center) to offer VANNO members a 30% discount off their publications. Fieldstone Alliance's hands-on guides are designed for busy nonprofit managers. From the Collaboration Handbook, to Benchmarking for Nonprofits, Fieldstone Alliance offers practical solutions for the most pressing nonprofit management issues.

Check out dozens of titles at www.fieldstonealliance.org

As soon as you join VANNO, contact us, info@vanno.org, to receive the discount code to use whenever you order.

Check out Fieldstone's monthly newsletter

MyBackgroundCheck.com

Ensuring the safety and security of those served is the top priority for all organization. To meet the specific requirements of volunteer and nonprofit organizations, MyBackgroundCheck.com has developed a comprehensive and cost effective volunteer and employee background screening program that provides community protection and valuable risk management features at the local, regional, or national levels.

Through this new benefit, VANNO members - in partnership with NCN can have access to standard volunteer screening services for $6.95 per screen. This service includes a social security trace, U.S. criminal search, and national sex offender registry search. This is 72% off MyBackgroundCheck's regular rate and 13% off their normal nonprofit rates and 16% off nonprofit rates, and include all features of the volunteer screening, plus previous employment verification and education verification.

Find out more about this valuable new offering and add more value to your member benefits package today at http://www.mybackgroundcheck.com/ncn

Technology makes a critical difference in a nonprofit’s success. NTEN connects members with the information and resources they need to effectively use technology in their work. Benefits include online trainings, local affinity groups, and connections to top nonprofit technology vendors.

Looking to gain more visibility for your state organization? Would you like to see your press releases automatically appear on Yahoo! News, AOL News, and many more? How about tracking of coverage of your press release? Through your membership in NCNA, you can access all of these services at 15% off the regular prices with PRNewswire.

Save Money with SunRX Partnership

Through this partnership, you, your staff, your members, and their families can save 15% to 75% on prescription medication costs. Getting started is simple. There is no signup process. All that anyone needs to do is visit SunRX, select VANNO from the drop down menu, and print out their card.

Pricing information and participating pharmacies are readily available on the site and include many local pharmacies and national chains. Members present their prescription identification card at a participating pharmacy. No coupons or claims forms are required just instant savings. Direct your members to the SunRx site so they can print their discount card and begin saving today.

Solve Your Printing Problems with Xerox's Free Color Printers Program

The National Council of Nonprofits and Xerox FreeColorPrinters have teamed up to help you and your members generate more donations and reduce outsourced printing costs through Xerox's FreeColorPrinters program. To qualify for and benefit from the Xerox

FreeColorPrinters program, organizations must print approximately 2,000

pages (4reams) per month or spend $125 or more on outsourced printing and ink each

month. Participants simply submit a monthly page count and purchase all supplies

-- which are priced competitively -- through the Xerox FreeColorPrinters program. The

National Council is participating in this program and we can't say enough

good things about the quality of the printer provided. For any nonprofit doing a

reasonable volume of printing, this is a great opportunity! Qualifying nonprofits

will receive:

A new Xerox Phaser 8560/DN business class color printer

with 3 year onsite warranty

FREE Free delivery of the printer
Free shipping for all supplies ordered by National Council referred members for 3 years (exclusive to National Council members)

State associations will receive:

$100 one time payment for each qualified member referred
$100 one time bonus payment to be put into a National Council scholarship fund if member qualifies and joins in 2009

So, if just one of your members signs up for the program, you will get $100 + $100 - so you can cover the entire registration fee for the 2009 Member Meeting!

For more information, call 1-866-890-2168 or visit http://www.freecolorprinters.com/low-cost-printing-affiliate.cfm

The Society for Nonprofit

Organizations

All VANNO Members receive

FREE Membership in the Society

(a $115 value!)

Your benefits include:

Six issues of Nonprofit World, the Society’s bi-monthly management and leadership magazine – chock full of practical information in short, easy-read articles.
Twelve issues of Nonprofit World Funding Alert – theleading on-line funding newsletter providing monthly updates on current grant and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations.
Complete access to the Society’s archive of over 700 management articles.
Discounts on all materials in the Resource Center, including books, audio tapes and video tapes.
Discounts on the Society’s on-line courses in Nonprofit Leadership and Management -- 8 programs that focus on the key result areas of managing and leading a nonprofit organization. Earn CEUs from Michigan State University, or a Certificate from the Society.
Subscription to GrantStation, an on-line funding database (a $599 value)
Weekly copies of GrantStation Insider, an electronic newsletter about the funding community
Reach us at www.snpo.org

VANNO 2004-2009: CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF SERVICES TO THOSE WHO SERVE---


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Home About VANNO Benefits & Services Discount Partners Member Directory Join Now News & Reports Policy & Advocacy Info Central Career Center Yellow Pages Are you a business serving VA nonprofits? Read the Virginia Nonprofit Sector Report Calendar Contact Us	Benefits & Services Discount Partners Discount BoardSource Publications Through December 2009 and January 2010, VANNO members receive discounts on popular BoardSource governance ebooks, courtesy of the National Council of Nonprofits. Go to www.boursource.org and use promo code NCN. Group Health Insurance for Nonprofit Employees Do you worry about the rising costs of health insurance plans for nonprofit organizations? Then take advantage of this great money-saving VANNO member benefit! The Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations (VANNO) has partnered with the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in Washington, DC to offer a group health insurance plan to nonprofits throughout Virginia. Review information on the Center for Nonprofit Advancement's website. Directors and Officers Insurance Directors & Officers can be liable for claims long after they leave a board. Does your D&O Policy have a lifetime occurrence reporting provision? This provision provides former board members peace of mind for their decisions and actions long after their term and is RARELY included in other Directors & Officers Insurance Policies. This extension is INCLUDED in our preferred program by United States Liability Insurance Group. Other advantages include: More competitive Insurance Pricing Separate D&O and EPLI Limits Defense Costs Outside the Limits Full Prior Acts Coverage 3rd Party Coverage Available Free Human Resource Consulting by PeopleSystems HR Company A.M. Best A++ Rated (one of only 19 insurance companies with an A ++ Rating in 2009) Go to http://www.smins.net/nonprofits to complete an online D&O Application today. We will guarantee you a quote or request for additional information within one business day!! For further details or questions, please contact: Michael Barnum Savage & McPherson Insurance Agency, Inc. 877-592-6088 extension 35 or mbarnum@smins.net The Employment Legal Series The Employment Legal Series by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce can be purchased at the member price if you are a VANNO member. Publications include Labor and Employment Law in Virginia, Model Employee Policies and Forms and A Virginia Employer’s Guide to Hiring, Firing and Discipline. Click here for more information and to purchase your publications. Exciting VANNO Member Benefit - Group Health Plan for Virginia Nonprofit Employees Do you worry about the rising costs of health insurance plans for nonprofit organizations? Then take advantage of this great money-saving VANNO member benefit! The Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations (VANNO) has partnered with the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in Washington, DC to offer a group health insurance plan to nonprofits throughout Virginia. Click here for more detailed information on the plan and information on how to register. ReadyTalk Discounted Audio and Web Conferencing Toll-free, ‘reservationless’ teleconferencing – no need to schedule a call Easy Web Conferencing – show slides, share documents, or host webinars Recording/playback – 1 click access for board calls, capturing meeting minutes, archiving events, and advocacy information. Dedicated training and live technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Unbeatable discounted rates for VANNOmembers! Take advantage for free monthly seminars: http://www.readytalk.com/web-seminar-series/ Savings for VANNO members: Audio conferencing - only 6 cents / minute Web conferencing – only 10 cents / minute No locked-in contracts, no hidden costs For details or a demonstration of ReadyTalk's features, visit at www.readytalk.com or contact tracey.grant@readytalk.com Custom Credit Card Processing, Inc. VANNO members now have access to an easy and cost effective way to obtain full-service credit card processing for your organization at special member rates. CCCP will help your organization get established with card acceptance for Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover and enable you to accept electronic checks from your members. Features of their partnership with VANNO include: A Visa/MasterCard discount rate of: 1.79% per card swipe 2.15% for mail, phone order and Internet processing + .20/per transaction to VANNO participating program members (regardless of organization size or industry) 24/7 local support and live help desk A 3-year rate guarantee fixed to interchange No Application/Setup Charge No Monthly Minimum CCCP has become known for excellence in responding to client needs, providing prompt quality service and support that is second to none. For more details, visit www.cccpinc.com or call (703) 739-2224 x202 or (866) 847-2623 x202. Save up to 60% on Unemployment Costs with UST UST helps nonprofit organizations save money on their unemployment costs through lower rates and expert claims monitoring. 501(c)(3) organizations have an exclusive advantage over their for-profit counterparts: Did you know that as a nonprofit, you can opt out of the state's tax-rated unemployment system and only pay dollar for dollar for the unemployment claims paid out to former employees? When you directly reimburse the state dollar for dollar for your former employee's unemployment claims you are not subsidizing other employers that have higher unemployment claims. Unlike state unemployment taxes, your contributions to UST remain as an asset on your organization's books. For more information on UST please visit www.ChooseUST.org or call toll-free 1-888-249-4788 idealware online seminars Seminars designed to give you the tactical advice you need to make software decisions Through a special arranagement between idealware and the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, all members of all state nonprofit associations receive 15% off all idealware seminars and recordings. Contact info@vanno.org for your discount code. Get a complete listing of all idealware online seminars by clicking here Fieldstone Alliance 30% DISCOUNT ON ALL PUBLICATIONS VANNO has teamed up with Fieldstone Alliance (formerly Wilder Publishing Center) to offer VANNO members a 30% discount off their publications. Fieldstone Alliance's hands-on guides are designed for busy nonprofit managers. From the Collaboration Handbook, to Benchmarking for Nonprofits, Fieldstone Alliance offers practical solutions for the most pressing nonprofit management issues. Check out dozens of titles at www.fieldstonealliance.org As soon as you join VANNO, contact us, info@vanno.org, to receive the discount code to use whenever you order. Check out Fieldstone's monthly newsletter MyBackgroundCheck.com Ensuring the safety and security of those served is the top priority for all organization. To meet the specific requirements of volunteer and nonprofit organizations, MyBackgroundCheck.com has developed a comprehensive and cost effective volunteer and employee background screening program that provides community protection and valuable risk management features at the local, regional, or national levels. Through this new benefit, VANNO members - in partnership with NCN can have access to standard volunteer screening services for $6.95 per screen. This service includes a social security trace, U.S. criminal search, and national sex offender registry search. This is 72% off MyBackgroundCheck's regular rate and 13% off their normal nonprofit rates and 16% off nonprofit rates, and include all features of the volunteer screening, plus previous employment verification and education verification. Find out more about this valuable new offering and add more value to your member benefits package today at http://www.mybackgroundcheck.com/ncn Technology makes a critical difference in a nonprofit’s success. NTEN connects members with the information and resources they need to effectively use technology in their work. Benefits include online trainings, local affinity groups, and connections to top nonprofit technology vendors. Looking to gain more visibility for your state organization? Would you like to see your press releases automatically appear on Yahoo! News, AOL News, and many more? How about tracking of coverage of your press release? Through your membership in NCNA, you can access all of these services at 15% off the regular prices with PRNewswire. Save Money with SunRX Partnership Through this partnership, you, your staff, your members, and their families can save 15% to 75% on prescription medication costs. Getting started is simple. There is no signup process. All that anyone needs to do is visit SunRX, select VANNO from the drop down menu, and print out their card. Pricing information and participating pharmacies are readily available on the site and include many local pharmacies and national chains. Members present their prescription identification card at a participating pharmacy. No coupons or claims forms are required just instant savings. Direct your members to the SunRx site so they can print their discount card and begin saving today. Solve Your Printing Problems with Xerox's Free Color Printers Program The National Council of Nonprofits and Xerox FreeColorPrinters have teamed up to help you and your members generate more donations and reduce outsourced printing costs through Xerox's FreeColorPrinters program. To qualify for and benefit from the Xerox FreeColorPrinters program, organizations must print approximately 2,000 pages (4reams) per month or spend $125 or more on outsourced printing and ink each month. Participants simply submit a monthly page count and purchase all supplies -- which are priced competitively -- through the Xerox FreeColorPrinters program. The National Council is participating in this program and we can't say enough good things about the quality of the printer provided. For any nonprofit doing a reasonable volume of printing, this is a great opportunity! Qualifying nonprofits will receive: A new Xerox Phaser 8560/DN business class color printer with 3 year onsite warranty FREE Free delivery of the printer Free shipping for all supplies ordered by National Council referred members for 3 years (exclusive to National Council members) State associations will receive: $100 one time payment for each qualified member referred $100 one time bonus payment to be put into a National Council scholarship fund if member qualifies and joins in 2009 So, if just one of your members signs up for the program, you will get $100 + $100 - so you can cover the entire registration fee for the 2009 Member Meeting! For more information, call 1-866-890-2168 or visit http://www.freecolorprinters.com/low-cost-printing-affiliate.cfm The Society for Nonprofit Organizations All VANNO Members receive FREE Membership in the Society *(a $115 value!)* Your benefits include: Six issues of Nonprofit World, the Society’s bi-monthly management and leadership magazine – chock full of practical information in short, easy-read articles. Twelve issues of Nonprofit World Funding Alert – theleading on-line funding newsletter providing monthly updates on current grant and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations. Complete access to the Society’s archive of over 700 management articles. Discounts on all materials in the Resource Center, including books, audio tapes and video tapes. Discounts on the Society’s on-line courses in Nonprofit Leadership and Management -- 8 programs that focus on the key result areas of managing and leading a nonprofit organization. Earn CEUs from Michigan State University, or a Certificate from the Society. Subscription to GrantStation, an on-line funding database (a $599 value) Weekly copies of GrantStation Insider, an electronic newsletter about the funding community Reach us at www.snpo.org VANNO 2004-2009: CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF SERVICES TO THOSE WHO SERVE---
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