For nonprofit leaders, the year 2026 has brought a challenging paradox: we must be more digital than ever to scale our impact, yet this digital footprint makes us a prime target for cybercrime. Why Nonprofits? Cybercriminals value nonprofits because we often [...]
The Back Office Cooperative (BOC) and National Able Network are excited to announce the merging of our operations as of January 2024. This merger comes after more than a year of planning and oversight from the Board of Directors and leadership from [...]
Dear BOC Members and Colleagues, Like all of you, we at the Back Office Cooperative have been deeply saddened and angered by the recent racist killings and attacks targeting Black people. Directly or indirectly, so many of our members’ missions are dedicated [...]
We are updating this page regularly to share information from Staples on ordering and product availability pertaining to Covid-19. Ability to Ship Staples Items to Employees' Homes April 4, 2020 As more employees are home-based, BOC members have the ability [...]
Yes, but with our help we can manage these costs to maximize fundraising dollars. So here’s what’s happening- The Wall Street Journal recently published an article about Visa and Mastercard fee increases on credit cards and debit cards. “Merchants paid an estimated [...]
If your organization provides services to clients who qualify for Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement, you may have an opportunity for upside revenue! In response to the nonprofit community’s needs for a sustainable revenue solution for medical billing, The Back Office Cooperative (BOC) [...]
A merger of two non-profit organizations can be both a lengthy and challenging process. By hedging funding shortfalls and addressing budgetary challenges, however, your organization can ultimately find that pooling resources and combining efforts can help you secure additional funding. Linda Zager [...]
Throw open the windows and get ready for spring cleaning! Whether your organization owns your office building or leases space, everyone can benefit from this quick checklist of products and processes to examine as the weather warms up. Keep your employees safe [...]
When we say the words "budgeting season," do you instinctively flinch a little? Maybe you get a sinking feeling in the pit or your stomach? It doesn't have to be that way - BOC is here to help! Recently, Linda Zager and [...]
"Membership has its benefits." The Back Office Cooperative was recently profiled by Crain's Chicago Business in "A nonprofit that saves other nonprofits real money". Check out the article on their website and read the full interview with BOC's Executive Director Linda Zager, with commentary [...]
