Saving More Means Doing More.
The Back Office Cooperative (BOC) was founded in 2008 by a group of Chicago nonprofits who understood the power of creating scale in purchasing. As a social enterprise, BOC seeks to maximize member organization’s impact by promoting financial sustainability through expense reduction. Today, we provide flexible solutions for nonprofits of any size across the country, delivering millions of dollars annually back to the nonprofit sector.
BOC saves you time and money through our complimentary expense management analysis and strategic planning. Cost reduction is achieved by joining the group purchase programs, or utilizing the specialized procurement services in over 30 individual expense areas. BOC Members have expert procurement staff whenever and wherever you need them, freeing up staff time to focus on their core jobs.
Our proven process reduces expenses by increasing buying power, streamlining vendors, and reducing procurement and supplier management costs. That’s more money for your mission!
“Through our BOC membership, the YWCA has been able to free up crucial resources to devote to our programs and services. I can’t recommend it enough!”
Our process is simple to help you save time.
Develop a Plan
Implement Solutions
Ensure Stability
Build a Community
Board of Directors
Chris Nordloh
CFO, One Hope United (Chair)
John W. Pfeifer
Partner, Open Door Advisors (Vice Chair)
Christine Scott
CFO, Youth Guidance (Treasurer)
James Baldwin
CFO, Metropolitan Family Services
George Czerwionka
Director of Finance, Kids Above All
Clare Golla
Managing Director, Bernstein Wealth Management
Denis Hurley
Retired CFO, Metropolitan Family Services
Beth Lakier
Chief Operating Officer, Chicago Commons
Jim Lewis
Founder, Research on Chicago
David McConnell
Founder and Chief Connector, McConnell Financial, LLC
Sharon McFeders
Chief Operations Officer, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Mike Murray
Retired President, Recycled Greetings
Joe Vanyo
Chief Operating Officer, Autism Speaks
Gene Rosendale
Partner, Advocate Capital Advisors
Staff
Linda Zager
President & Chief Executive Officer
Grace Holland
Sales & Operations Coordinator