Advocacy and Service
For many people, these are the first
groups that come to mind when they think of non-profit organizations: groups devoted to serving a specifc constituency,
often by working to change public policy in a specific area. Such
organizations often struggle to minimize their administrative expense:
nonetheless, they have complex information
needs determined by the issues with which they are
involved. |
Linda Potter, Executive
Director, UCP Michigan
United Cerebral Palsy, Michigan
UCP Michigan works in a variety of
ways for the productivity, independence, and full citizenship of people
with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. To this end, UCP provides
vocational counseling, helps people understand the benefits available
to them, disseminates information and assessment of assistive
technology, and manages a loan fund to help people acquire assistive
technology.
To support these programs, the UCP utilizes the CRM, Meetings and Events
Management, Service Tracking, and Fundraising modules of Members Only. With
staff located in multiple cities across they state, the rely on being able to
operate Members Only across the internet. There data tables are encrypted to
assure privacy and can only be read through the Members Only
application.The Arc of Michigan
The Arc of Michigan is a statewide organization of 33 chapters which works with and on behalf of persons with disabilities and their families. From the headquarters in Lansing they support and empower the chapters. The Arc Michigan provides a network of educational committees and facilitates job training programs. The Government Affairs arm of The Arc Michigan coordinates both state and national lobbying regarding legislation to protect and empower people with developmental disabilities. The Arc Michigan pulls together both grassroots efforts and well established resources in an effort to make all news, services and support available to all of Michigan's citizens with developmental disabilities and their families.