Washington, DC, Dec. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seeking to generate a new source of funds without adding expense and infrastructure, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metro Chicago has contracted with National Charity Services to operate its new vehicle donation program.
National Charity Services develops and runs fundraising programs for non-profits across the US, boosting donations and revenue without charities needing to staff and manage the programs themselves.
"We were looking for new ways to create revenue for our mission and at the same time to better serve potential donors," said Billie Torrentt, Vice President of Retail Stores for Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WI & Metro Chicago. "At many of our retail locations we’re not able to accept car donations due to property and ordinance restrictions, or sell them without a resale license. Asking donors to take their cars to another location isn’t practical. What drew us to National Charity Services was that they manage nearly everything, making it convenient for donors and easy for us."
NCS attracts and processes donations through its top-ranked giving websites, which include GoodwillCarDonations.org and CharityDispatch.com. It offers a direct 24/7 call-center for donors, arranging pick up of the vehicle, and handles all the paperwork and tax forms for Goodwill. NCS generates a high return on the donated vehicles by selling them through a national network of auto auctions, turning the profits over to the charity.
Goodwill’s Torrentt expects the boost in revenue to further support training and jobs for its program participants who often face barriers to employment. In 2010, the organization served over 41,000 people, making it one of the largest Goodwills in the US.
On choosing National Charity Services, Ron Tatum, Goodwill’s Secondary Markets Manager, offered, "We take our relationships seriously. Our partners are an extension of Goodwill and our brand. We did a lot of research for several months, talking with other Goodwill organizations and customers who use National Charity Services.
"They have the staff, infrastructure and processes in place. It’s very easy for us to monitor the donations online and see how the program is doing. And they’re always available by phone without waiting," added Tatum. "We see this as a win-win to bring in more revenue and give our donors better service without expending our own resources."
National Charity Services has consistently increased car donations and profits for other Goodwill chapters. After the 2005 tax law slashed deductions for vehicle donations, Goodwill of Greater Washington DC saw its giving plummet 40%. After NCS took the program over in 2007, Goodwill’s donation revenues increased over 330% through 2010.
"We’re thrilled to be working for Goodwill, an organization that does truly great work," said Roger Bryan, Founder and President of National Charity Services. We value their mission and do everything we can to contribute to it."
About National Charity Services:
National Charities Services was founded in 2006, born out of a desire to help others in need through developing vehicle donation programs to benefit important causes. With a strong commitment to philanthropy, National Charity Services quickly grew from a one-man operation into a thriving business that has expanded from vehicle donations to book donations and online marketing. To date, National Charity Services has raised over $5 Million for various organizations including chapters of Goodwill Industries, The Salvation Army and The American Red Cross. We are proud to serve nonprofit organizations so that they can focus on what really matters - Their Missions! For more information, please visit: www.NationalCharityServices.com
About Goodwill Industries of Southeastern WI & Metro Chicago:
Goodwill employs more people with disabilities (28% of their workforce) than any other private-sector business in the area. In 2010, Goodwill provided services to over 41,000 men and women with disabilities and disadvantages. A strong expression of their financial stewardship is that 88 cents out of every dollar Goodwill receives is reinvested in programs and services. Visit www.goodwillsew.com for more information on their human service programs.
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