Many legacy nonprofits suffer from a cliché image. They diligently support the original clientele that inspired their formation, but millennial donors do not identify with their legacy missions. Rather, young donors are concerned with society’s current challenges.
The US has one of the best social services infrastructures since there are so many nonprofit groups there. An estimated $1 trillion is added to the US economy annually by the 1.5 million registered non-profits.
Such is the size and scope of the sector, which is brimming with philanthropists, social workers, and community leaders eager to help humanity. You may have considered starting your own NGO due to the rising need for social services among the populace.
But establishing an NGO is not simple; there is a lot of paperwork, legal requirements, and procedures to take into consideration before a non-profit is launched.
Here is a step-by-step guide that will tell you all you need to know about forming a non-profit in the US to assist you. Take a peek, then begin your charitable adventure.
Topics: Nonprofit General
The country’s psyche has put the pandemic aside. Even with the virus still circulating Americans have put away their masks and come out to play. This ability to quickly recover from even the most devastating traumas marks the American character. We’re always ready to move on to new business.
Topics: Nonprofit General, what social workers do, Covid-19/Pandemic
In the 1970s a management concept called the matrix structure began to take hold in American industry.
Why Focusing on the Small Details Makes a BIG Difference In Nonprofit Case Management
Some people say that the devil is in the details, but some say details can be a devil to deal with! According to Heather Lytle, Executive Director of F.A.C.T. (Family Advocacy and Community Training), an agency that mentors and empowers families to improve the quality of life and opportunities for children and adults with disabilities, “FAMCare was our first choice for case management because they understand that a small, family organization of 40 employees needs a software that focuses on the details without being too clinical.” F.A.C.T. has been a FAMCare client since 2014 and chose them over several other products because of their ability to modify the software to fit F.A.C.T.’s needs, as well as the constant technical support that FAMCare offers its clients.
Topics: Case Studies, FAMCare, Nonprofit General
Employee turnover is becoming a major problem for nonprofits. A 2021 survey by the National Council of Nonprofits of over 1,000 nonprofit organizations found that 42% of responding organizations had job openings for 20% of their positions. Almost half of those responding had more than 30% of their positions vacant.
Topics: Nonprofit General, nonprofit sustainability, social issues
The significance of non-profit's efforts in the lives of so many people cannot be overstated. People from different cultural and social backgrounds take advantage of such non-profit organization services in completely diverse ways.
However, how does case management software help society? We respond by examining the significance of human services software in relation to the nonprofit organizations that choose to use this specialized software.
Topics: FAMCare, Nonprofit General, case management software, human services software
During the COVID-19 crisis, almost 9.6 million Americans lost their jobs. Searching for the right job is difficult, with continuous rejection and unpleasant interviews. Job-search stress has been connected to mental health problems like depression and anxiety. Fortunately, non-profit organizations are working to open new doors for unemployed people to help them find a job. Nonprofits that specialize in workforce development provide job seekers with the resources and training they require to find work and succeed. A startling number of individuals are now receiving assistance from nonprofits that focus on workforce development.
Let's explore how unemployment contributes to mental health concerns and how nonprofits assist job seekers in finding the right job.
Topics: Nonprofit General, mental health, workforce development, Covid-19/Pandemic
Although the main objective of organizing a fundraising campaign is to generate funds, there are several other major factors why they are so important. You need money to keep your organization going and to promote your charity objectives and social service campaigns, but fundraising may also provide other advantages. Let's go over some of the important reasons for organizing a fundraising campaign.
Topics: Fundraising Ideas, Nonprofit General, nonprofit mission
You've probably struggled with project management if you've ever worked for a non-profit organization.
Over the years, the non-profit sector in America has grown steadily. It is now one of the country's most active and socially beneficial sectors. It currently employs over 12 million people, accounting for 10% of the total workforce in the country. A growing number of non-profit volunteers and social workers are joining a market that is constantly bemoaning a lack of project management tools. You can't run a non-profit unless you know how to manage everything effectively.
Let's talk about how project management software can help social workers.
Topics: Technology Speak, Nonprofit General, nonprofit management