Georgia s Nonprofit Sector From hospitals to day care centers, community theatres, historical societies, friends of the park, hospices, colleges and everything in between, nonprofits touch our lives from birth to death producing a vast array of community profits. Yet, as important as they are, community benefit is not the only impact of Georgia s nonprofit sector. With assets of $95 billion and annual expenditures of $45 billion Georgia s nonprofit sector is large and growing! Boasting a payroll exceeding $10 billion and total employment of 231,000, if Georgia s nonprofits were classified as their own industry, they would rank 9th, surpassing Georgia s construction, real estate and information technology industries. The Georgia Center for Nonprofits For 21 years, the Georgia Center for Nonprofits has served as a trusted and reliable partner to Georgia s nonprofit and philanthropic community by delivering a wide range of services and support. Today, GCN works with over 9,000 nonprofit professionals and 3,000 organizations annually. Members depend on GCN s landmark research, monthly publications, and timely briefings to provide them with insight and direction. GCN memberexclusive events prove the power of the network in building partnerships, collaborations and sharing knowledge. GCN members include: human services CARE The Salvation Army United Way Augusta Partnership for Children food&nutrition Atlanta Community Food Bank Open Hand Georgia Food Bank Association housing&shelter Habitat for Humanity Macon Rescue Mission United Methodist Home for Children education Georgia Association of Educators Project Grad Spellman College health National Multiple Sclerosis Society Bobby Dodd Institute Easter Seals public safety American Red Cross youth Big Brothers Big Sisters Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Boys & Girls Club recreation Special Olympics Georgia State Soccer Association Georgia State Golf Association environment Piedmont Park Conservancy Southface Energy Institute Chattahoochee Nature Center animals Georgia Aquarium Humane Society PAWS Atlanta arts&culture Atlanta Ballet Woodruff Arts Center High Museum The Fox Theatre Innovative year-round programming through GCN s Nonprofit University develops sector leadership skills. Our expert consultants develop strategies and build capacity for organizations of all sizes, enabling them to accelerate and grow their impact. And, our Nonprofit Marketplace buying consortium helps trim organizational expenses. Our members span the nonprofit world in scale and scope from international organizations to corporate philanthropies, foundations, and community initiatives. Together, we magnify our impact in powerful ways supporting each other in our shared vision to improve the quality of life in our communities and our state. Our 1,200 member organizations work across 22 major subsectors ranging from human services to education, health care, arts & culture and the environment. They range in scale, with half operating with annual budgets under $1 million, 30% between 1 and 10 million, and 20% over $10 million.
Connect with sector. GCN is the place where Georgia s nonprofit community gathers to exchange ideas, gain insights, get inspired, build skills, and find solutions to help them advance their missions. A Business Membership with GCN will provide you with the opportunity to connect with this targeted group of nonprofit leaders and decision makers! Through an array of benefits, Business Membership provides an opportunity to align your company with GCN a trusted source within the sector. A broad array of opportunities to promote your work, including: Exclusive networking and promotional opportunities at member events. Advertisements and special promotions in both electronic and printed publications sent to 20,000+ nonprofit and community leaders. Inclusion in our online Business Member Directory, which is made available to all nonprofit professionals across our network. Opportunities to create specialized learning webinars available to members. Opportunities Advocate Impact Leadership Price $500 $950 $1,450 Subscription to all GCN Communications & Publications Inclusion in the GCN Business Member Directory 50 word 100 word Opportunity to purchase advertising space in GCN publications* Networking Opportunities: Invitation to all GCN Member Events* Member Area Access: access to member-exclusive online resources Company material displayed at Member Event resource table* 200 word 2 Events 3 Events 6 Events Exhibitor & Sponsor Discounts at Annual Nonprofit Summit Free Ad in Centerview, GCN s monthly community enewsletter* Free Ad in Connections, GCN s monthly member enewsletter* Free Ad in Georgia Nonprofit NOW, GCN s member quarterly print publication* Exhibit Table at one Member Event* Opportunity to record an educational webinar available to GCN members* *see details on next page 1/4 page 1/2 page
MEMBER EVENTS GCN member organizations benefit from exclusive programs that deliver ongoing educational and networking opportunities. Through our Networking and Expert Series events series, GCN provides an environment for our nonprofit members to both connect with peers and receive valuable information to help aid in increasing their mission and impact. We re given the rare opportunity to meet many GCN members face-to-face, showcase our products and abilities, and share how we ve helped. Bhea Barcarse, The Icebox Events Overview Frequency: Held throughout the year Number of Events: 6+ events annually Expert Series Feature presenters on key nonprofit topic areas Formatted as a workshop, auditorium or classroom type presentation 2-3 hour event with light refreshments Venues occur within Metro Atlanta and outside counties Attendance range: 90 200 Attendee Profile: GCN nonprofit member organizations. Attendees include Staff, Management, Executive Leadership and Board members No charge to GCN member organizations Networking Events Social engagements occurring after close of business, typically Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Venues throughout Metro Atlanta and outside counties that may include arts and humanities organizations or GCN business partner locales 2-3 hour events with food, beverages and may include special feature (i.e. music, arts) Venues occur within Metro Atlanta and outside counties Attendance range: 80-120 Attendee Profile: GCN nonprofit member organizations. Attendees include Staff, Management, Executive Leadership and Board members No charge to GCN member organizations
LEADERSHIP MEMBER STORY FUNDRAISING READ MORE >> MARKETING READ MORE >> MARCH 7 MKT 220 Using Market Research to Maximize Results MARCH 8 FND 260 Wri ng Winning Grants (all-day) MARCH 14 PRG 220 Marke ng NPOs Ready. Set. Lead. MARCH 16 VOL 440 Volunteer Recruitment & Reten on MARCH 21 MGT 130 Understanding People, Building Teams MARCH 28 MARCH 30 FND 230 Individual, Board & Volunteer Giving APRIL 4 MKT 420 Building Targeted Nonprofit Products & Services APRIL 6 FIN 130 Quick Books Tips & Tricks for Nonprofits APRIL 20 MAY 21-22 GCNBusinessMembership GCN COMMUNICATIONS For 20,000+ nonprofit leaders and partners across the state, GCN communications are a major resource. Our communications consist of electronic and printed publications as well as our website, gcn.org. March 2012 Welcome to your new, members-only, monthly e-newsletter! In our con nued effort to bring exclusive benefits to our members, we are excited to launch this expanded edi on created just for you. We are pleased to be connec ng in more ways than ever. Star ng now, we will deliver Insights with four original ar cles. Our Calendar will keep you up-to-date on member and community events, as well as learning opportuni es in the month ahead. And we ll share the latest News & Highlights and Funding Opportuni es, along with exclusive Member Resources to support your organiza on and your mission. Many resources in Connec ons will be located in the members-only sec on of GCN.org, so be sure to add or update your member profile online. If you need your login informa on, contact us now and we ll get it right over to you. -- Your GCN membership team. INSIGHTS Innovation: Why it should top your priority list. It s a buzzword among thought leaders across the sector and the business world, yet it has proven tough to energize organiza ons to innovate, according to Kris na Jaskyte at UGA s School of Social Work and Ins tute for Nonprofit Organiza ons. Why is it that progress in the nonprofit field toward becoming a sector known for its innova veness is so hard to see? she asks, no ng that meaningful innova on may be radical or incremental, and implemented across many facets of an organiza on. How might innova on transform your nonprofit? READ MORE Social Enterprise @ Nobis Works For three decades, GCN member Nobis Works has been involved in social enterprise: we just didn t call it that un l a year ago, says President/CEO Connie Kirk. For the Marie abased nonprofit, it s just been how they meet their mission of helping over 22,000 people with disabili es find and keep meaningful jobs, while at the same me, maintain a sustainable revenue model to fuel that mission. Their Recycletronics electronics recycling business, launched in 2009, annually raises $4 million and keeps 12 million pounds out of landfills. The Event Trap: Is your organization in it? Events meet a basic organiza onal need to do something tangible and put a simple form of capitalism to work for your nonprofit, asserts consultant and board member Bill Hoffman. But have yours become the default fundraising ac vity, draining me and resources, while falling short of delivering a commensurate return? It s me to get out of the trap. Start your event planning with a though ul, honest assessment of poten al value, and make it about more than just fundraising. READ MORE >> NOW GeorGia NoNprofit connections monthly news and insight for our member community Get your website working harder. Your nonprofit s online presence is essen al, but how well is it serving your mission? Who is visi ng your site and why? Take a simple, meaningful step to finding answers with Google Analy cs, a free online tool that you can easily ac vate and use to help assess and adjust your website strategy. In Part 1 of our 2-part series, Convio s Alissa Ruehl introduces five key audience analy cs in the Google Analy cs toolbox to get you started. calendar MARCH 15 Leadership Direct Nonprofit Board Leadership Clinic GCN Member Day Nonprofit Summit Dear members, you don t need a newsletter. You need new methods, new data, and fresh thinking. Connections GCN s monthly member enewsletter, sent to 5,000 members, is focused on providing extensive exclusive content, tools and resources. Each issue features two ad spaces: 1-column vertical (280x400px) and 2-column horizontal (440x100) with link to advertiser s website. Centerview GCN s monthly community enewsletter, sent to 9,000 nonprofit and community leaders, provides reports, news and announcements. Each issue features up to two 1-column ad spaces: 175 pixels wide x 135 pixels high, with link to advertiser s website. Georgia Nonprofit NOW GCN s printed quarterly magazine has a readership of 6,000 nonprofit professionals from member organizations, along with philanthropic and community leaders. It delivers a depth of original reporting, ranging from expert perspective, key trends, practical insights, and best practices from national thought leaders and experts. Two advertising space options: ½ page ad: 7.75 wide x 4.75 high, full color bleed ¼ page ad: 3.75 wide x 4.75 high, full color No. 1 Spring 2012 A member publication of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits advocacy The sector is big, but are we strong? leadership Man on a Mission funding The New Frontiers of Philanthropy Business Member Directory GCN s online Business Directory is available to thousands of nonprofit leaders, who rely on this one-stop-shopping tool to find those businesses that provide products and services targeted to the nonprofit sector. Webinar Record one 30 minute presentation to highlight your expertise, which we will promote to the membership and make available for on-demand viewing via the member resource area of GCN.org for the duration of the membership.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Numerous other benefits are available to GCN s Business Members, including: Opportunities to network with sector leaders and decision makers. Opportunities to reach new clients with 400+ nonprofit professionals attending, the annual Nonprofit Summit is the largest sector event in the Southeast. Access to exclusive member only online resources. Access to our Member Helpline and online Live Chat for prompt and friendly member service. Subscription to all GCN publications. Discounts on training through Nonprofit University. Discounts on Services from our Marketplace Vendor Partners. Register today! For questions, ideas or to register today, please contact our Membership Team at 678-916-3080 or membership@gcn.org. Registration Form BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP LEVEL o Advocate $500 o Impact $950 o Leadership $1,450 PAYMENT o Credit Card: Mastercard Visa American Express Card # Expires (mo./yr.) *CSC# Authorized Charge: Cardholder Name: *CSC (card security number) is the 3 or 4 digit #, usually on the back of your card in signature field) o Check: # Please make your check payable to Georgia Center for Nonprofits and mail to: Business Membership, Georgia Center for Nonprofits, 100 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1500, Atlanta GA 30303 o Please invoice me. MEMBER INFORMATION: CONTACT NAME TITLE COMPANY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE TELEPHONE EMAIL