Technology plays a critical role in how Boys & Girls Clubs serve youth, families, and communities every day. When that technology changes or evolves, it is natural for Club leaders to seek clarity, reassurance, and a clear understanding of what comes next.
That is why Daxko hosted a webinar for Boys & Girls Clubs leaders currently using Vision for Club operations. The goal was straightforward: to provide clarity following Vision joining the Daxko family, reaffirm what remains unchanged, and outline what additional options may be available for Clubs that want them. Above all, the conversation was designed to reinforce confidence that Clubs can continue focusing on their mission, supported by stable and trusted systems.
Why this conversation was important
Following the announcement on Daxko’s acquisition of Vision, Club leaders across the country raised thoughtful and practical questions. These questions reflected both the responsibility Clubs carry and the importance of the systems they rely on every day.
Club leaders wanted to understand:
- Who Daxko is and the role it plays in the nonprofit sector
- Why Vision became part of Daxko
- How the joining Daxko affects Vision support and existing workflows
- What options are available moving forward
As Daxko CEO Jeff VanDixhorn shared during the conversation:
“We recognize the impact that you have on your communities and your Clubs, and that’s part of why we’re excited to deepen our commitment to the Boys & Girls Club space.”
From the outset, the message was intentional and consistent. Vision joining the Daxko family is grounded in continuity, shared values, and choice. It strengthens the foundation supporting Clubs while preserving the stability they rely on.
Who Daxko is and why stability matters
Daxko has spent 27 years serving nonprofit organizations across the country. Today, Daxko supports more than 25 million community members across 20,000 facilities, including Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, JCCs, and community recreation centers.
This experience reflects stability and longevity. Daxko builds and supports technology that organizations depend on every day, particularly in environments where reliability and trust are essential.
As Jeff VanDixhorn, CEO of Daxko, noted during the webinar:
“We’ve been serving nonprofit organizations for over 27 years. That experience allows us to scale software and services in a way that supports the real work happening every day in communities.”
For many nonprofits, technology connects membership, programs, finance, and family engagement into one aligned system, supporting everything from participation tracking to payments and reporting. Daxko’s role is to ensure that foundation is secure, reliable, and capable of evolving alongside the organizations it serves.
Vision support and workflows remain unchanged
One of the most important messages shared during the webinar was also the simplest.
Vision customers will continue to be fully supported exactly as they are today.
There is no required migration. There are no forced changes. Clubs can continue using Vision, working with the same Vision team, and accessing support through the same channels they rely on now.
As Cody Norton, VP of Sales, Nonprofit at Daxko, emphasized during the session:
“If you’re happy on Vision, you’re going to continue to be supported by the Vision team. Nothing has changed in how Vision customers are supported.”
For Clubs that are satisfied with Vision, nothing changes. Vision joining the Daxko family is not about replacing what works. It is about providing additional options for Clubs that may want them in the future.
Why having options benefits Clubs
No two Boys & Girls Clubs operate in the same way. Some Clubs are small and lean, while others manage multiple locations, diverse programs, and complex funding requirements. Because of this, flexibility and choice matter.
Daxko has long supported nonprofits by recognizing that organizations benefit from having options. Different tools can serve different needs, and Clubs are best positioned to decide what works best for their operations, staffing, and communities.
For Clubs interested in exploring additional tools, the webinar included an overview of Daxko Operations, membership management software for nonprofits, supporting both staff workflows and family-facing experiences. The platform is designed to help nonprofits streamline operations, reduce administrative burden, and bring disconnected processes into a more unified system.
Creating a more self-sufficient family experience
One area highlighted during the webinar was the parent and family experience, supported through Daxko Engage and related family-facing tools within Daxko Operations.
Through an online account, families can:
- View schedules, balances, and payment timelines
- Set up automated payments
- Renew memberships
- Upload required documents securely
- Maintain consistent child profiles year over year
By enabling families to manage these tasks independently, Clubs can reduce manual collections, improve data accuracy, and speed up enrolment. Staff spend less time managing administrative tasks and more time supporting programs and youth.
Supporting programs, attendance, and compliance
Daxko Operations also supports Clubs that managing programs, including sports leagues, aquatics, childcare, camps, and open activities.
Attendance tracking is centralized, allowing authorized pickups to sign youth in and out while giving staff real-time visibility into participation and balances. For licensed childcare and grant-funded programs, these tools help Clubs maintain compliance by accurately tracking attendance and required documentation.
For many Clubs, this approach reduces reliance on spreadsheets and disconnected systems, creating a clearer and more reliable operational picture.
Communicating with families more intentionally
Another capability highlighted during the webinar was Daxko Engage, which supports targeted and automated communication.
Rather than sending broad messages to all families, Clubs can create communication workflows based on participation history, program engagement, or behaviour. As families meet or no longer meet criteria, communication lists update automatically.
Messages can be delivered via email or text and linked directly to nonprofit registration software pages. This helps Clubs increase engagement, improve registration outcomes, and reduce the amount of manual work required from staff.
Simplifying BGCA reporting
Reporting remains one of the most time-intensive responsibilities for Boys & Girls Clubs. Daxko Operations includes BGCA-focused reporting designed to pull accurate data quickly and consistently.
Instead of reconciling information across multiple systems, Clubs can generate reports that support national reporting requirements while also providing insight into their own operations. These reports have already been improved based on direct Club feedback, with additional enhancements planned as collaboration continues.
A long-term commitment to collaboration
Daxko’s approach to product development for Boys & Girls Clubs is grounded in listening and partnership.
A dedicated product and engineering team focuses on Club needs, informed by direct conversations with Club leaders, site visits, and a growing customer advisory board.
As Steve Lappenbusch, director of product management at Daxko, shared during the webinar:
“The most important thing we can do is make sure we’re working on the right problems, and the only way to do that is by collaborating directly with Clubs.”
The goal is steady progress that supports Clubs at their own pace.
What Daxko’s acquisition of Vision ultimately means for Clubs
At its core, Vision joining the Daxko family is about clarity, continuity, and choice.
It means:
- Vision customers remain fully supported
- Clubs gain transparency and confidence
- Additional tools are available only if they are helpful
- Product decisions are shaped by Club voices
- Technology remains in service of youth impact
Most importantly, it reinforces a shared commitment to helping Boys & Girls Clubs spend less time managing systems and more time serving young people.
Looking ahead
Clubs can continue using Vision exactly as they do today. For those who are curious about additional options, Daxko Operations can be explored on your own timeline, with no required changes to existing workflows.
Clubs that want a closer look at what is available can learn more through a Daxko Operations demo, offering an opportunity to see how optional tools may support operations, reporting, and communication as needs evolve.
Conversations remain open, collaborative, and focused on understanding Club needs. Daxko and Vision are committed to supporting Boys & Girls Clubs with stability today and flexibility for the future, always with the mission at the center.