It’s 2023, and despite the reluctance of social services to adopt technology, many have finally broken the ice with tech. Cloud-based case management solutions, data science, and automation have now become a part of non-profits seeking to benefit from technology.

If you work in a social service field such as veteran service, child welfare, juvenile justice, or mental health provider, it’s about time you embark on the digitization journey. But before you pick non-profit software in 2023, here are some must-have features to look out for.

Nonprofits are formed upon the idea that a certain segment of the population needs support. Brilliant ideas of how to make a difference is at the heart.  Soon enough in providing these services the need for collecting and managing large amounts of data becomes evident.  This data and its management are a vital aspect of the survival and success of an agency.  The large amount of data required from agencies to meet requirements and provide services would surprise most people. Then let's not forget to factor in donor and grant management.  

According to recent estimates, over 600,000 American children have recently been placed in foster care. Children who have been abused, neglected, or displaced rely on American social services agencies to help them find a safe home when their families can't.

This makes foster care one of the most challenging sectors for case managers. From compliance challenges to an ever-increasing workload and dealing with the most vulnerable of society, foster care agencies are an integral part of America's safety net.  

Fortunately, there are case management solutions available to help foster care agencies with their work. If you're not sure why your agency requires a software solution, consider just a few of the benefits we are highlighting below.

According to studies, approximately 94% of organizations worldwide have reported using cloud computing in their processes. These companies include large-scale business organizations, start-ups, small-scale enterprises, and even non-profit organizations. This is encouraging a greater number of non-profits to evaluate their case management processes and consider upgrading their current non-profit software.

This article discusses why cloud computing is the way forward for all non-profit organizations.

If you’re like most agencies, the people you serve have come to you through a referral process.  Being able to track where you get your “clients” or “kids” or “students”, etc. (for this article let’s refer to them as clients) is vitally important to your business model.  Clients may be referred to you through the schools, courts, hospitals, jails, DHS, and other organizations that provide complimentary services.

As we peer into our crystal balls to forecast future trends for human service organizations, all indications point to a highly tech-backed and advanced operational path. Disruptive technologies are being implemented by an increasing number of welfare organization managers and case workers in order to improve performance and case management.

Here are the three most sought-after tech trends for non-profit organizations in 2023.

Many human service non-profits utilize or have considered using case management software to streamline processes and increase organizational effectiveness.  Finding the right software can be difficult for agencies in the nonprofit sector.  There are various choices, costs, and function.  Are they designed with human services agencies in mind. But, exactly, what does the program do? This article will teach you about the incredible features of powerful case management software.

Every day, social workers face the difficult task of managing a large number of case files. They must adhere to much stricter restrictions specific to the client relationship, in addition to the document management issues that almost all professionals face.
The situation has created some particularly difficult challenges for social workers. However, many of these issues can be resolved with the right case management tools.
Continue reading to learn about some of the most significant issues with document management.

The COVID pandemic turbo-boosted nonprofits from the analog world into the digital universe. It is true that prior to the pandemic nonprofits were already transitioning from analog to more digital donor interactions, fundraising events, and cyber communication with a whole new segment of partners and small contributors. COVID-19, however, shut down nonprofit office communities, paused large fund-raising galas, and isolated the donor community at large from day-to-day interactions at the nonprofit board-level. Digital communication and cyber interaction were quickly called upon to fill the void.

There are both productive non-governmental organizations and those that are unable to reach their full potential and have the desired impact. To run smoothly, a nonprofit requires a lot of work, and many things can go wrong. Mistakes, on the other hand, can provide an opportunity to grow and learn. We hope that by sharing these common mistakes, we can help keep your agency running and thriving.