Case Study: Matthew Reardon Center for Autism restores state funding and multiplies donor fundraising with Bonterra EveryAction

Matthew Reardon Center For Autism Saves State Funding & Builds Donor Relationships With EveryAction

Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, a Savannah-based organization providing education, advocacy and inclusive programs for autistic children, faced the possible elimination of all state funding in early 2020—an outcome that would have forced closure of their schools and services. Seeking a fast digital advocacy solution, they turned to Bonterra EveryAction and its advocacy forms and mobile-responsive tools to mobilize supporters and contact legislators.

Using Bonterra EveryAction’s embedded advocacy forms and integrated donor-management features, MRCA quickly launched a campaign that let hundreds of supporters share personal stories with lawmakers and fed new contacts into email and fundraising workflows. The effort helped restore 90% of state funding, produced a 300%+ increase in individual-donor fundraising and a 350%+ rise in first-time donors, and saved staff time by automating sign-ups and targeted communications.

Matthew Reardon Center for Autism

Chelsey Beck

Director of Communications and Development