Press Release Distribution Services for Non-Profit Organizations from Send2Press

Introduction

Non-Profit Discount Program 2011/12

Standard Discount Program: 15% off Selected Services
Neotrope is offering U.S. based non-profit charitable organizations which are "doing good" in their communities, working with children, rescuing shelter dogs, etc., a substantial discount of 15% off our "Standard" level targeted press release distribution plans, and 10% off press release writing/editing. So, for example, our Standard State distribution plan which is normally $99.99, would now be only $85 for each release issued. Our full Standard National distribution plan, normally $249, would be only $212. Additionally, we offer 10% off our "Extended National" level plans. No further discounts provided for the "online only" plans, but the economy online plan is only $59 (view price list).

Please note that we "rolled back" most of our pricing to 2008 levels on August 1, 2011 to help our clients survive the economic downturn; the non-profit discount is in addition to these roll-backs (for example the full Standard National plan was $299, now $249, and then your charity would get 15% off the new lower pricing. Also note that all of our pricing is already "agency pricing" to begin with.

How to Qualify and Apply for Discounts
Only those organizations who have IRS non-taxable charitable status (eg., 501(c)3 or similar) will qualify. Your organization must also have a valid U.S. based Web site. Simply being a money-losing "not-for-profit" or a small org with non-taxable status only within their state will not qualify. 501(c)4 trade groups may be eligible (inquire), but generally will not qualify as trade groups supported by member dues are not chartiable causes in most cases. When sending a release using this program, the press release must clearly be for the non-profit org and not a third party, and must identify the organization as a 501(c) non-profit in the "About the Organization" paragraph.

You will need to send us two (2) pieces of information by fax (or scan/PDF/e-mail) which are:
For both discount programs a discount code will be provided to approved organization which must be entered during checkout/payment in our secure e-commerce system. All services are pre-paid; we do not offer open-account billing.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware that most religious, political action committee (PAC), and industry trade groups will not qualify for these discount programs. So-called "not-for-profit" groups who are not recognized by the IRS as charitable organizations will not qualify. Many educational organizations, and those who are helping "do good" within the U.S. most certainly will. Examples of the kinds of organizations who qualify include Starlight Childrens Foundation, Paws of Life, Children Awaiting Parents, Special Equestrians, and so forth.

Please note that all of our pricing is already "agency pricing" to begin with, so these discounts come out of our budget directly as our way of assisting your organization. Also, please be aware we are under no obligation to provide any discount, and this is done solely at our descretion.

Neotrope Non-Profit PR Grants Program for 2012

For more than two decades Neotrope® has offered "PR grants" to selected non-profit organizations, as part of a semi-annual (not every year) program, where our company donates valuable public relations and marketing services instead of writing a check. In 2000, when we launched Send2Press® Newswire (originally called Mindset Netwire) we extended the program to include our online-based news distribution services.

Read 2012 NonProfit PR Grants Announcement

This grants program provides $25,000 or more in services to up to ten worthy organizations. There was no grant program in 2010 due to the economy, but it returned in 2011 on a limited basis.

Additional background on the PR Grants program:

Non-Profit “Adoption” Program

For certain organizations we may choose to sponsor, or "adopt" a worthwhile charity and provide free services in exchange for sponsor level mention on the organization's Web site and in promotional materials. In 2010, we launched this program in lieu of our Neotrope PR Grants program, due to the economy (our revenues were down in 2009, which meant we were unable to provide grants in 2010).

Note: please do not contact us asking to be "adopted," as this was a one-year-only project.

We have adopted the following organizations: