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26 Worcester Business Journal | May 5, 2025 | wbjournal.com W ith a long history of providing disability services to children and adults with disabilities across the Commonwealth, Easterseals Massachusetts continues to respond to the needs of the communities we serve. Aer 80 years, we are thrilled to assist fellow nonprofit organizations in their quest to provide essential services to their clients. Over the last two years, we have formally introduced our ESMART Services, an administrative support program for critical back-office functions of Human Resources, Information Technology, and Finance and Administration. Designed to help small nonprofits access valuable resources affordably, the program is ideal for organizations that do not have budgets for full-time staff to manage these crucial departments. By partnering with ESMART Services, your organization will enjoy a host of benefits, leading to greater value and efficiency. ese include: • Reduction of operating costs and capital investments • Increased organizational impact by allowing staff to focus on core business • Access to technology, skills, and insights not otherwise available or affordable • Increased flexibility and responsiveness As a large human services organization serving more than 10,000 people across Massachusetts annually, ESMA has the resources and expertise to support other organizations with operational needs. It is a concept that CFO Cheryl Lazzaro and AVP of Finance Keith Gajewski developed during the past ten years while working at Easterseals. Over that time, they implemented many new systems, processes, and administrative enhancements to increase efficiencies for their organization. ey quickly realized these services could easily be transferred and shared with other small nonprofits that lack the resources. Even for nonprofits, "Starting with the basic concept, cash is still king," Lazzaro said, adding, "the mission will suffer if your organization cannot collect money efficiently." "We know in this economic climate, resources and budgets are tight. We look to be an affordable solution to help," Lazzaro said, noting that services are a la carte, so organizations are paying only for what they need, whether it is assistance with human resources, information technology, or payroll processing. It is in the best interest of these smaller nonprofits to serve as many clients as possible through building a strong internal infrastructure that allows staff to do their jobs more smartly and efficiently. With seasoned professionals supporting our nonprofit clients, the ESMART Services team will help them realize that goal. ESMART Services currently supports a half dozen clients ranging from 10 to 100 employees and can add many more. To learn more about how the ESMART Services program offered by Easterseals Massachusetts can help your organization thrive, visit esmart.eastersealsma.org. n Easterseals Massachusetts partners with nonprofits to access valuable administrative support: Introducing ESMART Services PHOTO / COURTESY EASTERSEALS MASSACHUSETTS Street Address: 18 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01608 Phone Number: 508-757-2756 Website: www.eastersealsma.org Product or Service Description: Easterseals Massachusetts is a statewide, community-based organization that empowers people with disabilities to live full and independent lives. We address unmet needs by identifying and creating new programs while expanding current programs to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play. With an individualized approach to all services, we focus on the power of unlocking every person's full potential. Number of Employees: 250+ Head of Company and Title: Paul Medeiros, President & CEO Year Founded: 1944 S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N | Business Profiles 2025