As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a look and reflect on Yardi’s achievements and accomplishments. Here are a few of the highlights.   A Milestone Anniversary 2024 was a milestone year for Yardi as we celebrated the company’s 40th anniversary. Clients that attended our Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) events and employees worldwide received a special anniversary silver coin. These commemorative coins signify the milestone anniversary and mark Yardi’s four decades of real estate industry leadership. We look forward to another 40 years of providing outstanding products, services and support to our valued clients. Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Starting 2024 with a bang, Yardi was again named a winner of Glassdoor’s 16th Employees’ Choice Awards, honoring the Best Places to Work 2024. This recognition is evidence of the positive work environment and culture we have collectively built at Yardi, making each of us a part of this success. The Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award is based solely on the input of employees who voluntarily provide anonymous feedback by completing a review about their job, work environment and employer on Glassdoor, the worldwide leader in insights about jobs, work environments and companies. “We are humbled to be included with so many great organizations and by the consistent, positive support of our global employees, which resulted in this honor,” said Kevin Yardi, vice president at Yardi. “For over 40 years, we have achieved steady growth by taking care of our customers, employees and communities. If you are looking for a great place to grow your career, Yardi is hiring in many offices worldwide.” Find career opportunities at careers.yardi.com. ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year In the spring, Yardi was honored to receive the 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy for the sixth consecutive year since 2019. The Sustained Excellence Award, presented to Yardi for the fourth time this year, is a prestigious acknowledgment of the company’s consistent leadership and ongoing commitment to energy efficiency in real estate. “We are proud to have played a pivotal role in benchmarking and certifying buildings across the industry and worldwide in 2023. As a witness to our clients making progress toward and achieving their efficiency and reporting goals, we continue to advocate for the value of the ENERGY STAR program for building owners and managers,” said Joe Consolo, industry principal at Yardi. Forbes Cloud 100 Streak Continues In the summer, Yardi was named again to the prestigious Forbes Cloud 100 list, the definitive ranking of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world, published by Forbes in partnership with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures. Yardi was a member of the inaugural Cloud 100 in 2016 and was No. 36 this year, making the list for the ninth straight year. “We’re honored that Yardi continues to rank among the top private cloud companies worldwide,” said Joel Loewen, vice president of cloud services at Yardi. “Since the inaugural list, this inclusion has reflected the continual efforts of our employees to create innovative and impactful solutions for our customers. We take pride in being one of the oldest companies on this prestigious list as well as one of the few that has no external capital.” Hurricane Helene Relief In the Fall, Yardi was there to help hundreds affected by Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida, ravaging parts of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas with flooding, storm surge and dangerous winds. Yardi pledged $250,000 to Direct Relief and World Central Kitchen for post-hurricane relief. These funds enabled both organizations to provide crucial emergency medical supplies, food, and water to those in need, demonstrating Yardi’s dedicated support for the affected communities. Our contribution made a significant difference in the lives of hundreds affected by Hurricane Helene, showcasing our commitment to social responsibility and community support. Sarah Bridich, Yardi’s director of corporate philanthropy,...

As we ring in the new year, we’re celebrating the community cheer of our senior living clients! We hope these highlights of positive stories from the 2024 holiday season fill your cup of kindness and inspire you for 2025. Decking the halls at Radiant Senior Living Radiant Senior Living shared a bright and joyful video on social media from The Village Senior Living in Tacoma, Washington. Residents and team members decorated the “It Takes a Village” tree with ornaments from their personal collections, which Radiant describes as bringing their family traditions to life. “We believe in creating an atmosphere for our team that encourages them to bring their whole selves to work, and the ‘It Takes a Village’ tree demonstrates that value beautifully!” Singing joyous all together at Maplewood Senior Living Maplewood Senior Living communities host several festive gatherings, shared on social media including a tree-lighting ceremony at Maplewood at Orange and a piano performance at Maplewood at Princeton with an opportunity for everyone to join in singing. Making spirits bright at Sagora Senior Living At Sagora Senior Living, residents are treated to holiday-themed group events, festive dining experiences and holiday activities tailored to individual needs. Sagora shared a blog post about how Sagora celebrates and how others can make the holidays special for seniors. “At Sagora Senior Living, the holidays are a time to celebrate the spirit of community. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to create festive experiences that bring residents together and make them feel at home.” Dressed in holiday style at Merrill Gardens Merrill Gardens chose to collect warm Christmas gifts for youth, as shared on social media: “We are honored to once again support Treehouse with the R.D. Merrill Holiday Hoodies Drive! We are gathering new hoodies for foster children and if you would like to help you can send hoodies to our office!” Happy New Year from team Yardi We hope this post gave you a spark of holiday magic, and we look forward to seeing what happy moments our clients and their communities share throughout 2025! If you’re looking to connect with us in the new year to learn more about how we support our clients, reach out...

Yardi offices worldwide came together this month for fun-filled celebrations, bringing laughter, comfort, and joy to all. It was a time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the good times and successes of the year. Here’s a look at a few joyous moments we shared. Atlanta, GA had its holiday party at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. The group commemorated the occasion with food, drinks, dancing and a casino night. Using funny Yardi bucks to gamble that entered them with raffle prizes at the night’s end. Atlanta also participated in an ugly sweater party in the office. Congratulations to the winners: Gerald Valentine, Kenneth Middleton and Amber Brown! New York Long Island office made merry with a lavish dinner, lively dancing and talented caricature artists to capture the essence of Yardi employees. Some offices preferred more action for celebrations. Denver, CO office gave a few random “axe of kindness” at an axe-throwing club. Jacksonville, FL, office rolled over to the bowling alley with strikes and spares. In the UK, Milton Keynes and London offices rejoiced with shuffleboards and karaoke. Cluj-Napoca, Romania had a ball in an upscale Black and White Gala with 700 attendees, which made this party the highest attendance thus far. Sydney, AU our Sydney office also delighted in the holiday season with noteworthy guest Neal Gemassmer, vice president of international for Yardi. Dubai and Santa Barbara, Calif. celebrated Diwali several weeks ago. Founder and CEO Anant Yardi joined in Santa Barbara’s lunchtime festivities. That’s a wrap for #TeamYardi holiday celebrations for 2024. We hope you enjoyed the highlights as much as we did. Check out more photos on Facebook. As we bid farewell to this year, we eagerly look forward to more such joyous moments and achievements in...

Sean Taylor photograph Saskatoon Search and Rescue (SSAR), a Yardi-supported nonprofit organization established in 2008 in Saskatoon, SK, is a 100 percent volunteer organization that provides emergency response services throughout the province. Established to assist local authorities in search and rescue operations, it specializes in locating missing persons, supporting community safety initiatives, and offering disaster response for major snowstorms, flooding and wildfires. Members are equipped with essential navigation, first aid and incident management skills. “In the past five years, we have been activated more than 70 times and spent more than 4,500 hours searching for missing persons. This does not include thousands of hours of training and administrative work to operate a thriving and 100% volunteer organization,” explained Sean Taylor, fundraising director, searcher, team leader, search manager, and electronic search specialist instructor for SSAR. SSAR’s mission is to protect lives and support those in distress through dedicated service and teamwork. It engages in public education and outreach programs, promoting awareness about safety and preparedness in their community. SSAR collaborates with local agencies, ensuring a coordinated response during crises. With a commitment to continuous training and improvement, SSAR aims to enhance its capabilities and foster community resilience, ensuring they are always ready to respond effectively. SSAR has just finalized a new strategic plan, and a few key priorities include: Increase team capacity to respond to emergencies while ensuring this effort can be sustained. Expand its capacities by involving more SSAR members in a broader range of activities, mentoring, succession planning, and encouraging committee involvement to help share the workload in fundraising and administrative tasks required to operate a busy and thriving volunteer organization.   Maintain existing partnerships and establish new ones with funding sources to ensure the long-term financial viability of SSAR as a leading search and rescue organization. Funding from Yardi significantly boosts the SSAR team’s ability to meet goals and priorities. The funds are allocated towards training programs and specialized equipment still needed for its Rapid Response and Wilderness First Responder Teams and any other new initiatives they decide to implement. This may include advanced training courses, essential gear, or certification/re-certification programs that enhance their skills and effectiveness. These funds also assist SSAR when applying for grants that require an investment from SSAR or to show that they have funding available from other sources to fund a larger project. “This is the third year in a row that Yardi has supported Saskatoon Search and Rescue,” said Taylor. He continued, “We are humbled by your generosity and the trust you have placed in us to use these funds wisely. Your belief in the importance of our work in the community means a great deal to us.”  Project Lifesaver In 2018, SSAR saw a need to be proactive and preventative regarding people who are prone to wandering (e.g., elderly people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia and younger people with autism), so they became a Project Lifesaver agency. Project Lifesaver clients wear a transmitter or “personal locator unit” on their wrist or ankle that emits an individualized radio frequency. If the client goes missing, the caregiver immediately notifies the police and identifies the person as a Project Lifesaver client. In addition to regular police resources, members of Saskatoon Search and Rescue who are trained and equipped “Electronic Search Specialists” are immediately activated. The missing person’s individualized radio frequency number is programmed into a receiver, and the search begins. SSAR strives to provide these services free of charge to prevent financial barriers for people needing this program’s benefits. Because of strong community and corporate support, they can continue to provide the services without cost to all of their clients. Saskatoon Search and Rescue is the province’s most prominent and busiest SAR team and the only Project Lifesaver agency.  “We currently have 46 clients wearing transmitters, and 125 families have been supported by the program since 2018. During this time, we have been activated 30 times...

Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V. is a Yardi-supported NGO established in 1991 in Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany, that supports young girls to young adult women and engages in open youth work. Its work is crucial to challenge gender norms and raise awareness among girls and young women, empowering them. The organization is working on upgrades in digitalization and AI and promoting democracy. It will also be moving to a new location in the future. The generous funding from Yardi plays a pivotal role in Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e. V.’s mission. It facilitates crucial upgrades in software, hardware and furnishings. It supports staff training sessions and speakers, making a significant difference in the lives of the young girls and women they serve. “Both the girls and the staff are delighted with the support, which enables new purchases or outings that would not have been possible otherwise. We are grateful for any support of our efforts in this area,” expressed Doris Beel, Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V manager. Go Kart fun Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V. recently brought the girls aged 13-20 for an exciting day of go-karting. It was a thrilling experience for everyone as the girls pushed their limits on the track. One girl felt quite uneasy due to the noise, speed and intense atmosphere. However, by the final round, she was thrilled, growing increasingly confident and started driving closer to the limit, consistently improving lap times. She will make this go-kart a reoccurring experience! Volunteer Opportunities Mädchenhaus Oldenburg e.V. is committed to providing the highest quality of service. Currently, the organization has no volunteer opportunities, as it exclusively relies on professionally trained staff. Stay tuned for more inspiring non-profit profiles in the future. Find them at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...

When it comes to maintenance operations, continuity is king. A lag in response to work orders or skipped inspections can result in increased costs, equipment breakdowns and unhappy tenants. Over the long term, neglected buildings decrease in value, lose appeal and impact your bottom line. Fill the knowledge gap Research shows that the majority of facility managers stay in their jobs for fewer than four years. Losing the skills and knowledge of an experienced facility manager can disrupt your building operations and cost you time and money while you onboard new staff. A strategy to fill the knowledge gap as seasoned facility managers retire or leave for new opportunities will help the new workforce quickly develop necessary skills. Further, putting tools in place to streamline building operations will help prevent disruption and ensure continuity. As discussed in a recent Yardi white paper, Best Practices to Keep Facility Management on Track, managing the transfer of skills when experienced managers leave their positions will ensure your buildings continue to operate at peak performance, site visits are optimized and your tenants are satisfied. The right technology, including online learning, will enable you to automate maintenance operations as well as efficiently train and onboard new team members and ensure they quickly gain necessary knowledge and skillsets. Use tech for automation and more Manual and paper-based methods for maintenance operations are inefficient and error prone. Without a centralized database of maintenance information, there is no transparency so management oversight across properties is a challenge — you won’t know where to improve or how to save money. And when building management systems age, you face similar challenges with obsolete technology and miss opportunities to optimize processes and reduce costs. Over time, these issues decrease asset value. To follow best practices and solve these challenges, you need an integrated software platform. Yardi Facility Manager is a connected facility management solution that provides automation and advanced tools including AI to revolutionize maintenance processes and building management across your portfolio. Leverage all the benefits of connected software Facility Manager provides complete transparency and reduces costs while ensuring buildings operate at peak efficiency to make tenants happy. A few key benefits to consider: • Centralizes critical and historical information with easy access • Keeps equipment documents and preventive maintenance plans in one location • Maintains operating procedures for how work gets completed and automates transitions — including by role, so work is automatically transferred when an employee leaves and a replacement is assigned • Connects technicians via mobile apps so work orders and inspections are updated in real time Commit to ongoing process reviews Disruption is here. Facility management leaders should include regular process reviews as part of their strategy to optimize building operations and staff performance — along with reducing costs and investing in the right solutions to achieve greater impact including long-term asset value. Learn more about Yardi Facility...

Millions of dogs and cats are homeless and enter shelters daily in America. However, thanks to the tireless efforts of nonprofit organizations like the Humane Society of Forsyth County, these animals are given a second chance at life, inspiring hope and a brighter future for all. Yardi-supported nonprofit, Humane Society of Forsyth County (HSFC), was established in 1975 in Cumming, GA and is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs. HSFC provides critical services such as adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter clinics, preventative veterinary care and community education. This emphasis on education empowers the community to take responsibility for the welfare of animals, making a significant impact on reducing pet overpopulation. HSFC plans to boost adoption rates to save more animals, connect them with loving homes in the next year, and expand its programs to serve more pets and families in need. They will also enhance community outreach and education efforts to foster responsible pet ownership and strengthen the bond between pets and families. Funding from Yardi enables HSFC to provide essential medical care for animals through its Forever Friend Program, enhances its shelter facilities and expands its low-cost veterinary clinic services to reach more families in need. “We are incredibly grateful for Yardi’s generous support. It’s heartwarming to see a company so committed to community betterment, and their partnership directly impacts the lives of countless animals and families in our community,” expressed Amanda Porter, fundraising and development director for HSFC. Bridget’s Trek to Healing At just six months old, Bridget, a sweet boxer mix, came to HSFC underweight, malnourished, and with a broken leg that had atrophied after spending half her life confined to a Rubbermaid tub. She required extensive veterinary care, including X-rays, radiographs, and evaluations, which revealed additional fractures around her knee. Thanks to HSFC’s Forever Friend Fund, they were able to provide Bridget with the surgery she needed, including pins in her leg to ensure full use over time. With the dedication of her foster family, who worked tirelessly on her physical therapy, and the support of donors like Yardi, Bridget grew stronger every day. Today, she’s thriving in her forever home with a devoted “dog mom,” enjoying the life she always deserved. Many shelters would have given up on a pup like Bridget—but not HSFC. Their Forever Friend Fund ensures that animals like her get the second chance they need! Volunteer Opportunities Humane Society of Forsyth County welcomes volunteers to assist with animal care, participate in fundraising events like its Bark & Boogie Ball, or help with shelter maintenance. For more information, visit its website here or email them at [email protected]. “Every contribution, whether time, resources, or donations, makes a difference. By supporting HSFC, you save lives, create families, and foster a compassionate community,” said Porter. Find future non-profit profiles at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...

The holidays can be a challenging time for many. Instead of buying extravagant gifts, why not give the gift of your time to something truly meaningful? Here are some Yardi-supported nonprofits that warmly welcome volunteers, donations, and a sprinkle of magic to brighten the lives of those less fortunate. Observe National Volunteer Month by taking care of the environment. Bundle up and take a winter walk to pick up trash at a local park. Recycle the waste in the community to make it healthier and more pleasant. It’s a task you can perform anywhere and does not require much. Yardi-supported nonprofit Tree’s Atlanta offers holiday cards to purchase. In doing so, each card plants a shade tree in the metroplex of Atlanta. Work with children and youths this month, volunteer at a nursery or orphanage, or tutor teens at an after-school program. When mentoring children, you are teaching them the value of volunteering. Toy drives are another way to spread joy to children and youth. Santa by the Sea is a nonprofit organization that provides toys to over 1500 kids in one of the most impoverished communities in California. This organization saved the world’s largest Santa from demolition, which is how this novel toy drive started. Another Yardi-supported nonprofit organization, Dallas CASA, has an annual angel tree program. The organization advocates in the community and courtroom for children in the protective care of the state so they can grow up in safe, permanent homes where they can thrive. This year, #TeamYardi Irving delivered gifts to 71 individuals for its angel tree program. Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMH) are found all over the country, and help families have access to healthcare while offering comfort and hope during complex medical journeys. #TeamYardi Atlanta volunteers several times throughout the year for the Atlanta ARMH, whether cooking up a feast for the families staying there or working in its special holiday toy store where families can do all their holiday shopping free of charge. If looking to support them during the holidays, ARMH has a wish list of needs for families during the holiday season. Volunteering is good for health Volunteering is not just about giving. It’s also about gaining. It teaches unique, valuable skills that can be applied in various fields, from coordinating a fundraising drive to teaching children. More than that, it’s therapeutic. Research by Cambridge University shows that volunteerism significantly benefits people with severe mental health issues to the extent that it’s encouraged as part of recovery-oriented services at mental health organizations. And it’s not just mental health. Volunteers show a 63 percent lower mortality rate, and the physical activity involved in volunteer work can lower the risk of developing lifestyle diseases. The work also helps reduce stress and triggers those reward centers in your brain when you’ve succeeded. So please do whatever you can this holiday season and spread holiday joy to those who deserve it the most! Find future non-profit profiles at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...

Like sorting through a giant keyring to find the right key for each door in a large building, siloed software systems waste valuable time for senior living communities. Navigating various platforms and manually transferring data both increase the risk of errors and place a burden on your staff. Imagine the difference when you have a master key that opens every door. With the Yardi Senior Living Suite you unlock everything you need with one interconnected solution that unites financials, care, business intelligence and more on a single platform. Why switch to a single connected solution? If you’ve used disconnected software tools, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of data-entry errors, time wasted digging for answers and the hassle of transferring information from one system to the next. Disparate tools rarely communicate as efficiently as single-stack solutions, if they talk to each other at all. Siloed systems can also be more costly, requiring multiple licensing fees and the expense of maintaining and upgrading each individual system. With a single connected solution like the Yardi Senior Living Suite, you alleviate these challenges, risks and frustrations. Access every tool needed in one secure place, empowering your teams with an intuitive platform that improves care and enhances efficiency. What makes the Yardi Senior Living Suite an unmatched solution? The Yardi Senior Living Suite is designed specifically for senior living operators, offering more than your average solution. Hosted on a cloud-based, HIPAA and SOX-compliant platform, these tools support the full spectrum of senior living — from independent living to continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) to value-based care. We prioritize our clients’ success and long-term growth, resulting in a platform that’s ever evolving and cutting edge. We’re proud to be a Forbes Cloud 100 software provider supporting our clients for 40+ years. Explore our full product suite to learn more, including:    Yardi Voyager Senior Housing, a community management powerhouse, combines property management, financials and complete business oversight Yardi Senior IQ, the only business intelligence solution built for senior living, helps you make smarter, faster decisions with actionable information across your portfolio Yardi EHR, a full-service, interoperable electronic health record solution, helps mitigate errors and limit liability, empowering staff to deliver the best resident care RentCafe Senior CRM, a collection of mobile-friendly sales and marketing tools, helps you attract new residents, nurture leads and maximize occupancy RentCafe Senior Living Portal, a secure online platform keeps residents, families and staff connected around the clock Book time with us Integrated software offers advantages that siloed systems can’t match. Wouldn’t you rather have a master key to unlock everything you need to operate your senior living community? If you’re ready to see the Yardi Senior Living Suite in action, reach out to meet with...