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Communicating the Value of Membership
Many philanthropy-serving organizations create value of membership documents or value proposition statements to help showcase what organizations will get out of becoming a member of that PSOs. The techniques and tactics vary across the network.
New Releases Roundup: August 2021
Check out the latest resources from around the nonprofit sector featuring items from Candid, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, NCRP, ABFE, PRE, Northern California Grantmakers and Philanthropy Northwest.
2014 Annual Conference Resources
PSO President, CEO, and Executive Director Positions
Sample regional and national philanthropy-serving organization job descriptions for presidents, CEOs, and executive directors.
Seeking Advice on Building Event Sponsorships
Membership Brochures
A collection of sample membership marketing brochures.
Use of Electronic Information- Member Practices
Member Engagement Tracking & Reporting
Leveraging Limited Dollars
Understanding Independent Sector’s Principles for Effective Governance
Independent Sector's Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice outlines 33 principles of sound practice for charitable organizations and foundations related to legal compliance and public disclosure, effective governance, financial oversight, and responsible fundraising. This webinar focuses on the policies and procedures a board of directors should implement to fulfill its oversight and governance responsibilities effectively.
Public Policy Alert: Support the 2020 Census Deadline Extensions Act, S. 4571 Nonprofits
Membership Development Plan
Sample development plan for membership recruitment and retention at regional associations compiled from examples from across the Network. Items highlighted in yellow were added based on suggestions made during a 2013 conference session.
Plan of Inclusivity for the Board of Directors and Committees
Sample inclusivity plan for board and committee members from the Minnesota Council on Foundations.