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Using Data for Enhanced Nonprofit Performance: Insights and Strategies

Whitepaper, Driving Nonprofit Impact With Data and Technology, synthesizes the findings from a survey Executive Directors of 27 agencies in human services.Survey Insights Data Utilization The survey illuminates a crucial gap, with 73% of agencies underutilizing data in...
by Casebook Editorial Team 7 min read

AI Tools for Human Services Nonprofits

Following are some AI tools for you to consider. There are many others available as well. These solutions will take some of the heavy lift off staff so your organization, and those you serve, can thrive! AI Solutions - Administrative With these tools, you can easily...
by Casebook Editorial Team 13 min read

Buy or Build Your Own Case Management System for Human Services?

You run a social services organization and you're keeping all of your records in a spreadsheet, and now you are wondering if the investment in a case management solution is right for you. You're probably already having trouble getting the reports you need and making...
by Andrew Pelletier 20 min read

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The Ultimate Guide to Grant Funding Success

UPDATED for 2024: Discover best practices to securing grant funding with our comprehensive guide. From identifying opportunities to crafting winning proposals, we cover everything you need to succeed.

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Secure Your Funding Pt. 3 — Emphasis On The Data

So far, we’ve reviewed watchdog sites’ standards, detailing indicators for a nonprofit’s success, and articulating metrics. What do all of these have in common? DATA! Ratings, program development, case-making…all are driven by a drumbeat of qualitative and quantitative data. How the public v...

Reporting Impact and Communicating to Grant Funders

The previous post outlined the primary types of capacity-building projects and reviewed how transformational successful capacity-building implementation have been, for example, nonprofits...

by Sade Dozan4 min read

Capacity-Building Grants | Nonprofit Case Studies

In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building g...

by Sade Dozan4 min read

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Telling Your Organization's Story to Grantmakers

As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutiona...
As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutional strategy to ensure sustainability. Nonprofits need to communicate effectively to multiple types of institutions. In order to successfully pivot, you must be able to speak their language without losing your own voice. The best way to ensure that you’re able to appeal to multiple audiences without losing your vision and mission is to start from a strong proposal template (more on that here). After you have your template, be sure to adjust, and add/remove based on the key factors that each institution outlines in their application guidelines (usually on the RFP or institution’s website). Government funders are interested in your stats—they want to know what you’ve done, why you’re the best person/organization for the job, who you have behind you supporting you (elected officials, other community-based-agencies, etc.) and all of the indicators that you will be successful. With public funds, they are looking for an analytical and very formal tone that convinces them you’ll succeed.. They're aware of the need—that’s why they’ve issued an RFP, to address their current issue. Relevant citations, Specific Measurable Realistic and Timebound (SMART) objectives, and a comprehensive program design and evaluation method will help set you up for success. Foundations are moved by a blend of the heart-mind narrative with analytics sprinkled in. Since they have larger scopes than government funders (meaning they can support anything from environmental causes to youth development) your tone should be compelling, outline the evidence-based need, but also really highlight the significance their partnership will bring to your community/target population. Foundations want to see your track record, yes, but they also want to know what your plan is to achieve the change you wish to make in the world. SMART objectives, with an educational tone that balances the engrossing need, with you uniquely positioned to utilize their funds in order to make a difference. Corporate funders are far more interested in the work you’re doing on the ground, ie. the collective action you’re currently taking. Less focused on SMART deliverables, they’re more interested in the scope of your programming: how many people you’re reaching, how many of their employees will have the opportunity to volunteer, how long it will take you to achieve your goals? Corporate funders on average are less interested in long-term projects, they will fund a year-long program, but corporate sponsorships for events make up the large sum of corporate responsibility grantmaking. Your tone should be lively, excited, and heart-mind reaching. At the end of the day, a strong strategy is one that incorporates all of these factors into your overarching proposal narrative. Center yourself in your work, be sure you have the clear narrative of why you’re doing this work (your need) what it will do for your community (the impact) what the solution is (program/project design & use of funds) and of course how you will report back and grow (evaluation framework.) Best of luck! And remember, be confident in the work your organization is doing; don’t change your entire program design just to fit into a guideline. Just speak true words, aligned with your mission, in the funders’ language. As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutional strategy to ensure sustainability. Nonprofits need to communicate effectively to multiple types of institutions. In order to successfully pivot, you must be able to speak their language without losing your own voice. The best way to ensure that you’re able to appeal to multiple audiences without losing your vision and mission is to start from a strong proposal template (more on that here). After you have your template, be sure to adjust, and add/remove based on the key factors that each institution outlines in their application guidelines (usually on the RFP or institution’s website). Government funders are interested in your stats—they want to know what you’ve done, why you’re the best person/organization for the job, who you have behind you supporting you (elected officials, other community-based-agencies, etc.) and all of the indicators that you will be successful. With public funds, they are looking for an analytical and very formal tone that convinces them you’ll succeed.. They're aware of the need—that’s why they’ve issued an RFP, to address their current issue. Relevant citations, Specific Measurable Realistic and Timebound (SMART) objectives, and a comprehensive program design and evaluation method will help set you up for success. Foundations are moved by a blend of the heart-mind narrative with analytics sprinkled in. Since they have larger scopes than government funders (meaning they can support anything from environmental causes to youth development) your tone should be compelling, outline the evidence-based need, but also really highlight the significance their partnership will bring to your community/target population. Foundations want to see your track record, yes, but they also want to know what your plan is to achieve the change you wish to make in the world. SMART objectives, with an educational tone that balances the engrossing need, with you uniquely positioned to utilize their funds in order to make a difference. Corporate funders are far more interested in the work you’re doing on the ground, ie. the collective action you’re currently taking. Less focused on SMART deliverables, they’re more interested in the scope of your programming: how many people you’re reaching, how many of their employees will have the opportunity to volunteer, how long it will take you to achieve your goals? Corporate funders on average are less interested in long-term projects, they will fund a year-long program, but corporate sponsorships for events make up the large sum of corporate responsibility grantmaking. Your tone should be lively, excited, and heart-mind reaching. At the end of the day, a strong strategy is one that incorporates all of these factors into your overarching proposal narrative. Center yourself in your work, be sure you have the clear narrative of why you’re doing this work (your need) what it will do for your community (the impact) what the solution is (program/project design & use of funds) and of course how you will report back and grow (evaluation framework.) Best of luck! And remember, be confident in the work your organization is doing; don’t change your entire program design just to fit into a guideline. Just speak true words, aligned with your mission, in the funders’ language. As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutional strategy to ensure sustainability. Nonprofits need to communicate effectively to multiple types of institutions. In order to successfully pivot, you must be able to speak their language without losing your own voice. The best way to ensure that you’re able to appeal to multiple audiences without losing your vision and mission is to start from a strong proposal template (more on that here). After you have your template, be sure to adjust, and add/remove based on the key factors that each institution outlines in their application guidelines (usually on the RFP or institution’s website). Government funders are interested in your stats—they want to know what you’ve done, why you’re the best person/organization for the job, who you have behind you supporting you (elected officials, other community-based-agencies, etc.) and all of the indicators that you will be successful. With public funds, they are looking for an analytical and very formal tone that convinces them you’ll succeed.. They're aware of the need—that’s why they’ve issued an RFP, to address their current issue. Relevant citations, Specific Measurable Realistic and Timebound (SMART) objectives, and a comprehensive program design and evaluation method will help set you up for success. Foundations are moved by a blend of the heart-mind narrative with analytics sprinkled in. Since they have larger scopes than government funders (meaning they can support anything from environmental causes to youth development) your tone should be compelling, outline the evidence-based need, but also really highlight the significance their partnership will bring to your community/target population. Foundations want to see your track record, yes, but they also want to know what your plan is to achieve the change you wish to make in the world. SMART objectives, with an educational tone that balances the engrossing need, with you uniquely positioned to utilize their funds in order to make a difference. Corporate funders are far more interested in the work you’re doing on the ground, ie. the collective action you’re currently taking. Less focused on SMART deliverables, they’re more interested in the scope of your programming: how many people you’re reaching, how many of their employees will have the opportunity to volunteer, how long it will take you to achieve your goals? Corporate funders on average are less interested in long-term projects, they will fund a year-long program, but corporate sponsorships for events make up the large sum of corporate responsibility grantmaking. Your tone should be lively, excited, and heart-mind reaching. At the end of the day, a strong strategy is one that incorporates all of these factors into your overarching proposal narrative. Center yourself in your work, be sure you have the clear narrative of why you’re doing this work (your need) what it will do for your community (the impact) what the solution is (program/project design & use of funds) and of course how you will report back and grow (evaluation framework.) Best of luck! And remember, be confident in the work your organization is doing; don’t change your entire program design just to fit into a guideline. Just speak true words, aligned with your mission, in the funders’ language. As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutional strategy to ensure sustainability. Nonprofits need to communicate effectively to multiple types of institutions. In order to successfully pivot, you must be able to speak their language without losing your own voice. The best way to ensure that you’re able to appeal to multiple audiences without losing your vision and mission is to start from a strong proposal template (more on that here). After you have your template, be sure to adjust, and add/remove based on the key factors that each institution outlines in their application guidelines (usually on the RFP or institution’s website). Government funders are interested in your stats—they want to know what you’ve done, why you’re the best person/organization for the job, who you have behind you supporting you (elected officials, other community-based-agencies, etc.) and all of the indicators that you will be successful. With public funds, they are looking for an analytical and very formal tone that convinces them you’ll succeed.. They're aware of the need—that’s why they’ve issued an RFP, to address their current issue. Relevant citations, Specific Measurable Realistic and Timebound (SMART) objectives, and a comprehensive program design and evaluation method will help set you up for success. Foundations are moved by a blend of the heart-mind narrative with analytics sprinkled in. Since they have larger scopes than government funders (meaning they can support anything from environmental causes to youth development) your tone should be compelling, outline the evidence-based need, but also really highlight the significance their partnership will bring to your community/target population. Foundations want to see your track record, yes, but they also want to know what your plan is to achieve the change you wish to make in the world. SMART objectives, with an educational tone that balances the engrossing need, with you uniquely positioned to utilize their funds in order to make a difference. Corporate funders are far more interested in the work you’re doing on the ground, ie. the collective action you’re currently taking. Less focused on SMART deliverables, they’re more interested in the scope of your programming: how many people you’re reaching, how many of their employees will have the opportunity to volunteer, how long it will take you to achieve your goals? Corporate funders on average are less interested in long-term projects, they will fund a year-long program, but corporate sponsorships for events make up the large sum of corporate responsibility grantmaking. Your tone should be lively, excited, and heart-mind reaching. At the end of the day, a strong strategy is one that incorporates all of these factors into your overarching proposal narrative. Center yourself in your work, be sure you have the clear narrative of why you’re doing this work (your need) what it will do for your community (the impact) what the solution is (program/project design & use of funds) and of course how you will report back and grow (evaluation framework.) Best of luck! And remember, be confident in the work your organization is doing; don’t change your entire program design just to fit into a guideline. Just speak true words, aligned with your mission, in the funders’ language. As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutional strategy to ensure sustainability. Nonprofits need to communicate effectively to multiple types of institutions. In order to successfully pivot, you must be able to speak their language without losing your own voice. The best way to ensure that you’re able to appeal to multiple audiences without losing your vision and mission is to start from a strong proposal template (more on that here). After you have your template, be sure to adjust, and add/remove based on the key factors that each institution outlines in their application guidelines (usually on the RFP or institution’s website). Government funders are interested in your stats—they want to know what you’ve done, why you’re the best person/organization for the job, who you have behind you supporting you (elected officials, other community-based-agencies, etc.) and all of the indicators that you will be successful. With public funds, they are looking for an analytical and very formal tone that convinces them you’ll succeed.. They're aware of the need—that’s why they’ve issued an RFP, to address their current issue. Relevant citations, Specific Measurable Realistic and Timebound (SMART) objectives, and a comprehensive program design and evaluation method will help set you up for success. Foundations are moved by a blend of the heart-mind narrative with analytics sprinkled in. Since they have larger scopes than government funders (meaning they can support anything from environmental causes to youth development) your tone should be compelling, outline the evidence-based need, but also really highlight the significance their partnership will bring to your community/target population. Foundations want to see your track record, yes, but they also want to know what your plan is to achieve the change you wish to make in the world. SMART objectives, with an educational tone that balances the engrossing need, with you uniquely positioned to utilize their funds in order to make a difference. Corporate funders are far more interested in the work you’re doing on the ground, ie. the collective action you’re currently taking. Less focused on SMART deliverables, they’re more interested in the scope of your programming: how many people you’re reaching, how many of their employees will have the opportunity to volunteer, how long it will take you to achieve your goals? Corporate funders on average are less interested in long-term projects, they will fund a year-long program, but corporate sponsorships for events make up the large sum of corporate responsibility grantmaking. Your tone should be lively, excited, and heart-mind reaching. At the end of the day, a strong strategy is one that incorporates all of these factors into your overarching proposal narrative. Center yourself in your work, be sure you have the clear narrative of why you’re doing this work (your need) what it will do for your community (the impact) what the solution is (program/project design & use of funds) and of course how you will report back and grow (evaluation framework.) Best of luck! And remember, be confident in the work your organization is doing; don’t change your entire program design just to fit into a guideline. Just speak true words, aligned with your mission, in the funders’ language. As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutional strategy to ensure sustainability. Nonprofits need to communicate effectively to multiple types of institutions. In order to successfully pivot, you must be able to speak their language without losing your own voice. The best way to ensure that you’re able to appeal to multiple audiences without losing your vision and mission is to start from a strong proposal template (more on that here). After you have your template, be sure to adjust, and add/remove based on the key factors that each institution outlines in their application guidelines (usually on the RFP or institution’s website). Government funders are interested in your stats—they want to know what you’ve done, why you’re the best person/organization for the job, who you have behind you supporting you (elected officials, other community-based-agencies, etc.) and all of the indicators that you will be successful. With public funds, they are looking for an analytical and very formal tone that convinces them you’ll succeed.. They're aware of the need—that’s why they’ve issued an RFP, to address their current issue. Relevant citations, Specific Measurable Realistic and Timebound (SMART) objectives, and a comprehensive program design and evaluation method will help set you up for success. Foundations are moved by a blend of the heart-mind narrative with analytics sprinkled in. Since they have larger scopes than government funders (meaning they can support anything from environmental causes to youth development) your tone should be compelling, outline the evidence-based need, but also really highlight the significance their partnership will bring to your community/target population. Foundations want to see your track record, yes, but they also want to know what your plan is to achieve the change you wish to make in the world. SMART objectives, with an educational tone that balances the engrossing need, with you uniquely positioned to utilize their funds in order to make a difference. Corporate funders are far more interested in the work you’re doing on the ground, ie. the collective action you’re currently taking. Less focused on SMART deliverables, they’re more interested in the scope of your programming: how many people you’re reaching, how many of their employees will have the opportunity to volunteer, how long it will take you to achieve your goals? Corporate funders on average are less interested in long-term projects, they will fund a year-long program, but corporate sponsorships for events make up the large sum of corporate responsibility grantmaking. Your tone should be lively, excited, and heart-mind reaching. At the end of the day, a strong strategy is one that incorporates all of these factors into your overarching proposal narrative. Center yourself in your work, be sure you have the clear narrative of why you’re doing this work (your need) what it will do for your community (the impact) what the solution is (program/project design & use of funds) and of course how you will report back and grow (evaluation framework.) Best of luck! And remember, be confident in the work your organization is doing; don’t change your entire program design just to fit into a guideline. Just speak true words, aligned with your mission, in the funders’ language. As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutional strategy to ensure sustainability. Nonprofits need to communicate effectively to multiple types of institutions. In order to successfully pivot, you must be able to speak their language without losing your own voice. The best way to ensure that you’re able to appeal to multiple audiences without losing your vision and mission is to start from a strong proposal template (more on that here). After you have your template, be sure to adjust, and add/remove based on the key factors that each institution outlines in their application guidelines (usually on the RFP or institution’s website). Government funders are interested in your stats—they want to know what you’ve done, why you’re the best person/organization for the job, who you have behind you supporting you (elected officials, other community-based-agencies, etc.) and all of the indicators that you will be successful. With public funds, they are looking for an analytical and very formal tone that convinces them you’ll succeed.. They're aware of the need—that’s why they’ve issued an RFP, to address their current issue. Relevant citations, Specific Measurable Realistic and Timebound (SMART) objectives, and a comprehensive program design and evaluation method will help set you up for success. Foundations are moved by a blend of the heart-mind narrative with analytics sprinkled in. Since they have larger scopes than government funders (meaning they can support anything from environmental causes to youth development) your tone should be compelling, outline the evidence-based need, but also really highlight the significance their partnership will bring to your community/target population. Foundations want to see your track record, yes, but they also want to know what your plan is to achieve the change you wish to make in the world. SMART objectives, with an educational tone that balances the engrossing need, with you uniquely positioned to utilize their funds in order to make a difference. Corporate funders are far more interested in the work you’re doing on the ground, ie. the collective action you’re currently taking. Less focused on SMART deliverables, they’re more interested in the scope of your programming: how many people you’re reaching, how many of their employees will have the opportunity to volunteer, how long it will take you to achieve your goals? Corporate funders on average are less interested in long-term projects, they will fund a year-long program, but corporate sponsorships for events make up the large sum of corporate responsibility grantmaking. Your tone should be lively, excited, and heart-mind reaching. At the end of the day, a strong strategy is one that incorporates all of these factors into your overarching proposal narrative. Center yourself in your work, be sure you have the clear narrative of why you’re doing this work (your need) what it will do for your community (the impact) what the solution is (program/project design & use of funds) and of course how you will report back and grow (evaluation framework.) Best of luck! And remember, be confident in the work your organization is doing; don’t change your entire program design just to fit into a guideline. Just speak true words, aligned with your mission, in the funders’ language. As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutional strategy to ensure sustainability. Nonprofits need to communicate effectively to multiple types of institutions. In order to successfully pivot, you must be able to speak their language without losing your own voice. The best way to ensure that you’re able to appeal to multiple audiences without losing your vision and mission is to start from a strong proposal template (more on that here). After you have your template, be sure to adjust, and add/remove based on the key factors that each institution outlines in their application guidelines (usually on the RFP or institution’s website). Government funders are interested in your stats—they want to know what you’ve done, why you’re the best person/organization for the job, who you have behind you supporting you (elected officials, other community-based-agencies, etc.) and all of the indicators that you will be successful. With public funds, they are looking for an analytical and very formal tone that convinces them you’ll succeed.. They're aware of the need—that’s why they’ve issued an RFP, to address their current issue. Relevant citations, Specific Measurable Realistic and Timebound (SMART) objectives, and a comprehensive program design and evaluation method will help set you up for success. Foundations are moved by a blend of the heart-mind narrative with analytics sprinkled in. Since they have larger scopes than government funders (meaning they can support anything from environmental causes to youth development) your tone should be compelling, outline the evidence-based need, but also really highlight the significance their partnership will bring to your community/target population. Foundations want to see your track record, yes, but they also want to know what your plan is to achieve the change you wish to make in the world. SMART objectives, with an educational tone that balances the engrossing need, with you uniquely positioned to utilize their funds in order to make a difference. Corporate funders are far more interested in the work you’re doing on the ground, ie. the collective action you’re currently taking. Less focused on SMART deliverables, they’re more interested in the scope of your programming: how many people you’re reaching, how many of their employees will have the opportunity to volunteer, how long it will take you to achieve your goals? Corporate funders on average are less interested in long-term projects, they will fund a year-long program, but corporate sponsorships for events make up the large sum of corporate responsibility grantmaking. Your tone should be lively, excited, and heart-mind reaching. At the end of the day, a strong strategy is one that incorporates all of these factors into your overarching proposal narrative. Center yourself in your work, be sure you have the clear narrative of why you’re doing this work (your need) what it will do for your community (the impact) what the solution is (program/project design & use of funds) and of course how you will report back and grow (evaluation framework.) Best of luck! And remember, be confident in the work your organization is doing; don’t change your entire program design just to fit into a guideline. Just speak true words, aligned with your mission, in the funders’ language. As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutional strategy to ensure sustainability. Nonprofits need to communicate effectively to multiple types of institutions. In order to successfully pivot, you must be able to speak their language without losing your own voice. The best way to ensure that you’re able to appeal to multiple audiences without losing your vision and mission is to start from a strong proposal template (more on that here). After you have your template, be sure to adjust, and add/remove based on the key factors that each institution outlines in their application guidelines (usually on the RFP or institution’s website). Government funders are interested in your stats—they want to know what you’ve done, why you’re the best person/organization for the job, who you have behind you supporting you (elected officials, other community-based-agencies, etc.) and all of the indicators that you will be successful. With public funds, they are looking for an analytical and very formal tone that convinces them you’ll succeed.. They're aware of the need—that’s why they’ve issued an RFP, to address their current issue. Relevant citations, Specific Measurable Realistic and Timebound (SMART) objectives, and a comprehensive program design and evaluation method will help set you up for success. Foundations are moved by a blend of the heart-mind narrative with analytics sprinkled in. Since they have larger scopes than government funders (meaning they can support anything from environmental causes to youth development) your tone should be compelling, outline the evidence-based need, but also really highlight the significance their partnership will bring to your community/target population. Foundations want to see your track record, yes, but they also want to know what your plan is to achieve the change you wish to make in the world. SMART objectives, with an educational tone that balances the engrossing need, with you uniquely positioned to utilize their funds in order to make a difference. Corporate funders are far more interested in the work you’re doing on the ground, ie. the collective action you’re currently taking. Less focused on SMART deliverables, they’re more interested in the scope of your programming: how many people you’re reaching, how many of their employees will have the opportunity to volunteer, how long it will take you to achieve your goals? Corporate funders on average are less interested in long-term projects, they will fund a year-long program, but corporate sponsorships for events make up the large sum of corporate responsibility grantmaking. Your tone should be lively, excited, and heart-mind reaching. At the end of the day, a strong strategy is one that incorporates all of these factors into your overarching proposal narrative. Center yourself in your work, be sure you have the clear narrative of why you’re doing this work (your need) what it will do for your community (the impact) what the solution is (program/project design & use of funds) and of course how you will report back and grow (evaluation framework.) Best of luck! And remember, be confident in the work your organization is doing; don’t change your entire program design just to fit into a guideline. Just speak true words, aligned with your mission, in the funders’ language. As an organization, you have to be able to pivot between funders to position yourselves for grants for which you’re eligible. The adaptability needed to convey different tones and key points in your work will ensure your longevity. In this post, you’ll learn more about how to build your institutional strategy to ensure sustainability. Nonprofits need to communicate effectively to multiple types of institutions. In order to successfully pivot, you must be able to speak their language without losing your own voice. The best way to ensure that you’re able to appeal to multiple audiences without losing your vision and mission is to start from a strong proposal template (more on that here). After you have your template, be sure to adjust, and add/remove based on the key factors that each institution outlines in their application guidelines (usually on the RFP or institution’s website). Government funders are interested in your stats—they want to know what you’ve done, why you’re the best person/organization for the job, who you have behind you supporting you (elected officials, other community-based-agencies, etc.) and all of the indicators that you will be successful. With public funds, they are looking for an analytical and very formal tone that convinces them you’ll succeed.. They're aware of the need—that’s why they’ve issued an RFP, to address their current issue. Relevant citations, Specific Measurable Realistic and Timebound (SMART) objectives, and a comprehensive program design and evaluation method will help set you up for success. Foundations are moved by a blend of the heart-mind narrative with analytics sprinkled in. Since they have larger scopes than government funders (meaning they can support anything from environmental causes to youth development) your tone should be compelling, outline the evidence-based need, but also really highlight the significance their partnership will bring to your community/target population. Foundations want to see your track record, yes, but they also want to know what your plan is to achieve the change you wish to make in the world. SMART objectives, with an educational tone that balances the engrossing need, with you uniquely positioned to utilize their funds in order to make a difference. Corporate funders are far more interested in the work you’re doing on the ground, ie. the collective action you’re currently taking. Less focused on SMART deliverables, they’re more interested in the scope of your programming: how many people you’re reaching, how many of their employees will have the opportunity to volunteer, how long it will take you to achieve your goals? Corporate funders on average are less interested in long-term projects, they will fund a year-long program, but corporate sponsorships for events make up the large sum of corporate responsibility grantmaking. Your tone should be lively, excited, and heart-mind reaching. At the end of the day, a strong strategy is one that incorporates all of these factors into your overarching proposal narrative. Center yourself in your work, be sure you have the clear narrative of why you’re doing this work (your need) what it will do for your community (the impact) what the solution is (program/project design & use of funds) and of course how you will report back and grow (evaluation framework.) Best of luck! And remember, be confident in the work your organization is doing; don’t change your entire program design just to fit into a guideline. Just speak true words, aligned with your mission, in the funders’ language.
by Sade Dozan 12 min read

Positioning Your Organization for Capacity-Building Grants

Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) ...
Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) there are thousands of grassroots organizations with expenses under that $1M mark. It is a tough market out there; institutional support is competitive and setting your organization up for success is key. The previous posts touched on the types of institutional support available, and how to best communicate your mission and solutions to funders based on their preferred tones. Now, let’s dive deeper into how to further position your organization for capacity-building success so that your organization can grow effectively and sustainably. One cornerstone of strong organizational growth is strategically increasing capacity. Successful programmatic implementation is the vehicle that drives your mission and vision, but the institutional support of an organization is equally as important. In addition to program support funding opportunities, there are funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation (who work primarily to strengthen organizations that support children and families) or The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (which focuses on nonprofit leadership & governance at large) that directly support the capacity-building efforts of nonprofits or general funds. Capacity Development grants in a nutshell are funds used specifically to build resources and tools that help your organization strengthen its infrastructure; whereas general operating funds can be used for anything your organization needs (programmatic, capital, or capacity-development). Learn a little more about why capacity-building grants are game-changing opportunities here. Three Tips to Keep in Mind when Applying for Capacity-building Grants: Develop a Framework: Create a Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of your nonprofit systems and structures before looking for funding. This is important for two reasons: Prioritization of Requests. You need to have a comprehensive understanding of your immediate growth needs, and what could wait for later. For example, is it more important that you build out a finance department to better track expenses and reporting; or is a software or database that helps you streamline your communication with community stakeholders and track data the top priority? Don’t Set Yourself Up to Chase Funding: Without a comprehensive SWOT analysis of your organization, you may be inclined to pursue funding based regardless of what your key needs are. By applying for open opportunities that do not necessarily align with your priorities, you end up chasing funding without responding to your organization’s needs. Often developing nonprofits will try and apply for any and everything, but what happens when you get a grant that focuses on building out your marketing team, but you really need a comprehensive database that tracks client success before implementing additional outreach? All of this is to say -- create a framework and game plan before you even begin to look for funding. Do a SWOT analysis, it will help you frame your priorities. Build your Appeal Network Out: Once you have your framework and have conceptualized priorities, appeal to funders that are already in your network. Get referrals from current foundation funders, let them know your capacity-building needs. Even if they only fund program-specific projects, funders have a network; they talk to each other. Leverage your connections to gain additional leads on potential partners and funding sources. Prospecting tools like Instrumentl or Candid help, but nothing is as good as a recommendation from someone who already believes in your work. Scaffold Funding Phases: Think in long-term solutions once you have your priorities, create a timeline that allows for continuous growth. You’ve prioritized your capacity-development focus areas for the next 6 months, what are your plans and needs to accomplish those goals in the next 18 months or the next 3 years? Think about your grant writing needs, there are funds for that; leadership and management trainings, there are funds for that; growing your board….there are funds for that! Separate your strategic growth points into milestones and fundraise around those buckets of work— this goes not only for programmatic goals but also for your institutional structure and scaling efforts. Managing finances, updated website design, evaluation strategy, and data collection are all examples of building blocks that are critical to programmatic growth because they amplify the might of your organization. Without people power, and solid tools, nonprofits can face barriers to growing beyond the shoestring budget. Funders that distribute capacity-building grants recognize that organizations need to develop competent management systems in addition to programming and services. Ensure that your organization is researching general operating and capacity-development funding opportunities concurrently with program-specific support. Remember, every nonprofit with a $50 million budget, used to be a much smaller one. Every grant is an opportunity for your organization to expand its network and scale one more ring of growth. Clear direction, well-equipped staff with effective tools, and pursuit of strategic funding will help you climb that ladder. Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) there are thousands of grassroots organizations with expenses under that $1M mark. It is a tough market out there; institutional support is competitive and setting your organization up for success is key. The previous posts touched on the types of institutional support available, and how to best communicate your mission and solutions to funders based on their preferred tones. Now, let’s dive deeper into how to further position your organization for capacity-building success so that your organization can grow effectively and sustainably. One cornerstone of strong organizational growth is strategically increasing capacity. Successful programmatic implementation is the vehicle that drives your mission and vision, but the institutional support of an organization is equally as important. In addition to program support funding opportunities, there are funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation (who work primarily to strengthen organizations that support children and families) or The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (which focuses on nonprofit leadership & governance at large) that directly support the capacity-building efforts of nonprofits or general funds. Capacity Development grants in a nutshell are funds used specifically to build resources and tools that help your organization strengthen its infrastructure; whereas general operating funds can be used for anything your organization needs (programmatic, capital, or capacity-development). Learn a little more about why capacity-building grants are game-changing opportunities here. Three Tips to Keep in Mind when Applying for Capacity-building Grants: Develop a Framework: Create a Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of your nonprofit systems and structures before looking for funding. This is important for two reasons: Prioritization of Requests. You need to have a comprehensive understanding of your immediate growth needs, and what could wait for later. For example, is it more important that you build out a finance department to better track expenses and reporting; or is a software or database that helps you streamline your communication with community stakeholders and track data the top priority? Don’t Set Yourself Up to Chase Funding: Without a comprehensive SWOT analysis of your organization, you may be inclined to pursue funding based regardless of what your key needs are. By applying for open opportunities that do not necessarily align with your priorities, you end up chasing funding without responding to your organization’s needs. Often developing nonprofits will try and apply for any and everything, but what happens when you get a grant that focuses on building out your marketing team, but you really need a comprehensive database that tracks client success before implementing additional outreach? All of this is to say -- create a framework and game plan before you even begin to look for funding. Do a SWOT analysis, it will help you frame your priorities. Build your Appeal Network Out: Once you have your framework and have conceptualized priorities, appeal to funders that are already in your network. Get referrals from current foundation funders, let them know your capacity-building needs. Even if they only fund program-specific projects, funders have a network; they talk to each other. Leverage your connections to gain additional leads on potential partners and funding sources. Prospecting tools like Instrumentl or Candid help, but nothing is as good as a recommendation from someone who already believes in your work. Scaffold Funding Phases: Think in long-term solutions once you have your priorities, create a timeline that allows for continuous growth. You’ve prioritized your capacity-development focus areas for the next 6 months, what are your plans and needs to accomplish those goals in the next 18 months or the next 3 years? Think about your grant writing needs, there are funds for that; leadership and management trainings, there are funds for that; growing your board….there are funds for that! Separate your strategic growth points into milestones and fundraise around those buckets of work— this goes not only for programmatic goals but also for your institutional structure and scaling efforts. Managing finances, updated website design, evaluation strategy, and data collection are all examples of building blocks that are critical to programmatic growth because they amplify the might of your organization. Without people power, and solid tools, nonprofits can face barriers to growing beyond the shoestring budget. Funders that distribute capacity-building grants recognize that organizations need to develop competent management systems in addition to programming and services. Ensure that your organization is researching general operating and capacity-development funding opportunities concurrently with program-specific support. Remember, every nonprofit with a $50 million budget, used to be a much smaller one. Every grant is an opportunity for your organization to expand its network and scale one more ring of growth. Clear direction, well-equipped staff with effective tools, and pursuit of strategic funding will help you climb that ladder. Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) there are thousands of grassroots organizations with expenses under that $1M mark. It is a tough market out there; institutional support is competitive and setting your organization up for success is key. The previous posts touched on the types of institutional support available, and how to best communicate your mission and solutions to funders based on their preferred tones. Now, let’s dive deeper into how to further position your organization for capacity-building success so that your organization can grow effectively and sustainably. One cornerstone of strong organizational growth is strategically increasing capacity. Successful programmatic implementation is the vehicle that drives your mission and vision, but the institutional support of an organization is equally as important. In addition to program support funding opportunities, there are funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation (who work primarily to strengthen organizations that support children and families) or The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (which focuses on nonprofit leadership & governance at large) that directly support the capacity-building efforts of nonprofits or general funds. Capacity Development grants in a nutshell are funds used specifically to build resources and tools that help your organization strengthen its infrastructure; whereas general operating funds can be used for anything your organization needs (programmatic, capital, or capacity-development). Learn a little more about why capacity-building grants are game-changing opportunities here. Three Tips to Keep in Mind when Applying for Capacity-building Grants: Develop a Framework: Create a Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of your nonprofit systems and structures before looking for funding. This is important for two reasons: Prioritization of Requests. You need to have a comprehensive understanding of your immediate growth needs, and what could wait for later. For example, is it more important that you build out a finance department to better track expenses and reporting; or is a software or database that helps you streamline your communication with community stakeholders and track data the top priority? Don’t Set Yourself Up to Chase Funding: Without a comprehensive SWOT analysis of your organization, you may be inclined to pursue funding based regardless of what your key needs are. By applying for open opportunities that do not necessarily align with your priorities, you end up chasing funding without responding to your organization’s needs. Often developing nonprofits will try and apply for any and everything, but what happens when you get a grant that focuses on building out your marketing team, but you really need a comprehensive database that tracks client success before implementing additional outreach? All of this is to say -- create a framework and game plan before you even begin to look for funding. Do a SWOT analysis, it will help you frame your priorities. Build your Appeal Network Out: Once you have your framework and have conceptualized priorities, appeal to funders that are already in your network. Get referrals from current foundation funders, let them know your capacity-building needs. Even if they only fund program-specific projects, funders have a network; they talk to each other. Leverage your connections to gain additional leads on potential partners and funding sources. Prospecting tools like Instrumentl or Candid help, but nothing is as good as a recommendation from someone who already believes in your work. Scaffold Funding Phases: Think in long-term solutions once you have your priorities, create a timeline that allows for continuous growth. You’ve prioritized your capacity-development focus areas for the next 6 months, what are your plans and needs to accomplish those goals in the next 18 months or the next 3 years? Think about your grant writing needs, there are funds for that; leadership and management trainings, there are funds for that; growing your board….there are funds for that! Separate your strategic growth points into milestones and fundraise around those buckets of work— this goes not only for programmatic goals but also for your institutional structure and scaling efforts. Managing finances, updated website design, evaluation strategy, and data collection are all examples of building blocks that are critical to programmatic growth because they amplify the might of your organization. Without people power, and solid tools, nonprofits can face barriers to growing beyond the shoestring budget. Funders that distribute capacity-building grants recognize that organizations need to develop competent management systems in addition to programming and services. Ensure that your organization is researching general operating and capacity-development funding opportunities concurrently with program-specific support. Remember, every nonprofit with a $50 million budget, used to be a much smaller one. Every grant is an opportunity for your organization to expand its network and scale one more ring of growth. Clear direction, well-equipped staff with effective tools, and pursuit of strategic funding will help you climb that ladder. Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) there are thousands of grassroots organizations with expenses under that $1M mark. It is a tough market out there; institutional support is competitive and setting your organization up for success is key. The previous posts touched on the types of institutional support available, and how to best communicate your mission and solutions to funders based on their preferred tones. Now, let’s dive deeper into how to further position your organization for capacity-building success so that your organization can grow effectively and sustainably. One cornerstone of strong organizational growth is strategically increasing capacity. Successful programmatic implementation is the vehicle that drives your mission and vision, but the institutional support of an organization is equally as important. In addition to program support funding opportunities, there are funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation (who work primarily to strengthen organizations that support children and families) or The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (which focuses on nonprofit leadership & governance at large) that directly support the capacity-building efforts of nonprofits or general funds. Capacity Development grants in a nutshell are funds used specifically to build resources and tools that help your organization strengthen its infrastructure; whereas general operating funds can be used for anything your organization needs (programmatic, capital, or capacity-development). Learn a little more about why capacity-building grants are game-changing opportunities here. Three Tips to Keep in Mind when Applying for Capacity-building Grants: Develop a Framework: Create a Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of your nonprofit systems and structures before looking for funding. This is important for two reasons: Prioritization of Requests. You need to have a comprehensive understanding of your immediate growth needs, and what could wait for later. For example, is it more important that you build out a finance department to better track expenses and reporting; or is a software or database that helps you streamline your communication with community stakeholders and track data the top priority? Don’t Set Yourself Up to Chase Funding: Without a comprehensive SWOT analysis of your organization, you may be inclined to pursue funding based regardless of what your key needs are. By applying for open opportunities that do not necessarily align with your priorities, you end up chasing funding without responding to your organization’s needs. Often developing nonprofits will try and apply for any and everything, but what happens when you get a grant that focuses on building out your marketing team, but you really need a comprehensive database that tracks client success before implementing additional outreach? All of this is to say -- create a framework and game plan before you even begin to look for funding. Do a SWOT analysis, it will help you frame your priorities. Build your Appeal Network Out: Once you have your framework and have conceptualized priorities, appeal to funders that are already in your network. Get referrals from current foundation funders, let them know your capacity-building needs. Even if they only fund program-specific projects, funders have a network; they talk to each other. Leverage your connections to gain additional leads on potential partners and funding sources. Prospecting tools like Instrumentl or Candid help, but nothing is as good as a recommendation from someone who already believes in your work. Scaffold Funding Phases: Think in long-term solutions once you have your priorities, create a timeline that allows for continuous growth. You’ve prioritized your capacity-development focus areas for the next 6 months, what are your plans and needs to accomplish those goals in the next 18 months or the next 3 years? Think about your grant writing needs, there are funds for that; leadership and management trainings, there are funds for that; growing your board….there are funds for that! Separate your strategic growth points into milestones and fundraise around those buckets of work— this goes not only for programmatic goals but also for your institutional structure and scaling efforts. Managing finances, updated website design, evaluation strategy, and data collection are all examples of building blocks that are critical to programmatic growth because they amplify the might of your organization. Without people power, and solid tools, nonprofits can face barriers to growing beyond the shoestring budget. Funders that distribute capacity-building grants recognize that organizations need to develop competent management systems in addition to programming and services. Ensure that your organization is researching general operating and capacity-development funding opportunities concurrently with program-specific support. Remember, every nonprofit with a $50 million budget, used to be a much smaller one. Every grant is an opportunity for your organization to expand its network and scale one more ring of growth. Clear direction, well-equipped staff with effective tools, and pursuit of strategic funding will help you climb that ladder. Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) there are thousands of grassroots organizations with expenses under that $1M mark. It is a tough market out there; institutional support is competitive and setting your organization up for success is key. The previous posts touched on the types of institutional support available, and how to best communicate your mission and solutions to funders based on their preferred tones. Now, let’s dive deeper into how to further position your organization for capacity-building success so that your organization can grow effectively and sustainably. One cornerstone of strong organizational growth is strategically increasing capacity. Successful programmatic implementation is the vehicle that drives your mission and vision, but the institutional support of an organization is equally as important. In addition to program support funding opportunities, there are funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation (who work primarily to strengthen organizations that support children and families) or The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (which focuses on nonprofit leadership & governance at large) that directly support the capacity-building efforts of nonprofits or general funds. Capacity Development grants in a nutshell are funds used specifically to build resources and tools that help your organization strengthen its infrastructure; whereas general operating funds can be used for anything your organization needs (programmatic, capital, or capacity-development). Learn a little more about why capacity-building grants are game-changing opportunities here. Three Tips to Keep in Mind when Applying for Capacity-building Grants: Develop a Framework: Create a Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of your nonprofit systems and structures before looking for funding. This is important for two reasons: Prioritization of Requests. You need to have a comprehensive understanding of your immediate growth needs, and what could wait for later. For example, is it more important that you build out a finance department to better track expenses and reporting; or is a software or database that helps you streamline your communication with community stakeholders and track data the top priority? Don’t Set Yourself Up to Chase Funding: Without a comprehensive SWOT analysis of your organization, you may be inclined to pursue funding based regardless of what your key needs are. By applying for open opportunities that do not necessarily align with your priorities, you end up chasing funding without responding to your organization’s needs. Often developing nonprofits will try and apply for any and everything, but what happens when you get a grant that focuses on building out your marketing team, but you really need a comprehensive database that tracks client success before implementing additional outreach? All of this is to say -- create a framework and game plan before you even begin to look for funding. Do a SWOT analysis, it will help you frame your priorities. Build your Appeal Network Out: Once you have your framework and have conceptualized priorities, appeal to funders that are already in your network. Get referrals from current foundation funders, let them know your capacity-building needs. Even if they only fund program-specific projects, funders have a network; they talk to each other. Leverage your connections to gain additional leads on potential partners and funding sources. Prospecting tools like Instrumentl or Candid help, but nothing is as good as a recommendation from someone who already believes in your work. Scaffold Funding Phases: Think in long-term solutions once you have your priorities, create a timeline that allows for continuous growth. You’ve prioritized your capacity-development focus areas for the next 6 months, what are your plans and needs to accomplish those goals in the next 18 months or the next 3 years? Think about your grant writing needs, there are funds for that; leadership and management trainings, there are funds for that; growing your board….there are funds for that! Separate your strategic growth points into milestones and fundraise around those buckets of work— this goes not only for programmatic goals but also for your institutional structure and scaling efforts. Managing finances, updated website design, evaluation strategy, and data collection are all examples of building blocks that are critical to programmatic growth because they amplify the might of your organization. Without people power, and solid tools, nonprofits can face barriers to growing beyond the shoestring budget. Funders that distribute capacity-building grants recognize that organizations need to develop competent management systems in addition to programming and services. Ensure that your organization is researching general operating and capacity-development funding opportunities concurrently with program-specific support. Remember, every nonprofit with a $50 million budget, used to be a much smaller one. Every grant is an opportunity for your organization to expand its network and scale one more ring of growth. Clear direction, well-equipped staff with effective tools, and pursuit of strategic funding will help you climb that ladder. Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) there are thousands of grassroots organizations with expenses under that $1M mark. It is a tough market out there; institutional support is competitive and setting your organization up for success is key. The previous posts touched on the types of institutional support available, and how to best communicate your mission and solutions to funders based on their preferred tones. Now, let’s dive deeper into how to further position your organization for capacity-building success so that your organization can grow effectively and sustainably. One cornerstone of strong organizational growth is strategically increasing capacity. Successful programmatic implementation is the vehicle that drives your mission and vision, but the institutional support of an organization is equally as important. In addition to program support funding opportunities, there are funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation (who work primarily to strengthen organizations that support children and families) or The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (which focuses on nonprofit leadership & governance at large) that directly support the capacity-building efforts of nonprofits or general funds. Capacity Development grants in a nutshell are funds used specifically to build resources and tools that help your organization strengthen its infrastructure; whereas general operating funds can be used for anything your organization needs (programmatic, capital, or capacity-development). Learn a little more about why capacity-building grants are game-changing opportunities here. Three Tips to Keep in Mind when Applying for Capacity-building Grants: Develop a Framework: Create a Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of your nonprofit systems and structures before looking for funding. This is important for two reasons: Prioritization of Requests. You need to have a comprehensive understanding of your immediate growth needs, and what could wait for later. For example, is it more important that you build out a finance department to better track expenses and reporting; or is a software or database that helps you streamline your communication with community stakeholders and track data the top priority? Don’t Set Yourself Up to Chase Funding: Without a comprehensive SWOT analysis of your organization, you may be inclined to pursue funding based regardless of what your key needs are. By applying for open opportunities that do not necessarily align with your priorities, you end up chasing funding without responding to your organization’s needs. Often developing nonprofits will try and apply for any and everything, but what happens when you get a grant that focuses on building out your marketing team, but you really need a comprehensive database that tracks client success before implementing additional outreach? All of this is to say -- create a framework and game plan before you even begin to look for funding. Do a SWOT analysis, it will help you frame your priorities. Build your Appeal Network Out: Once you have your framework and have conceptualized priorities, appeal to funders that are already in your network. Get referrals from current foundation funders, let them know your capacity-building needs. Even if they only fund program-specific projects, funders have a network; they talk to each other. Leverage your connections to gain additional leads on potential partners and funding sources. Prospecting tools like Instrumentl or Candid help, but nothing is as good as a recommendation from someone who already believes in your work. Scaffold Funding Phases: Think in long-term solutions once you have your priorities, create a timeline that allows for continuous growth. You’ve prioritized your capacity-development focus areas for the next 6 months, what are your plans and needs to accomplish those goals in the next 18 months or the next 3 years? Think about your grant writing needs, there are funds for that; leadership and management trainings, there are funds for that; growing your board….there are funds for that! Separate your strategic growth points into milestones and fundraise around those buckets of work— this goes not only for programmatic goals but also for your institutional structure and scaling efforts. Managing finances, updated website design, evaluation strategy, and data collection are all examples of building blocks that are critical to programmatic growth because they amplify the might of your organization. Without people power, and solid tools, nonprofits can face barriers to growing beyond the shoestring budget. Funders that distribute capacity-building grants recognize that organizations need to develop competent management systems in addition to programming and services. Ensure that your organization is researching general operating and capacity-development funding opportunities concurrently with program-specific support. Remember, every nonprofit with a $50 million budget, used to be a much smaller one. Every grant is an opportunity for your organization to expand its network and scale one more ring of growth. Clear direction, well-equipped staff with effective tools, and pursuit of strategic funding will help you climb that ladder. Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) there are thousands of grassroots organizations with expenses under that $1M mark. It is a tough market out there; institutional support is competitive and setting your organization up for success is key. The previous posts touched on the types of institutional support available, and how to best communicate your mission and solutions to funders based on their preferred tones. Now, let’s dive deeper into how to further position your organization for capacity-building success so that your organization can grow effectively and sustainably. One cornerstone of strong organizational growth is strategically increasing capacity. Successful programmatic implementation is the vehicle that drives your mission and vision, but the institutional support of an organization is equally as important. In addition to program support funding opportunities, there are funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation (who work primarily to strengthen organizations that support children and families) or The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (which focuses on nonprofit leadership & governance at large) that directly support the capacity-building efforts of nonprofits or general funds. Capacity Development grants in a nutshell are funds used specifically to build resources and tools that help your organization strengthen its infrastructure; whereas general operating funds can be used for anything your organization needs (programmatic, capital, or capacity-development). Learn a little more about why capacity-building grants are game-changing opportunities here. Three Tips to Keep in Mind when Applying for Capacity-building Grants: Develop a Framework: Create a Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of your nonprofit systems and structures before looking for funding. This is important for two reasons: Prioritization of Requests. You need to have a comprehensive understanding of your immediate growth needs, and what could wait for later. For example, is it more important that you build out a finance department to better track expenses and reporting; or is a software or database that helps you streamline your communication with community stakeholders and track data the top priority? Don’t Set Yourself Up to Chase Funding: Without a comprehensive SWOT analysis of your organization, you may be inclined to pursue funding based regardless of what your key needs are. By applying for open opportunities that do not necessarily align with your priorities, you end up chasing funding without responding to your organization’s needs. Often developing nonprofits will try and apply for any and everything, but what happens when you get a grant that focuses on building out your marketing team, but you really need a comprehensive database that tracks client success before implementing additional outreach? All of this is to say -- create a framework and game plan before you even begin to look for funding. Do a SWOT analysis, it will help you frame your priorities. Build your Appeal Network Out: Once you have your framework and have conceptualized priorities, appeal to funders that are already in your network. Get referrals from current foundation funders, let them know your capacity-building needs. Even if they only fund program-specific projects, funders have a network; they talk to each other. Leverage your connections to gain additional leads on potential partners and funding sources. Prospecting tools like Instrumentl or Candid help, but nothing is as good as a recommendation from someone who already believes in your work. Scaffold Funding Phases: Think in long-term solutions once you have your priorities, create a timeline that allows for continuous growth. You’ve prioritized your capacity-development focus areas for the next 6 months, what are your plans and needs to accomplish those goals in the next 18 months or the next 3 years? Think about your grant writing needs, there are funds for that; leadership and management trainings, there are funds for that; growing your board….there are funds for that! Separate your strategic growth points into milestones and fundraise around those buckets of work— this goes not only for programmatic goals but also for your institutional structure and scaling efforts. Managing finances, updated website design, evaluation strategy, and data collection are all examples of building blocks that are critical to programmatic growth because they amplify the might of your organization. Without people power, and solid tools, nonprofits can face barriers to growing beyond the shoestring budget. Funders that distribute capacity-building grants recognize that organizations need to develop competent management systems in addition to programming and services. Ensure that your organization is researching general operating and capacity-development funding opportunities concurrently with program-specific support. Remember, every nonprofit with a $50 million budget, used to be a much smaller one. Every grant is an opportunity for your organization to expand its network and scale one more ring of growth. Clear direction, well-equipped staff with effective tools, and pursuit of strategic funding will help you climb that ladder. Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) there are thousands of grassroots organizations with expenses under that $1M mark. It is a tough market out there; institutional support is competitive and setting your organization up for success is key. The previous posts touched on the types of institutional support available, and how to best communicate your mission and solutions to funders based on their preferred tones. Now, let’s dive deeper into how to further position your organization for capacity-building success so that your organization can grow effectively and sustainably. One cornerstone of strong organizational growth is strategically increasing capacity. Successful programmatic implementation is the vehicle that drives your mission and vision, but the institutional support of an organization is equally as important. In addition to program support funding opportunities, there are funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation (who work primarily to strengthen organizations that support children and families) or The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (which focuses on nonprofit leadership & governance at large) that directly support the capacity-building efforts of nonprofits or general funds. Capacity Development grants in a nutshell are funds used specifically to build resources and tools that help your organization strengthen its infrastructure; whereas general operating funds can be used for anything your organization needs (programmatic, capital, or capacity-development). Learn a little more about why capacity-building grants are game-changing opportunities here. Three Tips to Keep in Mind when Applying for Capacity-building Grants: Develop a Framework: Create a Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of your nonprofit systems and structures before looking for funding. This is important for two reasons: Prioritization of Requests. You need to have a comprehensive understanding of your immediate growth needs, and what could wait for later. For example, is it more important that you build out a finance department to better track expenses and reporting; or is a software or database that helps you streamline your communication with community stakeholders and track data the top priority? Don’t Set Yourself Up to Chase Funding: Without a comprehensive SWOT analysis of your organization, you may be inclined to pursue funding based regardless of what your key needs are. By applying for open opportunities that do not necessarily align with your priorities, you end up chasing funding without responding to your organization’s needs. Often developing nonprofits will try and apply for any and everything, but what happens when you get a grant that focuses on building out your marketing team, but you really need a comprehensive database that tracks client success before implementing additional outreach? All of this is to say -- create a framework and game plan before you even begin to look for funding. Do a SWOT analysis, it will help you frame your priorities. Build your Appeal Network Out: Once you have your framework and have conceptualized priorities, appeal to funders that are already in your network. Get referrals from current foundation funders, let them know your capacity-building needs. Even if they only fund program-specific projects, funders have a network; they talk to each other. Leverage your connections to gain additional leads on potential partners and funding sources. Prospecting tools like Instrumentl or Candid help, but nothing is as good as a recommendation from someone who already believes in your work. Scaffold Funding Phases: Think in long-term solutions once you have your priorities, create a timeline that allows for continuous growth. You’ve prioritized your capacity-development focus areas for the next 6 months, what are your plans and needs to accomplish those goals in the next 18 months or the next 3 years? Think about your grant writing needs, there are funds for that; leadership and management trainings, there are funds for that; growing your board….there are funds for that! Separate your strategic growth points into milestones and fundraise around those buckets of work— this goes not only for programmatic goals but also for your institutional structure and scaling efforts. Managing finances, updated website design, evaluation strategy, and data collection are all examples of building blocks that are critical to programmatic growth because they amplify the might of your organization. Without people power, and solid tools, nonprofits can face barriers to growing beyond the shoestring budget. Funders that distribute capacity-building grants recognize that organizations need to develop competent management systems in addition to programming and services. Ensure that your organization is researching general operating and capacity-development funding opportunities concurrently with program-specific support. Remember, every nonprofit with a $50 million budget, used to be a much smaller one. Every grant is an opportunity for your organization to expand its network and scale one more ring of growth. Clear direction, well-equipped staff with effective tools, and pursuit of strategic funding will help you climb that ladder. Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) there are thousands of grassroots organizations with expenses under that $1M mark. It is a tough market out there; institutional support is competitive and setting your organization up for success is key. The previous posts touched on the types of institutional support available, and how to best communicate your mission and solutions to funders based on their preferred tones. Now, let’s dive deeper into how to further position your organization for capacity-building success so that your organization can grow effectively and sustainably. One cornerstone of strong organizational growth is strategically increasing capacity. Successful programmatic implementation is the vehicle that drives your mission and vision, but the institutional support of an organization is equally as important. In addition to program support funding opportunities, there are funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation (who work primarily to strengthen organizations that support children and families) or The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (which focuses on nonprofit leadership & governance at large) that directly support the capacity-building efforts of nonprofits or general funds. Capacity Development grants in a nutshell are funds used specifically to build resources and tools that help your organization strengthen its infrastructure; whereas general operating funds can be used for anything your organization needs (programmatic, capital, or capacity-development). Learn a little more about why capacity-building grants are game-changing opportunities here. Three Tips to Keep in Mind when Applying for Capacity-building Grants: Develop a Framework: Create a Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of your nonprofit systems and structures before looking for funding. This is important for two reasons: Prioritization of Requests. You need to have a comprehensive understanding of your immediate growth needs, and what could wait for later. For example, is it more important that you build out a finance department to better track expenses and reporting; or is a software or database that helps you streamline your communication with community stakeholders and track data the top priority? Don’t Set Yourself Up to Chase Funding: Without a comprehensive SWOT analysis of your organization, you may be inclined to pursue funding based regardless of what your key needs are. By applying for open opportunities that do not necessarily align with your priorities, you end up chasing funding without responding to your organization’s needs. Often developing nonprofits will try and apply for any and everything, but what happens when you get a grant that focuses on building out your marketing team, but you really need a comprehensive database that tracks client success before implementing additional outreach? All of this is to say -- create a framework and game plan before you even begin to look for funding. Do a SWOT analysis, it will help you frame your priorities. Build your Appeal Network Out: Once you have your framework and have conceptualized priorities, appeal to funders that are already in your network. Get referrals from current foundation funders, let them know your capacity-building needs. Even if they only fund program-specific projects, funders have a network; they talk to each other. Leverage your connections to gain additional leads on potential partners and funding sources. Prospecting tools like Instrumentl or Candid help, but nothing is as good as a recommendation from someone who already believes in your work. Scaffold Funding Phases: Think in long-term solutions once you have your priorities, create a timeline that allows for continuous growth. You’ve prioritized your capacity-development focus areas for the next 6 months, what are your plans and needs to accomplish those goals in the next 18 months or the next 3 years? Think about your grant writing needs, there are funds for that; leadership and management trainings, there are funds for that; growing your board….there are funds for that! Separate your strategic growth points into milestones and fundraise around those buckets of work— this goes not only for programmatic goals but also for your institutional structure and scaling efforts. Managing finances, updated website design, evaluation strategy, and data collection are all examples of building blocks that are critical to programmatic growth because they amplify the might of your organization. Without people power, and solid tools, nonprofits can face barriers to growing beyond the shoestring budget. Funders that distribute capacity-building grants recognize that organizations need to develop competent management systems in addition to programming and services. Ensure that your organization is researching general operating and capacity-development funding opportunities concurrently with program-specific support. Remember, every nonprofit with a $50 million budget, used to be a much smaller one. Every grant is an opportunity for your organization to expand its network and scale one more ring of growth. Clear direction, well-equipped staff with effective tools, and pursuit of strategic funding will help you climb that ladder. Building a legacy that stands the test of time is difficult. On average, US-based nonprofits have expenses of less than $1 million; and the majority of those focus on youth, education, community development, or human services at large. For every ‘powerhouse’ nonprofit (with budgets in the billions) there are thousands of grassroots organizations with expenses under that $1M mark. It is a tough market out there; institutional support is competitive and setting your organization up for success is key. The previous posts touched on the types of institutional support available, and how to best communicate your mission and solutions to funders based on their preferred tones. Now, let’s dive deeper into how to further position your organization for capacity-building success so that your organization can grow effectively and sustainably. One cornerstone of strong organizational growth is strategically increasing capacity. Successful programmatic implementation is the vehicle that drives your mission and vision, but the institutional support of an organization is equally as important. In addition to program support funding opportunities, there are funders such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation (who work primarily to strengthen organizations that support children and families) or The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (which focuses on nonprofit leadership & governance at large) that directly support the capacity-building efforts of nonprofits or general funds. Capacity Development grants in a nutshell are funds used specifically to build resources and tools that help your organization strengthen its infrastructure; whereas general operating funds can be used for anything your organization needs (programmatic, capital, or capacity-development). Learn a little more about why capacity-building grants are game-changing opportunities here. Three Tips to Keep in Mind when Applying for Capacity-building Grants: Develop a Framework: Create a Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threat (SWOT) analysis of your nonprofit systems and structures before looking for funding. This is important for two reasons: Prioritization of Requests. You need to have a comprehensive understanding of your immediate growth needs, and what could wait for later. For example, is it more important that you build out a finance department to better track expenses and reporting; or is a software or database that helps you streamline your communication with community stakeholders and track data the top priority? Don’t Set Yourself Up to Chase Funding: Without a comprehensive SWOT analysis of your organization, you may be inclined to pursue funding based regardless of what your key needs are. By applying for open opportunities that do not necessarily align with your priorities, you end up chasing funding without responding to your organization’s needs. Often developing nonprofits will try and apply for any and everything, but what happens when you get a grant that focuses on building out your marketing team, but you really need a comprehensive database that tracks client success before implementing additional outreach? All of this is to say -- create a framework and game plan before you even begin to look for funding. Do a SWOT analysis, it will help you frame your priorities. Build your Appeal Network Out: Once you have your framework and have conceptualized priorities, appeal to funders that are already in your network. Get referrals from current foundation funders, let them know your capacity-building needs. Even if they only fund program-specific projects, funders have a network; they talk to each other. Leverage your connections to gain additional leads on potential partners and funding sources. Prospecting tools like Instrumentl or Candid help, but nothing is as good as a recommendation from someone who already believes in your work. Scaffold Funding Phases: Think in long-term solutions once you have your priorities, create a timeline that allows for continuous growth. You’ve prioritized your capacity-development focus areas for the next 6 months, what are your plans and needs to accomplish those goals in the next 18 months or the next 3 years? Think about your grant writing needs, there are funds for that; leadership and management trainings, there are funds for that; growing your board….there are funds for that! Separate your strategic growth points into milestones and fundraise around those buckets of work— this goes not only for programmatic goals but also for your institutional structure and scaling efforts. Managing finances, updated website design, evaluation strategy, and data collection are all examples of building blocks that are critical to programmatic growth because they amplify the might of your organization. Without people power, and solid tools, nonprofits can face barriers to growing beyond the shoestring budget. Funders that distribute capacity-building grants recognize that organizations need to develop competent management systems in addition to programming and services. Ensure that your organization is researching general operating and capacity-development funding opportunities concurrently with program-specific support. Remember, every nonprofit with a $50 million budget, used to be a much smaller one. Every grant is an opportunity for your organization to expand its network and scale one more ring of growth. Clear direction, well-equipped staff with effective tools, and pursuit of strategic funding will help you climb that ladder.
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Capacity-Building Grants | Nonprofit Case Studies

In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of ...
In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training and development programming which strengthens the knowledge and skill of an organization’s staff and the recruitment of people (volunteers, staff, and board members) that can further an organization's capacity. Organizational & Structural: the approach of blending supporting the overall organization’s communication and inter-departmental collaboration with systems and best-practice procedures. Equipment & Materials: gaining the tools, and physical resources necessary (anywhere from databases to smart devices) to ensure the efficacy of the organizations’ programming and services. To better illustrate how capacity-building grants can support an organization’s strengthening and scale, let's look at two example organizations whose capacity-building process touches on core aspects of the three main categories of capacity-building. ABC Youth Network ABC Youth Network is a west-coast based nonprofit that formed in 2003. For the past 5 years, they maintained an average annual budget of $3 million, relying heavily on board-driven individual contributions--with less than 10% of the budget coming from institutional funds. Community-focused, it has historically had an active board representative of its focus population. However, the board, the majority of whom have been with the organization for over 15 years, are transitioning out due to retirement, relocation, etc. Additionally, senior leadership has decided to launch a new program, which will require increased funds (30% over their budget), far beyond the current individual donor-driven network they maintain. Senior Leadership knows something has to change. They begin with an analysis of their current assets and the highest needs. Individual fundraising has always worked for them, but they need to grow and scale—they apply to several foundations outlining their need for a fundraising specialist who can develop their institutional giving program and support their board development. ABC Youth Network is awarded two grants—one takes the form of a $300,000 two-year grant restricted to their development needs. With these funds, they are able to hire a Development Director and Grant Writer, who are able to secure additional funds in an effort to launch the expansion project from other institutional donors. The second capacity-grant they were awarded is an in-kind grant, which provides the nonprofit with a consultant, free of charge, who builds a board-member recruitment and retention program. This board advancement opportunity acts with dual purpose, raising the organization's profile, and generating a new, stronger network, for the organization to leverage for additional resources. In less than 9 months, they have grown their budget over 35% through institutional support alone. Overall, these capacity-building grants catalyzed ABC Youth Network’s ability to diversify its funding streams, scale its organization’s programming, and build a pathway to sustainable funding. Veterans Today Org Veterans Today Org started in 2015 in the founders’ home. They used whatever resources available (from borrowed clipboards to found pens)—operating with a barebones budget and scarce materials. As they grew out of the home and into an office, and eventually into a multi-suite space to support the scale of supportive programming, they continued to use the same paper filing, excel sheets, and materials. Despite growing from a budget of $100,000 to over 1 million, Veterans Today Org was not prioritizing their data collection and evaluation methods. Client tracking was done with historical data often secured through informal conversations, and there was no comprehensive system for tracking the progress the clients and the organization was making. In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training and development programming which strengthens the knowledge and skill of an organization’s staff and the recruitment of people (volunteers, staff, and board members) that can further an organization's capacity. Organizational & Structural: the approach of blending supporting the overall organization’s communication and inter-departmental collaboration with systems and best-practice procedures. Equipment & Materials: gaining the tools, and physical resources necessary (anywhere from databases to smart devices) to ensure the efficacy of the organizations’ programming and services. To better illustrate how capacity-building grants can support an organization’s strengthening and scale, let's look at two example organizations whose capacity-building process touches on core aspects of the three main categories of capacity-building. ABC Youth Network ABC Youth Network is a west-coast based nonprofit that formed in 2003. For the past 5 years, they maintained an average annual budget of $3 million, relying heavily on board-driven individual contributions--with less than 10% of the budget coming from institutional funds. Community-focused, it has historically had an active board representative of its focus population. However, the board, the majority of whom have been with the organization for over 15 years, are transitioning out due to retirement, relocation, etc. Additionally, senior leadership has decided to launch a new program, which will require increased funds (30% over their budget), far beyond the current individual donor-driven network they maintain. Senior Leadership knows something has to change. They begin with an analysis of their current assets and the highest needs. Individual fundraising has always worked for them, but they need to grow and scale—they apply to several foundations outlining their need for a fundraising specialist who can develop their institutional giving program and support their board development. ABC Youth Network is awarded two grants—one takes the form of a $300,000 two-year grant restricted to their development needs. With these funds, they are able to hire a Development Director and Grant Writer, who are able to secure additional funds in an effort to launch the expansion project from other institutional donors. The second capacity-grant they were awarded is an in-kind grant, which provides the nonprofit with a consultant, free of charge, who builds a board-member recruitment and retention program. This board advancement opportunity acts with dual purpose, raising the organization's profile, and generating a new, stronger network, for the organization to leverage for additional resources. In less than 9 months, they have grown their budget over 35% through institutional support alone. Overall, these capacity-building grants catalyzed ABC Youth Network’s ability to diversify its funding streams, scale its organization’s programming, and build a pathway to sustainable funding. Veterans Today Org Veterans Today Org started in 2015 in the founders’ home. They used whatever resources available (from borrowed clipboards to found pens)—operating with a barebones budget and scarce materials. As they grew out of the home and into an office, and eventually into a multi-suite space to support the scale of supportive programming, they continued to use the same paper filing, excel sheets, and materials. Despite growing from a budget of $100,000 to over 1 million, Veterans Today Org was not prioritizing their data collection and evaluation methods. Client tracking was done with historical data often secured through informal conversations, and there was no comprehensive system for tracking the progress the clients and the organization was making. In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training and development programming which strengthens the knowledge and skill of an organization’s staff and the recruitment of people (volunteers, staff, and board members) that can further an organization's capacity. Organizational & Structural: the approach of blending supporting the overall organization’s communication and inter-departmental collaboration with systems and best-practice procedures. Equipment & Materials: gaining the tools, and physical resources necessary (anywhere from databases to smart devices) to ensure the efficacy of the organizations’ programming and services. To better illustrate how capacity-building grants can support an organization’s strengthening and scale, let's look at two example organizations whose capacity-building process touches on core aspects of the three main categories of capacity-building. ABC Youth Network ABC Youth Network is a west-coast based nonprofit that formed in 2003. For the past 5 years, they maintained an average annual budget of $3 million, relying heavily on board-driven individual contributions--with less than 10% of the budget coming from institutional funds. Community-focused, it has historically had an active board representative of its focus population. However, the board, the majority of whom have been with the organization for over 15 years, are transitioning out due to retirement, relocation, etc. Additionally, senior leadership has decided to launch a new program, which will require increased funds (30% over their budget), far beyond the current individual donor-driven network they maintain. Senior Leadership knows something has to change. They begin with an analysis of their current assets and the highest needs. Individual fundraising has always worked for them, but they need to grow and scale—they apply to several foundations outlining their need for a fundraising specialist who can develop their institutional giving program and support their board development. ABC Youth Network is awarded two grants—one takes the form of a $300,000 two-year grant restricted to their development needs. With these funds, they are able to hire a Development Director and Grant Writer, who are able to secure additional funds in an effort to launch the expansion project from other institutional donors. The second capacity-grant they were awarded is an in-kind grant, which provides the nonprofit with a consultant, free of charge, who builds a board-member recruitment and retention program. This board advancement opportunity acts with dual purpose, raising the organization's profile, and generating a new, stronger network, for the organization to leverage for additional resources. In less than 9 months, they have grown their budget over 35% through institutional support alone. Overall, these capacity-building grants catalyzed ABC Youth Network’s ability to diversify its funding streams, scale its organization’s programming, and build a pathway to sustainable funding. Veterans Today Org Veterans Today Org started in 2015 in the founders’ home. They used whatever resources available (from borrowed clipboards to found pens)—operating with a barebones budget and scarce materials. As they grew out of the home and into an office, and eventually into a multi-suite space to support the scale of supportive programming, they continued to use the same paper filing, excel sheets, and materials. Despite growing from a budget of $100,000 to over 1 million, Veterans Today Org was not prioritizing their data collection and evaluation methods. Client tracking was done with historical data often secured through informal conversations, and there was no comprehensive system for tracking the progress the clients and the organization was making. In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training and development programming which strengthens the knowledge and skill of an organization’s staff and the recruitment of people (volunteers, staff, and board members) that can further an organization's capacity. Organizational & Structural: the approach of blending supporting the overall organization’s communication and inter-departmental collaboration with systems and best-practice procedures. Equipment & Materials: gaining the tools, and physical resources necessary (anywhere from databases to smart devices) to ensure the efficacy of the organizations’ programming and services. To better illustrate how capacity-building grants can support an organization’s strengthening and scale, let's look at two example organizations whose capacity-building process touches on core aspects of the three main categories of capacity-building. ABC Youth Network ABC Youth Network is a west-coast based nonprofit that formed in 2003. For the past 5 years, they maintained an average annual budget of $3 million, relying heavily on board-driven individual contributions--with less than 10% of the budget coming from institutional funds. Community-focused, it has historically had an active board representative of its focus population. However, the board, the majority of whom have been with the organization for over 15 years, are transitioning out due to retirement, relocation, etc. Additionally, senior leadership has decided to launch a new program, which will require increased funds (30% over their budget), far beyond the current individual donor-driven network they maintain. Senior Leadership knows something has to change. They begin with an analysis of their current assets and the highest needs. Individual fundraising has always worked for them, but they need to grow and scale—they apply to several foundations outlining their need for a fundraising specialist who can develop their institutional giving program and support their board development. ABC Youth Network is awarded two grants—one takes the form of a $300,000 two-year grant restricted to their development needs. With these funds, they are able to hire a Development Director and Grant Writer, who are able to secure additional funds in an effort to launch the expansion project from other institutional donors. The second capacity-grant they were awarded is an in-kind grant, which provides the nonprofit with a consultant, free of charge, who builds a board-member recruitment and retention program. This board advancement opportunity acts with dual purpose, raising the organization's profile, and generating a new, stronger network, for the organization to leverage for additional resources. In less than 9 months, they have grown their budget over 35% through institutional support alone. Overall, these capacity-building grants catalyzed ABC Youth Network’s ability to diversify its funding streams, scale its organization’s programming, and build a pathway to sustainable funding. Veterans Today Org Veterans Today Org started in 2015 in the founders’ home. They used whatever resources available (from borrowed clipboards to found pens)—operating with a barebones budget and scarce materials. As they grew out of the home and into an office, and eventually into a multi-suite space to support the scale of supportive programming, they continued to use the same paper filing, excel sheets, and materials. Despite growing from a budget of $100,000 to over 1 million, Veterans Today Org was not prioritizing their data collection and evaluation methods. Client tracking was done with historical data often secured through informal conversations, and there was no comprehensive system for tracking the progress the clients and the organization was making. In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training and development programming which strengthens the knowledge and skill of an organization’s staff and the recruitment of people (volunteers, staff, and board members) that can further an organization's capacity. Organizational & Structural: the approach of blending supporting the overall organization’s communication and inter-departmental collaboration with systems and best-practice procedures. Equipment & Materials: gaining the tools, and physical resources necessary (anywhere from databases to smart devices) to ensure the efficacy of the organizations’ programming and services. To better illustrate how capacity-building grants can support an organization’s strengthening and scale, let's look at two example organizations whose capacity-building process touches on core aspects of the three main categories of capacity-building. ABC Youth Network ABC Youth Network is a west-coast based nonprofit that formed in 2003. For the past 5 years, they maintained an average annual budget of $3 million, relying heavily on board-driven individual contributions--with less than 10% of the budget coming from institutional funds. Community-focused, it has historically had an active board representative of its focus population. However, the board, the majority of whom have been with the organization for over 15 years, are transitioning out due to retirement, relocation, etc. Additionally, senior leadership has decided to launch a new program, which will require increased funds (30% over their budget), far beyond the current individual donor-driven network they maintain. Senior Leadership knows something has to change. They begin with an analysis of their current assets and the highest needs. Individual fundraising has always worked for them, but they need to grow and scale—they apply to several foundations outlining their need for a fundraising specialist who can develop their institutional giving program and support their board development. ABC Youth Network is awarded two grants—one takes the form of a $300,000 two-year grant restricted to their development needs. With these funds, they are able to hire a Development Director and Grant Writer, who are able to secure additional funds in an effort to launch the expansion project from other institutional donors. The second capacity-grant they were awarded is an in-kind grant, which provides the nonprofit with a consultant, free of charge, who builds a board-member recruitment and retention program. This board advancement opportunity acts with dual purpose, raising the organization's profile, and generating a new, stronger network, for the organization to leverage for additional resources. In less than 9 months, they have grown their budget over 35% through institutional support alone. Overall, these capacity-building grants catalyzed ABC Youth Network’s ability to diversify its funding streams, scale its organization’s programming, and build a pathway to sustainable funding. Veterans Today Org Veterans Today Org started in 2015 in the founders’ home. They used whatever resources available (from borrowed clipboards to found pens)—operating with a barebones budget and scarce materials. As they grew out of the home and into an office, and eventually into a multi-suite space to support the scale of supportive programming, they continued to use the same paper filing, excel sheets, and materials. Despite growing from a budget of $100,000 to over 1 million, Veterans Today Org was not prioritizing their data collection and evaluation methods. Client tracking was done with historical data often secured through informal conversations, and there was no comprehensive system for tracking the progress the clients and the organization was making. In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training and development programming which strengthens the knowledge and skill of an organization’s staff and the recruitment of people (volunteers, staff, and board members) that can further an organization's capacity. Organizational & Structural: the approach of blending supporting the overall organization’s communication and inter-departmental collaboration with systems and best-practice procedures. Equipment & Materials: gaining the tools, and physical resources necessary (anywhere from databases to smart devices) to ensure the efficacy of the organizations’ programming and services. To better illustrate how capacity-building grants can support an organization’s strengthening and scale, let's look at two example organizations whose capacity-building process touches on core aspects of the three main categories of capacity-building. ABC Youth Network ABC Youth Network is a west-coast based nonprofit that formed in 2003. For the past 5 years, they maintained an average annual budget of $3 million, relying heavily on board-driven individual contributions--with less than 10% of the budget coming from institutional funds. Community-focused, it has historically had an active board representative of its focus population. However, the board, the majority of whom have been with the organization for over 15 years, are transitioning out due to retirement, relocation, etc. Additionally, senior leadership has decided to launch a new program, which will require increased funds (30% over their budget), far beyond the current individual donor-driven network they maintain. Senior Leadership knows something has to change. They begin with an analysis of their current assets and the highest needs. Individual fundraising has always worked for them, but they need to grow and scale—they apply to several foundations outlining their need for a fundraising specialist who can develop their institutional giving program and support their board development. ABC Youth Network is awarded two grants—one takes the form of a $300,000 two-year grant restricted to their development needs. With these funds, they are able to hire a Development Director and Grant Writer, who are able to secure additional funds in an effort to launch the expansion project from other institutional donors. The second capacity-grant they were awarded is an in-kind grant, which provides the nonprofit with a consultant, free of charge, who builds a board-member recruitment and retention program. This board advancement opportunity acts with dual purpose, raising the organization's profile, and generating a new, stronger network, for the organization to leverage for additional resources. In less than 9 months, they have grown their budget over 35% through institutional support alone. Overall, these capacity-building grants catalyzed ABC Youth Network’s ability to diversify its funding streams, scale its organization’s programming, and build a pathway to sustainable funding. Veterans Today Org Veterans Today Org started in 2015 in the founders’ home. They used whatever resources available (from borrowed clipboards to found pens)—operating with a barebones budget and scarce materials. As they grew out of the home and into an office, and eventually into a multi-suite space to support the scale of supportive programming, they continued to use the same paper filing, excel sheets, and materials. Despite growing from a budget of $100,000 to over 1 million, Veterans Today Org was not prioritizing their data collection and evaluation methods. Client tracking was done with historical data often secured through informal conversations, and there was no comprehensive system for tracking the progress the clients and the organization was making. In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training and development programming which strengthens the knowledge and skill of an organization’s staff and the recruitment of people (volunteers, staff, and board members) that can further an organization's capacity. Organizational & Structural: the approach of blending supporting the overall organization’s communication and inter-departmental collaboration with systems and best-practice procedures. Equipment & Materials: gaining the tools, and physical resources necessary (anywhere from databases to smart devices) to ensure the efficacy of the organizations’ programming and services. To better illustrate how capacity-building grants can support an organization’s strengthening and scale, let's look at two example organizations whose capacity-building process touches on core aspects of the three main categories of capacity-building. ABC Youth Network ABC Youth Network is a west-coast based nonprofit that formed in 2003. For the past 5 years, they maintained an average annual budget of $3 million, relying heavily on board-driven individual contributions--with less than 10% of the budget coming from institutional funds. Community-focused, it has historically had an active board representative of its focus population. However, the board, the majority of whom have been with the organization for over 15 years, are transitioning out due to retirement, relocation, etc. Additionally, senior leadership has decided to launch a new program, which will require increased funds (30% over their budget), far beyond the current individual donor-driven network they maintain. Senior Leadership knows something has to change. They begin with an analysis of their current assets and the highest needs. Individual fundraising has always worked for them, but they need to grow and scale—they apply to several foundations outlining their need for a fundraising specialist who can develop their institutional giving program and support their board development. ABC Youth Network is awarded two grants—one takes the form of a $300,000 two-year grant restricted to their development needs. With these funds, they are able to hire a Development Director and Grant Writer, who are able to secure additional funds in an effort to launch the expansion project from other institutional donors. The second capacity-grant they were awarded is an in-kind grant, which provides the nonprofit with a consultant, free of charge, who builds a board-member recruitment and retention program. This board advancement opportunity acts with dual purpose, raising the organization's profile, and generating a new, stronger network, for the organization to leverage for additional resources. In less than 9 months, they have grown their budget over 35% through institutional support alone. Overall, these capacity-building grants catalyzed ABC Youth Network’s ability to diversify its funding streams, scale its organization’s programming, and build a pathway to sustainable funding. Veterans Today Org Veterans Today Org started in 2015 in the founders’ home. They used whatever resources available (from borrowed clipboards to found pens)—operating with a barebones budget and scarce materials. As they grew out of the home and into an office, and eventually into a multi-suite space to support the scale of supportive programming, they continued to use the same paper filing, excel sheets, and materials. Despite growing from a budget of $100,000 to over 1 million, Veterans Today Org was not prioritizing their data collection and evaluation methods. Client tracking was done with historical data often secured through informal conversations, and there was no comprehensive system for tracking the progress the clients and the organization was making. In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training and development programming which strengthens the knowledge and skill of an organization’s staff and the recruitment of people (volunteers, staff, and board members) that can further an organization's capacity. Organizational & Structural: the approach of blending supporting the overall organization’s communication and inter-departmental collaboration with systems and best-practice procedures. Equipment & Materials: gaining the tools, and physical resources necessary (anywhere from databases to smart devices) to ensure the efficacy of the organizations’ programming and services. To better illustrate how capacity-building grants can support an organization’s strengthening and scale, let's look at two example organizations whose capacity-building process touches on core aspects of the three main categories of capacity-building. ABC Youth Network ABC Youth Network is a west-coast based nonprofit that formed in 2003. For the past 5 years, they maintained an average annual budget of $3 million, relying heavily on board-driven individual contributions--with less than 10% of the budget coming from institutional funds. Community-focused, it has historically had an active board representative of its focus population. However, the board, the majority of whom have been with the organization for over 15 years, are transitioning out due to retirement, relocation, etc. Additionally, senior leadership has decided to launch a new program, which will require increased funds (30% over their budget), far beyond the current individual donor-driven network they maintain. Senior Leadership knows something has to change. They begin with an analysis of their current assets and the highest needs. Individual fundraising has always worked for them, but they need to grow and scale—they apply to several foundations outlining their need for a fundraising specialist who can develop their institutional giving program and support their board development. ABC Youth Network is awarded two grants—one takes the form of a $300,000 two-year grant restricted to their development needs. With these funds, they are able to hire a Development Director and Grant Writer, who are able to secure additional funds in an effort to launch the expansion project from other institutional donors. The second capacity-grant they were awarded is an in-kind grant, which provides the nonprofit with a consultant, free of charge, who builds a board-member recruitment and retention program. This board advancement opportunity acts with dual purpose, raising the organization's profile, and generating a new, stronger network, for the organization to leverage for additional resources. In less than 9 months, they have grown their budget over 35% through institutional support alone. Overall, these capacity-building grants catalyzed ABC Youth Network’s ability to diversify its funding streams, scale its organization’s programming, and build a pathway to sustainable funding. Veterans Today Org Veterans Today Org started in 2015 in the founders’ home. They used whatever resources available (from borrowed clipboards to found pens)—operating with a barebones budget and scarce materials. As they grew out of the home and into an office, and eventually into a multi-suite space to support the scale of supportive programming, they continued to use the same paper filing, excel sheets, and materials. Despite growing from a budget of $100,000 to over 1 million, Veterans Today Org was not prioritizing their data collection and evaluation methods. Client tracking was done with historical data often secured through informal conversations, and there was no comprehensive system for tracking the progress the clients and the organization was making. In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training and development programming which strengthens the knowledge and skill of an organization’s staff and the recruitment of people (volunteers, staff, and board members) that can further an organization's capacity. Organizational & Structural: the approach of blending supporting the overall organization’s communication and inter-departmental collaboration with systems and best-practice procedures. Equipment & Materials: gaining the tools, and physical resources necessary (anywhere from databases to smart devices) to ensure the efficacy of the organizations’ programming and services. To better illustrate how capacity-building grants can support an organization’s strengthening and scale, let's look at two example organizations whose capacity-building process touches on core aspects of the three main categories of capacity-building. ABC Youth Network ABC Youth Network is a west-coast based nonprofit that formed in 2003. For the past 5 years, they maintained an average annual budget of $3 million, relying heavily on board-driven individual contributions--with less than 10% of the budget coming from institutional funds. Community-focused, it has historically had an active board representative of its focus population. However, the board, the majority of whom have been with the organization for over 15 years, are transitioning out due to retirement, relocation, etc. Additionally, senior leadership has decided to launch a new program, which will require increased funds (30% over their budget), far beyond the current individual donor-driven network they maintain. Senior Leadership knows something has to change. They begin with an analysis of their current assets and the highest needs. Individual fundraising has always worked for them, but they need to grow and scale—they apply to several foundations outlining their need for a fundraising specialist who can develop their institutional giving program and support their board development. ABC Youth Network is awarded two grants—one takes the form of a $300,000 two-year grant restricted to their development needs. With these funds, they are able to hire a Development Director and Grant Writer, who are able to secure additional funds in an effort to launch the expansion project from other institutional donors. The second capacity-grant they were awarded is an in-kind grant, which provides the nonprofit with a consultant, free of charge, who builds a board-member recruitment and retention program. This board advancement opportunity acts with dual purpose, raising the organization's profile, and generating a new, stronger network, for the organization to leverage for additional resources. In less than 9 months, they have grown their budget over 35% through institutional support alone. Overall, these capacity-building grants catalyzed ABC Youth Network’s ability to diversify its funding streams, scale its organization’s programming, and build a pathway to sustainable funding. Veterans Today Org Veterans Today Org started in 2015 in the founders’ home. They used whatever resources available (from borrowed clipboards to found pens)—operating with a barebones budget and scarce materials. As they grew out of the home and into an office, and eventually into a multi-suite space to support the scale of supportive programming, they continued to use the same paper filing, excel sheets, and materials. Despite growing from a budget of $100,000 to over 1 million, Veterans Today Org was not prioritizing their data collection and evaluation methods. Client tracking was done with historical data often secured through informal conversations, and there was no comprehensive system for tracking the progress the clients and the organization was making. In the previous post, we touched on how capacity-building grants are identified and developed in an effort to better position organizations for growth. Now, we’ll review the power of capacity-building grants and the impact they can have on an organization’s development.There are three main types of capacity-building efforts: People-Power Building: the implementation of training and development programming which strengthens the knowledge and skill of an organization’s staff and the recruitment of people (volunteers, staff, and board members) that can further an organization's capacity. Organizational & Structural: the approach of blending supporting the overall organization’s communication and inter-departmental collaboration with systems and best-practice procedures. Equipment & Materials: gaining the tools, and physical resources necessary (anywhere from databases to smart devices) to ensure the efficacy of the organizations’ programming and services. To better illustrate how capacity-building grants can support an organization’s strengthening and scale, let's look at two example organizations whose capacity-building process touches on core aspects of the three main categories of capacity-building. ABC Youth Network ABC Youth Network is a west-coast based nonprofit that formed in 2003. For the past 5 years, they maintained an average annual budget of $3 million, relying heavily on board-driven individual contributions--with less than 10% of the budget coming from institutional funds. Community-focused, it has historically had an active board representative of its focus population. However, the board, the majority of whom have been with the organization for over 15 years, are transitioning out due to retirement, relocation, etc. Additionally, senior leadership has decided to launch a new program, which will require increased funds (30% over their budget), far beyond the current individual donor-driven network they maintain. Senior Leadership knows something has to change. They begin with an analysis of their current assets and the highest needs. Individual fundraising has always worked for them, but they need to grow and scale—they apply to several foundations outlining their need for a fundraising specialist who can develop their institutional giving program and support their board development. ABC Youth Network is awarded two grants—one takes the form of a $300,000 two-year grant restricted to their development needs. With these funds, they are able to hire a Development Director and Grant Writer, who are able to secure additional funds in an effort to launch the expansion project from other institutional donors. The second capacity-grant they were awarded is an in-kind grant, which provides the nonprofit with a consultant, free of charge, who builds a board-member recruitment and retention program. This board advancement opportunity acts with dual purpose, raising the organization's profile, and generating a new, stronger network, for the organization to leverage for additional resources. In less than 9 months, they have grown their budget over 35% through institutional support alone. Overall, these capacity-building grants catalyzed ABC Youth Network’s ability to diversify its funding streams, scale its organization’s programming, and build a pathway to sustainable funding. Veterans Today Org Veterans Today Org started in 2015 in the founders’ home. They used whatever resources available (from borrowed clipboards to found pens)—operating with a barebones budget and scarce materials. As they grew out of the home and into an office, and eventually into a multi-suite space to support the scale of supportive programming, they continued to use the same paper filing, excel sheets, and materials. Despite growing from a budget of $100,000 to over 1 million, Veterans Today Org was not prioritizing their data collection and evaluation methods. Client tracking was done with historical data often secured through informal conversations, and there was no comprehensive system for tracking the progress the clients and the organization was making.
by Sade Dozan 13 min read

Case management software that brings it all together.

Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or an...
Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or annoyance of toggling between different software programs, the potential pitfalls that presents, and how it's frustrating to switch gears to work on one case or record. A trend highlighted in multiple stakeholder interviews was how a user might go to one software for forms that need to be filled out or attached, switch to another software to write notes, and sometimes even a third software to update information about clients or service providers! This all adds up to quite a bit of time toggling, increases the possibility for errors, and is inefficient. When it comes to software buying, we've seen the pendulum swing back and forth between extremes: generalist vs. specialist, mobile browser-based or mobile native, all-in-one packages, or task-focused software. The last one, buying task-focused software for any industry, is currently a trend I see in human services. It is common to see small bits of software for things such as: Software for forms Software for note-taking Software for calendaring and prioritization of tasks CRM software for identifying people and contacts Teams are already overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they are required to complete for each case and the need to switch from one application to another to manage multiple cases. These interdependencies from various software applications can often lead to dangerous security gaps, increases in human errors, data sync irregularities, the need for revisions - not to mention dealing with the user experience and customer support from varying software suppliers. In the interest of making small wins by purchasing software to handle one small part of the case management process, leaders risk increasing headaches that social workers experience.Casebook designed software that simplifies how social services work by aggregating and organizing information that matches the way that practitioners need it. Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or annoyance of toggling between different software programs, the potential pitfalls that presents, and how it's frustrating to switch gears to work on one case or record. A trend highlighted in multiple stakeholder interviews was how a user might go to one software for forms that need to be filled out or attached, switch to another software to write notes, and sometimes even a third software to update information about clients or service providers! This all adds up to quite a bit of time toggling, increases the possibility for errors, and is inefficient. When it comes to software buying, we've seen the pendulum swing back and forth between extremes: generalist vs. specialist, mobile browser-based or mobile native, all-in-one packages, or task-focused software. The last one, buying task-focused software for any industry, is currently a trend I see in human services. It is common to see small bits of software for things such as: Software for forms Software for note-taking Software for calendaring and prioritization of tasks CRM software for identifying people and contacts Teams are already overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they are required to complete for each case and the need to switch from one application to another to manage multiple cases. These interdependencies from various software applications can often lead to dangerous security gaps, increases in human errors, data sync irregularities, the need for revisions - not to mention dealing with the user experience and customer support from varying software suppliers. In the interest of making small wins by purchasing software to handle one small part of the case management process, leaders risk increasing headaches that social workers experience.Casebook designed software that simplifies how social services work by aggregating and organizing information that matches the way that practitioners need it. Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or annoyance of toggling between different software programs, the potential pitfalls that presents, and how it's frustrating to switch gears to work on one case or record. A trend highlighted in multiple stakeholder interviews was how a user might go to one software for forms that need to be filled out or attached, switch to another software to write notes, and sometimes even a third software to update information about clients or service providers! This all adds up to quite a bit of time toggling, increases the possibility for errors, and is inefficient. When it comes to software buying, we've seen the pendulum swing back and forth between extremes: generalist vs. specialist, mobile browser-based or mobile native, all-in-one packages, or task-focused software. The last one, buying task-focused software for any industry, is currently a trend I see in human services. It is common to see small bits of software for things such as: Software for forms Software for note-taking Software for calendaring and prioritization of tasks CRM software for identifying people and contacts Teams are already overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they are required to complete for each case and the need to switch from one application to another to manage multiple cases. These interdependencies from various software applications can often lead to dangerous security gaps, increases in human errors, data sync irregularities, the need for revisions - not to mention dealing with the user experience and customer support from varying software suppliers. In the interest of making small wins by purchasing software to handle one small part of the case management process, leaders risk increasing headaches that social workers experience.Casebook designed software that simplifies how social services work by aggregating and organizing information that matches the way that practitioners need it. Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or annoyance of toggling between different software programs, the potential pitfalls that presents, and how it's frustrating to switch gears to work on one case or record. A trend highlighted in multiple stakeholder interviews was how a user might go to one software for forms that need to be filled out or attached, switch to another software to write notes, and sometimes even a third software to update information about clients or service providers! This all adds up to quite a bit of time toggling, increases the possibility for errors, and is inefficient. When it comes to software buying, we've seen the pendulum swing back and forth between extremes: generalist vs. specialist, mobile browser-based or mobile native, all-in-one packages, or task-focused software. The last one, buying task-focused software for any industry, is currently a trend I see in human services. It is common to see small bits of software for things such as: Software for forms Software for note-taking Software for calendaring and prioritization of tasks CRM software for identifying people and contacts Teams are already overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they are required to complete for each case and the need to switch from one application to another to manage multiple cases. These interdependencies from various software applications can often lead to dangerous security gaps, increases in human errors, data sync irregularities, the need for revisions - not to mention dealing with the user experience and customer support from varying software suppliers. In the interest of making small wins by purchasing software to handle one small part of the case management process, leaders risk increasing headaches that social workers experience.Casebook designed software that simplifies how social services work by aggregating and organizing information that matches the way that practitioners need it. Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or annoyance of toggling between different software programs, the potential pitfalls that presents, and how it's frustrating to switch gears to work on one case or record. A trend highlighted in multiple stakeholder interviews was how a user might go to one software for forms that need to be filled out or attached, switch to another software to write notes, and sometimes even a third software to update information about clients or service providers! This all adds up to quite a bit of time toggling, increases the possibility for errors, and is inefficient. When it comes to software buying, we've seen the pendulum swing back and forth between extremes: generalist vs. specialist, mobile browser-based or mobile native, all-in-one packages, or task-focused software. The last one, buying task-focused software for any industry, is currently a trend I see in human services. It is common to see small bits of software for things such as: Software for forms Software for note-taking Software for calendaring and prioritization of tasks CRM software for identifying people and contacts Teams are already overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they are required to complete for each case and the need to switch from one application to another to manage multiple cases. These interdependencies from various software applications can often lead to dangerous security gaps, increases in human errors, data sync irregularities, the need for revisions - not to mention dealing with the user experience and customer support from varying software suppliers. In the interest of making small wins by purchasing software to handle one small part of the case management process, leaders risk increasing headaches that social workers experience.Casebook designed software that simplifies how social services work by aggregating and organizing information that matches the way that practitioners need it. Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or annoyance of toggling between different software programs, the potential pitfalls that presents, and how it's frustrating to switch gears to work on one case or record. A trend highlighted in multiple stakeholder interviews was how a user might go to one software for forms that need to be filled out or attached, switch to another software to write notes, and sometimes even a third software to update information about clients or service providers! This all adds up to quite a bit of time toggling, increases the possibility for errors, and is inefficient. When it comes to software buying, we've seen the pendulum swing back and forth between extremes: generalist vs. specialist, mobile browser-based or mobile native, all-in-one packages, or task-focused software. The last one, buying task-focused software for any industry, is currently a trend I see in human services. It is common to see small bits of software for things such as: Software for forms Software for note-taking Software for calendaring and prioritization of tasks CRM software for identifying people and contacts Teams are already overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they are required to complete for each case and the need to switch from one application to another to manage multiple cases. These interdependencies from various software applications can often lead to dangerous security gaps, increases in human errors, data sync irregularities, the need for revisions - not to mention dealing with the user experience and customer support from varying software suppliers. In the interest of making small wins by purchasing software to handle one small part of the case management process, leaders risk increasing headaches that social workers experience.Casebook designed software that simplifies how social services work by aggregating and organizing information that matches the way that practitioners need it. Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or annoyance of toggling between different software programs, the potential pitfalls that presents, and how it's frustrating to switch gears to work on one case or record. A trend highlighted in multiple stakeholder interviews was how a user might go to one software for forms that need to be filled out or attached, switch to another software to write notes, and sometimes even a third software to update information about clients or service providers! This all adds up to quite a bit of time toggling, increases the possibility for errors, and is inefficient. When it comes to software buying, we've seen the pendulum swing back and forth between extremes: generalist vs. specialist, mobile browser-based or mobile native, all-in-one packages, or task-focused software. The last one, buying task-focused software for any industry, is currently a trend I see in human services. It is common to see small bits of software for things such as: Software for forms Software for note-taking Software for calendaring and prioritization of tasks CRM software for identifying people and contacts Teams are already overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they are required to complete for each case and the need to switch from one application to another to manage multiple cases. These interdependencies from various software applications can often lead to dangerous security gaps, increases in human errors, data sync irregularities, the need for revisions - not to mention dealing with the user experience and customer support from varying software suppliers. In the interest of making small wins by purchasing software to handle one small part of the case management process, leaders risk increasing headaches that social workers experience.Casebook designed software that simplifies how social services work by aggregating and organizing information that matches the way that practitioners need it. Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or annoyance of toggling between different software programs, the potential pitfalls that presents, and how it's frustrating to switch gears to work on one case or record. A trend highlighted in multiple stakeholder interviews was how a user might go to one software for forms that need to be filled out or attached, switch to another software to write notes, and sometimes even a third software to update information about clients or service providers! This all adds up to quite a bit of time toggling, increases the possibility for errors, and is inefficient. When it comes to software buying, we've seen the pendulum swing back and forth between extremes: generalist vs. specialist, mobile browser-based or mobile native, all-in-one packages, or task-focused software. The last one, buying task-focused software for any industry, is currently a trend I see in human services. It is common to see small bits of software for things such as: Software for forms Software for note-taking Software for calendaring and prioritization of tasks CRM software for identifying people and contacts Teams are already overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they are required to complete for each case and the need to switch from one application to another to manage multiple cases. These interdependencies from various software applications can often lead to dangerous security gaps, increases in human errors, data sync irregularities, the need for revisions - not to mention dealing with the user experience and customer support from varying software suppliers. In the interest of making small wins by purchasing software to handle one small part of the case management process, leaders risk increasing headaches that social workers experience.Casebook designed software that simplifies how social services work by aggregating and organizing information that matches the way that practitioners need it. Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or annoyance of toggling between different software programs, the potential pitfalls that presents, and how it's frustrating to switch gears to work on one case or record. A trend highlighted in multiple stakeholder interviews was how a user might go to one software for forms that need to be filled out or attached, switch to another software to write notes, and sometimes even a third software to update information about clients or service providers! This all adds up to quite a bit of time toggling, increases the possibility for errors, and is inefficient. When it comes to software buying, we've seen the pendulum swing back and forth between extremes: generalist vs. specialist, mobile browser-based or mobile native, all-in-one packages, or task-focused software. The last one, buying task-focused software for any industry, is currently a trend I see in human services. It is common to see small bits of software for things such as: Software for forms Software for note-taking Software for calendaring and prioritization of tasks CRM software for identifying people and contacts Teams are already overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they are required to complete for each case and the need to switch from one application to another to manage multiple cases. These interdependencies from various software applications can often lead to dangerous security gaps, increases in human errors, data sync irregularities, the need for revisions - not to mention dealing with the user experience and customer support from varying software suppliers. In the interest of making small wins by purchasing software to handle one small part of the case management process, leaders risk increasing headaches that social workers experience.Casebook designed software that simplifies how social services work by aggregating and organizing information that matches the way that practitioners need it. Casebook has always emphasized working directly with practitioners when developing our platform. When we embarked on developing cb: Engage, we came to the drawing board with a research-focused approach. In recent interviews with practitioners, a recurring challenge mentioned was the difficulty or annoyance of toggling between different software programs, the potential pitfalls that presents, and how it's frustrating to switch gears to work on one case or record. A trend highlighted in multiple stakeholder interviews was how a user might go to one software for forms that need to be filled out or attached, switch to another software to write notes, and sometimes even a third software to update information about clients or service providers! This all adds up to quite a bit of time toggling, increases the possibility for errors, and is inefficient. When it comes to software buying, we've seen the pendulum swing back and forth between extremes: generalist vs. specialist, mobile browser-based or mobile native, all-in-one packages, or task-focused software. The last one, buying task-focused software for any industry, is currently a trend I see in human services. It is common to see small bits of software for things such as: Software for forms Software for note-taking Software for calendaring and prioritization of tasks CRM software for identifying people and contacts Teams are already overwhelmed by the amount of documentation they are required to complete for each case and the need to switch from one application to another to manage multiple cases. These interdependencies from various software applications can often lead to dangerous security gaps, increases in human errors, data sync irregularities, the need for revisions - not to mention dealing with the user experience and customer support from varying software suppliers. In the interest of making small wins by purchasing software to handle one small part of the case management process, leaders risk increasing headaches that social workers experience.Casebook designed software that simplifies how social services work by aggregating and organizing information that matches the way that practitioners need it.
by Casebook Editorial Team 7 min read

What Being a Certified B Corp Means to Us

Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier th...
Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier that our company is genuinely committed to helping others and being a responsible, sustainable, and ethical corporate citizen that is considerate of employees, local communities, and customers. Casebook PBC believes that the world’s most challenging problems are best addressed through a combination of knowledge, innovation, and commitment, a belief that is embodied in our public benefit purpose and that we feel is also reflected by our B Corp certification. Our mission is to deliver the best possible technology products to frontline workers providing critical assistance to people in need, empowering community well-being through the delivery of adaptive, person-centric, research-based, and practice-driven software. In addition to this specific public benefit purpose, Casebook PBC also aspires to be a considerate and responsive employer that provides our employees with exceptional benefits and policies, including numerous opportunities to give back to their communities and others in need. By operating in an ethical and considerate manner, we ensure that both our employees and our customers are supported in their goals. The B Corp certification is one of many means by which we hold ourselves accountable to these ambitious principles. Our corporate values are another instrument for holding our company and our employees accountable to our mission. They include the concepts of Impact, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. These values were selected by our employees as the concepts that they felt best reflected the company’s mission and identity, and that they believed would help keep our team focused on creating meaningful public benefits. We believe that integrating these core values into our daily work lives help keep our team committed to our daunting but essential undertaking, while still operating with respect for others and ensuring that our work is responsive to the actual needs of vulnerable populations and organizations engaged in critical efforts to help at-risk individuals. At Casebook PBC, we build software to make people’s lives better. We also believe in achieving this goal in a responsible manner that doesn’t ignore the well-being of the company’s own employees and the communities in which we live. This commitment makes us better equipped to promote improved outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth through advocating for better technology, data, analysis, and decision-making in human services, and the B Corp certification helps us (and others) assess how we are prioritizing that mission. The B Lab helps us be a better version of Casebook PBC. Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier that our company is genuinely committed to helping others and being a responsible, sustainable, and ethical corporate citizen that is considerate of employees, local communities, and customers. Casebook PBC believes that the world’s most challenging problems are best addressed through a combination of knowledge, innovation, and commitment, a belief that is embodied in our public benefit purpose and that we feel is also reflected by our B Corp certification. Our mission is to deliver the best possible technology products to frontline workers providing critical assistance to people in need, empowering community well-being through the delivery of adaptive, person-centric, research-based, and practice-driven software. In addition to this specific public benefit purpose, Casebook PBC also aspires to be a considerate and responsive employer that provides our employees with exceptional benefits and policies, including numerous opportunities to give back to their communities and others in need. By operating in an ethical and considerate manner, we ensure that both our employees and our customers are supported in their goals. The B Corp certification is one of many means by which we hold ourselves accountable to these ambitious principles. Our corporate values are another instrument for holding our company and our employees accountable to our mission. They include the concepts of Impact, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. These values were selected by our employees as the concepts that they felt best reflected the company’s mission and identity, and that they believed would help keep our team focused on creating meaningful public benefits. We believe that integrating these core values into our daily work lives help keep our team committed to our daunting but essential undertaking, while still operating with respect for others and ensuring that our work is responsive to the actual needs of vulnerable populations and organizations engaged in critical efforts to help at-risk individuals. At Casebook PBC, we build software to make people’s lives better. We also believe in achieving this goal in a responsible manner that doesn’t ignore the well-being of the company’s own employees and the communities in which we live. This commitment makes us better equipped to promote improved outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth through advocating for better technology, data, analysis, and decision-making in human services, and the B Corp certification helps us (and others) assess how we are prioritizing that mission. The B Lab helps us be a better version of Casebook PBC. Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier that our company is genuinely committed to helping others and being a responsible, sustainable, and ethical corporate citizen that is considerate of employees, local communities, and customers. Casebook PBC believes that the world’s most challenging problems are best addressed through a combination of knowledge, innovation, and commitment, a belief that is embodied in our public benefit purpose and that we feel is also reflected by our B Corp certification. Our mission is to deliver the best possible technology products to frontline workers providing critical assistance to people in need, empowering community well-being through the delivery of adaptive, person-centric, research-based, and practice-driven software. In addition to this specific public benefit purpose, Casebook PBC also aspires to be a considerate and responsive employer that provides our employees with exceptional benefits and policies, including numerous opportunities to give back to their communities and others in need. By operating in an ethical and considerate manner, we ensure that both our employees and our customers are supported in their goals. The B Corp certification is one of many means by which we hold ourselves accountable to these ambitious principles. Our corporate values are another instrument for holding our company and our employees accountable to our mission. They include the concepts of Impact, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. These values were selected by our employees as the concepts that they felt best reflected the company’s mission and identity, and that they believed would help keep our team focused on creating meaningful public benefits. We believe that integrating these core values into our daily work lives help keep our team committed to our daunting but essential undertaking, while still operating with respect for others and ensuring that our work is responsive to the actual needs of vulnerable populations and organizations engaged in critical efforts to help at-risk individuals. At Casebook PBC, we build software to make people’s lives better. We also believe in achieving this goal in a responsible manner that doesn’t ignore the well-being of the company’s own employees and the communities in which we live. This commitment makes us better equipped to promote improved outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth through advocating for better technology, data, analysis, and decision-making in human services, and the B Corp certification helps us (and others) assess how we are prioritizing that mission. The B Lab helps us be a better version of Casebook PBC. Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier that our company is genuinely committed to helping others and being a responsible, sustainable, and ethical corporate citizen that is considerate of employees, local communities, and customers. Casebook PBC believes that the world’s most challenging problems are best addressed through a combination of knowledge, innovation, and commitment, a belief that is embodied in our public benefit purpose and that we feel is also reflected by our B Corp certification. Our mission is to deliver the best possible technology products to frontline workers providing critical assistance to people in need, empowering community well-being through the delivery of adaptive, person-centric, research-based, and practice-driven software. In addition to this specific public benefit purpose, Casebook PBC also aspires to be a considerate and responsive employer that provides our employees with exceptional benefits and policies, including numerous opportunities to give back to their communities and others in need. By operating in an ethical and considerate manner, we ensure that both our employees and our customers are supported in their goals. The B Corp certification is one of many means by which we hold ourselves accountable to these ambitious principles. Our corporate values are another instrument for holding our company and our employees accountable to our mission. They include the concepts of Impact, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. These values were selected by our employees as the concepts that they felt best reflected the company’s mission and identity, and that they believed would help keep our team focused on creating meaningful public benefits. We believe that integrating these core values into our daily work lives help keep our team committed to our daunting but essential undertaking, while still operating with respect for others and ensuring that our work is responsive to the actual needs of vulnerable populations and organizations engaged in critical efforts to help at-risk individuals. At Casebook PBC, we build software to make people’s lives better. We also believe in achieving this goal in a responsible manner that doesn’t ignore the well-being of the company’s own employees and the communities in which we live. This commitment makes us better equipped to promote improved outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth through advocating for better technology, data, analysis, and decision-making in human services, and the B Corp certification helps us (and others) assess how we are prioritizing that mission. The B Lab helps us be a better version of Casebook PBC. Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier that our company is genuinely committed to helping others and being a responsible, sustainable, and ethical corporate citizen that is considerate of employees, local communities, and customers. Casebook PBC believes that the world’s most challenging problems are best addressed through a combination of knowledge, innovation, and commitment, a belief that is embodied in our public benefit purpose and that we feel is also reflected by our B Corp certification. Our mission is to deliver the best possible technology products to frontline workers providing critical assistance to people in need, empowering community well-being through the delivery of adaptive, person-centric, research-based, and practice-driven software. In addition to this specific public benefit purpose, Casebook PBC also aspires to be a considerate and responsive employer that provides our employees with exceptional benefits and policies, including numerous opportunities to give back to their communities and others in need. By operating in an ethical and considerate manner, we ensure that both our employees and our customers are supported in their goals. The B Corp certification is one of many means by which we hold ourselves accountable to these ambitious principles. Our corporate values are another instrument for holding our company and our employees accountable to our mission. They include the concepts of Impact, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. These values were selected by our employees as the concepts that they felt best reflected the company’s mission and identity, and that they believed would help keep our team focused on creating meaningful public benefits. We believe that integrating these core values into our daily work lives help keep our team committed to our daunting but essential undertaking, while still operating with respect for others and ensuring that our work is responsive to the actual needs of vulnerable populations and organizations engaged in critical efforts to help at-risk individuals. At Casebook PBC, we build software to make people’s lives better. We also believe in achieving this goal in a responsible manner that doesn’t ignore the well-being of the company’s own employees and the communities in which we live. This commitment makes us better equipped to promote improved outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth through advocating for better technology, data, analysis, and decision-making in human services, and the B Corp certification helps us (and others) assess how we are prioritizing that mission. The B Lab helps us be a better version of Casebook PBC. Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier that our company is genuinely committed to helping others and being a responsible, sustainable, and ethical corporate citizen that is considerate of employees, local communities, and customers. Casebook PBC believes that the world’s most challenging problems are best addressed through a combination of knowledge, innovation, and commitment, a belief that is embodied in our public benefit purpose and that we feel is also reflected by our B Corp certification. Our mission is to deliver the best possible technology products to frontline workers providing critical assistance to people in need, empowering community well-being through the delivery of adaptive, person-centric, research-based, and practice-driven software. In addition to this specific public benefit purpose, Casebook PBC also aspires to be a considerate and responsive employer that provides our employees with exceptional benefits and policies, including numerous opportunities to give back to their communities and others in need. By operating in an ethical and considerate manner, we ensure that both our employees and our customers are supported in their goals. The B Corp certification is one of many means by which we hold ourselves accountable to these ambitious principles. Our corporate values are another instrument for holding our company and our employees accountable to our mission. They include the concepts of Impact, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. These values were selected by our employees as the concepts that they felt best reflected the company’s mission and identity, and that they believed would help keep our team focused on creating meaningful public benefits. We believe that integrating these core values into our daily work lives help keep our team committed to our daunting but essential undertaking, while still operating with respect for others and ensuring that our work is responsive to the actual needs of vulnerable populations and organizations engaged in critical efforts to help at-risk individuals. At Casebook PBC, we build software to make people’s lives better. We also believe in achieving this goal in a responsible manner that doesn’t ignore the well-being of the company’s own employees and the communities in which we live. This commitment makes us better equipped to promote improved outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth through advocating for better technology, data, analysis, and decision-making in human services, and the B Corp certification helps us (and others) assess how we are prioritizing that mission. The B Lab helps us be a better version of Casebook PBC. Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier that our company is genuinely committed to helping others and being a responsible, sustainable, and ethical corporate citizen that is considerate of employees, local communities, and customers. Casebook PBC believes that the world’s most challenging problems are best addressed through a combination of knowledge, innovation, and commitment, a belief that is embodied in our public benefit purpose and that we feel is also reflected by our B Corp certification. Our mission is to deliver the best possible technology products to frontline workers providing critical assistance to people in need, empowering community well-being through the delivery of adaptive, person-centric, research-based, and practice-driven software. In addition to this specific public benefit purpose, Casebook PBC also aspires to be a considerate and responsive employer that provides our employees with exceptional benefits and policies, including numerous opportunities to give back to their communities and others in need. By operating in an ethical and considerate manner, we ensure that both our employees and our customers are supported in their goals. The B Corp certification is one of many means by which we hold ourselves accountable to these ambitious principles. Our corporate values are another instrument for holding our company and our employees accountable to our mission. They include the concepts of Impact, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. These values were selected by our employees as the concepts that they felt best reflected the company’s mission and identity, and that they believed would help keep our team focused on creating meaningful public benefits. We believe that integrating these core values into our daily work lives help keep our team committed to our daunting but essential undertaking, while still operating with respect for others and ensuring that our work is responsive to the actual needs of vulnerable populations and organizations engaged in critical efforts to help at-risk individuals. At Casebook PBC, we build software to make people’s lives better. We also believe in achieving this goal in a responsible manner that doesn’t ignore the well-being of the company’s own employees and the communities in which we live. This commitment makes us better equipped to promote improved outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth through advocating for better technology, data, analysis, and decision-making in human services, and the B Corp certification helps us (and others) assess how we are prioritizing that mission. The B Lab helps us be a better version of Casebook PBC. Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier that our company is genuinely committed to helping others and being a responsible, sustainable, and ethical corporate citizen that is considerate of employees, local communities, and customers. Casebook PBC believes that the world’s most challenging problems are best addressed through a combination of knowledge, innovation, and commitment, a belief that is embodied in our public benefit purpose and that we feel is also reflected by our B Corp certification. Our mission is to deliver the best possible technology products to frontline workers providing critical assistance to people in need, empowering community well-being through the delivery of adaptive, person-centric, research-based, and practice-driven software. In addition to this specific public benefit purpose, Casebook PBC also aspires to be a considerate and responsive employer that provides our employees with exceptional benefits and policies, including numerous opportunities to give back to their communities and others in need. By operating in an ethical and considerate manner, we ensure that both our employees and our customers are supported in their goals. The B Corp certification is one of many means by which we hold ourselves accountable to these ambitious principles. Our corporate values are another instrument for holding our company and our employees accountable to our mission. They include the concepts of Impact, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. These values were selected by our employees as the concepts that they felt best reflected the company’s mission and identity, and that they believed would help keep our team focused on creating meaningful public benefits. We believe that integrating these core values into our daily work lives help keep our team committed to our daunting but essential undertaking, while still operating with respect for others and ensuring that our work is responsive to the actual needs of vulnerable populations and organizations engaged in critical efforts to help at-risk individuals. At Casebook PBC, we build software to make people’s lives better. We also believe in achieving this goal in a responsible manner that doesn’t ignore the well-being of the company’s own employees and the communities in which we live. This commitment makes us better equipped to promote improved outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth through advocating for better technology, data, analysis, and decision-making in human services, and the B Corp certification helps us (and others) assess how we are prioritizing that mission. The B Lab helps us be a better version of Casebook PBC. Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier that our company is genuinely committed to helping others and being a responsible, sustainable, and ethical corporate citizen that is considerate of employees, local communities, and customers. Casebook PBC believes that the world’s most challenging problems are best addressed through a combination of knowledge, innovation, and commitment, a belief that is embodied in our public benefit purpose and that we feel is also reflected by our B Corp certification. Our mission is to deliver the best possible technology products to frontline workers providing critical assistance to people in need, empowering community well-being through the delivery of adaptive, person-centric, research-based, and practice-driven software. In addition to this specific public benefit purpose, Casebook PBC also aspires to be a considerate and responsive employer that provides our employees with exceptional benefits and policies, including numerous opportunities to give back to their communities and others in need. By operating in an ethical and considerate manner, we ensure that both our employees and our customers are supported in their goals. The B Corp certification is one of many means by which we hold ourselves accountable to these ambitious principles. Our corporate values are another instrument for holding our company and our employees accountable to our mission. They include the concepts of Impact, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. These values were selected by our employees as the concepts that they felt best reflected the company’s mission and identity, and that they believed would help keep our team focused on creating meaningful public benefits. We believe that integrating these core values into our daily work lives help keep our team committed to our daunting but essential undertaking, while still operating with respect for others and ensuring that our work is responsive to the actual needs of vulnerable populations and organizations engaged in critical efforts to help at-risk individuals. At Casebook PBC, we build software to make people’s lives better. We also believe in achieving this goal in a responsible manner that doesn’t ignore the well-being of the company’s own employees and the communities in which we live. This commitment makes us better equipped to promote improved outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth through advocating for better technology, data, analysis, and decision-making in human services, and the B Corp certification helps us (and others) assess how we are prioritizing that mission. The B Lab helps us be a better version of Casebook PBC. Casebook PBC is proud to be a Certified B Corp. Being a Certified B Corp means that Casebook PBC doesn’t just profess to want to make a positive impact on the world, but that our company is actually creating and prioritizing real, beneficial change. To us, the B Lab’s certification is a signifier that our company is genuinely committed to helping others and being a responsible, sustainable, and ethical corporate citizen that is considerate of employees, local communities, and customers. Casebook PBC believes that the world’s most challenging problems are best addressed through a combination of knowledge, innovation, and commitment, a belief that is embodied in our public benefit purpose and that we feel is also reflected by our B Corp certification. Our mission is to deliver the best possible technology products to frontline workers providing critical assistance to people in need, empowering community well-being through the delivery of adaptive, person-centric, research-based, and practice-driven software. In addition to this specific public benefit purpose, Casebook PBC also aspires to be a considerate and responsive employer that provides our employees with exceptional benefits and policies, including numerous opportunities to give back to their communities and others in need. By operating in an ethical and considerate manner, we ensure that both our employees and our customers are supported in their goals. The B Corp certification is one of many means by which we hold ourselves accountable to these ambitious principles. Our corporate values are another instrument for holding our company and our employees accountable to our mission. They include the concepts of Impact, Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. These values were selected by our employees as the concepts that they felt best reflected the company’s mission and identity, and that they believed would help keep our team focused on creating meaningful public benefits. We believe that integrating these core values into our daily work lives help keep our team committed to our daunting but essential undertaking, while still operating with respect for others and ensuring that our work is responsive to the actual needs of vulnerable populations and organizations engaged in critical efforts to help at-risk individuals. At Casebook PBC, we build software to make people’s lives better. We also believe in achieving this goal in a responsible manner that doesn’t ignore the well-being of the company’s own employees and the communities in which we live. This commitment makes us better equipped to promote improved outcomes for disadvantaged children and youth through advocating for better technology, data, analysis, and decision-making in human services, and the B Corp certification helps us (and others) assess how we are prioritizing that mission. The B Lab helps us be a better version of Casebook PBC.
by Joshua Cruz 9 min read

Features & Benefits: Helping the Helpers with Casebook Technology

After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a b...
After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a burning building. So when I joined the Casebook team a phrase that others used around the office to describe what we do - “Helping the Helpers” resonated with me at the time. Years later, it’s still the core focus of what we do. Our experienced team is putting tools into the hands of the true heroes, and we make every decision based on what will make our amazing customers – the helpers -- more successful in their mission. Here are a few of the ways Casebook helps human services workers do their best each day. Focus on Relationships and the Person Just like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” it often takes the support and involvement of a case worker, family member, or other informal support to succeed in nearly any program. Casebook is built around the concept of a person, rather than a case, so that all activity is connected to one person record and can give one or more assigned case workers insight into their journey through your organization or the human services system (depending on configuration). In addition to providing the highest level of insight, Casebook is built to maintain data integrity so that your “client database” won’t be filled with incorrect or duplicative records. Improve Outcomes with Better Insights Speaking of getting insights into the hands of the people that need them, Casebook includes a powerful reporting engine that can be used to quickly access the information needed to improve your programs, services offered, and virtually any other information contained in Casebook. Casebook is configurable, and when you add additional dynamic fields to capture data that’s unique to your organization, you can report on those fields. Organizations that collect data through Casebook’s form service and application portal can include data from those forms in dashboards and reports, too. Manage Forms, Documents, Photos, and Appointments Before computers and typewriters, there were forms. After computers and typewriters, there were forms. They just won’t go away. Casebook makes forms easier by allowing you to “DIY” form creation and changes (during implementation we work together on it). You don’t have to explain it to a vendor or wait on someone else – if you have admin permissions you can make the change and roll out a new version of the form. If you already have a lot of paper files or you need to retain photos or handwritten notes, we include the ability to store an unlimited amount of attachments in the Casebook Cloud, powered by AWS S3. There are some minimal costs to pay for the space, but they’re a tiny fraction of the costs of those big floor to ceiling file cabinets! Casebook users can store virtually any document, image, audio, or video file and can also collect those types of files via email, the Casebook form portal, or tools like JotForm that connect with Casebook through Zapier. Casebook can also sync with your company calendar system so you can send invites out to clients from within Casebook and more. Send a Form As mentioned above, users can send a form to collect data. When it’s time to send a client a form, the user adds a task and attaches the form template. When the save the task, the client is sent a secure login link and the user can complete the form as time permits – in one sitting or multiple sittings. Since so much is done by form and the pandemic has restricted in-person meetings, these types of tools have proven very useful. And since reporting can be done from data submitted in these forms, you can implement a remote process that works. Help to Standardize the Process Workers want to do the right thing, but with growing caseloads it’s not surprising many feel overwhelmed. These feelings are compounded when so many people need help but time and resources are limited. Casebook can help through workflows, tasks, in-app notifications and emails that alert the right person at the right time. In an organization that offers a variety of programs, workflows can be created for each of the programs. Once someone has been enrolled in the program, they can be enrolled in a workflow that will assign a collection of tasks broken down into steps. These help guide a worker much like a checklist a pilot would use before takeoff. While that pilot may have taken off 5000 times before, the checklist assures the correct process is being followed, every time. After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a burning building. So when I joined the Casebook team a phrase that others used around the office to describe what we do - “Helping the Helpers” resonated with me at the time. Years later, it’s still the core focus of what we do. Our experienced team is putting tools into the hands of the true heroes, and we make every decision based on what will make our amazing customers – the helpers -- more successful in their mission. Here are a few of the ways Casebook helps human services workers do their best each day. Focus on Relationships and the Person Just like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” it often takes the support and involvement of a case worker, family member, or other informal support to succeed in nearly any program. Casebook is built around the concept of a person, rather than a case, so that all activity is connected to one person record and can give one or more assigned case workers insight into their journey through your organization or the human services system (depending on configuration). In addition to providing the highest level of insight, Casebook is built to maintain data integrity so that your “client database” won’t be filled with incorrect or duplicative records. Improve Outcomes with Better Insights Speaking of getting insights into the hands of the people that need them, Casebook includes a powerful reporting engine that can be used to quickly access the information needed to improve your programs, services offered, and virtually any other information contained in Casebook. Casebook is configurable, and when you add additional dynamic fields to capture data that’s unique to your organization, you can report on those fields. Organizations that collect data through Casebook’s form service and application portal can include data from those forms in dashboards and reports, too. Manage Forms, Documents, Photos, and Appointments Before computers and typewriters, there were forms. After computers and typewriters, there were forms. They just won’t go away. Casebook makes forms easier by allowing you to “DIY” form creation and changes (during implementation we work together on it). You don’t have to explain it to a vendor or wait on someone else – if you have admin permissions you can make the change and roll out a new version of the form. If you already have a lot of paper files or you need to retain photos or handwritten notes, we include the ability to store an unlimited amount of attachments in the Casebook Cloud, powered by AWS S3. There are some minimal costs to pay for the space, but they’re a tiny fraction of the costs of those big floor to ceiling file cabinets! Casebook users can store virtually any document, image, audio, or video file and can also collect those types of files via email, the Casebook form portal, or tools like JotForm that connect with Casebook through Zapier. Casebook can also sync with your company calendar system so you can send invites out to clients from within Casebook and more. Send a Form As mentioned above, users can send a form to collect data. When it’s time to send a client a form, the user adds a task and attaches the form template. When the save the task, the client is sent a secure login link and the user can complete the form as time permits – in one sitting or multiple sittings. Since so much is done by form and the pandemic has restricted in-person meetings, these types of tools have proven very useful. And since reporting can be done from data submitted in these forms, you can implement a remote process that works. Help to Standardize the Process Workers want to do the right thing, but with growing caseloads it’s not surprising many feel overwhelmed. These feelings are compounded when so many people need help but time and resources are limited. Casebook can help through workflows, tasks, in-app notifications and emails that alert the right person at the right time. In an organization that offers a variety of programs, workflows can be created for each of the programs. Once someone has been enrolled in the program, they can be enrolled in a workflow that will assign a collection of tasks broken down into steps. These help guide a worker much like a checklist a pilot would use before takeoff. While that pilot may have taken off 5000 times before, the checklist assures the correct process is being followed, every time. After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a burning building. So when I joined the Casebook team a phrase that others used around the office to describe what we do - “Helping the Helpers” resonated with me at the time. Years later, it’s still the core focus of what we do. Our experienced team is putting tools into the hands of the true heroes, and we make every decision based on what will make our amazing customers – the helpers -- more successful in their mission. Here are a few of the ways Casebook helps human services workers do their best each day. Focus on Relationships and the Person Just like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” it often takes the support and involvement of a case worker, family member, or other informal support to succeed in nearly any program. Casebook is built around the concept of a person, rather than a case, so that all activity is connected to one person record and can give one or more assigned case workers insight into their journey through your organization or the human services system (depending on configuration). In addition to providing the highest level of insight, Casebook is built to maintain data integrity so that your “client database” won’t be filled with incorrect or duplicative records. Improve Outcomes with Better Insights Speaking of getting insights into the hands of the people that need them, Casebook includes a powerful reporting engine that can be used to quickly access the information needed to improve your programs, services offered, and virtually any other information contained in Casebook. Casebook is configurable, and when you add additional dynamic fields to capture data that’s unique to your organization, you can report on those fields. Organizations that collect data through Casebook’s form service and application portal can include data from those forms in dashboards and reports, too. Manage Forms, Documents, Photos, and Appointments Before computers and typewriters, there were forms. After computers and typewriters, there were forms. They just won’t go away. Casebook makes forms easier by allowing you to “DIY” form creation and changes (during implementation we work together on it). You don’t have to explain it to a vendor or wait on someone else – if you have admin permissions you can make the change and roll out a new version of the form. If you already have a lot of paper files or you need to retain photos or handwritten notes, we include the ability to store an unlimited amount of attachments in the Casebook Cloud, powered by AWS S3. There are some minimal costs to pay for the space, but they’re a tiny fraction of the costs of those big floor to ceiling file cabinets! Casebook users can store virtually any document, image, audio, or video file and can also collect those types of files via email, the Casebook form portal, or tools like JotForm that connect with Casebook through Zapier. Casebook can also sync with your company calendar system so you can send invites out to clients from within Casebook and more. Send a Form As mentioned above, users can send a form to collect data. When it’s time to send a client a form, the user adds a task and attaches the form template. When the save the task, the client is sent a secure login link and the user can complete the form as time permits – in one sitting or multiple sittings. Since so much is done by form and the pandemic has restricted in-person meetings, these types of tools have proven very useful. And since reporting can be done from data submitted in these forms, you can implement a remote process that works. Help to Standardize the Process Workers want to do the right thing, but with growing caseloads it’s not surprising many feel overwhelmed. These feelings are compounded when so many people need help but time and resources are limited. Casebook can help through workflows, tasks, in-app notifications and emails that alert the right person at the right time. In an organization that offers a variety of programs, workflows can be created for each of the programs. Once someone has been enrolled in the program, they can be enrolled in a workflow that will assign a collection of tasks broken down into steps. These help guide a worker much like a checklist a pilot would use before takeoff. While that pilot may have taken off 5000 times before, the checklist assures the correct process is being followed, every time. After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a burning building. So when I joined the Casebook team a phrase that others used around the office to describe what we do - “Helping the Helpers” resonated with me at the time. Years later, it’s still the core focus of what we do. Our experienced team is putting tools into the hands of the true heroes, and we make every decision based on what will make our amazing customers – the helpers -- more successful in their mission. Here are a few of the ways Casebook helps human services workers do their best each day. Focus on Relationships and the Person Just like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” it often takes the support and involvement of a case worker, family member, or other informal support to succeed in nearly any program. Casebook is built around the concept of a person, rather than a case, so that all activity is connected to one person record and can give one or more assigned case workers insight into their journey through your organization or the human services system (depending on configuration). In addition to providing the highest level of insight, Casebook is built to maintain data integrity so that your “client database” won’t be filled with incorrect or duplicative records. Improve Outcomes with Better Insights Speaking of getting insights into the hands of the people that need them, Casebook includes a powerful reporting engine that can be used to quickly access the information needed to improve your programs, services offered, and virtually any other information contained in Casebook. Casebook is configurable, and when you add additional dynamic fields to capture data that’s unique to your organization, you can report on those fields. Organizations that collect data through Casebook’s form service and application portal can include data from those forms in dashboards and reports, too. Manage Forms, Documents, Photos, and Appointments Before computers and typewriters, there were forms. After computers and typewriters, there were forms. They just won’t go away. Casebook makes forms easier by allowing you to “DIY” form creation and changes (during implementation we work together on it). You don’t have to explain it to a vendor or wait on someone else – if you have admin permissions you can make the change and roll out a new version of the form. If you already have a lot of paper files or you need to retain photos or handwritten notes, we include the ability to store an unlimited amount of attachments in the Casebook Cloud, powered by AWS S3. There are some minimal costs to pay for the space, but they’re a tiny fraction of the costs of those big floor to ceiling file cabinets! Casebook users can store virtually any document, image, audio, or video file and can also collect those types of files via email, the Casebook form portal, or tools like JotForm that connect with Casebook through Zapier. Casebook can also sync with your company calendar system so you can send invites out to clients from within Casebook and more. Send a Form As mentioned above, users can send a form to collect data. When it’s time to send a client a form, the user adds a task and attaches the form template. When the save the task, the client is sent a secure login link and the user can complete the form as time permits – in one sitting or multiple sittings. Since so much is done by form and the pandemic has restricted in-person meetings, these types of tools have proven very useful. And since reporting can be done from data submitted in these forms, you can implement a remote process that works. Help to Standardize the Process Workers want to do the right thing, but with growing caseloads it’s not surprising many feel overwhelmed. These feelings are compounded when so many people need help but time and resources are limited. Casebook can help through workflows, tasks, in-app notifications and emails that alert the right person at the right time. In an organization that offers a variety of programs, workflows can be created for each of the programs. Once someone has been enrolled in the program, they can be enrolled in a workflow that will assign a collection of tasks broken down into steps. These help guide a worker much like a checklist a pilot would use before takeoff. While that pilot may have taken off 5000 times before, the checklist assures the correct process is being followed, every time. After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a burning building. So when I joined the Casebook team a phrase that others used around the office to describe what we do - “Helping the Helpers” resonated with me at the time. Years later, it’s still the core focus of what we do. Our experienced team is putting tools into the hands of the true heroes, and we make every decision based on what will make our amazing customers – the helpers -- more successful in their mission. Here are a few of the ways Casebook helps human services workers do their best each day. Focus on Relationships and the Person Just like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” it often takes the support and involvement of a case worker, family member, or other informal support to succeed in nearly any program. Casebook is built around the concept of a person, rather than a case, so that all activity is connected to one person record and can give one or more assigned case workers insight into their journey through your organization or the human services system (depending on configuration). In addition to providing the highest level of insight, Casebook is built to maintain data integrity so that your “client database” won’t be filled with incorrect or duplicative records. Improve Outcomes with Better Insights Speaking of getting insights into the hands of the people that need them, Casebook includes a powerful reporting engine that can be used to quickly access the information needed to improve your programs, services offered, and virtually any other information contained in Casebook. Casebook is configurable, and when you add additional dynamic fields to capture data that’s unique to your organization, you can report on those fields. Organizations that collect data through Casebook’s form service and application portal can include data from those forms in dashboards and reports, too. Manage Forms, Documents, Photos, and Appointments Before computers and typewriters, there were forms. After computers and typewriters, there were forms. They just won’t go away. Casebook makes forms easier by allowing you to “DIY” form creation and changes (during implementation we work together on it). You don’t have to explain it to a vendor or wait on someone else – if you have admin permissions you can make the change and roll out a new version of the form. If you already have a lot of paper files or you need to retain photos or handwritten notes, we include the ability to store an unlimited amount of attachments in the Casebook Cloud, powered by AWS S3. There are some minimal costs to pay for the space, but they’re a tiny fraction of the costs of those big floor to ceiling file cabinets! Casebook users can store virtually any document, image, audio, or video file and can also collect those types of files via email, the Casebook form portal, or tools like JotForm that connect with Casebook through Zapier. Casebook can also sync with your company calendar system so you can send invites out to clients from within Casebook and more. Send a Form As mentioned above, users can send a form to collect data. When it’s time to send a client a form, the user adds a task and attaches the form template. When the save the task, the client is sent a secure login link and the user can complete the form as time permits – in one sitting or multiple sittings. Since so much is done by form and the pandemic has restricted in-person meetings, these types of tools have proven very useful. And since reporting can be done from data submitted in these forms, you can implement a remote process that works. Help to Standardize the Process Workers want to do the right thing, but with growing caseloads it’s not surprising many feel overwhelmed. These feelings are compounded when so many people need help but time and resources are limited. Casebook can help through workflows, tasks, in-app notifications and emails that alert the right person at the right time. In an organization that offers a variety of programs, workflows can be created for each of the programs. Once someone has been enrolled in the program, they can be enrolled in a workflow that will assign a collection of tasks broken down into steps. These help guide a worker much like a checklist a pilot would use before takeoff. While that pilot may have taken off 5000 times before, the checklist assures the correct process is being followed, every time. After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a burning building. So when I joined the Casebook team a phrase that others used around the office to describe what we do - “Helping the Helpers” resonated with me at the time. Years later, it’s still the core focus of what we do. Our experienced team is putting tools into the hands of the true heroes, and we make every decision based on what will make our amazing customers – the helpers -- more successful in their mission. Here are a few of the ways Casebook helps human services workers do their best each day. Focus on Relationships and the Person Just like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” it often takes the support and involvement of a case worker, family member, or other informal support to succeed in nearly any program. Casebook is built around the concept of a person, rather than a case, so that all activity is connected to one person record and can give one or more assigned case workers insight into their journey through your organization or the human services system (depending on configuration). In addition to providing the highest level of insight, Casebook is built to maintain data integrity so that your “client database” won’t be filled with incorrect or duplicative records. Improve Outcomes with Better Insights Speaking of getting insights into the hands of the people that need them, Casebook includes a powerful reporting engine that can be used to quickly access the information needed to improve your programs, services offered, and virtually any other information contained in Casebook. Casebook is configurable, and when you add additional dynamic fields to capture data that’s unique to your organization, you can report on those fields. Organizations that collect data through Casebook’s form service and application portal can include data from those forms in dashboards and reports, too. Manage Forms, Documents, Photos, and Appointments Before computers and typewriters, there were forms. After computers and typewriters, there were forms. They just won’t go away. Casebook makes forms easier by allowing you to “DIY” form creation and changes (during implementation we work together on it). You don’t have to explain it to a vendor or wait on someone else – if you have admin permissions you can make the change and roll out a new version of the form. If you already have a lot of paper files or you need to retain photos or handwritten notes, we include the ability to store an unlimited amount of attachments in the Casebook Cloud, powered by AWS S3. There are some minimal costs to pay for the space, but they’re a tiny fraction of the costs of those big floor to ceiling file cabinets! Casebook users can store virtually any document, image, audio, or video file and can also collect those types of files via email, the Casebook form portal, or tools like JotForm that connect with Casebook through Zapier. Casebook can also sync with your company calendar system so you can send invites out to clients from within Casebook and more. Send a Form As mentioned above, users can send a form to collect data. When it’s time to send a client a form, the user adds a task and attaches the form template. When the save the task, the client is sent a secure login link and the user can complete the form as time permits – in one sitting or multiple sittings. Since so much is done by form and the pandemic has restricted in-person meetings, these types of tools have proven very useful. And since reporting can be done from data submitted in these forms, you can implement a remote process that works. Help to Standardize the Process Workers want to do the right thing, but with growing caseloads it’s not surprising many feel overwhelmed. These feelings are compounded when so many people need help but time and resources are limited. Casebook can help through workflows, tasks, in-app notifications and emails that alert the right person at the right time. In an organization that offers a variety of programs, workflows can be created for each of the programs. Once someone has been enrolled in the program, they can be enrolled in a workflow that will assign a collection of tasks broken down into steps. These help guide a worker much like a checklist a pilot would use before takeoff. While that pilot may have taken off 5000 times before, the checklist assures the correct process is being followed, every time. After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a burning building. So when I joined the Casebook team a phrase that others used around the office to describe what we do - “Helping the Helpers” resonated with me at the time. Years later, it’s still the core focus of what we do. Our experienced team is putting tools into the hands of the true heroes, and we make every decision based on what will make our amazing customers – the helpers -- more successful in their mission. Here are a few of the ways Casebook helps human services workers do their best each day. Focus on Relationships and the Person Just like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” it often takes the support and involvement of a case worker, family member, or other informal support to succeed in nearly any program. Casebook is built around the concept of a person, rather than a case, so that all activity is connected to one person record and can give one or more assigned case workers insight into their journey through your organization or the human services system (depending on configuration). In addition to providing the highest level of insight, Casebook is built to maintain data integrity so that your “client database” won’t be filled with incorrect or duplicative records. Improve Outcomes with Better Insights Speaking of getting insights into the hands of the people that need them, Casebook includes a powerful reporting engine that can be used to quickly access the information needed to improve your programs, services offered, and virtually any other information contained in Casebook. Casebook is configurable, and when you add additional dynamic fields to capture data that’s unique to your organization, you can report on those fields. Organizations that collect data through Casebook’s form service and application portal can include data from those forms in dashboards and reports, too. Manage Forms, Documents, Photos, and Appointments Before computers and typewriters, there were forms. After computers and typewriters, there were forms. They just won’t go away. Casebook makes forms easier by allowing you to “DIY” form creation and changes (during implementation we work together on it). You don’t have to explain it to a vendor or wait on someone else – if you have admin permissions you can make the change and roll out a new version of the form. If you already have a lot of paper files or you need to retain photos or handwritten notes, we include the ability to store an unlimited amount of attachments in the Casebook Cloud, powered by AWS S3. There are some minimal costs to pay for the space, but they’re a tiny fraction of the costs of those big floor to ceiling file cabinets! Casebook users can store virtually any document, image, audio, or video file and can also collect those types of files via email, the Casebook form portal, or tools like JotForm that connect with Casebook through Zapier. Casebook can also sync with your company calendar system so you can send invites out to clients from within Casebook and more. Send a Form As mentioned above, users can send a form to collect data. When it’s time to send a client a form, the user adds a task and attaches the form template. When the save the task, the client is sent a secure login link and the user can complete the form as time permits – in one sitting or multiple sittings. Since so much is done by form and the pandemic has restricted in-person meetings, these types of tools have proven very useful. And since reporting can be done from data submitted in these forms, you can implement a remote process that works. Help to Standardize the Process Workers want to do the right thing, but with growing caseloads it’s not surprising many feel overwhelmed. These feelings are compounded when so many people need help but time and resources are limited. Casebook can help through workflows, tasks, in-app notifications and emails that alert the right person at the right time. In an organization that offers a variety of programs, workflows can be created for each of the programs. Once someone has been enrolled in the program, they can be enrolled in a workflow that will assign a collection of tasks broken down into steps. These help guide a worker much like a checklist a pilot would use before takeoff. While that pilot may have taken off 5000 times before, the checklist assures the correct process is being followed, every time. After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a burning building. So when I joined the Casebook team a phrase that others used around the office to describe what we do - “Helping the Helpers” resonated with me at the time. Years later, it’s still the core focus of what we do. Our experienced team is putting tools into the hands of the true heroes, and we make every decision based on what will make our amazing customers – the helpers -- more successful in their mission. Here are a few of the ways Casebook helps human services workers do their best each day. Focus on Relationships and the Person Just like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” it often takes the support and involvement of a case worker, family member, or other informal support to succeed in nearly any program. Casebook is built around the concept of a person, rather than a case, so that all activity is connected to one person record and can give one or more assigned case workers insight into their journey through your organization or the human services system (depending on configuration). In addition to providing the highest level of insight, Casebook is built to maintain data integrity so that your “client database” won’t be filled with incorrect or duplicative records. Improve Outcomes with Better Insights Speaking of getting insights into the hands of the people that need them, Casebook includes a powerful reporting engine that can be used to quickly access the information needed to improve your programs, services offered, and virtually any other information contained in Casebook. Casebook is configurable, and when you add additional dynamic fields to capture data that’s unique to your organization, you can report on those fields. Organizations that collect data through Casebook’s form service and application portal can include data from those forms in dashboards and reports, too. Manage Forms, Documents, Photos, and Appointments Before computers and typewriters, there were forms. After computers and typewriters, there were forms. They just won’t go away. Casebook makes forms easier by allowing you to “DIY” form creation and changes (during implementation we work together on it). You don’t have to explain it to a vendor or wait on someone else – if you have admin permissions you can make the change and roll out a new version of the form. If you already have a lot of paper files or you need to retain photos or handwritten notes, we include the ability to store an unlimited amount of attachments in the Casebook Cloud, powered by AWS S3. There are some minimal costs to pay for the space, but they’re a tiny fraction of the costs of those big floor to ceiling file cabinets! Casebook users can store virtually any document, image, audio, or video file and can also collect those types of files via email, the Casebook form portal, or tools like JotForm that connect with Casebook through Zapier. Casebook can also sync with your company calendar system so you can send invites out to clients from within Casebook and more. Send a Form As mentioned above, users can send a form to collect data. When it’s time to send a client a form, the user adds a task and attaches the form template. When the save the task, the client is sent a secure login link and the user can complete the form as time permits – in one sitting or multiple sittings. Since so much is done by form and the pandemic has restricted in-person meetings, these types of tools have proven very useful. And since reporting can be done from data submitted in these forms, you can implement a remote process that works. Help to Standardize the Process Workers want to do the right thing, but with growing caseloads it’s not surprising many feel overwhelmed. These feelings are compounded when so many people need help but time and resources are limited. Casebook can help through workflows, tasks, in-app notifications and emails that alert the right person at the right time. In an organization that offers a variety of programs, workflows can be created for each of the programs. Once someone has been enrolled in the program, they can be enrolled in a workflow that will assign a collection of tasks broken down into steps. These help guide a worker much like a checklist a pilot would use before takeoff. While that pilot may have taken off 5000 times before, the checklist assures the correct process is being followed, every time. After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a burning building. So when I joined the Casebook team a phrase that others used around the office to describe what we do - “Helping the Helpers” resonated with me at the time. Years later, it’s still the core focus of what we do. Our experienced team is putting tools into the hands of the true heroes, and we make every decision based on what will make our amazing customers – the helpers -- more successful in their mission. Here are a few of the ways Casebook helps human services workers do their best each day. Focus on Relationships and the Person Just like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” it often takes the support and involvement of a case worker, family member, or other informal support to succeed in nearly any program. Casebook is built around the concept of a person, rather than a case, so that all activity is connected to one person record and can give one or more assigned case workers insight into their journey through your organization or the human services system (depending on configuration). In addition to providing the highest level of insight, Casebook is built to maintain data integrity so that your “client database” won’t be filled with incorrect or duplicative records. Improve Outcomes with Better Insights Speaking of getting insights into the hands of the people that need them, Casebook includes a powerful reporting engine that can be used to quickly access the information needed to improve your programs, services offered, and virtually any other information contained in Casebook. Casebook is configurable, and when you add additional dynamic fields to capture data that’s unique to your organization, you can report on those fields. Organizations that collect data through Casebook’s form service and application portal can include data from those forms in dashboards and reports, too. Manage Forms, Documents, Photos, and Appointments Before computers and typewriters, there were forms. After computers and typewriters, there were forms. They just won’t go away. Casebook makes forms easier by allowing you to “DIY” form creation and changes (during implementation we work together on it). You don’t have to explain it to a vendor or wait on someone else – if you have admin permissions you can make the change and roll out a new version of the form. If you already have a lot of paper files or you need to retain photos or handwritten notes, we include the ability to store an unlimited amount of attachments in the Casebook Cloud, powered by AWS S3. There are some minimal costs to pay for the space, but they’re a tiny fraction of the costs of those big floor to ceiling file cabinets! Casebook users can store virtually any document, image, audio, or video file and can also collect those types of files via email, the Casebook form portal, or tools like JotForm that connect with Casebook through Zapier. Casebook can also sync with your company calendar system so you can send invites out to clients from within Casebook and more. Send a Form As mentioned above, users can send a form to collect data. When it’s time to send a client a form, the user adds a task and attaches the form template. When the save the task, the client is sent a secure login link and the user can complete the form as time permits – in one sitting or multiple sittings. Since so much is done by form and the pandemic has restricted in-person meetings, these types of tools have proven very useful. And since reporting can be done from data submitted in these forms, you can implement a remote process that works. Help to Standardize the Process Workers want to do the right thing, but with growing caseloads it’s not surprising many feel overwhelmed. These feelings are compounded when so many people need help but time and resources are limited. Casebook can help through workflows, tasks, in-app notifications and emails that alert the right person at the right time. In an organization that offers a variety of programs, workflows can be created for each of the programs. Once someone has been enrolled in the program, they can be enrolled in a workflow that will assign a collection of tasks broken down into steps. These help guide a worker much like a checklist a pilot would use before takeoff. While that pilot may have taken off 5000 times before, the checklist assures the correct process is being followed, every time. After about a decade of working in public safety, I would get frustrated when our radio and software vendors would claim to be “saving lives.” These technologies were instrumental in the process of saving lives, but the radios and software weren’t risking their life and limb to pull someone from a burning building. So when I joined the Casebook team a phrase that others used around the office to describe what we do - “Helping the Helpers” resonated with me at the time. Years later, it’s still the core focus of what we do. Our experienced team is putting tools into the hands of the true heroes, and we make every decision based on what will make our amazing customers – the helpers -- more successful in their mission. Here are a few of the ways Casebook helps human services workers do their best each day. Focus on Relationships and the Person Just like the old saying “it takes a village to raise a child,” it often takes the support and involvement of a case worker, family member, or other informal support to succeed in nearly any program. Casebook is built around the concept of a person, rather than a case, so that all activity is connected to one person record and can give one or more assigned case workers insight into their journey through your organization or the human services system (depending on configuration). In addition to providing the highest level of insight, Casebook is built to maintain data integrity so that your “client database” won’t be filled with incorrect or duplicative records. Improve Outcomes with Better Insights Speaking of getting insights into the hands of the people that need them, Casebook includes a powerful reporting engine that can be used to quickly access the information needed to improve your programs, services offered, and virtually any other information contained in Casebook. Casebook is configurable, and when you add additional dynamic fields to capture data that’s unique to your organization, you can report on those fields. Organizations that collect data through Casebook’s form service and application portal can include data from those forms in dashboards and reports, too. Manage Forms, Documents, Photos, and Appointments Before computers and typewriters, there were forms. After computers and typewriters, there were forms. They just won’t go away. Casebook makes forms easier by allowing you to “DIY” form creation and changes (during implementation we work together on it). You don’t have to explain it to a vendor or wait on someone else – if you have admin permissions you can make the change and roll out a new version of the form. If you already have a lot of paper files or you need to retain photos or handwritten notes, we include the ability to store an unlimited amount of attachments in the Casebook Cloud, powered by AWS S3. There are some minimal costs to pay for the space, but they’re a tiny fraction of the costs of those big floor to ceiling file cabinets! Casebook users can store virtually any document, image, audio, or video file and can also collect those types of files via email, the Casebook form portal, or tools like JotForm that connect with Casebook through Zapier. Casebook can also sync with your company calendar system so you can send invites out to clients from within Casebook and more. Send a Form As mentioned above, users can send a form to collect data. When it’s time to send a client a form, the user adds a task and attaches the form template. When the save the task, the client is sent a secure login link and the user can complete the form as time permits – in one sitting or multiple sittings. Since so much is done by form and the pandemic has restricted in-person meetings, these types of tools have proven very useful. And since reporting can be done from data submitted in these forms, you can implement a remote process that works. Help to Standardize the Process Workers want to do the right thing, but with growing caseloads it’s not surprising many feel overwhelmed. These feelings are compounded when so many people need help but time and resources are limited. Casebook can help through workflows, tasks, in-app notifications and emails that alert the right person at the right time. In an organization that offers a variety of programs, workflows can be created for each of the programs. Once someone has been enrolled in the program, they can be enrolled in a workflow that will assign a collection of tasks broken down into steps. These help guide a worker much like a checklist a pilot would use before takeoff. While that pilot may have taken off 5000 times before, the checklist assures the correct process is being followed, every time.
by Brian Johnson 16 min read

Using Casebook to Optimize Multi-Service Organizations

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to r...
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. When you work for a multi-service community center, you’re dealing with a thousand moving parts. From managing a gym to running a preschool or even a shelter, your organization does it all. You need case management software and a reporting system that can capture the breadth and depth of the services you offer. You should have that information at your fingertips without sorting through unwieldy spreadsheets or databases. Casebook’s cb Reporting with dynamic fields can help. cb Reporting streamlines the process with prebuilt reports covering the most important data points that you and your funders want to know. Organizations can simply enter the information during each reporting period and save it, without scrambling to find the information funders want right before a report is due. And if the pre-built reports don’t work for you, you can easily configure your own reports based on your funder’s requirements, adding and deleting fields as necessary. Next Level Reporting Features These features are applicable in multiple situations for organizations like yours. Take fundraising. Every agency has a different set of funders, and those funders all have different kinds of data they want tracked. Do different funders have different names for the same data point? With the dynamic fields feature, you can even change the name of a particular data point with just a couple of clicks, with no data lost from the name change. Since you’re a multi-service agency, the funders for your after school youth programs might be different from those of your food pantry. cb Reporting is configurable from the start, so you can quickly and easily create customized templates for monthly or quarterly reports for each funder. Dynamic fields help your organization keep up with changing reporting and naming requirements without wasting hours of staff time or sacrificing data clarity. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. When you work for a multi-service community center, you’re dealing with a thousand moving parts. From managing a gym to running a preschool or even a shelter, your organization does it all. You need case management software and a reporting system that can capture the breadth and depth of the services you offer. You should have that information at your fingertips without sorting through unwieldy spreadsheets or databases. Casebook’s cb Reporting with dynamic fields can help. cb Reporting streamlines the process with prebuilt reports covering the most important data points that you and your funders want to know. Organizations can simply enter the information during each reporting period and save it, without scrambling to find the information funders want right before a report is due. And if the pre-built reports don’t work for you, you can easily configure your own reports based on your funder’s requirements, adding and deleting fields as necessary. Next Level Reporting Features These features are applicable in multiple situations for organizations like yours. Take fundraising. Every agency has a different set of funders, and those funders all have different kinds of data they want tracked. Do different funders have different names for the same data point? With the dynamic fields feature, you can even change the name of a particular data point with just a couple of clicks, with no data lost from the name change. Since you’re a multi-service agency, the funders for your after school youth programs might be different from those of your food pantry. cb Reporting is configurable from the start, so you can quickly and easily create customized templates for monthly or quarterly reports for each funder. Dynamic fields help your organization keep up with changing reporting and naming requirements without wasting hours of staff time or sacrificing data clarity. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. When you work for a multi-service community center, you’re dealing with a thousand moving parts. From managing a gym to running a preschool or even a shelter, your organization does it all. You need case management software and a reporting system that can capture the breadth and depth of the services you offer. You should have that information at your fingertips without sorting through unwieldy spreadsheets or databases. Casebook’s cb Reporting with dynamic fields can help. cb Reporting streamlines the process with prebuilt reports covering the most important data points that you and your funders want to know. Organizations can simply enter the information during each reporting period and save it, without scrambling to find the information funders want right before a report is due. And if the pre-built reports don’t work for you, you can easily configure your own reports based on your funder’s requirements, adding and deleting fields as necessary. Next Level Reporting Features These features are applicable in multiple situations for organizations like yours. Take fundraising. Every agency has a different set of funders, and those funders all have different kinds of data they want tracked. Do different funders have different names for the same data point? With the dynamic fields feature, you can even change the name of a particular data point with just a couple of clicks, with no data lost from the name change. Since you’re a multi-service agency, the funders for your after school youth programs might be different from those of your food pantry. cb Reporting is configurable from the start, so you can quickly and easily create customized templates for monthly or quarterly reports for each funder. Dynamic fields help your organization keep up with changing reporting and naming requirements without wasting hours of staff time or sacrificing data clarity. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. When you work for a multi-service community center, you’re dealing with a thousand moving parts. From managing a gym to running a preschool or even a shelter, your organization does it all. You need case management software and a reporting system that can capture the breadth and depth of the services you offer. You should have that information at your fingertips without sorting through unwieldy spreadsheets or databases. Casebook’s cb Reporting with dynamic fields can help. cb Reporting streamlines the process with prebuilt reports covering the most important data points that you and your funders want to know. Organizations can simply enter the information during each reporting period and save it, without scrambling to find the information funders want right before a report is due. And if the pre-built reports don’t work for you, you can easily configure your own reports based on your funder’s requirements, adding and deleting fields as necessary. Next Level Reporting Features These features are applicable in multiple situations for organizations like yours. Take fundraising. Every agency has a different set of funders, and those funders all have different kinds of data they want tracked. Do different funders have different names for the same data point? With the dynamic fields feature, you can even change the name of a particular data point with just a couple of clicks, with no data lost from the name change. Since you’re a multi-service agency, the funders for your after school youth programs might be different from those of your food pantry. cb Reporting is configurable from the start, so you can quickly and easily create customized templates for monthly or quarterly reports for each funder. Dynamic fields help your organization keep up with changing reporting and naming requirements without wasting hours of staff time or sacrificing data clarity. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. When you work for a multi-service community center, you’re dealing with a thousand moving parts. From managing a gym to running a preschool or even a shelter, your organization does it all. You need case management software and a reporting system that can capture the breadth and depth of the services you offer. You should have that information at your fingertips without sorting through unwieldy spreadsheets or databases. Casebook’s cb Reporting with dynamic fields can help. cb Reporting streamlines the process with prebuilt reports covering the most important data points that you and your funders want to know. Organizations can simply enter the information during each reporting period and save it, without scrambling to find the information funders want right before a report is due. And if the pre-built reports don’t work for you, you can easily configure your own reports based on your funder’s requirements, adding and deleting fields as necessary. Next Level Reporting Features These features are applicable in multiple situations for organizations like yours. Take fundraising. Every agency has a different set of funders, and those funders all have different kinds of data they want tracked. Do different funders have different names for the same data point? With the dynamic fields feature, you can even change the name of a particular data point with just a couple of clicks, with no data lost from the name change. Since you’re a multi-service agency, the funders for your after school youth programs might be different from those of your food pantry. cb Reporting is configurable from the start, so you can quickly and easily create customized templates for monthly or quarterly reports for each funder. Dynamic fields help your organization keep up with changing reporting and naming requirements without wasting hours of staff time or sacrificing data clarity. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. When you work for a multi-service community center, you’re dealing with a thousand moving parts. From managing a gym to running a preschool or even a shelter, your organization does it all. You need case management software and a reporting system that can capture the breadth and depth of the services you offer. You should have that information at your fingertips without sorting through unwieldy spreadsheets or databases. Casebook’s cb Reporting with dynamic fields can help. cb Reporting streamlines the process with prebuilt reports covering the most important data points that you and your funders want to know. Organizations can simply enter the information during each reporting period and save it, without scrambling to find the information funders want right before a report is due. And if the pre-built reports don’t work for you, you can easily configure your own reports based on your funder’s requirements, adding and deleting fields as necessary. Next Level Reporting Features These features are applicable in multiple situations for organizations like yours. Take fundraising. Every agency has a different set of funders, and those funders all have different kinds of data they want tracked. Do different funders have different names for the same data point? With the dynamic fields feature, you can even change the name of a particular data point with just a couple of clicks, with no data lost from the name change. Since you’re a multi-service agency, the funders for your after school youth programs might be different from those of your food pantry. cb Reporting is configurable from the start, so you can quickly and easily create customized templates for monthly or quarterly reports for each funder. Dynamic fields help your organization keep up with changing reporting and naming requirements without wasting hours of staff time or sacrificing data clarity. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. When you work for a multi-service community center, you’re dealing with a thousand moving parts. From managing a gym to running a preschool or even a shelter, your organization does it all. You need case management software and a reporting system that can capture the breadth and depth of the services you offer. You should have that information at your fingertips without sorting through unwieldy spreadsheets or databases. Casebook’s cb Reporting with dynamic fields can help. cb Reporting streamlines the process with prebuilt reports covering the most important data points that you and your funders want to know. Organizations can simply enter the information during each reporting period and save it, without scrambling to find the information funders want right before a report is due. And if the pre-built reports don’t work for you, you can easily configure your own reports based on your funder’s requirements, adding and deleting fields as necessary. Next Level Reporting Features These features are applicable in multiple situations for organizations like yours. Take fundraising. Every agency has a different set of funders, and those funders all have different kinds of data they want tracked. Do different funders have different names for the same data point? With the dynamic fields feature, you can even change the name of a particular data point with just a couple of clicks, with no data lost from the name change. Since you’re a multi-service agency, the funders for your after school youth programs might be different from those of your food pantry. cb Reporting is configurable from the start, so you can quickly and easily create customized templates for monthly or quarterly reports for each funder. Dynamic fields help your organization keep up with changing reporting and naming requirements without wasting hours of staff time or sacrificing data clarity. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. When you work for a multi-service community center, you’re dealing with a thousand moving parts. From managing a gym to running a preschool or even a shelter, your organization does it all. You need case management software and a reporting system that can capture the breadth and depth of the services you offer. You should have that information at your fingertips without sorting through unwieldy spreadsheets or databases. Casebook’s cb Reporting with dynamic fields can help. cb Reporting streamlines the process with prebuilt reports covering the most important data points that you and your funders want to know. Organizations can simply enter the information during each reporting period and save it, without scrambling to find the information funders want right before a report is due. And if the pre-built reports don’t work for you, you can easily configure your own reports based on your funder’s requirements, adding and deleting fields as necessary. Next Level Reporting Features These features are applicable in multiple situations for organizations like yours. Take fundraising. Every agency has a different set of funders, and those funders all have different kinds of data they want tracked. Do different funders have different names for the same data point? With the dynamic fields feature, you can even change the name of a particular data point with just a couple of clicks, with no data lost from the name change. Since you’re a multi-service agency, the funders for your after school youth programs might be different from those of your food pantry. cb Reporting is configurable from the start, so you can quickly and easily create customized templates for monthly or quarterly reports for each funder. Dynamic fields help your organization keep up with changing reporting and naming requirements without wasting hours of staff time or sacrificing data clarity. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. When you work for a multi-service community center, you’re dealing with a thousand moving parts. From managing a gym to running a preschool or even a shelter, your organization does it all. You need case management software and a reporting system that can capture the breadth and depth of the services you offer. You should have that information at your fingertips without sorting through unwieldy spreadsheets or databases. Casebook’s cb Reporting with dynamic fields can help. cb Reporting streamlines the process with prebuilt reports covering the most important data points that you and your funders want to know. Organizations can simply enter the information during each reporting period and save it, without scrambling to find the information funders want right before a report is due. And if the pre-built reports don’t work for you, you can easily configure your own reports based on your funder’s requirements, adding and deleting fields as necessary. Next Level Reporting Features These features are applicable in multiple situations for organizations like yours. Take fundraising. Every agency has a different set of funders, and those funders all have different kinds of data they want tracked. Do different funders have different names for the same data point? With the dynamic fields feature, you can even change the name of a particular data point with just a couple of clicks, with no data lost from the name change. Since you’re a multi-service agency, the funders for your after school youth programs might be different from those of your food pantry. cb Reporting is configurable from the start, so you can quickly and easily create customized templates for monthly or quarterly reports for each funder. Dynamic fields help your organization keep up with changing reporting and naming requirements without wasting hours of staff time or sacrificing data clarity. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation, businesses across many industries have experienced an uptick in employee turnover. This trend has been especially prominent in the nonprofit sector, where limited budgets and resources often make it difficult for organizations to retain their top talent. When you work for a multi-service community center, you’re dealing with a thousand moving parts. From managing a gym to running a preschool or even a shelter, your organization does it all. You need case management software and a reporting system that can capture the breadth and depth of the services you offer. You should have that information at your fingertips without sorting through unwieldy spreadsheets or databases. Casebook’s cb Reporting with dynamic fields can help. cb Reporting streamlines the process with prebuilt reports covering the most important data points that you and your funders want to know. Organizations can simply enter the information during each reporting period and save it, without scrambling to find the information funders want right before a report is due. And if the pre-built reports don’t work for you, you can easily configure your own reports based on your funder’s requirements, adding and deleting fields as necessary. Next Level Reporting Features These features are applicable in multiple situations for organizations like yours. Take fundraising. Every agency has a different set of funders, and those funders all have different kinds of data they want tracked. Do different funders have different names for the same data point? With the dynamic fields feature, you can even change the name of a particular data point with just a couple of clicks, with no data lost from the name change. Since you’re a multi-service agency, the funders for your after school youth programs might be different from those of your food pantry. cb Reporting is configurable from the start, so you can quickly and easily create customized templates for monthly or quarterly reports for each funder. Dynamic fields help your organization keep up with changing reporting and naming requirements without wasting hours of staff time or sacrificing data clarity.
by Ilana Novick 7 min read

Casebook's Impact on Foster Care Services

Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outco...
Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outcomes and impacts that merit their resources. For organizations and their funders alike, cb Reporting is the solution to all your data needs. Simplify Your Data Management Casebook’s original products were created with foster care and adoption agencies in mind, and so was cb Reporting. cb Reporting puts all your data in one easy to access place. The software platform that handles your case management system, intake, and tracking is also your one stop shop for data analysis and reporting. The system works collaboratively with Casebook’s foundational intake and tracking software, so you can organize all of the data on your placements, children, families, homes and all services seamlessly for internal use and for funders. The data from other Casebook modules is automatically imported to cb Reporting. There’s no need to switch between programs, re-input data or go through a frustrating import from one software to another. Easily Create Reports for Funders When you’re dealing with a new funder, they’re going to want information on the people your organization serves, the services you provide, and the outcomes your clients have. cb Reporting reduces barriers to quality reporting practices, while easily adapting to different organization’s needs. For example, prebuilt reports allow you to quickly create funder updates for the most frequently asked for outcomes and information, so whether it’s regular grant reporting time or a one off request, you’ll easily be able to pull up what they need. Whatever the data point is, from the number of children you’re trying to place, the number of families available for foster versus adoption or the rate of permanent placements or all of the above, cb Reporting allows you to track, analyze, and even present it all, in a clear, easy to understand format. If your funders require greater specificity, cb Reporting gives you the ability to customize report templates for monthly or quarterly reporting and to edit those reports as requirements change, saving hours of time and providing accurate information for grant applications and updates. If a new funder has a different name for a particular data point, for example, foster families versus resource families, cb Reporting’s dynamic fields feature easily lets you change the name, without a cumbersome system update or call to tech support. Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outcomes and impacts that merit their resources. For organizations and their funders alike, cb Reporting is the solution to all your data needs. Simplify Your Data Management Casebook’s original products were created with foster care and adoption agencies in mind, and so was cb Reporting. cb Reporting puts all your data in one easy to access place. The software platform that handles your case management system, intake, and tracking is also your one stop shop for data analysis and reporting. The system works collaboratively with Casebook’s foundational intake and tracking software, so you can organize all of the data on your placements, children, families, homes and all services seamlessly for internal use and for funders. The data from other Casebook modules is automatically imported to cb Reporting. There’s no need to switch between programs, re-input data or go through a frustrating import from one software to another. Easily Create Reports for Funders When you’re dealing with a new funder, they’re going to want information on the people your organization serves, the services you provide, and the outcomes your clients have. cb Reporting reduces barriers to quality reporting practices, while easily adapting to different organization’s needs. For example, prebuilt reports allow you to quickly create funder updates for the most frequently asked for outcomes and information, so whether it’s regular grant reporting time or a one off request, you’ll easily be able to pull up what they need. Whatever the data point is, from the number of children you’re trying to place, the number of families available for foster versus adoption or the rate of permanent placements or all of the above, cb Reporting allows you to track, analyze, and even present it all, in a clear, easy to understand format. If your funders require greater specificity, cb Reporting gives you the ability to customize report templates for monthly or quarterly reporting and to edit those reports as requirements change, saving hours of time and providing accurate information for grant applications and updates. If a new funder has a different name for a particular data point, for example, foster families versus resource families, cb Reporting’s dynamic fields feature easily lets you change the name, without a cumbersome system update or call to tech support. Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outcomes and impacts that merit their resources. For organizations and their funders alike, cb Reporting is the solution to all your data needs. Simplify Your Data Management Casebook’s original products were created with foster care and adoption agencies in mind, and so was cb Reporting. cb Reporting puts all your data in one easy to access place. The software platform that handles your case management system, intake, and tracking is also your one stop shop for data analysis and reporting. The system works collaboratively with Casebook’s foundational intake and tracking software, so you can organize all of the data on your placements, children, families, homes and all services seamlessly for internal use and for funders. The data from other Casebook modules is automatically imported to cb Reporting. There’s no need to switch between programs, re-input data or go through a frustrating import from one software to another. Easily Create Reports for Funders When you’re dealing with a new funder, they’re going to want information on the people your organization serves, the services you provide, and the outcomes your clients have. cb Reporting reduces barriers to quality reporting practices, while easily adapting to different organization’s needs. For example, prebuilt reports allow you to quickly create funder updates for the most frequently asked for outcomes and information, so whether it’s regular grant reporting time or a one off request, you’ll easily be able to pull up what they need. Whatever the data point is, from the number of children you’re trying to place, the number of families available for foster versus adoption or the rate of permanent placements or all of the above, cb Reporting allows you to track, analyze, and even present it all, in a clear, easy to understand format. If your funders require greater specificity, cb Reporting gives you the ability to customize report templates for monthly or quarterly reporting and to edit those reports as requirements change, saving hours of time and providing accurate information for grant applications and updates. If a new funder has a different name for a particular data point, for example, foster families versus resource families, cb Reporting’s dynamic fields feature easily lets you change the name, without a cumbersome system update or call to tech support. Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outcomes and impacts that merit their resources. For organizations and their funders alike, cb Reporting is the solution to all your data needs. Simplify Your Data Management Casebook’s original products were created with foster care and adoption agencies in mind, and so was cb Reporting. cb Reporting puts all your data in one easy to access place. The software platform that handles your case management system, intake, and tracking is also your one stop shop for data analysis and reporting. The system works collaboratively with Casebook’s foundational intake and tracking software, so you can organize all of the data on your placements, children, families, homes and all services seamlessly for internal use and for funders. The data from other Casebook modules is automatically imported to cb Reporting. There’s no need to switch between programs, re-input data or go through a frustrating import from one software to another. Easily Create Reports for Funders When you’re dealing with a new funder, they’re going to want information on the people your organization serves, the services you provide, and the outcomes your clients have. cb Reporting reduces barriers to quality reporting practices, while easily adapting to different organization’s needs. For example, prebuilt reports allow you to quickly create funder updates for the most frequently asked for outcomes and information, so whether it’s regular grant reporting time or a one off request, you’ll easily be able to pull up what they need. Whatever the data point is, from the number of children you’re trying to place, the number of families available for foster versus adoption or the rate of permanent placements or all of the above, cb Reporting allows you to track, analyze, and even present it all, in a clear, easy to understand format. If your funders require greater specificity, cb Reporting gives you the ability to customize report templates for monthly or quarterly reporting and to edit those reports as requirements change, saving hours of time and providing accurate information for grant applications and updates. If a new funder has a different name for a particular data point, for example, foster families versus resource families, cb Reporting’s dynamic fields feature easily lets you change the name, without a cumbersome system update or call to tech support. Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outcomes and impacts that merit their resources. For organizations and their funders alike, cb Reporting is the solution to all your data needs. Simplify Your Data Management Casebook’s original products were created with foster care and adoption agencies in mind, and so was cb Reporting. cb Reporting puts all your data in one easy to access place. The software platform that handles your case management system, intake, and tracking is also your one stop shop for data analysis and reporting. The system works collaboratively with Casebook’s foundational intake and tracking software, so you can organize all of the data on your placements, children, families, homes and all services seamlessly for internal use and for funders. The data from other Casebook modules is automatically imported to cb Reporting. There’s no need to switch between programs, re-input data or go through a frustrating import from one software to another. Easily Create Reports for Funders When you’re dealing with a new funder, they’re going to want information on the people your organization serves, the services you provide, and the outcomes your clients have. cb Reporting reduces barriers to quality reporting practices, while easily adapting to different organization’s needs. For example, prebuilt reports allow you to quickly create funder updates for the most frequently asked for outcomes and information, so whether it’s regular grant reporting time or a one off request, you’ll easily be able to pull up what they need. Whatever the data point is, from the number of children you’re trying to place, the number of families available for foster versus adoption or the rate of permanent placements or all of the above, cb Reporting allows you to track, analyze, and even present it all, in a clear, easy to understand format. If your funders require greater specificity, cb Reporting gives you the ability to customize report templates for monthly or quarterly reporting and to edit those reports as requirements change, saving hours of time and providing accurate information for grant applications and updates. If a new funder has a different name for a particular data point, for example, foster families versus resource families, cb Reporting’s dynamic fields feature easily lets you change the name, without a cumbersome system update or call to tech support. Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outcomes and impacts that merit their resources. For organizations and their funders alike, cb Reporting is the solution to all your data needs. Simplify Your Data Management Casebook’s original products were created with foster care and adoption agencies in mind, and so was cb Reporting. cb Reporting puts all your data in one easy to access place. The software platform that handles your case management system, intake, and tracking is also your one stop shop for data analysis and reporting. The system works collaboratively with Casebook’s foundational intake and tracking software, so you can organize all of the data on your placements, children, families, homes and all services seamlessly for internal use and for funders. The data from other Casebook modules is automatically imported to cb Reporting. There’s no need to switch between programs, re-input data or go through a frustrating import from one software to another. Easily Create Reports for Funders When you’re dealing with a new funder, they’re going to want information on the people your organization serves, the services you provide, and the outcomes your clients have. cb Reporting reduces barriers to quality reporting practices, while easily adapting to different organization’s needs. For example, prebuilt reports allow you to quickly create funder updates for the most frequently asked for outcomes and information, so whether it’s regular grant reporting time or a one off request, you’ll easily be able to pull up what they need. Whatever the data point is, from the number of children you’re trying to place, the number of families available for foster versus adoption or the rate of permanent placements or all of the above, cb Reporting allows you to track, analyze, and even present it all, in a clear, easy to understand format. If your funders require greater specificity, cb Reporting gives you the ability to customize report templates for monthly or quarterly reporting and to edit those reports as requirements change, saving hours of time and providing accurate information for grant applications and updates. If a new funder has a different name for a particular data point, for example, foster families versus resource families, cb Reporting’s dynamic fields feature easily lets you change the name, without a cumbersome system update or call to tech support. Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outcomes and impacts that merit their resources. For organizations and their funders alike, cb Reporting is the solution to all your data needs. Simplify Your Data Management Casebook’s original products were created with foster care and adoption agencies in mind, and so was cb Reporting. cb Reporting puts all your data in one easy to access place. The software platform that handles your case management system, intake, and tracking is also your one stop shop for data analysis and reporting. The system works collaboratively with Casebook’s foundational intake and tracking software, so you can organize all of the data on your placements, children, families, homes and all services seamlessly for internal use and for funders. The data from other Casebook modules is automatically imported to cb Reporting. There’s no need to switch between programs, re-input data or go through a frustrating import from one software to another. Easily Create Reports for Funders When you’re dealing with a new funder, they’re going to want information on the people your organization serves, the services you provide, and the outcomes your clients have. cb Reporting reduces barriers to quality reporting practices, while easily adapting to different organization’s needs. For example, prebuilt reports allow you to quickly create funder updates for the most frequently asked for outcomes and information, so whether it’s regular grant reporting time or a one off request, you’ll easily be able to pull up what they need. Whatever the data point is, from the number of children you’re trying to place, the number of families available for foster versus adoption or the rate of permanent placements or all of the above, cb Reporting allows you to track, analyze, and even present it all, in a clear, easy to understand format. If your funders require greater specificity, cb Reporting gives you the ability to customize report templates for monthly or quarterly reporting and to edit those reports as requirements change, saving hours of time and providing accurate information for grant applications and updates. If a new funder has a different name for a particular data point, for example, foster families versus resource families, cb Reporting’s dynamic fields feature easily lets you change the name, without a cumbersome system update or call to tech support. Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outcomes and impacts that merit their resources. For organizations and their funders alike, cb Reporting is the solution to all your data needs. Simplify Your Data Management Casebook’s original products were created with foster care and adoption agencies in mind, and so was cb Reporting. cb Reporting puts all your data in one easy to access place. The software platform that handles your case management system, intake, and tracking is also your one stop shop for data analysis and reporting. The system works collaboratively with Casebook’s foundational intake and tracking software, so you can organize all of the data on your placements, children, families, homes and all services seamlessly for internal use and for funders. The data from other Casebook modules is automatically imported to cb Reporting. There’s no need to switch between programs, re-input data or go through a frustrating import from one software to another. Easily Create Reports for Funders When you’re dealing with a new funder, they’re going to want information on the people your organization serves, the services you provide, and the outcomes your clients have. cb Reporting reduces barriers to quality reporting practices, while easily adapting to different organization’s needs. For example, prebuilt reports allow you to quickly create funder updates for the most frequently asked for outcomes and information, so whether it’s regular grant reporting time or a one off request, you’ll easily be able to pull up what they need. Whatever the data point is, from the number of children you’re trying to place, the number of families available for foster versus adoption or the rate of permanent placements or all of the above, cb Reporting allows you to track, analyze, and even present it all, in a clear, easy to understand format. If your funders require greater specificity, cb Reporting gives you the ability to customize report templates for monthly or quarterly reporting and to edit those reports as requirements change, saving hours of time and providing accurate information for grant applications and updates. If a new funder has a different name for a particular data point, for example, foster families versus resource families, cb Reporting’s dynamic fields feature easily lets you change the name, without a cumbersome system update or call to tech support. Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outcomes and impacts that merit their resources. For organizations and their funders alike, cb Reporting is the solution to all your data needs. Simplify Your Data Management Casebook’s original products were created with foster care and adoption agencies in mind, and so was cb Reporting. cb Reporting puts all your data in one easy to access place. The software platform that handles your case management system, intake, and tracking is also your one stop shop for data analysis and reporting. The system works collaboratively with Casebook’s foundational intake and tracking software, so you can organize all of the data on your placements, children, families, homes and all services seamlessly for internal use and for funders. The data from other Casebook modules is automatically imported to cb Reporting. There’s no need to switch between programs, re-input data or go through a frustrating import from one software to another. Easily Create Reports for Funders When you’re dealing with a new funder, they’re going to want information on the people your organization serves, the services you provide, and the outcomes your clients have. cb Reporting reduces barriers to quality reporting practices, while easily adapting to different organization’s needs. For example, prebuilt reports allow you to quickly create funder updates for the most frequently asked for outcomes and information, so whether it’s regular grant reporting time or a one off request, you’ll easily be able to pull up what they need. Whatever the data point is, from the number of children you’re trying to place, the number of families available for foster versus adoption or the rate of permanent placements or all of the above, cb Reporting allows you to track, analyze, and even present it all, in a clear, easy to understand format. If your funders require greater specificity, cb Reporting gives you the ability to customize report templates for monthly or quarterly reporting and to edit those reports as requirements change, saving hours of time and providing accurate information for grant applications and updates. If a new funder has a different name for a particular data point, for example, foster families versus resource families, cb Reporting’s dynamic fields feature easily lets you change the name, without a cumbersome system update or call to tech support. Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive outcomes and impacts that merit their resources. For organizations and their funders alike, cb Reporting is the solution to all your data needs. Simplify Your Data Management Casebook’s original products were created with foster care and adoption agencies in mind, and so was cb Reporting. cb Reporting puts all your data in one easy to access place. The software platform that handles your case management system, intake, and tracking is also your one stop shop for data analysis and reporting. The system works collaboratively with Casebook’s foundational intake and tracking software, so you can organize all of the data on your placements, children, families, homes and all services seamlessly for internal use and for funders. The data from other Casebook modules is automatically imported to cb Reporting. There’s no need to switch between programs, re-input data or go through a frustrating import from one software to another. Easily Create Reports for Funders When you’re dealing with a new funder, they’re going to want information on the people your organization serves, the services you provide, and the outcomes your clients have. cb Reporting reduces barriers to quality reporting practices, while easily adapting to different organization’s needs. For example, prebuilt reports allow you to quickly create funder updates for the most frequently asked for outcomes and information, so whether it’s regular grant reporting time or a one off request, you’ll easily be able to pull up what they need. Whatever the data point is, from the number of children you’re trying to place, the number of families available for foster versus adoption or the rate of permanent placements or all of the above, cb Reporting allows you to track, analyze, and even present it all, in a clear, easy to understand format. If your funders require greater specificity, cb Reporting gives you the ability to customize report templates for monthly or quarterly reporting and to edit those reports as requirements change, saving hours of time and providing accurate information for grant applications and updates. If a new funder has a different name for a particular data point, for example, foster families versus resource families, cb Reporting’s dynamic fields feature easily lets you change the name, without a cumbersome system update or call to tech support.
by Ilana Novick 9 min read

Continuing To Grow Your Nonprofit Through COVID

From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW ...
From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW their programs. What has been your organization’s pandemic response? How are you adapting to the inevitable changes that are happening in the social sector? Set Up For Success Use cb admin to create form information processes for handling incoming/outgoing data. Assign roles to staff and stakeholders (i.e case managers, social workers, volunteers, service providers). Lock specific case information. Create workflows to keep internal stakeholders engaged and motivated to hit their goals. set up alerts and notifications for automated accountability. Language is important in Grant reporting and Casebook gives you the opportunity to tell YOUR story. Get more specific and track your own unique data sets instead of using generic fields. Make Day To Day Operations Easier Online intakes give back some of the time that it's taken away from organizing files and paper work the new clients. Set up workflows so that internal stakeholders have a process for redundant tasks like checking if a if a client went to their appointment and marking it to show goals and outcomes. Utilize technology to practice social distancing with Casebook. Email files and/or paperwork in to cases so that clients find it easier to meet the requirements for resources that they’re seeking Use Reporting To Increase Success Outcomes & Boost Morale The core of cb reporting and dynamic Fields is to store all data in one place while also being able to create/edit forms. Spend less time navigating outdated databases and more time running multi running your service organization and serving your clients with the best tool to use in response to covid-19. Use cb Reporting to build out cases. Track their activities across departments and ensure that all of these departments are coordinating and sharing information to best meet their clients’ needs. With cb Reporting you have access to: Pre-Built Reports…access common reports to identify patterns and trends in their programs.Each report has interactive filters which users can customize to query the data per their needs. Customize Reports…Make a copy of pre-built reports or build reports from scratch in order to meet your specific organizational needs.Filter selections, visualizations will remain as is Customize Visualizations… Change how charts and reports are presented from many different visualization options, including maps! Presentation Ready Files… Export to excel, ppt, other formats for external stakeholders From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW their programs. What has been your organization’s pandemic response? How are you adapting to the inevitable changes that are happening in the social sector? Set Up For Success Use cb admin to create form information processes for handling incoming/outgoing data. Assign roles to staff and stakeholders (i.e case managers, social workers, volunteers, service providers). Lock specific case information. Create workflows to keep internal stakeholders engaged and motivated to hit their goals. set up alerts and notifications for automated accountability. Language is important in Grant reporting and Casebook gives you the opportunity to tell YOUR story. Get more specific and track your own unique data sets instead of using generic fields. Make Day To Day Operations Easier Online intakes give back some of the time that it's taken away from organizing files and paper work the new clients. Set up workflows so that internal stakeholders have a process for redundant tasks like checking if a if a client went to their appointment and marking it to show goals and outcomes. Utilize technology to practice social distancing with Casebook. Email files and/or paperwork in to cases so that clients find it easier to meet the requirements for resources that they’re seeking Use Reporting To Increase Success Outcomes & Boost Morale The core of cb reporting and dynamic Fields is to store all data in one place while also being able to create/edit forms. Spend less time navigating outdated databases and more time running multi running your service organization and serving your clients with the best tool to use in response to covid-19. Use cb Reporting to build out cases. Track their activities across departments and ensure that all of these departments are coordinating and sharing information to best meet their clients’ needs. With cb Reporting you have access to: Pre-Built Reports…access common reports to identify patterns and trends in their programs.Each report has interactive filters which users can customize to query the data per their needs. Customize Reports…Make a copy of pre-built reports or build reports from scratch in order to meet your specific organizational needs.Filter selections, visualizations will remain as is Customize Visualizations… Change how charts and reports are presented from many different visualization options, including maps! Presentation Ready Files… Export to excel, ppt, other formats for external stakeholders From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW their programs. What has been your organization’s pandemic response? How are you adapting to the inevitable changes that are happening in the social sector? Set Up For Success Use cb admin to create form information processes for handling incoming/outgoing data. Assign roles to staff and stakeholders (i.e case managers, social workers, volunteers, service providers). Lock specific case information. Create workflows to keep internal stakeholders engaged and motivated to hit their goals. set up alerts and notifications for automated accountability. Language is important in Grant reporting and Casebook gives you the opportunity to tell YOUR story. Get more specific and track your own unique data sets instead of using generic fields. Make Day To Day Operations Easier Online intakes give back some of the time that it's taken away from organizing files and paper work the new clients. Set up workflows so that internal stakeholders have a process for redundant tasks like checking if a if a client went to their appointment and marking it to show goals and outcomes. Utilize technology to practice social distancing with Casebook. Email files and/or paperwork in to cases so that clients find it easier to meet the requirements for resources that they’re seeking Use Reporting To Increase Success Outcomes & Boost Morale The core of cb reporting and dynamic Fields is to store all data in one place while also being able to create/edit forms. Spend less time navigating outdated databases and more time running multi running your service organization and serving your clients with the best tool to use in response to covid-19. Use cb Reporting to build out cases. Track their activities across departments and ensure that all of these departments are coordinating and sharing information to best meet their clients’ needs. With cb Reporting you have access to: Pre-Built Reports…access common reports to identify patterns and trends in their programs.Each report has interactive filters which users can customize to query the data per their needs. Customize Reports…Make a copy of pre-built reports or build reports from scratch in order to meet your specific organizational needs.Filter selections, visualizations will remain as is Customize Visualizations… Change how charts and reports are presented from many different visualization options, including maps! Presentation Ready Files… Export to excel, ppt, other formats for external stakeholders From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW their programs. What has been your organization’s pandemic response? How are you adapting to the inevitable changes that are happening in the social sector? Set Up For Success Use cb admin to create form information processes for handling incoming/outgoing data. Assign roles to staff and stakeholders (i.e case managers, social workers, volunteers, service providers). Lock specific case information. Create workflows to keep internal stakeholders engaged and motivated to hit their goals. set up alerts and notifications for automated accountability. Language is important in Grant reporting and Casebook gives you the opportunity to tell YOUR story. Get more specific and track your own unique data sets instead of using generic fields. Make Day To Day Operations Easier Online intakes give back some of the time that it's taken away from organizing files and paper work the new clients. Set up workflows so that internal stakeholders have a process for redundant tasks like checking if a if a client went to their appointment and marking it to show goals and outcomes. Utilize technology to practice social distancing with Casebook. Email files and/or paperwork in to cases so that clients find it easier to meet the requirements for resources that they’re seeking Use Reporting To Increase Success Outcomes & Boost Morale The core of cb reporting and dynamic Fields is to store all data in one place while also being able to create/edit forms. Spend less time navigating outdated databases and more time running multi running your service organization and serving your clients with the best tool to use in response to covid-19. Use cb Reporting to build out cases. Track their activities across departments and ensure that all of these departments are coordinating and sharing information to best meet their clients’ needs. With cb Reporting you have access to: Pre-Built Reports…access common reports to identify patterns and trends in their programs.Each report has interactive filters which users can customize to query the data per their needs. Customize Reports…Make a copy of pre-built reports or build reports from scratch in order to meet your specific organizational needs.Filter selections, visualizations will remain as is Customize Visualizations… Change how charts and reports are presented from many different visualization options, including maps! Presentation Ready Files… Export to excel, ppt, other formats for external stakeholders From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW their programs. What has been your organization’s pandemic response? How are you adapting to the inevitable changes that are happening in the social sector? Set Up For Success Use cb admin to create form information processes for handling incoming/outgoing data. Assign roles to staff and stakeholders (i.e case managers, social workers, volunteers, service providers). Lock specific case information. Create workflows to keep internal stakeholders engaged and motivated to hit their goals. set up alerts and notifications for automated accountability. Language is important in Grant reporting and Casebook gives you the opportunity to tell YOUR story. Get more specific and track your own unique data sets instead of using generic fields. Make Day To Day Operations Easier Online intakes give back some of the time that it's taken away from organizing files and paper work the new clients. Set up workflows so that internal stakeholders have a process for redundant tasks like checking if a if a client went to their appointment and marking it to show goals and outcomes. Utilize technology to practice social distancing with Casebook. Email files and/or paperwork in to cases so that clients find it easier to meet the requirements for resources that they’re seeking Use Reporting To Increase Success Outcomes & Boost Morale The core of cb reporting and dynamic Fields is to store all data in one place while also being able to create/edit forms. Spend less time navigating outdated databases and more time running multi running your service organization and serving your clients with the best tool to use in response to covid-19. Use cb Reporting to build out cases. Track their activities across departments and ensure that all of these departments are coordinating and sharing information to best meet their clients’ needs. With cb Reporting you have access to: Pre-Built Reports…access common reports to identify patterns and trends in their programs.Each report has interactive filters which users can customize to query the data per their needs. Customize Reports…Make a copy of pre-built reports or build reports from scratch in order to meet your specific organizational needs.Filter selections, visualizations will remain as is Customize Visualizations… Change how charts and reports are presented from many different visualization options, including maps! Presentation Ready Files… Export to excel, ppt, other formats for external stakeholders From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW their programs. What has been your organization’s pandemic response? How are you adapting to the inevitable changes that are happening in the social sector? Set Up For Success Use cb admin to create form information processes for handling incoming/outgoing data. Assign roles to staff and stakeholders (i.e case managers, social workers, volunteers, service providers). Lock specific case information. Create workflows to keep internal stakeholders engaged and motivated to hit their goals. set up alerts and notifications for automated accountability. Language is important in Grant reporting and Casebook gives you the opportunity to tell YOUR story. Get more specific and track your own unique data sets instead of using generic fields. Make Day To Day Operations Easier Online intakes give back some of the time that it's taken away from organizing files and paper work the new clients. Set up workflows so that internal stakeholders have a process for redundant tasks like checking if a if a client went to their appointment and marking it to show goals and outcomes. Utilize technology to practice social distancing with Casebook. Email files and/or paperwork in to cases so that clients find it easier to meet the requirements for resources that they’re seeking Use Reporting To Increase Success Outcomes & Boost Morale The core of cb reporting and dynamic Fields is to store all data in one place while also being able to create/edit forms. Spend less time navigating outdated databases and more time running multi running your service organization and serving your clients with the best tool to use in response to covid-19. Use cb Reporting to build out cases. Track their activities across departments and ensure that all of these departments are coordinating and sharing information to best meet their clients’ needs. With cb Reporting you have access to: Pre-Built Reports…access common reports to identify patterns and trends in their programs.Each report has interactive filters which users can customize to query the data per their needs. Customize Reports…Make a copy of pre-built reports or build reports from scratch in order to meet your specific organizational needs.Filter selections, visualizations will remain as is Customize Visualizations… Change how charts and reports are presented from many different visualization options, including maps! Presentation Ready Files… Export to excel, ppt, other formats for external stakeholders From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW their programs. What has been your organization’s pandemic response? How are you adapting to the inevitable changes that are happening in the social sector? Set Up For Success Use cb admin to create form information processes for handling incoming/outgoing data. Assign roles to staff and stakeholders (i.e case managers, social workers, volunteers, service providers). Lock specific case information. Create workflows to keep internal stakeholders engaged and motivated to hit their goals. set up alerts and notifications for automated accountability. Language is important in Grant reporting and Casebook gives you the opportunity to tell YOUR story. Get more specific and track your own unique data sets instead of using generic fields. Make Day To Day Operations Easier Online intakes give back some of the time that it's taken away from organizing files and paper work the new clients. Set up workflows so that internal stakeholders have a process for redundant tasks like checking if a if a client went to their appointment and marking it to show goals and outcomes. Utilize technology to practice social distancing with Casebook. Email files and/or paperwork in to cases so that clients find it easier to meet the requirements for resources that they’re seeking Use Reporting To Increase Success Outcomes & Boost Morale The core of cb reporting and dynamic Fields is to store all data in one place while also being able to create/edit forms. Spend less time navigating outdated databases and more time running multi running your service organization and serving your clients with the best tool to use in response to covid-19. Use cb Reporting to build out cases. Track their activities across departments and ensure that all of these departments are coordinating and sharing information to best meet their clients’ needs. With cb Reporting you have access to: Pre-Built Reports…access common reports to identify patterns and trends in their programs.Each report has interactive filters which users can customize to query the data per their needs. Customize Reports…Make a copy of pre-built reports or build reports from scratch in order to meet your specific organizational needs.Filter selections, visualizations will remain as is Customize Visualizations… Change how charts and reports are presented from many different visualization options, including maps! Presentation Ready Files… Export to excel, ppt, other formats for external stakeholders From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW their programs. What has been your organization’s pandemic response? How are you adapting to the inevitable changes that are happening in the social sector? Set Up For Success Use cb admin to create form information processes for handling incoming/outgoing data. Assign roles to staff and stakeholders (i.e case managers, social workers, volunteers, service providers). Lock specific case information. Create workflows to keep internal stakeholders engaged and motivated to hit their goals. set up alerts and notifications for automated accountability. Language is important in Grant reporting and Casebook gives you the opportunity to tell YOUR story. Get more specific and track your own unique data sets instead of using generic fields. Make Day To Day Operations Easier Online intakes give back some of the time that it's taken away from organizing files and paper work the new clients. Set up workflows so that internal stakeholders have a process for redundant tasks like checking if a if a client went to their appointment and marking it to show goals and outcomes. Utilize technology to practice social distancing with Casebook. Email files and/or paperwork in to cases so that clients find it easier to meet the requirements for resources that they’re seeking Use Reporting To Increase Success Outcomes & Boost Morale The core of cb reporting and dynamic Fields is to store all data in one place while also being able to create/edit forms. Spend less time navigating outdated databases and more time running multi running your service organization and serving your clients with the best tool to use in response to covid-19. Use cb Reporting to build out cases. Track their activities across departments and ensure that all of these departments are coordinating and sharing information to best meet their clients’ needs. With cb Reporting you have access to: Pre-Built Reports…access common reports to identify patterns and trends in their programs.Each report has interactive filters which users can customize to query the data per their needs. Customize Reports…Make a copy of pre-built reports or build reports from scratch in order to meet your specific organizational needs.Filter selections, visualizations will remain as is Customize Visualizations… Change how charts and reports are presented from many different visualization options, including maps! Presentation Ready Files… Export to excel, ppt, other formats for external stakeholders From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW their programs. What has been your organization’s pandemic response? How are you adapting to the inevitable changes that are happening in the social sector? Set Up For Success Use cb admin to create form information processes for handling incoming/outgoing data. Assign roles to staff and stakeholders (i.e case managers, social workers, volunteers, service providers). Lock specific case information. Create workflows to keep internal stakeholders engaged and motivated to hit their goals. set up alerts and notifications for automated accountability. Language is important in Grant reporting and Casebook gives you the opportunity to tell YOUR story. Get more specific and track your own unique data sets instead of using generic fields. Make Day To Day Operations Easier Online intakes give back some of the time that it's taken away from organizing files and paper work the new clients. Set up workflows so that internal stakeholders have a process for redundant tasks like checking if a if a client went to their appointment and marking it to show goals and outcomes. Utilize technology to practice social distancing with Casebook. Email files and/or paperwork in to cases so that clients find it easier to meet the requirements for resources that they’re seeking Use Reporting To Increase Success Outcomes & Boost Morale The core of cb reporting and dynamic Fields is to store all data in one place while also being able to create/edit forms. Spend less time navigating outdated databases and more time running multi running your service organization and serving your clients with the best tool to use in response to covid-19. Use cb Reporting to build out cases. Track their activities across departments and ensure that all of these departments are coordinating and sharing information to best meet their clients’ needs. With cb Reporting you have access to: Pre-Built Reports…access common reports to identify patterns and trends in their programs.Each report has interactive filters which users can customize to query the data per their needs. Customize Reports…Make a copy of pre-built reports or build reports from scratch in order to meet your specific organizational needs.Filter selections, visualizations will remain as is Customize Visualizations… Change how charts and reports are presented from many different visualization options, including maps! Presentation Ready Files… Export to excel, ppt, other formats for external stakeholders From here on out there will be even more challenges to providing care to communities. Nonprofit Organizations, Public Sector Agencies, and Other Resource Centers need more reliable solutions than paper forms, unorganized excel sheets and/or over priced generic software to efficiently serve and GROW their programs. What has been your organization’s pandemic response? How are you adapting to the inevitable changes that are happening in the social sector? Set Up For Success Use cb admin to create form information processes for handling incoming/outgoing data. Assign roles to staff and stakeholders (i.e case managers, social workers, volunteers, service providers). Lock specific case information. Create workflows to keep internal stakeholders engaged and motivated to hit their goals. set up alerts and notifications for automated accountability. Language is important in Grant reporting and Casebook gives you the opportunity to tell YOUR story. Get more specific and track your own unique data sets instead of using generic fields. Make Day To Day Operations Easier Online intakes give back some of the time that it's taken away from organizing files and paper work the new clients. Set up workflows so that internal stakeholders have a process for redundant tasks like checking if a if a client went to their appointment and marking it to show goals and outcomes. Utilize technology to practice social distancing with Casebook. Email files and/or paperwork in to cases so that clients find it easier to meet the requirements for resources that they’re seeking Use Reporting To Increase Success Outcomes & Boost Morale The core of cb reporting and dynamic Fields is to store all data in one place while also being able to create/edit forms. Spend less time navigating outdated databases and more time running multi running your service organization and serving your clients with the best tool to use in response to covid-19. Use cb Reporting to build out cases. Track their activities across departments and ensure that all of these departments are coordinating and sharing information to best meet their clients’ needs. With cb Reporting you have access to: Pre-Built Reports…access common reports to identify patterns and trends in their programs.Each report has interactive filters which users can customize to query the data per their needs. Customize Reports…Make a copy of pre-built reports or build reports from scratch in order to meet your specific organizational needs.Filter selections, visualizations will remain as is Customize Visualizations… Change how charts and reports are presented from many different visualization options, including maps! Presentation Ready Files… Export to excel, ppt, other formats for external stakeholders
by Ryan Williams 9 min read

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