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Cloud Integration for NonProfits
The digital transformation of business means that adopting technology is not negotiable — even for nonprofit organizations. Easy access to mobile devices means prospective donors typically begin their research online. They communicate through email and social media, and they rely on digital payment services to complete transactions. If your organization can’t meet these expectations, you will miss out on major sources of revenue.
Often, nonprofits have limited budgets for technology. Any amount that isn’t required for overhead costs is funneled into providing services. However, this strategy is ineffective on several levels. In addition to losing credibility as a result of limited digital presence — which subsequently limits donations and other support — implementing advanced infrastructure usually pays for itself quickly by decreasing overhead costs. Employing cloud integration is one of the most effective methods of increasing efficiency and reducing overhead costs for nonprofits.
Reduced IT Costs
Organizations with even the most rudimentary technological setup must still invest resources into keeping it functional. There is a cost associated with purchasing hardware and software, and repairs and maintenance can rapidly get expensive. In the case of truly obsolete systems, it may not be possible to correct issues quickly. That means downtime for your organization, which comes with another set of expenses.
Cloud integration requires little in the way of investment in new hardware, and you can realize savings through SaaS applications. Best of all, cloud services and hosting providers handle your maintenance needs. They are responsible for issue resolution, and they are well-positioned to minimize your organization’s downtime if a problem arises. When you choose from top providers like NetSuite, you can expect to completely eliminate expenses related to IT maintenance and upgrades.
Increased Security
The information you collect about your donors is highly sensitive. In many cases, you must also collect and store confidential data related to the individuals served by the organization. One security breach can decimate your ability to attract financial support — assuming you aren’t bankrupted by the expense of correcting the breach first.
Data stored in the cloud is less likely to be lost, and cloud integration services use state-of-the-art security measures to protect your information. Through the cloud, you will enjoy greater security features than an on-site network can provide, such as state-of-the-art encryption and third-party monitoring. Better still, cloud storage uses redundancies and regular backups to ensure no data is lost to viruses, hardware and software malfunctions, and similar. You will not get this guarantee from your on-site systems.
Improved Efficiency
The world has gone mobile, and that means you and your staff members can expect to find yourselves working at all hours — and from just about everywhere you go. However, accessing the data you need to complete business-related tasks can be an issue if it isn’t stored in the cloud. Anything uploaded to cloud storage is accessible anytime, anywhere and from any device with internet access, as long as you have your login information. As a result, you can enjoy greater efficiency while on the road.
As an extra benefit, remote access to your organization’s data offers your staff members more flexibility. When they feel under the weather but still able to work, they can easily log in from home. That means improved efficiency for your organization. Some staff members may prefer their home office to an on-site location. If you elect to permit telecommuting, you will save on the costs associated with providing workspace for staff members.
Cloud integration rapidly shows a return on investment by improving technological capabilities, increasing access to efficiency-building software, and providing secure, accessible storage for sensitive information. Reducing the overhead costs related to your technology infrastructure can mean big savings for the organization.