Success Stories
Sage MIP Fund Accounting helps Guide Dog Foundation Improve Lives
The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired. More recently, the Foundation also offers specialized training and dogs for people with disabilities other than sight related, through its new Capable Canines or assistance dogs program. Over the past decade, the Guide Dog Foundation has increased its contributions from $1.3 million to over $6.5 million under the entrepreneurial direction of Wells Jones.
American Lung Association Standardizes Nation-wide Organization with Sage MIP Fund Accounting
When the American Lung Association (ALA) was formed in 1904, its goal was to fight tuberculosis, then one of the most dreaded diseases in the world. Today, tuberculosis is less of a threat in the United States, but the ALA is stronger than ever, devoted to fighting lung disease of all types. Its main targets are asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. The ALA is funded by contributions from the public, along with gifts and grants from corporations, foundations and government agencies.
Cancer Care Services
When Linda Wilbourne landed at Cancer Care Services, she was overwhelmed with the volume of work to be done. Her title at Cancer Care Services is Office Manager, but she often wears more hats than she can count! Learning a new accounting software system was not the way she wanted to spend her time because the quality care and best interest of the organization's clients are her first priority.
Good Shepherd Guides and Shelters Youth Using Sage MIP Fund Accounting
Young people growing up in low-income New York City communities confront tough odds in their journey to independence. They most likely attend overcrowded public schools, lack strong family support, and live in neighborhoods stressed by poverty, substance abuse, violence and criminal behavior.
St. Joseph High School Continues Tradition of Excellence With Sage Fundraising 50
St. Joseph High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is blessed with an enthusiastic support base. Its numerous development programs bring in about 16 percent of the school's operating expenses each year, helping maintain affordable tuition rates. So keeping good records on constituents is of paramount importance.
United Way of the Capital Region gains efficiency with Sage MIP Fund Accounting
United Way of the Capital Region (UWCR) has been providing centralized fundraising and administration to charities in central Pennsylvania since 1921. In the wake of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, UWCR mobilized community support by creating a September 11th Fund-giving option where residents could contribute to those affected by the attacks. UWCR collected over $400,000 and distributed 100 percent to the victims and their families. The organization has consistently exceeded its goals over the years, and in fiscal 2006 collected more than nine million dollars on behalf of participating charities. To efficiently track its fundraising efforts, UWCR relies on Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 100 - Rainbow Edition.
