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CASE STUDY

“It puts a smile on my face instead of a frown and deep lines of worry.”

- Eddie Taylor, President and CEO, United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County

The Customer
United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County, based in Santa Maria, California, works to improve lives in the community by uniting local partners, businesses, and residents around key initiatives. With a board of 10 members, the chapter drives impact while coordinating closely with the national United Way system.

Industry: Nonprofit Chapter

The Problem
Preparing board materials used to take Eddie Taylor an entire day. The process was manual, stressful, and inefficient. As he put it, “It was my nightmare, demanding an entire day of my time.” While the board itself didn’t struggle, the burden fell squarely on leadership staff. 

The Solution
Zeck transformed that process, cutting prep time by 80% per meeting. Board members now have easy digital access to materials, with the ability to comment and cast votes. Instead of pulling everything together manually, Eddie can focus on clarity, creativity, and meaningful board conversations. 



The Benefits
With Zeck, Eddie Taylor cut board prep from a full day to just a few hours. The platform makes communication with his board clearer, streamlines motions, and removes the stress of manual prep, all with an easy adoption process.



Hassle-Free Collaboration

United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County uses Zeck to simplify how board members access and act on information. Instead of bulky packets or manual processes, everything is organized in one place. Board members can easily review materials, pass motions, and stay aligned without added back-and-forth. 

Eddie Taylor highlights the impact: “Clear concise communication with the board, providing easy access and support with passing necessary motions.”

Time Back in the Day 

Before Zeck, preparing board materials consumed an entire day for Eddie Taylor. The process was manual, draining, and left little room for focusing on strategy or leadership priorities. With Zeck, board prep is streamlined and efficient. 

What once demanded a full day of work now takes just a fraction of the time, giving Eddie valuable hours back to reinvest in the work that matters most.

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“You should definitely give it a try — it will save you time and allow you to be creative with your board deck.”


- Eddie Taylor, President and CEO, United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County

A Cultural Shift

For Eddie, the shift wasn’t just about efficiency — it was about mindset. What used to cause “frowns and deep lines of worry” now feels creative and even enjoyable. Zeck has turned board prep into something he actually looks forward to. 

Easy Adoption

While adopting new software can be daunting, Eddie describes Zeck as “easy.” After years of doing everything manually, the transition to Zeck felt natural. “I have to say I’m enjoying all of it — after years of doing it manually, why wouldn’t I?

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