The Association continues to develop unique programs designed to enhance the fiscal stability of member agencies. 

I-TRUST is a cash management and investment program which guarantees faster access to your state agency funding. You can earn interest on cash while remaining completely liquid. The I-TRUST program capitalizes on the investment volume of multiple member agencies and invests funds in a registered money market mutual fund. Daily deposit balances are swept into the fund for investment. The program also includes free checking account services and free pick up service from the Comptroller’s office daily.

The Pooled Loan Program helps all 501(c)(3) agencies expand and upgrade program and infrastructure at reasonable costs. Money may be used for purchase or construction of new buildings or major equipment.

The Newsletter Network is a program to increase community awareness of member agencies. The newsletter service provides a valuable opportunity for organizations to become partners with their community. Accrediting bodies have cited newsletters produced by our Newsletter Network team as satisfactory measures of.

The Illinois Non-profit Risk Management Association (INRMA) is paving the way for workers compensation savings and a new emphasis on safety. The program has saved participating members millions of dollars since its inception two years ago.

Additionally, the Association launched an unemployment insurance program to create significant premium savings for participating members. Along with this service, members can also participate in an endorsed insurance program which provides comprehensive, affordable insurance coverage.

Compliance with the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act can be accomplished through Verify, an online background investigation and employment-screening program. Verify can help reduce the risks and costs of negligent hiring and retention suits.

The Group Purchasing Organization is yet another service that will allow you to operate your organization in the most cost effective manner possible. Group purchasing allows members to participate in a product/service discount purchasing program that can bring you a cost savings on certain products from 10% - 30%. This is a savings you can not afford to miss.

These innovative programs are not the end of IARF's commitment to lowering administrative costs in member agencies. The organization is finalizing details of a health insurance program for member agencies and staff. Since insurance needs do not stop with staff, consumers of member agencies now have the opportunity to enroll in our comprehensive, cost effective dental program.

If you have a finance question...call IARF Futures in Rehabilitation Management at (217) 753-1190. We can help.