Discounted Supplies and Services
Exclusively for members of Maryland Nonprofits.
PR Newswire Services
PR Newswire Services: Through a partnership with PR Newswire, members of Maryland Nonprofits can utilize PR Newswire's news distribution, monitoring, and media intelligence services at special discounts arranged through the National Council of Nonprofits. Receive free annual membership to PR Newswire ($195 value) and a 20% discount on all PR Newswire domestic distribution rates. Simply complete and submit the PR Newswire membership application and be sure to include your 501(c) designation and note that you are a member of Maryland Nonprofits under "Billing Information" on page 3 of the application. For questions and more information please contact PR Newswire at 1.800.378.7112.
Teleconferencing / Webinar Services - May 2010 NEW Lowered Prices!
ReadyTalk brings easy-to-use, affordable conferencing services to your organization! ReadyTalk makes web and audio conferencing simple for everyone, regardless of technical savvy, office location, or kind of platform. You can use ReadyTalk to hold web seminars to generate interest in programs and initiatives, disseminate information to geographically-dispersed members, or recruit and provide orientation to members and volunteers!
ReadyTalk’s user friendly services include:
- 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
Pricing is simple and straightforward: $0.039 cents/minute for audio conferencing and $0.07 cents/minute for webinars. To calculate your savings and take advantage of this great service please visit our enrollment page.
For more information contact Patrick Wiley at 303.209.1551 or patrick.wiley@readytalk.com.
Background Checks from Coeus Global
In today’s world, careful screening of paid staff and volunteers is required to protect your nonprofit’s people, programs and good will in the community. Choosing the right partner to conduct screening services can mean the difference between a safe and secure environment, and serious risks to your nonprofit. Protect your nonprofit’s valuable reputation and also ensure that vulnerable people are not put at risk because your nonprofit failed to conduct routine screening of applicants or existing staff/volunteers.
The customized services provided by Coeus Global will allow your nonprofit to effectively conduct screenings of paid staff and volunteers, track your applicants’ background checks, and make the best decisions about who to hire/engage.
Maryland Nonprofits members who wish to participate in this program should contact Art Ferreira for more information, or call (866) 765-0592 ext.302 . Membership in Maryland Nonprofits must be verified to obtain member pricing. Enroll and get started>>
Recycled Ink and Toner from Printing Essentials
Some of the largest office supply expenses are ink and toner replacements. Printing Essentials, a local, women-owned, green certified small business, specializes in cost effective and environmentally friendly printers and printing supplies.
Your organization can literally save hundreds, even thousands of dollars per year by using high quality remanufactured/ recycled products from Printing Essentials. PE sells ink and toner for 45 - 60% off retail prices, and is offering Maryland Nonprofits members an additional, exclusive 7% discount. Orders over $50 will be delivered for free (normally orders over $100 delivered free).
Maryland Nonprofits members who wish to participate in this program should contact Alli Albert at 443.438.2346. Membership in Maryland Nonprofits must be verified to obtain member pricing, for sales tax exemption, and for free delivery.
For more information about Printing Essentials' products call:
Mike Wilmer
Printing Essentials
410.339.7616
mike@printingessentials.com
Office Supplies
Your One Source to make it easy.
Easy ordering? Done. Specialized pricing? Done. Office supply hassles? None. Staples is an endorsed office supplier of the Maryland Association for Nonprofit Organizations, and as a member you’re eligible for all the advantages of Maryland Nonprofits’ office products program.
This is one member benefit that will show you real savings and help you save those budget dollars when you need it the most.
Click the Easy Button to find out more and to register online. We’re more than office products: we’re the One Source your organization needs to do business.
Your dedicated Staples Account Manager:
Sherry Jones
800-270-9710 ext. 2243
Sherry.Jones@staples.com
Office Supplies
As a member of Maryland Nonprofits you can save time and money with Office Depot. It doesn't matter if you order online or walk into a store, you will receive our discounted prices. In addition, for online orders, most items are delivered the next business day with no shipping fees.
You can register your organization online through the Office Depot / Maryland Nonprofits Registration Page. Please fill out the form and click the submit button. You will receive your discounted pricing on office supplies, furniture, printing, promotional ads, speciality items, coffee/beverages, and technology items.
For more information, please contact our Office Depot representative:
Lorey Molick, 410.206.6526
Lorey.Molick@officedepot.com
Computer Software & Services
Since 1991, CCB Inc has been the national leader in providing technology solutions to the nonprofit community. We are committed to serving those that serve others and have been privileged to serve over 25,000 organizations across the country. We partner with major manufacturers to set up special charity pricing on software, hardware and managed services, especially for our nonprofit customers. We offer savings up to 70%, exclusively for nonprofits. We provide you with over 200,000 technology solutions, including Microsoft, Adobe, HP, Symantec, VMware and many more. It would be our pleasure to help your organization reach its full potential by maximizing your IT budget.
For more information, or to get a price quote, contact Jeramie Anders at Consistent Computer Bargains at 1.800.342.4222, extension 127.
Copy, Print, Scan & Store
Advance is your one stop for all your copy, print, scan, store, retrieve, and service needs, all in one point-of-contact vendor. For over 45 years, Advance has offered 24/7 service and support, including our own in-house leasing company, so our customers receive top quality service that’s 100% Advance.
With three divisions working together, Advance can keep any organization running at optimum efficiency under one easy-to-maintain contract and reduced monthly costs.
- Hardware Solutions – our traditional best of breed copiers, multifunctional printers, and scanners. The tools and equipment you need to run your business smoothly.Document Management – document workflow made simple with scan and capture capability, archival, retrieval, and security compliant processes for documents, emails, audio files, and any other electronic file you can think of.
- Managed Print Services – the latest and greatest in cost savings pertaining to printing and output of all your devices. Advance can service your copiers and laser printers, eliminating the need to call a different service technician for each brand of copier or printer you carry. We take care of your toner and equipment supplies too.
Our nonprofit partners receive:
- Options for machine upgradesEmergency services
- Special funding-out arrangements
Special Holiday Deal for Maryland Nonprofits members - three free hours of connectivity services! In addition to the service and supplies contract that comes standard with any multifunctional copier or printer, Advance will make sure that the machine arrives with pre-set connectivity already in place, so all that is needed is a person to plug in the machine. Advance will train essential staff on the machine and assist with connecting employees’ PCs to the new piece of equipment. Think of Advance as your mini IT department. Check this link for more information.
For more information, visit www.advancestuff.com or call 410.252.4800 and ask to speak to Paul Dorsey. These benefits are for Maryland Nonprofit members only.
APPI Energy Electricity Procurement Program
Long-term sustainability is a serious consideration for every nonprofit. Ideally, every organization will spend the bulk of its income on programs, rather than on operating costs. Making smart choices that reduce overhead expenses is a great place to start. Maryland Nonprofits can help you have budget certainty through our partnership with Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI Energy).
The deregulation of the electricity industry has brought about a competitive market with lower energy prices. As a nonprofit, you should take advantage of this low-cost electricity supply solution. Without a strategy, your organization is vulnerable to increasing tariff rates, energy market volatility, and other market uncertainties.
APPI Energy is a Maryland independent energy consulting firm that since 1996 has assisted almost 1,000 Maryland businesses by reducing their cost of electricity and creating budget certainty. Visit the APPI Energy website for more information. The APPI Energy Electricity Procurement Program identifies and implements options that reduce the costs of your energy services. You pay no upfront, hourly, or retainer fees. APPI Energy is only compensated when it demonstrates and delivers savings and/or refunds.
"APPI Energy’s member benefit helps Maryland Non-Profit organizations reduce and manage their energy expenses. As a Maryland Non-Profit organization, I was contacted by APPI Energy to discuss this valuable service for our organization. Two of my organization’s critical goals for 2009 were to reduce electricity costs and to utilize greener sources of power. I was previously unaware that both of these goals were achievable simultaneously, but the experts at APPI Energy delivered and exceeded my expectations. I would recommend that every Maryland Non-Profit Member contact APPI Energy."
--Greg Snelling, Director of Finance
Montgomery Village Foundation
To enroll in the program:
- Your office must have its own electricity meter
- Fill out the Letter of Authorization and attach a copy of your most recent electricity bill. Fax to Alli Albert at 410.727.1914. You will hear back from an APPI representative within 24-48 hours.
NEW!! Financial Services from Easy Office
Easy Office provides finance, accounting and bookkeeping services for non-profits. The benefits of outsourcing to Easy Office include:
• Focusing more time on programs and less time on day-to-day financial management
• Making better financial decisions with more accurate and timely financial data
Research has shown that there is a tremendous need in the non-profit sector for improved financial management. Easy Office was created to help solve some of the following pressing issues:
• Non-profits have unique GAAP requirements. A study by Indiana University’s Non-Profit Cost Study Project reveals that over 50% of non-profits do not follow these requirements.
• Only 16% of Non-Profits followed the IRS guidelines for properly filing their IRS 990 form.
• Over 50% of Non-Profits submit inaccurate cost allocations that actually make their overhead allocations (% program vs. % admin / fundraising) look worse than reality.
Special pricing has been negotiated for Maryland Nonprofits members. To learn more, contact Mike O'Brien at 202.744.0907. Membership in Maryland Nonprofits must be verified to obtain member pricing. Back to Discounts & Buying Power>> |
