Business Associates are for-profit companies working in the nonprofit arena that recognize how they can benefit from IS’s expertise on developments affecting nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs and form greater visibility with those organizations. Not only do business associates -- who include law firms, accounting firms, and consulting companies -- stay current in areas such as legislation, regulation, and media coverage, they also get unique visibility among IS's member organizations. As an IS Business Associate, you will find many opportunities to demonstrate your commitment to the nonprofit community. We connect our business associates to the best thinking and best people in the nation's nonprofit organizations. Other benefits include:
Look Smart
- Be in the know. Receive our members-only Daily Policy Digest and Media Digest. Stay abreast of breaking developments across the sector and keep an eye on national trends that affect your clients.
- Stay current. Track news of IS members in and around the IS coalition through IS CONNECTS, our monthly electronic newsletter.
Get Connected
- Get linked. Add your business to our online listing of IS Business Associates and link directly to your website.
- Expand your network. Join the Independent Sector Membership Network on
. - Enjoy Discounts. Benefit from savings when you attend the IS Annual Conference. Join leaders from hundreds of influential organizations around timely topics.
- Advertise your business. Promote your company to leading nonprofits by advertising in the IS Conference Program.
Application Information
The cost of becoming a Business Associate is based on the number of professional staff devoted to the firm’s nonprofit practice:
- Companies with fewer than five professional staff (not including support staff) make an annual contribution of $500
- Companies with five to nine professional staff (not including support staff) make an annual contribution of $1,000
- Companies with ten to forty-nine professional staff (not including support staff) make an annual contribution of $2,500
- Companies with fifty or more professional staff (not including support staff) make an annual contribution of $5,000
To apply for membership please use our online application or download and fill out the application form and send it along with a check payable to Independent Sector to:
Independent Sector Membership
