MCN Partners and Cost-Saving Programs 

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) works to aggregate economies of scale on behalf of its member organizations, to save them money, alert them to quality products and services, and showcase some of the great services available to Minnesota nonprofits.  MCN conducts research on each of these partners.  We check the company's history, references, and compare to competing products and services.

Not all of these MCN partners may be right for your organization.  MCN understands that no single firm can meet the needs of every nonprofit.  We encourage organizations to seek competitive bids and negotiate the best deal for their own organization.  As you do so, consider learning more about these MCN partners and cost-saving programs and how they might be able to save your organization time and money. 

BANKING AND INVESTMENTS
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
FUNDRAISING RESOURCES
INSURANCE
COMPUTER HARDWARE
OFFICE SUPPLIES
PUBLICATIONS
RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TRAINING
WEB AND VOICE CONFERENCING SERVICES

BANKING AND INVESTMENTS

Bremer Banks
Bremer Banks offers MCN members the opportunity to take advantage of lower-cost banking, higher yield investments, and employee banking packages at their banks throughout the state and online. 
More about cost-savings at Bremer Banks.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Stanton Group Stanton Group (formerly Schwarz Williams Companies) is a benefits broker that helps nonprofits to manage a range of issues including health care, compliance, recruitment and retention of employees, administrative processes, and human resource.  www.stanton-group.com or 763-278-4000

Mutual of America
Mutual of America has been providing quality retirement products and services to nonprofits for more than 50 years. They offer full service plans with complete administrative and investment management services.
More about Mutual of America

FUNDRAISING RESOURCES

Foundation Directory Online

Produced by the Foundation Data Center, MFD ONLINE!! (www.MFD-Online.com) is the original and largest online database of its kind. The three searchable databases include over 1,900 foundations, 9,000 foundation leaders, and 90,000 gifts.  MCN members can now access this service at the discounted rate of $120 per calendar year. Send an e-mail to mailto:fdc@capriotti.com to request a free two-week trial of MFD ONLINE!!  Be sure to mention that you are a MCN member. 
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Download an MFD Online Order Form

INSURANCE

Monitor Liability Managers, Inc. -- A Berkley Company
As a leading provider specializing in Nonprofit Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance, Monitor Liability Managers offers excellent service, competitive pricing, and broad coverage, all designed to protect your organization from lawsuits and give you peace of mind.  The Morse Agency is the exclusive agent for this program.                                                             

More about cost-savings with Monitor.

Unemployment Services Trust
The sole purpose of the Unemployment Services Trust (UST) is to provide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a secure, cost-effective alternative to state unemployment taxes. Nonprofits join UST and pool their resources to pay only the claims incurred by their members and are able to save a substantial amount. This program works best for organizations with 10 or more paid staff.
More about cost-savings with UST.
 

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Office Max
OfficeMax is a full service retailer for both office supplies and print & document services. MCN has negotiated a great contract and now as an MCN member, your organization can take full advantage of some great negotiated pricing! Through a special contract, MCN member organizations can qualify for discounts of 30-80% off retail on hundreds of office supplies and document services. When you order online free next day delivery is available and there is no minimum purchase amount required. Contact Jay Freeman, Business Relationship Manager at 763-238-7015 or jayfreeman@officemax.com.

More about cost-savings at Office Max.

COMPUTER HARDWARE

Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC)

The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) is an interstate compact organization charged with promoting regional collaboration and resource sharing. Founded in 1991 and based in Minneapolis, MHEC sponsors a variety of programs in Minnesota and its ten other member states to reduce costs, increase student access to college and inform policymaking through targeted and timely research and analysis. While MHEC’s main focus is higher education, nonprofits are also able to tap into the contracts MHEC has negotiated with a number of vendors including: Dell, Gateway and Xerox. MCN members can go directly to the MHEC Web site to access these discounts www.mhectech.org.

PUBLICATIONS

Fieldstone Alliance
MCN has teamed up with the Fieldstone Alliance (formerly Wilder Publishing Center) to offer all MCN members a 20% discount off all Fieldstone publications. Fieldstone offers more than 35 publications for nonprofit managers. From Benchmarking for Nonprofits to Coping with Cutbacks, and from Fundraising on the Internet to Conducing Community Forums, Wilder Publishing offers practical solutions for all types of nonprofit organizations. 
More about cost-savings on Fieldstone Alliance Publications

Nonprofit Quarterly
The Nonprofit Quarterly is a unique magazine that leaders count on to provide them with values based management information and proven practices. NPQ provides deep treatment on topics like governance, financial management, planning and evaluation, fundraising...The regular price is $49. MCN members enjoy a $10 discount on both new orders and renewals, or $39 for 4 issues.

More about cost-savings with Nonprofit Quarterly

RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TRAINING

Nonprofit Risk Management Center
MCN serves as a satellite office for the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, a national organization devoted help nonprofit organizations cope and manage all types of risk. Through technical assistance, publications, trainings, consulting, and partnering with other organizations like MCN, NRMC is able to all kinds of nonprofit organizations deal with a variety of risk management topics.
More about how to manage your nonprofit's risk

WEB AND VOICE CONFERENCING SERVICES

ReadyTalk
ReadyTalk provides highly discounted voice and web conferencing services.  MCN members can use ReadyTalk's voice conferencing service for 4 cents per minute per participant.  Add web conferencing for 8 cents per minute per participant.  Ready Talk is accessible regardless of technical savvy, office location or computing platform.  All that is required is a telephone, a computer and an Internet connection.  No special software is needed - just an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Safari.  MCN members should ask to speak with Shawn Murray or Tracey Grant, MCN's ReadyTalk account representatives. 1-800-843-9166 or www.readytalk.com.

Member Benefit 
Did you know that when you join, and each year you renew your membership, your nonprofit receives its choice of 2 MCN publications FREE!

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