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

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: 4 cents/minute for audio conferencing and 8 cents/minute for webinars. To calculate your savings and take advantage of this great service please visit our enrollment page.

For more information Patrick Wiley at ReadyTalk via telephone 303.209.1551 or email patrick.wiley@readytalk.com.

Volunteer Tracking System powered by MyBackgroundCheck.com

Maryland Nonprofits members can purchase volunteer or employment background checks for a greatly reduced rate through MyBackgroundCheck.com. Standard volunteer screening services includes a social security trace, U.S. criminal search, and national sex offender registry search. Members pay $6.95 per volunteer screen. This is 72% off MBC.com's regular rate and 13% off their normal nonprofit rate. Standard employment screenings include all features of the volunteer screening, plus previous employment verification, as well as education verification. Employment screenings are available to Maryland Nonprofits members for $20.95, 53% off regular rates and 16% off nonprofit rates. In addition, custom package options are available for your specific organization's needs.

Maryland Nonprofits members who wish to participate in this program should contact Alli Albert at 443.438.2346 for more information. Membership in Maryland Nonprofits must be verified to obtain member pricing. Enroll and get started>>

We understand that some of the largest office supply expenses are ink and toner replacements. Printing Essentials and Maryland Nonprofits are offering all members the chance to save 45 to 60 percent off the cost of these supplies. Your organization can literally save hundreds, even thousands of dollars per year by using high quality remanufactured/ recycled products from Printing Essentials.

Printing Essentials is a local Maryland based, women-owned, green certified small business. They specialize in cost effective, environmentally friendly printers and printing supplies. All of their products offer a year-long warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Maryland Nonprofits members will always receive an exclusive 7% discount on Printing Essentials' already low prices. Sign up and purchase by February 26, 2010 and receive an additional 15% off your first order! Click here to register, be sure to use the coupon code "MANO2" to receive the discount.

For more information or to see how much you can save, contact:

Steve Mazor

Printing Essentials

(443) 766-9430

smazor@pebalt.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

Maryland Nonprofits has teamed up with Consistent Computer Bargains to bring you software at an affordable price. Consistent Computer Bargains, a nonprofit agency based in Racine, Wisconsin, has arranged to bring members of Maryland Nonprofits special nonprofit pricing on software from major manufacturers such as Microsoft and Macromedia. Besides software, they can also provide you with most of your hardware needs as well. From servers to data projectors, Consistent Computer Bargains can help you with all your computer needs at a more than fair price.

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 Powerful Solutions 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).

The deregulation of the electricity industry has brought about a competitive market with lower energyprices. 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.

The Maryland electricity market is extremely competitive with attractive contract terms and 5 ½ year lows in electricity prices. Maryland Nonprofits understands that our members need help to fully understand the competitive market and to develop a customized energy solution that reduces costs.

APPI 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 website for more information. The APPI Powerful Solutions Program identifies and implements ptions that reduce the costs of your energy services. You pay no upfront, hourly, or retainer fees. APPI is only compensated when it demonstrates and delivers savings and/or refunds.

“At Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations it was easy for us to recommend the APPI powerful solutions program to our members, as our experiences with the staff have been nothing short of outstanding. The APPI team is very supportive of each separate business’ needs and the process is so valuable to the bottom line."

Maryland Nonprofits

Baltimore, MD

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.

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