Unique Model Brings “Win-Win” Method to a Competitive Fundraising Environment

The Michiana Family YMCA (“the Y”) announced that it is partnering with Accretive of Indiana (“Accretive”) to add a unique method of fundraising to existing efforts that support the Y’s various programs and activities and operations.
“We are enthused about adding this unique fundraising methodology,” stated President/CEO, Dan Asleson. “We are always looking to cultivate & enhance strong relationships with the business community. The Accretive model brings an innovative economic model to our corporate partners benefiting everyone using found money. We look forward to working with our business partners to help benefit them, the Y, and the community at large.”

“We are truly honored to be partnering with the Y,” said Mark Neilson, Managing Partner and Founder of Accretive.” Our shared-savings approach to fundraising enables Michiana-area companies to realize significant cost savings within their organizations, while sharing a portion of those savings to help support the great programs at the Y” Neilson added. “This is truly a win-win approach to fundraising. Our experience shows that virtually every organization has potential savings in multiple (non-payroll) cost areas. There is no downside to what we are doing for companies and the Y. They can’t lose.”

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The Michiana Family YMCA strengthens the foundations of the community through well-being and fitness, camps, family time, swim, sports and play, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. More than just a place to work out, the Y helps build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all with the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at the heart of everything we do. With a commitment to nurturing youth development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive. For more information, visit www.michianaymca.org.

Accretive of Indiana works with C-level executives to identify cost-saving opportunities within their organizations that have a measurable impact on earnings, cash-flow and enterprise value. Accretive’s team consists of experienced executives who approach expense savings with an insider’s perspective.