Company Profile
Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, Inc.
Company Overview
Connecticut Association of Nonprofits (CT Nonprofits) is the largest membership organization in the state dedicated exclusively to nonprofits in Connecticut. We are a collaborative of over 525 organizations, supporting our members' needs so they may serve their communities to achieve their missions.
MISSION:
The mission of CT Nonprofits is to support and strengthen nonprofit organizations in building and sustaining healthy communities in Connecticut. To achieve this mission, CT Nonprofits is committed to the following goals:
• Enhance public recognition of the importance and role of the nonprofit sector to the people of Connecticut.
• Provide access to high quality assistance and information on effective nonprofit management and practices.
• Advocate on issues that affect the capacity of all nonprofits to address their communities’ needs.
• Foster communication and cooperation among nonprofits.
MEMBERS
Every day, nonprofit organizations strive to improve communities. They work hard to strengthen our overall social fabric, and improve the quality of life for people in our state, and beyond.
In Connecticut, nonprofits serve over 3.3 million people, employ over 180,000 people, and are an integral part of the state’s economy. Connecticut Association of Nonprofits (CT Nonprofits) serves as the collective voice for over 525 nonprofits.
CT Nonprofits is a state-wide agency. Most of our members are concentrated within the greater metropolitan areas of Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury, Fairfield and New London.
We represent a diverse membership of nonprofits that focus on:
Advocacy, Education, Housing, Agriculture, Economic Development, Human Services,
Animal Welfare, Employment, Nutrition, Arts, Environment, Philanthropy
Civil Rights, Food, Public Policy, Community Development, Foundations
Religion, Culture, Healthcare and Vocation.
Our members range financially from smaller nonprofits with a budget of less than $500,000, to large organizations with an operating budget of over $8 million. We support nonprofits with and without state funding.
ALL MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
Strength in Numbers:
• CT Nonprofits is the largest membership organization in the state dedicated exclusively to nonprofits in Connecticut.
• Together, our voice is heard!
Cost Saving Benefits:
• Collective purchasing power of more than 525 nonprofit organizations, allowing your agency to receive cost savings on more than a dozen products and services.
• Exclusive connection to the Unemployment Services Trust, a cost-effective alternative to paying state unemployment taxes. [link to business]
• Discounted rates for insurance, telecommunications and employee benefits.
Training & Education:
• Big discounts on more than 130 educational trainings annually through our Center for Professional Development.
• Discount on registration for our Annual Connecticut Nonprofits Conference
• Free members-only management forums on topics that include: Human Resources, Finance, Development, Marketing & Public Relations, and Technology
Publications & Communications:
• Members-only newsletters on the latest nonprofit issues and trends.
• Discounts on special publications like our Nonprofit Employee Handbook, Nonprofit Compensation Survey and Employee Benefits Survey.
• Timely alerts on funding and developments in state government.
Information:
• A web site dedicated to nonprofits that also serves as an avenue to showcase and share member expertise and missions.
• New online Career Center that provides individuals and nonprofit organizations with the latest technology in career development and offers a host of benefits for nonprofit employers and job seekers.
• Referrals to legal, financial, and nonprofit management experts who will bolster your performance.
• Exclusive access to resource materials focusing on best management practices.
• Experienced staff that are here to help you and your organization in any way we can, because our mission is simple… to support and strengthen nonprofit organizations!
Networking:
• Share experiences, challenges and solutions with peers, and foster communication and cooperation among nonprofits.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships to help achieve your desired outcomes.
Publicity
• Every day, CT Nonprofits promotes the good work of its members and highlights the critical role nonprofits serve in the community to policy makers and the public through conversations with state-elected leaders and key influential people in CT.
• We reach these audiences through legislative testimony, our web site, and publications such as our Nonprofit Advantage, which reaches more than 4,000 readers in Connecticut.
State-funded members receive the additional benefits of Advocacy:
• Nonprofit sub-sector groups that focus on Children & Youth, Community Justice, Developmental Disabilities, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and the Arts.
• 3 registered lobbyists on CT Nonprofits’ staff, plus contracted lobbyists and support from additional staff.
• A history of effective relationships with state-elected leaders and their staff.
• Critical analysis on state budget and legislative issues specific to nonprofits.
• A proven track record of legislative success.
Company History
CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS WITH OUR MEMBERS:
Founded in 1977 as Connecticut Association of Residential Facilities (CARF), Connecticut Association of Nonprofits (CT Nonprofits) has grown to include a diverse membership, covering all sectors of the nonprofit community.
In 1997, as we outgrew the CARF name, and in recognition of our expanding services to a spectrum of organizations, we became Connecticut Association of Nonprofits. In 2007, we introduced a new logo that is more representative of our membership and mission.
CT Nonprofits gives members access to networking opportunities, up-to-date information, cost-saving group purchasing programs, education & training, legislative advocacy, and publications targeting Connecticut’s nonprofit sector.
We’re more than a CAN; we are Connecticut’s NONPROFITS:
In 2007, Connecticut Association of Nonprofits introduced a new logo and “canned the CAN” in favor of a shortened name, “CT Nonprofits.” This abbreviation better represents who our members are and what we do for the nonprofit community in our state. We work to serve, strengthen, and support Connecticut’s nonprofit community.