Nonprofit Analytics: The Case Management Shift You Didn’t Know You Needed
A nonprofit organization leaves you with lots of data to collect, manage, and analyze, from donor contributions to program impact. The right tools for effective nonprofit analytics can improve your organization’s decision-making, operational efficiency, internal communication, and real-world impact. What Is Nonprofit Data Analytics? Data analytics is the ongoing process of recording and managing all […]
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. […]
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 […]
Tools for Change: How to Build Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice
Every client is unique, and their cultural background, language, race, ethnicity, and numerous other factors play crucial roles in shaping their individuality. The way you approach sensitive topics, such as cultural traditions or customs, can significantly impact the effectiveness of your treatment plan. Recognizing your implicit biases and the unique ways clients’ cultures impact their […]
Unlocking Diverse Talent Pools: Tools and Tactics That Actually Work
Recruiting in 2025 looks quite different than it did a decade ago. Job seekers now judge an organization’s values within seconds, algorithms surface candidates you might have never previously discovered, and community stakeholders expect staff who genuinely reflect the people they serve. But beyond being a moral or legal necessity, nurturing a diverse talent pool […]
How Social Workers Can Navigate Difficult Conversations with Caregivers
What do you say when you know the next thing out of your mouth could strain a caregiver relationship? Having difficult conversations with caregivers is challenging but when handled with care, compassion and professionalism, they’re opportunities for professional growth. Relying on foundational skills will strengthen your ability and confidence in navigating difficult conversations, ensuring the […]
Closing the Skills Gap: Real Strategies Case Managers Can Use Today
Skills gaps create more than just hiring headaches. They affect the entire organization, slowing productivity, frustrating employees, and ultimately limiting your ability to serve the people who depend on your programs. That’s because finding people who are prepared to handle your job requirements is becoming harder and harder each day. That’s what the skills or […]