Specifications include, but are not limited to: The shared services strategy capitalizes on efficiencies and economies of scale that arise when multiple programs pool business functions such as purchasing, marketing, billing and bookkeeping, for the purpose of reducing each member’s operating costs. Some alliance services enable programs to maintain higher enrollments and collect fees in full and on time. Some administer the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, making it possible to offer subsidized meals and snacks to low-income children. Providing these services for multiple programs brings down the cost of delivering them. Shared service alliances can offer a range of shared services to their members such as: • Business Leadership • Bookkeeping, billing and fee collection • Enrollment management • Marketing support • Fundraising and fund development • Data collection and grant reporting • Staff recruitment and substitute pool • Janitorial and maintenance services • Joint purchasing