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 […]
Grants for Nonprofits: Practical Steps to Navigate Low-Funding Periods
Despite not turning a profit, nonprofits still need revenue to maintain their operations and achieve their mission statements. Unfortunately, low-funding periods can leave your nonprofit with limited resources, even if your operations stay the same. While you should seek out various funding opportunities, grants for nonprofits can provide crucial support to keep your organization running. […]
Understanding Secondary Trauma: How Social Workers Can Care for Themselves While Supporting Others
Have you ever walked away from a client session feeling completely drained—but unsure why? Listening to clients recount the trauma they’ve endured or witnessing first-hand the conditions in which they continue to live puts us at risk of experiencing secondary trauma, a common occupational hazard for social workers that can impact our mental health and […]
Fundraising for a Cause: How Human Services Orgs Can Get Ahead Early
You see the difference your organization makes every day — the families finding stability, the people accessing essential services, the communities growing stronger, and everyone else who’s positively impacted by your work. But to sustainably continue doing that work, you need a strategic fundraising plan. Successful fundraising for human services organizations deeply connects donors to […]