The FAMCare Blog

As a result of the pandemic's mounting food and medical shortages, the role of nonprofit organizations has grown more important than ever. The pandemic has also elevated the use of technology in charitable organizations. Technological techniques are required to increase productivity, provide caseworkers with the resources they need to manage and support the vulnerable populations they serve, and to reach out to the ever-important funders. Let’s take a moment to examine how todays nonprofits are using technology to improve on their performance.

When it comes to case management, human services organizations want to improve their efficiency, increase productivity, manage their data, manage caseloads faster, protect their data, and secure new funding. That's a tall order.

It is, however, doable if you find the right case management software. It is critical to do your homework and ensure that the software you choose meets your basic needs and can assist you in meeting your goals.

Before selecting a case management software partner, we have compiled a list of the fundamentals for you to consider.

A non-profit project is a rewarding idea. Whatever path you choose for your non-profit, you will be giving back to the community in some way, which can be a very rewarding experience.

But, as heartwarming as it is, running a non-profit is no easy task. It takes a lot of strategic planning, resources, and a lot of resilience to develop an initial idea and expand on it, especially when you're on a non-profit. Given the early challenges, investing in non-profit software to streamline some of your work early on will help you stay on track until much later.

Social work is a rewarding profession. Every day, you have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the community by taking the initiative and improving someone's life by giving them hope, if nothing else. However, while social work is rewarding, it is also extremely difficult.

With all of the documentation, extensive paperwork, legalities, and meetings, it's easy to lose sight of what really matters, which is the client you're serving. You end up spending very little time with the client while going through the plethora of administrative tasks associated with a case.

So, to assist you, we've compiled a list of simple tips that can help you with better case management in the future.

Nonprofits in the twenty-first century must embrace innovative technological solutions. In fact, many nonprofits that fail to adapt to the changing technology landscape fail completely in the long run. Even before the pandemic, one of the reasons many nonprofits had to close their doors was a failure to embrace technology.

So, in order to maximize your nonprofit's existing resources, you must invest in the right technological solutions. You can ensure that your nonprofit meets all of its short- and long-term objectives by using the right software solutions.

However, investing in the wrong software can be detrimental to the organization, so ask these simple questions when selecting nonprofit software.

It is no secret that the pandemic has affected the entire world in one way or another. This includes not just individuals, but entire countries, economies, industries and systems.

The virus has helped put things in perspective for many of us, it has also managed to completely wreck the lives of others. While many people were laid off, others spent months working from home, but for social workers, the pandemic brought huge, unprecedented challenges that went beyond just the struggles associated with remote work.

In 1998, a consortium of child welfare agencies in Missouri were researching the market for web based, social services case management software.  When their search turned up empty...they hired a firm to create it for them.  A few months later in the spring of 1998, FAMCare was born. 

COVID-19 has drastically changed the whole world. From food shortages to problems in the healthcare sector, we’ve seen a wide range of problems since the start of the pandemic in 2020. In these challenging circumstances, NGOs play a vital role in helping individuals get their lives back on track.

Here's a few examples of how NGO's are adapting in an ever-changing pandemic era.  They are finding different ways to rise to the needs and demands placed on them during these turbulent times. 

Our world has become increasingly digitized, and this digital evolution didn’t just happen out of the blue. The digital revolution came about because we needed it. This stands true for almost all industries and organizations across the board, including social work.

Social work is one the most demanding fields, and in places like the US, where there is already a shortage of caseworkers, it’s crucial to bridge the gap between demand and supply using technology.

So, if you work for a government or human services organization, social services software is a must.

Here are a few benefits to consider…

Keeping data secure is a top priority for non-profits and there are several reasons for this.

Non-profits are usually associated with various donors, and the relationship a non-profit has with them is a sensitive one. Protecting their personal information therefore is a priority for any organization.  

Additionally, and most important, many non-profits in the human services field handle adults and juveniles in very vulnerable situations. Therefore, their personal information getting compromised or stolen is simply not acceptable. A breach of data would directly contradict the primary purpose of the non-profit, which is to protect the vulnerable.

Here are a few simple ways non-profits can secure their data.