AFC Gets It: The Software, The Grant, and Requirements to Thrive in 2010.

 Earlier, I outlined 5 Things that Nonprofits Need to Know in 2010. Among them, accountability, collaboration, and implementation of a solid software program were listed. The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) gets it, and they are reaping the benefits of getting it. As an organization, AFC has visionary leadership and solid practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and service provision. And, they also have a software solution that can keep up with their vision.

AFC was recently awarded a very substantial private grant from a private foundation to further leverage their implementation of ClientTrack. As a result of expansive vision, ambitious, well-thought plans, and having ClientTrack, AFC is now in a position where the amount of this private grant could very easily cover basic ClientTrack operating expenses for many years to come. AFC is on the leading-edge of providing collaborative services across multiple agencies; they coordinate resources (e.g., housing) and services among more than 60 distinct HIV/AIDS service providers in their area. They understand what comprehensive care, community collaboration, and effective case management entail, and they are using ClientTrack’s technology to meet their unique, complex needs. On an organization-wide level, they are capable of coordinating services, and tracking client-level data that can be used to improve the services they offer, and share outcomes with government leaders and other stakeholders that demonstrate the impact of their services. The accomplishments of their organization are amazing.Through this grant, they’ll be able to improve their ability to collaborate within their community and build their capacity to serve more people with even better services.

My hat is off to AFC, and I congratulate them on the work they do and the people who support such a fine foundation.