logo
logo
Sign in

Managed Cloud Service Providers & The Nonprofit Sector: The Perfect Duo

avatar
Texas Systems Group
Managed Cloud Service Providers & The Nonprofit Sector: The Perfect Duo

In today’s technologically advanced society it is expected that all organizations – for-profit businesses and nonprofits alike – have the ability to provide technology experiences that aim to serve their stakeholders. In other words, just like businesses are expected to operate with technology that enables them to provide customers with the best service possible, it is generally assumed by your donors and volunteers that your nonprofit organization would have the same capabilities. However, many modern-day nonprofits are lagging in their IT efforts. This can be attributed to the fact that nonprofits do not usually have the means to outsource their IT and certainly not to hire a full-time in-house IT department. With that said, there is a solution out there for nonprofits who wish to improve their IT endeavors without cutting into their already limited budgets. Enter: the cloud. Managed cloud service providers across the country are working to help the nonprofit industry achieve the same level of IT service as public and private sectors through cloud computing. Read on to find out how.

Cloud Computing for Nonprofits

Simply put, cloud computing is the delivery of computing services (such as data storage, networking, analytics, and so on) via the cloud. It is a cost-effective, reliable, flexible, and fast solution for large and small nonprofit organizations alike. Moving to the cloud can improve user experience, giving nonprofits the competitive edge they need to keep up with their public and private counterparts. Some common examples of cloud computing in the nonprofit sector include:

  • Using an online service, like Microsoft Outlook, to send emails.

  • Sharing documents and files online using a central database.

  • Tracking your volunteer and donor base through a CRM software like Salesforce.

Managed Cloud Service Providers

If you are still wondering what the role of a cloud service provider (CSP) is in a nonprofit that wants to leverage cloud computing, you have come to the right place. Your provider will deliver cloud solutions as a pay-as-you-go, on-demand service by providing access to cloud resources through the internet. Because your cloud service provider only bills you as you use certain features and services, cloud computing is easily scalable, exceptionally accessible, and extremely cost-effective. This is why moving to the cloud has become increasingly attractive to nonprofits. It is also important to note that managed cloud service providers are not only good for helping nonprofits in their transition into the cloud; managed cloud services are also key for maintaining and securing your data that is stored in the cloud.

The Benefits of Cloud Computing

Adopting new technology is difficult for most enterprises, and the same is true for nonprofits. Fortunately, partnering with a CSP can help to guide you to the best cloud solutions for your organization. It does not stop there, though; cloud service providers can also help you with the implementation and training aspects of deploying new cloud technology. Outlined below are a few more perks of using a CSP.

  • You will be backed by a team of IT experts that specialize in cloud computing. This group of seasoned professionals can help guide you to the cloud computing solutions that best suit your organization’s needs.

  • You can adopt cloud computing in an extremely cost-effective way. It is important to note that some third-party IT companies even offer their services to nonprofits at little to no cost.

  • Working closely with your cloud service provider allows you to better understand the latest technology, which ultimately leads to better collaboration and support capabilities for remote workers and volunteers.

  • You can easily scale your services if your association goes through a growth spurt or downsizing.

  • By using the cloud, you can focus more on your nonprofit’s unique and powerful mission instead of throwing resources at dated technology solutions.

TXSG is no stranger to helping local and national nonprofit organizations. If your association’s main mission has been eclipsed by outdated technology that simply does not work for you or your stakeholders, consider contacting us today. Our nonprofit IT consulting services exist to support nonprofits at minimal cost, allowing your organization to make the impact that it originally aimed to achieve. Make the change to cloud computing to make the change you want to see in the world.

 

collect
0
avatar
Texas Systems Group
guide
Zupyak is the world’s largest content marketing community, with over 400 000 members and 3 million articles. Explore and get your content discovered.
Read more