Meet Linda
Executive Director for EO,
San Francisco
How she uses Cheddar Up
- Membership Dues & Renewals
- Retreats
- Events
Cheddar Up user since
2021
NUMBER OF COLLECTIONS
30
TOTAL COLLECTED
$1.8M
(and counting!)
Handling finances for an EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) chapter can be a challenging task. Linda Ledwith, Executive Director for EO San Francisco, manages finances for her chapter and knows this all too well. Before discovering Cheddar Up, Linda struggled with cumbersome processes and inefficiencies. But today, her experience has transformed, and she shared her journey in a recent interview with us.
The Problem
EO chapters have the option to either let their global organization handle dues or manage them locally to receive a discount. Linda’s chapter chose the latter, seeking to maximize their budget for events. However, this meant using QuickBooks for invoicing — a tedious and error-prone process.
“QuickBooks was a fat headache, comparatively.” Linda recalled.
Linda appreciated how easy it was to get started. “It was seamless, easy, and straightforward.”
The Solution
When Linda’s chapter switched to Cheddar Up, the change was immediate and profound. Setting up beautiful collection pages and sending links for dues became seamless. “We write a nice email, include a link to renew, and it’s done. It’s super clean and simple,” she explained.
Linda appreciated how easy it was to get started. “It was seamless, easy, and straightforward.”
The Benefits
With Cheddar Up, Linda’s chapter enjoys a range of benefits:
Ease of Use:
The platform’s intuitive design makes it easy to manage events and renewals. And the ability to duplicate collection pages makes it easier each year.
Cost Savings:
The ability to pass processing fees to the member means more money for the chapter’s budget. “It’s a win-win. It’s more money in our budget for more events,” Linda noted. And zero out-of-pocket expense for the chapter means no board approval necessary!
Simple reporting:
“I love the reporting. The reporting during renewals is huge for me. It’s ridiculously easy,” she said.
Flexibility:
Whether it’s dues, pay-to-play events, or retreats, Cheddar Up handles it all. “We make our retreat pages beautiful with graphics and special touches,” Linda shared.
Member Satisfaction:
Members find the process straightforward, reducing the need for nagging and follow-ups. And they love having multiple online payment methods including credit cards as well as a flat $0.59 eCheck option.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, Linda is excited about new Cheddar Up features like QR code ticketing and customizable branding. She’s also considering using the platform for public events, replacing Eventbrite.
Linda’s experience with Cheddar Up showcases how the platform can simplify financial management for EO chapters. From reducing costs to streamlining processes, Cheddar Up has been a game-changer for Linda and her members. If your chapter is looking to make financial management easier and more efficient, Cheddar Up might just be the solution you need. Learn more about how Cheddar Up can help your professional organization or watch the demo below:
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