Green America Case Study

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The Challenge

Since 1982, Green America has been a driving force for environmental sustainability, social justice, and economic fairness. Based in Washington, DC, this nonprofit empowers individuals and businesses through impactful initiatives focusing on clean energy, ethical consumerism, and corporate responsibility.

As with any successful nonprofit, Green America relies on efficient donor contribution management to fund its mission. However, their back-office operations faced significant hurdles when processing large volumes of donor payments, including:

  • Collecting and digitizing donor forms.
  • Speeding up check deposits to improve cash flow.
  • Reconciling checks, credit card payments, and donor reply coupons.
  • Capturing accurate donor data for future engagement.

These challenges created bottlenecks that threatened to slow their impact and divert focus from their critical mission.

“We’ve been with ILM for many years now, and their service is consistent and reliable. I appreciate how they have worked with us in the past solving problems that were not caused by them (USPS) and are always willing to go the extra mile when we need it”

Member Services, Operations and Database Director
Green America

Our Solution

To overcome these challenges, Green America partnered with ILM Corp in 2009, leveraging its expertise in professional and secure donor processing services. Every day, ILM ensures:

  • Centralized Mail Collection: Donor contributions are directed to a secure PO Box, streamlining receipt and management.
  • Fast Check Deposits: Contributions are scanned and deposited daily, accelerating cash flow.
  • Comprehensive Payment Reconciliation: ILM reconciles donor reply coupons with checks and credit card payments, ensuring accuracy.
  • Clean Data Delivery: Green America receives a detailed, error-free data file with insights into donor preferences and patterns.

By combining cutting-edge processes with meticulous attention to detail, ILM delivers a seamless and efficient solution.

The Results

Thanks to ILM’s partnership, Green America now benefits from faster deposits, better cash flow, and comprehensive donor insights. Armed with accurate data, they can identify donor preferences, measure their impact, and attract new supporters more effectively.

Freed from the complexities of payment processing, Green America can focus fully on what matters most: building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world.

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