We love serving the nonprofit community through IT services but sometimes we can’t help but gush about them a little bit. There’s a lot in the world that makes us think negatively and gets us down. However, when we find organizations that have a passion so fiery for their causes, it’s hard to keep that joy to yourself! We highlighted a few nonprofits a couple months ago but there were so many to choose from that we decided to highlight some more. Here are 5 (more) nonprofits making an impact in their communities.
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Why Nonprofits Should Invest in Updating their Old Systems for Newer Ones
In the daily operations of your nonprofit, updating old technology probably ends up being the last thing on your list. With good reason, honestly. There are a lot of important things happening in your community and around the world. However, the risks ran by operating over old technology is far too high for it not to be a priority. By investing in updating your old technology, you allow your nonprofit to focus more on the work that matters rather than how long it’s going to take for a repairman to get to you.
In the midst of all the important tasks that arise for nonprofits everyday, it’s easy to forget things: that conference call that you swore was at 9:30 and not 8:30; the coffee you made at home that stayed there. While we can’t do much to help with those mishaps (we wish we could), there are some things we can help with. Mainly, how to keep the tech you use daily from turning against you. We’ve seen the pitfalls nonprofits stumble into and have selected simple Dos and Don’ts that you can start doing today to keep your nonprofit safe and efficient.
It can be daunting sifting through the thousands of nonprofit efforts happening simultaneously around the country. Whether you’re an individual looking to donate your time or you're a nonprofit finding others to partner, it can be a huge task. In North Carolina alone, there are countless nonprofits making an impact but we’ve chosen to highlight a few. These organizations are not only doing incredible work but they’re seeing insane results.
As technology progresses, more and more nonprofits are realizing the greater impact they can have through adopting new practices. Let’s take cloud storage, for example. Instead of having an Indiana Jones sized library of records, nonprofits have the option to digitize. This cuts down on time, cuts costs to use space & brings ease of access. However, with these luxuries breeds a different problem: data security.