Nonprofit Financial Management: Proven Systems Behind Financial Resilience
Even if nonprofits don’t “make money” in the traditional sense, these organizations still have to handle lots of funds, with various sources and destinations. Effective nonprofit financial management gives you better insights and control over your organization’s financial health, which supports reporting, decision-making, and stakeholder trust. Discover everything you need to know about financial management […]
Nonprofit Case Management Systems: Features, Benefits, and Best Picks
Nonprofits in the human services field must manage extensive amounts of data to track progress, maintain grant compliance, and maximize clients’ service quality. Today’s hefty caseloads and sensitive client needs go far beyond the capabilities of spreadsheets and other manual processes, calling for dedicated nonprofit technology. Nonprofit case management systems can elevate your reporting capabilities […]
Social Work Case Notes: How To Write Them Clearly and Effectively
Social work case notes maintain accurate, trackable records of clients’ progress, improving client communication and continuity of care. However, learning how to write a case note for social work is an ongoing process that differs by case, client, and the purpose of each note. Learn everything you need to know about social work documentation, including […]
Bringing AI Into Social Work: What It Means for Practitioners and Clients
Artificial intelligence (AI) has left a mark on every industry, from healthcare to clinical social work. Many caseworkers now integrate AI for social work into their caseloads, streamlining previously time-consuming tasks and allocating the best resources for each unique client. This has changed how social workers manage cases and support families and individuals in need. […]
Empowering At-Risk Youth: A Guide to Effective Diversion Programs
Should the mistakes someone makes as a child really haunt them for the rest of their life? Youth diversion programs limit recidivism and support positive growth while offering a critical alternative to the traditional justice system for young offenders. Discover how youth justice diversion programs work, the role of restorative justice, and how these programs […]
The Role of Data in Winning and Retaining Nonprofit Funding Opportunities
Competition for nonprofit funding is rising. With many organizations seeking funding opportunities for nonprofits, data has become a key differentiator when it comes to winning and retaining financial support. Effective data management and advanced tools help your organization stand out from others and expand your community reach. Learn how to use data to meet funder […]
Nonprofit Year-End Spending: Smart Ways to Use Every Dollar Wisely
Year-end is a critical time for your nonprofit to review budgets, ensure compliance, and make innovative spending decisions for your organization’s future. Surpluses can offer immediate opportunities to improve your operations or expand your team’s current tools. Discrepancies between your initial budget and actual spending can reveal better ways for your team to allocate your […]
Social Return on Investment (SROI): A Nonprofit’s Guide To Proving and Improving Impact
Not every investment your nonprofit makes will result in a monetary profit — in fact, that’s sort of the whole point of being a “nonprofit.” Calculating your social return on investment (SROI) gives you a more comprehensive understanding of your organization’s inputs, impacts, and outcomes. Explore our guide to social returns on investments to strengthen […]
Nonprofit Intake Forms: What to Include and How to Streamline the Process
The client intake process requires caseworkers to consider and remember extensive information about clients’ personal details as well as their unique needs and preferences. A comprehensive nonprofit intake form streamlines this process by establishing a consistent, standardized data system tailored to the needs of your staff and clients. Beyond collecting client information, nonprofit consulting intake […]
The Role of Culturally Responsive Case Management in Tribal TANF
Tribal families looking for assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program can run into unique problems. They need support that understands their cultural values and builds on traditional ways of helping community members in crisis. Standard case management approaches may often fail them by ignoring the cultural context that shapes how tribal […]