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AGGREGATE COMMON NEEDS, ACHIEVE COMMON GOALS!
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Key Benefits When Using YMCA Shared Services, Inc.
Find out moreIncrease Operational Efficiency
YSS implements and refines procurement practices and provides consultation for member Ys.
Reduce Costs
Preferred pricing, purchasing programs and service agreements benefit our member Ys.
Work With Trusted Vendors
YSS identifies and vets all vendors and service providers, member Ys give feedback and advice.
Save Time
Our members take advantage of beneficial purchasing programs and initiatives while we do the legwork.
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Your Opportunities for Saving
Apparel
Great pricing with no minimum quantities, order, setup or shipping charges. Member Ys can set up their own custom web store for merchandise. We also manage RFPs for large scale orders.
Electricity, Natural Gas & Solar
Our involvement in a multi-state, non-profit energy consortium allows our member Ys to lock in very low rates without expensive broker fees.
Fitness Equipment
Our partnerships provide member Ys with great pricing and service. We also offer assistance with equipment selection, leasing, layout and renovation projects, and sales of old equipment.
Office Supplies
In addition to saving member Ys as much as 32%, our program offers member Ys the convenience of online ordering and expedited delivery at no charge nationwide.
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We Succeed When Our Members Do
Who We Are
In short, a collaboration of YMCA Associations working together to lower costs and save money. We are an independent 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization, dedicated solely to supporting YMCAs.
Our Board of Directors
The YMCA Shared Services, Inc. Board of Directors is comprised of the Presidents and CEOs of each member YMCA Associations. All member YMCAs have an equal vote regardless of size or revenue.
Why We Do It
We believe that through leveraging our combined purchasing power with the common goal of reducing costs, all member YMCAs will receive the best possible pricing and benefits.
How We Measure Success
We considers ourselves to be successful when our member YMCAs are successful! We are proud to say that all of the associations that have joined YMCA Shared Services, Inc. in the last 5 years have saved 3 times their yearly dues within their 1st quarter of membership.
- Every dollar saved is a benefit for your organization.
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