Non-profit Organizations Collaborate with Employees and Volunteers
See how non-profit organizations are saving money and increasing the productivity of employees, volunteers, and community members using WebEx WebOffice. WebEx has interviewed many customers in non-profit organizations -- from community activists groups to healthcare services organizations. Here are a few sample case studies and a compilation of best practices using WebEx WebOffice.
Case Studies
Clear Path International, Dorset, Vermont
Clear Path International (CPI) serves landmine accident survivors, their families and communities with direct medical and social services. CPI uses WebEx WebOffice to more efficiently manage its donor lists, plan events and share documents among its offices worldwide.
“The biggest business challenge WebOffice solves for us is keeping all our data in a central online location. WebOffice has improved our productivity tremendously."
- Martha Hathaway, Executive Director and Co-Founder of CPI.
Friends of Fourth Ward, Charlotte, North Carolina
Friends of Fourth Ward is a 900-member community group committed to the interests of residents in Downtown Charlotte, NC. It credits WebEx WebOffice with enabling it to double collection of its membership fees, work more effectively between monthly meetings, and easily poll public opinion.
“WebEx WebOffice is providing Friends of Fourth Ward with an impressive array of tools and is transforming the way the organization works."
- Dennis Marsoun, Vice President of the Friends of Fourth Ward (FOFW).
Project HEALTH, Boston, Massachusetts
Project HEALTH is a nationwide volunteer organization providing nutrition programs and health services advocacy for low-income families. It uses WebEx WebOffice to improve productivity in its Boston, New York, Providence, R.I. and Washington D.C. offices.
"WebEx WebOffice makes a big economic difference for us. When you rely on donated funds, you have to run a very streamlined organization… Altogether, WebOffice is making it easier to be more efficient."
- Lisa Schorr, Executive Director, Project HEALTH.
The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California, Sacramento, California
The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC) disseminates information about mosquito and vector borne diseases to 61 member agencies in counties throughout California. It uses WebEx WebOffice as its communications and collaboration vehicle.
"The WebEx WebOffice is currently helping us to focus on issues related to West Nile Virus. We keep research, charts and information there on a regular basis to monitor our progress."
- Russ Parman, Assistant Manager for the Santa Clara County Vector Control District, and WebOffice Administrator for MVCAC.
Workforce Services Division of Will County, Illinois, Joliet, Illinois
The Workforce Services Division of Will County, IL, is a non-profit employment and training agency. Its IT Department uses multiple WebOffice databases to match available jobs with job seekers. WebOffice simplifies data collection and helps the department generate reports required by federal, state and local government more quickly – increasing department productivity significantly.
"WebOffice gives us much greater efficiency than we’ve ever had before – in managing both the employment data and the data for assets in our training programs."
- Faith Rumfelt, Information Services Supervisor.
Best Practices
- Secure Intranet for Committee Members
Create a private online workspace for your entire group. - Committee Members Online Calendar
Schedule and coordinate committee meetings. - Bylaws/Documents Repository
Manage all of your organization’s files from one place. - Communicate with Major Donors
Collaborate in real time with donors. - Members Announcements Board
Post news for members and guests to view instantly. - Membership & Dues Database
Track membership and dues collection. - Equipment Inventory Database
Manage your organization’s equipment. - FAQ Repository
Post Frequently Asked Questions and Answers online. - Online Member Handbook
House your member Handbook online for easy access. - Member and Guest Polls
Poll members and guests. Get instant, tallied responses. - Member Discussion Forums
Exchange ideas and hold discussions. - Customized Expense Reports
Track spending, reimburse members accurately and easily.


