What would a PC be without Windows? Back in the day I purchased a high powered laptop from an Internet dealer that was shipped without Windows preloaded. I removed the gleaming new machine from the box and immediately had one of those moments when you thought you knew where you were going, but suddenly realized you were lost. Here was the latest computer with the most robust memory and the fastest processor on the market, and I had no idea how to use it. I didn’t even know how to turn it on, let alone put it to work.

Nonprofits Leveraging Technology

Nonprofits have the opportunity to benefit from emerging technologies such as Cloud computing systems, social media, and mobile technology in order to increase the quantity of clients served and improve service quality. However, without the proper software they will have no idea how to use these new technologies.

The Cloud

Cloud computing refers to applications, services, or software offered over the Internet instead of requiring direct connection to a server.

When nonprofit agencies are not using appropriate enterprise software, their attempts to utilize the Cloud will be fragmented and disorganized.

FAMCare case management software enables nonprofit agencies to leverage the Cloud, eliminating the burden of managing hardware, installing software and maintaining backups, and improving connection and communication between disparate databases and systems.  With FAMCare software, nonprofits can utilize case management in the Cloud for maximum efficiency.

Mobile Tech

Many nonprofits find it difficult to gather and integrate the terse outcome statistics that are needed to create a powerful mobile app.

One in ten American adults makes charitable contributions using text messaging. Mobile technologies, specifically applications and text messaging functions, are a missed fundraising opportunity for nonprofit organizations. Text-to-give campaigns, for example, have become increasingly popular channels for donors to contribute to causes.

Since not all cell phone users prefer to use the text messaging feature of their cell phones, smart phone applications are another way for cell phone users to donate to causes.

FAMCare enterprise software gathers diverse agency data on inputs and outcomes in real time and integrates the information into clear, customized reports for use in mobile fundraising applications.

Social Media

Social media networks are increasingly important tools for nonprofits to raise awareness and conduct outreach. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Pinterest allow people to connect and interact with each other. Because nonprofits connect people to services and provide resources to strengthen communities, social media is a method for nonprofits to convey their purpose and recruit stakeholders.

However, in order to leverage social media to maximum effect, information must be at an agency's fingertips for immediate insertion into social media.

Because FAMCare case management software integrates all agency information on a real time basis, it writes your social media message for you. Whether you choose to report milestones reached, goals achieved, human interest stories, or highlight social worker accomplishments, FAMCare will be your exclusive source of up to date information that can best be broadcast across social media platforms.

Conclusion

The most powerful PC in the world is useless without operating software.  Case managers are much more effective when they can leverage the newest technologies.