Bonneville Environmental Foundation: Cutting Process Time by 95% and Amplifying Environmental Impact with NetSuite

Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Cutting Process Time by 95% and Amplifying Environmental Impact with NetSuite

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), a nonprofit advancing renewable energy and watershed programs, needed an integrated system to replace fragmented tools like QuickBooks and Excel. Through Oracle NetSuite’s Social Impact program, BEF gained efficiency, transparency, and streamlined operations to amplify its mission.

Company

Bonneville Environmental Foundation

Location

Portland, Ore.

Industry

Nonprofit

Key Business Challenges

Complex Operations

BEF manages multiple programs, from carbon offsets to environmental education, each needing unique tracking and oversight.

Data Visibility

Disconnected systems hindered access to real-time financial and project data.

Manual Processes

Time-consuming, error-prone reconciliations slowed progress.

Netsuite Solutions

BEF deployed NetSuite ERP, Inventory Management, and CRM:

Unified Data Platform: NetSuite provides centralized data access, enabling accurate, real-time visibility across operations.
Automated Workflows: Customized automation reduced annual environmental commodity delivery from 144 to 8 hours.
Enhanced Project Management: NetSuite supports efficient tracking for BEF’s Solar 4R Schools and watershed programs.

“NetSuite has really made everything so much easier and more efficient to manage for a nonprofit that’s quite unique and complex,” says BEF.

Real Results

Improved Efficiency

Automation cuts manual work, speeding up deliveries and reducing errors.

Greater Transparency

Accurate reporting strengthens accountability with key funders.

Enhanced Environmental Impact

NetSuite helps BEF focus on projects that have saved 6.8 million metric tons of carbon.

Conclusion

NetSuite has empowered BEF to streamline operations, improve transparency, and maximize its impact in renewable energy and environmental conservation. By reducing manual tasks and enhancing data access, BEF is well-positioned to further its mission.

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