RainMaker Software, Inc.'s Law Firm Economic Assistance Package Awards +$430,000
RainMaker Software announced that it has has awarded more than $430,000 in funds to 33 different firms in its $1 million Economic Assistance Program for law firms. The program was originally announced to law firms back in March and continues to increase applicants as the December 31st deadline approaches.
The RainMaker $1,000,000 Economic Assistance Package is based on a "pay it forward" concept. RainMaker Software, founded in 1969, is a leading provider of integrated financial and practice management software for mid-to-large sized law firms. An integral part of the qualifying process is that law firms identify how they will "pay forward" the benefits of the assistance to their local community. Examples might include identifying new pro-bono work initiatives for laid-off workers, assisting families dealing with potential mortgage foreclosures or participating in charitable organizations. The amount of the Economic Assistance Package for each firm is based on its size and the commitment it makes to "pay forward" these benefits.
It is RainMaker’s belief that many law firms do not have the tools necessary to manage the financial side of their business, reduce internal costs, improve productivity, predict cash flow or meet demanding client requirements. When law firms are busy, they have no incentive to make these changes. "RainMaker is committed to helping law firms become financially healthy, no matter what the state of the economy, by offering this unparalleled $1,000,000 package. The company opened the funding to all law firms and hopes to continue helping firms invest in the proper technology to not only make the firm more profitable, but also provide for a higher level of security in these troubling times," said company spokesperson Matthew Altemus.
Law firms can apply for the funds via the RainMaker website http://www.rainmakerlegal.com by filling out a form, or by contacting a RainMaker representative.
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