NSFA is pleased to announce our 2008-2009 membership drive as an opportunity to provide special services to K-12 school foundations.  New and renewed memberships will be valid through October 31, 2009.

Joining a professional organization says many things.  It means you want to learn and grow. It means you know that you are not alone in your work, and others in similar positions can help.  You know that encouragement is often all you need to make an idea succeed.  Joining a national organization says you are seeing your foundation work with a professional outlook and perspective.          

K-12 EDUCATION FOUNDATION
based on income reported on the foundation’s IRS form 990 from the previous year

$130 ($0 - $25,000 income)
$210 ($25,001 - $100,000 income)
$285 ($100,001 - $150,000 income)
$365 ($150,001 or more income)

SCHOOL OR DISTRICT  available only if a school/district does not currently have a foundation
based on enrollment

$130 (1 - 500 students)
$210 (501 - 1,000 students)
$285 (1,001 - 2,000 students)
$365 (2,001 students or more)

DESCRIPTION OF MEMBER BENEFITS

• National Conference registration discount for staff and board members
  NSFA is very cognizant of the costs associated with running a foundation, and NSFA learning opportunities are established with a concern for cost.  To help foundation directors and board members receive as much from NSFA learning experiences as possible, we are pleased to offer members a reduced registration fee at our national conference!

• Membership Certificate
  By joining a national organization that brings mutual support, you are also helping the national mission of foundation awareness, success, and growth.  A membership certificate, suitable for framing, indicates a public statement showing your involvement in the K-12 school foundation national movement.

• Use of NSFA Member logo on Web site and publications
  Marketers and public relations professionals say that identifying quality and a "Housekeeping Seal of Approval" proclaims not only a professional association but a high standard of quality.  NSFA feels that organizations who use their membership to learn and improve should be able to show patrons and others that they have, indeed, made efforts to be of high quality.  Placing a 'member' logo on your 'front door' tells the community that you are linked to a national effort! 

• Monthly member e-mail news
  The latest news in the world of K-12 school foundations including:  research, best practices, and success stories.  This e-newsletter provides a major source of continual learning, giving members a monthly push to excellence!  Click here to view a sample issue.

• Quarterly newsletter
  Member organizations will receive our quarterly print newsletter "Solid Foundations".

• Certified Professionals Training Program
  This training will be offered via regional one-day training seminars, as well as in 1-hour increments online.  Members will be able to participate in this program at a discount, receiving a certificate upon completion of the course.  Click here for more information.

• Consultation and Technical Support at NSFA Membership Rate
  Several levels of consultation and technical support are available through NSFA.  We can provide services ranging from short phone conversations to specific topics to a full-blown feasibility study and establishment of a foundation by nationally-known experts, all at reduced NSFA membership rates.  Click here for rates.

• Access to "Members Only" section of NSFA Web site
  Members will have a networking link to other NSFA members in the "Members Only" section of the NSFA Web site.  Additional benefits include an archive of research and communications published by NSFA.

• Online donation processing
  Give2Schools® is a secure online donation processing system available to NSFA members.  Click here for more information, or contact Give2Schools® at 866-729-5353.
  
• Webinars
  Members pay only $45, a savings of $50!

• Corporate Partnerships (Members click here and log in for more details)
  NSFA is developing an exciting variety of corporate partnerships which will benefit our members, including:  
  • Liability Insurance (through SLRMA)
  • National School Foundation Investment Program
  • Global Reach (web site hosting)
  • Stelter (planned giving services)