FAQs About CAN
- What is CAN's mission?
- What benefits will I receive if I join CAN?
- What CAN activities does my membership support?
- Where is CAN located?
- Does CAN have local branches throughout the state?
- When and where is the CAN Conference?
- What is the difference between CAN and CAN Insurance Services (CIS)?
- How can I access CAN Insurance Services?
- Do I have to be insured through CAN Insurance Services in order to be a member of CAN?
- Does CAN give grants?
- Have a question?
With a twofold mission, CAN protects and promotes (a) the influence, accountability and effectiveness of California nonprofits in a manner that builds their capacity to accomplish their missions and (b) the visibility, idealism and value of nonprofits in California.
CAN members receive many benefits including access to CAN Insurance Services; exclusive eligibility for the $5,000 annual Awards of Excellence; a subscription to the CAN Alert, the bimonthly newsletter for California nonprofits; discounts on CAN conferences, publications and Job Center ads; free postings on the CAN Calendar and the California Nonprofit Media Center; access to group purchasing discounts; and the satisfaction of knowing your member dues are helping to protect, strengthen and support California nonprofits.
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Your membership dues help CAN advocate for laws and regulations that are fair to nonprofits; promote nonprofit integrity and accountability throughout the state; save nonprofits time and money in financial management and reporting; disseminate information and resources to California nonprofits; and much more.
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CAN is headquartered in downtown Los Angeles at 520 S. Grand Ave., Suite 695, Los Angeles CA 90071, with a satellite office in Sacramento. CAN Insurance Services is headquartered in Santa Cruz at 1500 41st Ave., Suite 280, Capitola CA 95010, with satellite offices in Diamond Bar and Burbank.
No, but it works with a network of local organizations called the CAN Regional Partners Network, which work together and share information to boost advocacy efforts at the local level.
CAN holds several events throughout the year. Please check for the latest dates and places here.
CAN Insurance Services (CIS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). CIS provides insurance services exclusively to members of CAN.
Become a CAN member! Once you're a member, you may call CIS toll-free at (888) 427-5222 to arrange for insurance coverage for your organization and your employees.
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No, but you have to be a CAN member in order to be insured through CAN Insurance Services.
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No. CAN is a state association of nonprofits, meaning its purpose is to offer tools, resources and solutions to help other nonprofit organizations become stronger and more effective at fulfilling their missions. You can find information about grant makers at GrantsUSA (a CAN Partner) or the Foundation Center.
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