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
INSURANCE
HUMAN
RESOURCES
EDUCATION AND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COMPUTER HARDWARE AND TECHNOLOGY
OFFICE SUPPLIES
PUBLICATIONS
RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, TRAINING AND TOOLS
WEB AND VOICE CONFERENCING
SERVICES
Bremer Bank
Bremer Bank 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
Bank.
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., is a total solution benefits,compensation
and insurance services firm. Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
also
offers a wide-array of training & development programs (Stanton
University) and HR resources. Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. goes
beyond traditional medical, dental and supplemental insurance to
be your advocate and trusted advisor. For more information regarding
their specialized association service package, please call Peg Hill
at 952-356-3840 or email her at peg_hill@ajg.com
More about cost-savings at Gallagher
Benefit Services, Inc.
Mutual of America
Mutual of America has
been providing quality retirement plan products and services to
nonprofits for more than 50 years. They offer a
full range of retirement plan
products, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Mutual of America offers
a full service approach that includes both administrative and investment
services. For more information regading Mutual's retirement plan
products, please call the Minneapolis regional office at 952-820-0089
or email minneapolis@mutualofamerica.com.
You may also learn more about Mutual's complete menu of services
at www.mutualofamerica.com.
Total
Administrative Services Corp. (TASC)
For
over 30 years TASC has been an administrator of flex plans. This
tax advantage program provides discounts and savings for the employer
and employee. TASC will be providing administrative services member
organizations for Flexible Spending Accounts. (FSA’s) This
is an opportunity for employees to make pre-tax contributions that
pay for their medical, dental, vision, daycare, transportation and
various insurance premium expenses.
TASC is offering MCN
members a 25% discount on all first year one-time setup fees and
annual administrative fees. For more information, contact Bruce
W. Ganzer, TASC representative, at 651-462-8610 or baldeagle1@frontiernet.net.
Wilderness
Inquiry
Wilderness Inquiry (WI)
is a Twin Cities-based nonprofit that provides outdoor adventure
for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. WI travels to
over 35 destinations by canoe, sea kayak, dog sled, horse pack,
and back pack. Through the MCN WILD Network, staff from MCN member
organizations receive discounts from WI on selected trips. If your
organization would like to participate in and receive information
about the WILD Network, please sign up by sending an email with
your contact information to leefriedman@wildernessinquiry.org.
Please include "MCN WILD Network" in the subject line.
You can learn more at www.wildernessinquiry.org.
Directors'
and Officers' Liability Insurance Program available from the
Morse Agency
As a leading provider specializing in Nonprofit Directors' and Officers'
Liability Insurance, the Morse Agency 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 for D&O
Liability Insurance.
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.
HUMAN
RESOURCES
CBIZ
Payroll
CBIZ Payroll provides payroll
services and will work with members to customize a package of services
that is competatively priced. CBIZ offers a 20% discount off of
its book price or a 20% savings from current payroll process, whichever
saves the organization more money. And the discount is guaranteed
for the life of the account.
For more information or for a free
cost evaluation, please contact Todd Sampson at 612-436-4619 or
tsampson@cbiz.com.
In addition to payroll, Todd can discuss with you other business
related money saving pre-tax options.
More
about cost-savings with CBIZ.
EDUCATION
AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of
St. Thomas, Center for Nonprofit Management
MCN members receive
a 15% discount on all Nonprofit Executive Education and Professional
Development classes. The University
of St. Thomas strives to be
the premier resource for innovative education, training and research
to advance the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector. The Center
for Nonprofit Management offers a suite of business and management
programs designed to help nonprofits in several ways including fundraising,
building sustainability, leadership development and financial management.
To view all of
the Nonprofit Executive Education and Professional
Development program listings, please visit http://www.stthomas.edu/business/execed/programs/nonprofit.html
For more information, please contact Jessica at 651-962-4615 or
jjkluntz@stthomas.edu
or use the VIP code 15MCN09 when registering.
More
about cost-savings with University of St. Thomas.
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 DJ Remillard,
Business Relationship Manager at 763-315-5245 or djremillard@officemax.com.
More about cost-savings at Office
Max.
Peace
Coffee
Peace Coffee has committed itself to furthering the health and growth
of our environment and society by offering their organic and fair-trade
coffee and tea to the public. MCN members receive a savings of up
to 33% over the store price on Peace Coffee products.
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 eleven 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.
MCN members can go directly to the MHEC's e-commerce Web site to
access these discounts www.mhectech.org.
eFrame
 eFrame
provides managed technology support services for
nonprofits. MCN members can receive low, fixed monthly fees on their
technology needs. For more information about eFrame's IT support
services, please contact Jim Gawrych,
Business Development Manager,
at 402-970-1731 or jgawrych@goeframe.com.
More about cost-savings at eFrame.
PUBLICATIONS
Fieldstone Alliance
MCN has teamed up with Fieldstone Alliance to offer all MCN members
a 30% discount on Fieldstone publications. Fieldstone publishes
practical books—with a focus on nonprofit management, funder
effectiveness, and community building. With more than 50 publications
such as The Nonprofit Strategy
Revolution, Managing Executive Transitions, and Financial Leadership
for Nonprofit Executives, nonprofit organizations of all
types will find practical solutions.
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 CONSULTING, TRAINING AND TOOLS
Nonprofit Risk Management Center
MCN serves as a satellite office for the national Nonprofit
Risk Management Center, a resource to the nonprofit community
that provides affordable and practical management assistance. Through
their consulting services, webinars, workshops and other trainings,
as well as through book and monthly publications, and software tools,
Nonprofit Risk Management Center provides a wide range of aid on
issues such as volunteer risk management, financial risk management,
employment practices, and youth protection.
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. For more information contact Betsy Wells at betsy.wells@readytalk.com
or call 303-209-1553. MCN members can caculate their potential savings
by switching to ReadyTalk at www.readytalk.com/mcn.
CUSTOM
APPAREL AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
Rebuild Resources
Rebuild Resources specializes in custom apparel and promotional
items, providing transitional employment to help people achieve
sobriety and rebuild their lives. Currently, MCN members receive
an ongoing 10% discount on all of Rebuild's products and a 5% discount
for first-time clients.
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