Associate Membership

Mission-aligned businesses who support the nonprofit sector through their expertise and services.

Education
Training
Forums & Networking
Consultation
Celebrate Nonprofits
Education
Training
Forums & Networking
Consultation
Celebrate Nonprofits

Partner with purpose. Support nonprofits. Strengthen community.

The Associate Membership Program at The Nonprofit Partnership offers for-profit organizations a meaningful way to engage with and support the nonprofit sector. This program connects businesses with nonprofit leaders, resources, and opportunities—bridging profit and purpose for greater community impact.


Become an Associate Member

Associate Membership is designed for businesses and organizations that want to support nonprofits while building authentic relationships and visibility within the sector.

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Why Join Associate Membership?

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Purposeful Connections

Build relationships with nonprofit leaders and mission-driven organizations.

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Stronger Social Impact

Strengthen your business community values and corporate social responsibility.

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Sector Insights

Gain a deeper understanding of nonprofit needs, trends, and opportunities for collaboration.

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Visibility & Recognition

Be recognized as a supporter of the nonprofit sector through NPP events and communications.

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Associate Member Benefits

As an Associate Member, your organization gains access to opportunities designed to connect, inform, and amplify your impact.


  • Networking Opportunities
    Invitations to select workshops, forums, and events to connect with nonprofit professionals and fellow Associate Members.


  • Educational Resources
    Access to curated nonprofit sector resources, insights, and learning opportunities.


  • Promotional & Visibility Opportunities
    Opportunities to be featured in NPP newsletters, social media, and events — showcasing your commitment to the nonprofit community.


  • Relationship Building
    Build meaningful connections with nonprofits seeking trusted partners, vendors, and collaborators.
    

Who Can Join?

Associate Membership is open to for-profit organizations of all sizes — from local businesses to regional and national companies — who want to support and engage with the nonprofit sector.


If your organization values community impact and collaboration, there’s a place for you here.

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Contact Emmy Geiger, Director of Strategy & Partnerships, at  EGeiger@YourNPP.org to discuss next steps.



Let’s explore how your organization can partner with purpose and make a meaningful impact!

The Erie Community Foundation

Erie Insurance

Bloomerang

Bonus Accounting

Equitable Advisors

Erie Federal Credit Union

Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C.

Loesel-Schaaf Insurance Agency, Inc

MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton, LLP

MAPS Technologies

McGill, Power, Bell & Associates, LLP

National Fuel

Northwest Bank

PNC

PSECU

TrailBlaze Creative

UPMC Health Plan

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What Our Client Say

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The Nonprofit Partnership is the premier resource for nonprofits in our area. Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and accessible. The online resources & educational sessions are informative and provide help conveniently. Whether you're starting out in the nonprofit sector, or have been working for decades, the NPP helps keep you up to date & relevant.

LEEANN KRAHE, CTRS

Director of Activities & Volunteer Services

Pleasant Ridge Manor & The Friends Forever Volunteers

With so many non-profits in Erie County, it is great to have resources and collaboration available through the Erie Non-Profit Partnership. I have attended several of the Nonprofit Partnership Day Seminars and I look forward to the content each year. With changes in policy and technology trends, it is also nice to have access to learning opportunities throughout the year. It is really nice to have a centralized organization to assist with our varying needs. Thank you!

MAUREEN RIZZO

Director of Development – Brevillier Village

Each of the (many) trainings that I have attended through The Nonprofit Partnership over the past… years has provided a valuable resource for professional development opportunity for staff and Board Members to the overall benefit of our organization [the Foundation for Sustainable Forests]. NPP trainings are focused, relevant and on-point for the needs of a small non-profit organization such as ours.

ANNIE SOCCI, PhD

Executive Director – The Foundation for Sustainable Forests

What Our Client Say

A vibrant close-up of a blue and purple butterfly resting on a textured, light-colored flower petal.

The Nonprofit Partnership is the premier resource for nonprofits in our area. Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and accessible. The online resources & educational sessions are informative and provide help conveniently. Whether you're starting out in the nonprofit sector, or have been working for decades, the NPP helps keep you up to date & relevant.

LEEANN KRAHE, CTRS

Director of Activities & Volunteer Services

Pleasant Ridge Manor & The Friends Forever Volunteers

With so many non-profits in Erie County, it is great to have resources and collaboration available through the Erie Non-Profit Partnership. I have attended several of the Nonprofit Partnership Day Seminars and I look forward to the content each year. With changes in policy and technology trends, it is also nice to have access to learning opportunities throughout the year. It is really nice to have a centralized organization to assist with our varying needs. Thank you!

MAUREEN RIZZO

Director of Development – Brevillier Village

Each of the (many) trainings that I have attended through The Nonprofit Partnership over the past… years has provided a valuable resource for professional development opportunity for staff and Board Members to the overall benefit of our organization [the Foundation for Sustainable Forests]. NPP trainings are focused, relevant and on-point for the needs of a small non-profit organization such as ours.

ANNIE SOCCI, PhD

Executive Director – The Foundation for Sustainable Forests