Frequently Asked Questions
On Becoming a Member
Who may join NHBSR?
Does BSR offer membership for individuals?
How does my company or organization join NHBSR?
How much is membership?
What forms of payment does NHBSR accept for membership?
I'm writing a check, can I pay for membership in currency other than US dollars?
When can my company or organization join BSR?
Is membership annual?
What are my company's obligations once it becomes a member?
Is membership an endorsement of a company and its CSR efforts?
How can I request printed materials about membership?
Once You're a Member
What happens once I've submitted the Membership Application?
How do I tell other NHBSR members about my company or organization, and the services we offer?
How can my company or organization promote its membership in NHBSR?
My company has just done innovative CSR work, how may I get it mentioned in NHBSR's newsletter?
About NHBSR
What is NHBSR's mission?
Who are the members of NHBSR?
Does NHBSR certify companies?
May I have a copy of your mailing list?
May I have a copy of your annual report?
Does NHBSR endorse any global standards?
When and where is your next Conference?
May I intern at NHBSR?
How do I contact NHBSR?
- Who may join NHBSR?
NHBSR is an inclusive membership organization; membership is open to all companies, regardless of size, sector, location, level of CSR experience, corporate reputation or other factors. There are no standards for CSR performance that must be achieved before a company can become a member of NHBSR.
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- Does BSR offer membership for individuals?
Yes, Membership in NHBSR is open to individuals and companies.
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- How does my company or organization join NHBSR?
Complete a Membership Application, and send it to NHBSR with your first year's annual membership dues. You can download an application and fax or mail it to NHBSR. Instructions can be found on the application.
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- How much is membership?
Annual dues are based on a company's gross annual revenues.
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- What forms of payment does NHBSR accept for membership?
NHBSR accepts payment by credit card (VISA, Master Card, or American Express) or check made payable to "NHBSR." Membership dues are non-refundable.
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- I'm writing a check, can I pay for membership in currency other than US dollars?
At this time, payment is accepted in US dollars only.
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- When can my company or organization join BSR?
Membership may be initiated any time.
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- Is membership annual?
Payment covers twelve months and renews in the month your company joins. NHBSR sends an invoice for renewal 60 days prior to renewal.
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- What are my company's obligations once it becomes a member?
We ask that all members read and adhere to our membership policies, created to protect our members' privacy, the value of membership, and the intellectual property of NHBSR. NHBSR places no other formal obligations or expectations on its members in terms of their policies, practices or performance.
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- Is membership an endorsement of a company and its CSR efforts?
No, membership in NHBSR is not an endorsement of the member company or organization, its policies, practices or performance, or that of any subsidiaries or business partners.
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- How can I request printed materials about membership?
To help NHBSR reduce the environmental impact of our operations, please refer to our website for current membership information. To receive an information pledge by mail, send your name, title, business mailing address, phone, fax and email address to info@nhbsr.org.
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Once You're a Member
- What happens once I've submitted the Membership Application?
NHBSR will acknowledge your application upon receipt of your payment. NHBSR will send a "Welcome Kit." In addition, NHBSR will contact the Primary Representative to schedule a call with you to further discuss how NHBSR can provide assistance to you and your company.
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- How do I tell other NHBSR members about my company or organization, and the services we offer?
Members may not send mass communications or other solicitations to other members. NHBSR does not distribute third-party solicitations. NHBSR encourages our members to utilize the NHBSR message board located under the Resources tab of the NHBSR website. Members may also alert NHBSR staff about unique news and notes that may be included in the NHBSR newsletter or as a part of our rotating Member Profiles and Featured Members.
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- How can my company or organization promote its membership in NHBSR?
NHBSR requests that members obtain permission to use NHBSR's name, logo and statement of membership by contacting info@nhbsr.org.
Members may place NHBSR's logo, a statement of membership, and/or a link to the NHBSR site (www.nhbsr.org) on their website. Members may also use NHBSR's name and logo on other promotional materials with approval.
The use of NHBSR's name and logo are proprietary and protected by federal law. Membership and use of NHBSR's name and logo cannot be used as a statement of endorsement.
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- My company has just done innovative CSR work, how may I get it mentioned in NHBSR's newsletter?
Email your submittal to info@nhbsr.org for consideration as source material.
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About NHBSR
- What is NHBSR's mission?
NHBSR fosters socially and environmentally responsible business in New Hampshire, recognizing that people, principles and profits must be linked.
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- Who are the members of NHBSR?
A list of NHBSR's members is available here.
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- Does NHBSR certify companies?
No, NHBSR does not provide certification.
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- May I have a copy of your mailing list?
No, to protect our members' privacy, NHBSR does not share its mailing list with third-party organizations.
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- May I have a copy of your annual report?
Currently NHBSR does not publish an annual report. If you have a general inquiry about NHBSR that are not answered on our website, please email us at info@nhbsr.org with questions specifically about membership.
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- Does NHBSR endorse any global standards?
NHBSR does not establish or promote particular standards in CSR or in any related issues. This enables NHBSR to be in an objective position to positively engage with companies.
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- When and where is your next Conference?
This and other information about our upcoming Conference is available under the News & Events tab of our website.
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- May I intern at NHBSR?
NHBSR posts all available unpaid internship positions in our NHBSR Jobs section and through the University of New Hampshire's Internship office at (603)862-4136. If you are interested in an unpaid internship with NHBSR, send your cover letter describing your area of interest and résumé to info@nhbsr.org. No phone calls, please.
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- How do I contact NHBSR?
Please visit our Contact Us page for more information
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