Membership
What type of organization is NAO's priority to join as members?
501c(3) nonprofits aka charitable nonprofits
What are three types of benefits that our 501(c)3 members receive?
- Joining a network of nonprofits across the state to grow and build relationships as well as support Oregon's nonprofit sector as a whole
- Discounts on programs including learning programs, resources like our comp + benefits report, and the member pass discount on our Networks
- Advocacy
- Discounts on services and resources through our benefit partners
- No cost members only programming
- Additional newsletters and tools
- Thought leadership
How does a potential member join NAO?
They submit a paper form to membership@ OR create an NAO user account online and then click "Join Now" on the left-hand side of our website. They can also call or email NAO to join
How do you tell if someone is a current member in Civi?
Click on the "Membership" tab and look at the expiration date (or lack thereof) - check for duplicate organizations in your search
How are membership dues calculated for 501(c)3 organizations?
By the organization's annual budget
What are 3 examples of the cost-saving member benefits partners that members are able to take advantage of?
Background checks and screening: Coeus Global
D&O Insurance: Bliss Sequoia
Fundraising tool: DonorSearch
Fundraising tool: Bloomerang
Grantseeking tool: GrantStation
Healthcare coverage (50+ staff members): Nonstop
Human resources and payroll services: GNSA (Great Northern Staff Administrators)
Nonprofit job board: Mac's List
Office supplies, printing, furniture and office moving needs: Strive Workplace Solutions
Reitrement Plan Solutions: Impact Benefits & Retirement – A OneDigital Company
Unemployment management services: Unemployment Services Trust
Website Platform and Marketing tools: Firespring
Nonprofit Tech-Related Webinars & Events: TechImpact
You've heard that a member organization has had a change in Executive Director. What do you do with their contact information?
Update Civi in the "Organization Summary" fields on the organization's main page
If a nonprofit organization has an annual budget of $0-$50,000 per year, how much would their NAO membership cost?
$50 per year
What is in the Members Only Area on our website?
Discount codes and links to members-only information such as special members-only webinar registration, materials, and recordings
Do we offer discounts for memberships?
Not currently (our dues are some of the lowest in the nation).
More info: Occasionally, we will waive dues for one year for certain organizations, but those requests need to come to Jim or Membership and we do not advertise or promote this.
Does an organization need to be a member in order to use the Nonprofit Resource Library and the Help Desk?
No, organizations are able to use those resources without being active members
What are two of the most common reasons that members join NAO?
Access to programs
Access to Directors & Officers Insurance (Bliss Sequoia)
General access to resources (publications, resource library, etc)
Are NAO funders and sponsors NAO members?
YES.
What are three examples of members only content or programs that we've provided over the past year?
- Funding opportunities
- Advocacy previews and information
- Member stories / testimonials
- Loan forgiveness resources / one sheets
- Member benefit webinars
A potential member is working on starting a nonprofit and wants to join NAO, but does not have their tax exempt 501c3 status yet. What category of membership is most appropriate for them?
Individual; (they can have that converted to a Nonprofit Membership once they have 501c3)