Client Success
Operational suppot
FIrst five
marin
First 5 Marin, a lean yet impactful organization dedicated to supporting early childhood development, faced significant tech and operational infrastructure challenges. Upon the arrival of their new Executive Director, it quickly became evident that inefficiencies in their technological and operational systems were hindering their ability to maximize their reach and effectiveness. Crucially, the organization needed to secure the personal data they handled through better tech solutions. Additionally, the organization was rolling out a new grant RFP process and did not have the system in place to support the effort.
Their Dilema
OUR SOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of data security and operational agility, Lift Group first migrated First 5 Marin’s organizational data to the cloud. This move not only secured data but also facilitated remote access and collaboration. We also implemented state-of-the-art email encryption software to protect sensitive personal data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and instilling confidence among stakeholders.
Next, Lift Group focused on optimizing First 5 Marin's grant RFP process. They procured and implemented a grant application software and tailored it to meet the needs of the organization, its processes, and the community’s requests. Lift Group handled the implementation end-to-end, requiring minimal oversight from First 5 Marin, demonstrating our capability to understand and execute on the organization's needs effectively.
THE VALUE
First 5 Marin is now more secure and efficient as an organization. The new grant tracking tool has been widely adopted and automates and simplifies the grant RFP process, making it more accessible to the community and more manageable for internal staff. With these technological and operational upgrades, First 5 Marin was able to focus more resources on their core mission—supporting early childhood development—thereby extending their reach and deepening their impact in the community.