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FAQ
What is the Nonprofit Purchasing Group of Delaware?
The Nonprofit Purchasing Group is a web based buying service that is hosted and managed by the United Way of Delaware. It provides advantageous pricing of goods and services to nonprofit community organizations, including access to fruits / vegetables, and athletic equipment.
What is the overall mission of the NPGD buying service?
The overall mission of the NPGD buying service is to increase the capacity and purchasing power of nonprofit member organizations.
Why was the United Way of Delaware selected to manage the nonprofit purchasing group project?
United Way of Delaware is committed to maximizing the community's resources to improve the quality of life for all Delawareans. For more than half a century, United Way of Delaware has fulfilled this integral role concerning the well being of our state. United Way of Delaware has developed a reputation for strategic fundraising that maximizes resources and directs them to effective programs designed to alleviate Delaware's most pressing human service issues.
What kinds of products and services can a nonprofit organization purchase on the website?
Nonprofit member organizations will have access to healthy fruits and vegetables, athletic and fitness equipment, and every day office supplies, empowering our communities and organizations to be both healthy and financially responsible.
| Market Basket of Products & Services |
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| Category |
Vendor |
Member Interest Level |
| Computer Products & Peripherals |
Ricoh Americas -
Ricoh
Americas * Office Basics |
Very High |
| Office Printers / Copiers |
Ricoh Americas - Ricoh Americas |
Very High |
| Office Supplies |
Office Basics |
Very High |
| Janitorial Supplies |
Office Basics |
High |
| Printing Services |
TBD |
High |
| Web/Graphic Designs |
Center City Designs |
Very High |
| Physical Activities |
Sport Supply Group Inc. |
Very High |
| Fruits & Vegetables |
Various Vendors |
Very High |
| Office Cleaning Services |
TBD |
High |
| Information Technology |
Technology Matrix Inc. |
Very High |
| Banking | Wachovia | Very
High |
| Energy | APPI | Very
High |
| Fuel | Fuelman | High |
| Legal | Flowers Group | High |
| Telecommunications | Digital Ingenuity | |
How much money can a nonprofit organization expect to save using this service?
The amount of savings will vary based on the spending patterns and the consumption needs of the nonprofit organization. The industry savings for goods and services from the electronic procurement platform are approximately 9-23% on average.
How much is the membership fee?
The annual membership
fee will be determined at the end of 2008 and is expected to be no more
than a nuisance fee to ensure we are investing our resources with only
active members.
Who is eligible to join the purchasing group?
Membership criteria for participation in the NPGD shall be an institution that been determined to be tax exempt by the federal government.
How will the purchasing group negotiate advantageous pricing for the nonprofit organizations?
The Nonprofit Purchasing Group of Delaware will use the collective purchasing power of the nonprofit marketplace to leverage and negotiate pricing discounts for its members.
What are the benefits of membership in the purchasing group?
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Save up to 25% on utility bills through the NPGD Energy Savings Program.
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Three hours of free legal counsel every year for the first 350 members-a $540 value!
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Promote efficiencies in purchasing for nonprofit community organizations by eliminating the need to negotiate and administer contracts to obtain volume discounts.
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Assist nonprofit community organizations, with tight operating budgets, through administrative cost saving measures, e.g. average savings are estimated to be 9-23% of the normal cost of items.
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Nonprofit community organizations can allocate more resources to client services with the savings in time, money, and other resources.
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Choice of competitively priced quality products and services for the nonprofit marketplace at pre-negotiated prices.
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24-Hour web access on a secured platform allows nonprofit organizations to reallocate and prioritize their time to meet the demands of clients in the community.
High powered accounting & auditing tools streamline administrative procurement processes. (Office Basics Procurement System) -
High value low cost membership enables small and large organizations to take advantage of a state of the art electronic procurement system for pennies on the dollar.
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Reduce or eliminate "maverick" spend activities, giving organizations better control over operating costs. (Office Basics Procurement System)
What evidence does NPGD have that supports the need for a nonprofit purchasing group?
The Feasibility Study conducted for Nemours Health & Prevention Services supported the need for a Nonprofit Purchasing Group of Delaware that would enable non-profit organizations in Delaware to receive discount purchasing for office products and services through a collective buying arrangement. Association or collective buying arrangements have been proven to be a significant vehicle for delivering "large organization" purchasing discounts to small or medium size non-profit organizations. This will aid the nonprofit organizations on both a financial and decision-making level.
What is the target audience membership for the nonprofit purchasing group service?
The primary participants in the NPGD will be the nonprofit community organizations that provide health, education, or human services. They will initially be drawn from a base of approximately 2800 nonprofit organizations classified as public charities throughout the Delaware area.
How will the purchasing group benefit the nonprofit community?
Nonprofit community organizations are often challenged with shrinking budgets and therefore have limited time to perform their core mission. The Nonprofit Purchasing Group of Delaware will make it easier for the Delaware nonprofit community to buy from a single source, choosing from among a set of pre-selected products for which prices have been negotiated in favor of the cooperative group.
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