Frequently Asked Questions

1.  What is CAN's mission?
2.  What benefits will I receive if I join CAN?
3.  What CAN activities does my membership support?
4.  Where is CAN located?
5.  What is the difference between CAN and CAN Insurance Services (CIS)?
6.  Does CAN give grants?
 

1. What is CAN's mission?
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.

2. What benefits will I receive if I join CAN?
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 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. Get more information about membership benefits from "Join Now"

3. What CAN activities does my membership support?
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.

4. Where is CAN located?
CAN has offices in Los Angeles, Central California and Sacramento. Click here for addresses and phone numbers.

5. What is the difference between CAN and CAN Insurance Services (CIS)?
CAN Insurance Services (CIS) is a subsidiary of the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN).　 CIS provides insurance services exclusively to members of CAN. Members can use CIS to meet all of their insurance needs including access to cost saving programs available through CAN. Click here to receive a no obligation quote.

6. Does CAN give grants?
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. We encourage all members to apply for CAN's two annual $5,000 Awards of Excellence program. Click here for more information