Associate Membership

Are you trying to reach the more than 25,000 potential nonprofit clients in Maryland?  More than 400 Associate Members are supporting or providing services to the state's nonprofit sector. We have developed specific and customized benefits (listed below) for our Associate Members, as well as the following "progression of learning" to help you develop relationships with the nonprofit sector and tap this growing market, no matter the size of your advertising budget! 

Take the first step and join Maryland Nonprofits now as an Associate Member!

Online Application: Pay your dues now with a credit card or PayPal OR

Mail-in Application: Download and mail with payment.

Progression of Learning

1. Learn about the Nonprofit Sector
The nonprofit sector (including, but not limited to: arts & culture, health care, social service, and environmental organizations) has different needs and wants than the general public. Learn more about nonprofit organizations as potential clients, how they operate, and how you can best serve them.

How?

• Serve in the nonprofit community as a board or committee member. Nonprofits appreciate experience with the sector.
• Read Maryland Nonprofits’ research publications such as Nonprofits by the Numbers and the annual Employment Report.
• Learn about the Standards for Excellence® program, and what nonprofits are striving for.
• Attend Maryland Nonprofits events, including our trainings, networking events and Annual Conference.
• Read other sector-wide publications like the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and The Nonprofit Times.

2. Promote Your Service
As your knowledge of the sector grows, you’ll want to inform nonprofits of the services you offer.

How?

• Join Maryland Nonprofits as a Corporate Associate Member at the Contributor, Benefactor, or Sustainer level (see below for membership details).
• Sponsor a Monthly Membership Email, or the Sector Connector, our quarterly newsletter.
• Add your business’ name to our Online Consultant Databank.
• Sponsor and attend our Annual Conference.

3. Target Your Market
Once you have established a presence in the sector, you may want to consider stepping up your efforts by further targeting your markets within the nonprofit sector.

How?

• Create and host your own workshops customized for nonprofits (with or without Maryland Nonprofits’ assistance.)
• Attend and/or sponsor Maryland Nonprofits events to get face time with our members.
• Collaborate with Maryland Nonprofits staff to develop a Products and Services Partnership that provides a discount to our Members. Please fill out this form and email it to Alli Albert.

By following this progression of learning and joining Maryland Nonprofits as an Associate Member, you can contribute to your bottom line in two significant ways:

• Increase profits for your company, and
• Strengthen your reputation as a socially-responsible company.

Associate Membership Benefits

* - Student Membership requires a photocopy of a valid student ID

** - Skillbuilder coupons are vouchers for ongoing Maryland Nonprofits' trainings given to your staff to, in turn, gift to their favorite nonprofits. Trainings cover a wide variety of subjects and occur throughout the year. A calendar is available here. Skillbuilder coupons serve the dual purpose of setting a conscientous corporate example, and connecting with staff on a personal level.