NFPs have an invaluable role creating social impact and making the world a better place. But too often, outdated technology and limited resources hinder your capabilities. While your willingness to do more may be limitless, your capacity to do more may not.
Technology has the power to change that. The right digital tools can support your NFP to streamline operations, improve collaboration, and free up time and resources to focus on your mission. Microsoft 365 is a powerful, viable and cost-effective solution to do just that – equipping your team with enterprise-level productivity capabilities, increased security, and better communication tools.
Let’s explore challenges, opportunities, and ways you can unlock the full potential of our Microsoft 365 services to drive greater impact.
What challenges exist, and how can IT Bridge the Gap?
Having a depth of experience supporting NFPs with IT services, we understand many organisations can be challenged by limited IT budgets, ways your budget can be allocated, and tech know-how. What’s more, many rely on outdated systems, which can slow down operations, create security risks, and make collaboration difficult.
Modernising your technology suite can empower your team members and volunteers to spend less time navigating inefficient systems, and more time driving your mission forward.
Consider how enhancing technology can maximise your resources and time, as well as your ability to increase fundraising activities, collect donations online and communicate with donors, supporters and other key stakeholders.
Improving your organisation’s digital maturity and IT capabilities is an effective way to:
- improve collaboration – enable your team to work seamlessly and collaboratively using cloud-based tools, regardless of their location.
- enhance productivity – utilise intuitive applications, automation tools, and planning tools to simplify tasks and reduce manual workload.
- strengthen data security – improve your ability to support compliance, data privacy and security with built-in protections to safeguard sensitive information.
- scale operations – adjust services to meet your organisation’s changing needs, without major upfront investments (only pay for what you use and access technology grants and discounts, exclusive to NFPs).
Microsoft 365 enables NFPs to work smarter, not harder, protect your data, enhance team capabilities, and drive meaningful change.
Key Microsoft 365 Services that Supercharge NFP Operations
Many NFPs are improving their digital maturity by utilising different platforms, from websites and social media, to email marketing. But using IT in bits and pieces doesn’t equate to digital transformation.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could open one software, and everything was there?
This is where Microsoft 365 comes in – delivering a suite of tools within a unified platform. With everything in one place, operations can become more streamlined, allowing your team to work more effectively toward their goals.
Let’s cover some key applications that make a difference improving NFP operations:
- Office 365 services – access must-have document creation and collaboration tools like Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Outlook – enable your team to manage emails, calendars, tasks and contacts.
- Teams, SharePoint & OneDrive – facilitate your team’s ability to share files, conduct meetings, collaborate in real time, and keep projects on track.
- Microsoft Defender – safeguard personal data and devices.
- Designer – create, design and edit anything (with AI capabilities).
- Clipchamp – use advanced video editing software, with premium filters, effects, brand kits, and export capabilities.
- Copilot – take advantage of Microsoft’s AI assistant in select apps.
Microsoft 365 include a variety of applications that help NFPs protect what’s important, elevate your content, make everyday tasks easier, and focus more on your mission – less on IT concerns.
Did you know: more than 90% of non-profits with high digital maturity believe technology has helped their organisation be more efficient or improved their mission impact? Find out more in our eBook: Unlock Your Microsoft 365 Benefits to Multiply Your Mission Impact.
Keep Your IT Secure and Up to Date with Microsoft 365 Services
If you’re limited by technical resources or keen to take the hassle out of maintaining your technology, consider getting support with Microsoft 365.
Our Microsoft 365 services ensure your platform is up to date with the latest security, features, and performance improvements. Gaining support from a trusted Microsoft partner with regular updates is a great way to enhance cyber security, reduce downtime and ensure your team is always working with optimised tools.
Migrating your business to the cloud can enable your NFP to focus on your mission, with IT expertise to handle the complexities of system maintenance, security, and improvements.
Access Discounted Microsoft 365 Services
“Microsoft Tech for Social Impact” provides affordable, accessible technology and tools to help NFPs of all sizes achieve their mission. It’s a great way to decrease IT expenditure, while better equipping your team. Learn more about Microsoft’s discounts, plans, and technology grants for eligible NFPs to access enterprise-grade tools at lower costs.
Throughout the industry, more NFPs are relying on Microsoft 365 services as a cost-effective way to overcome IT complexity, improve collaboration, work more efficiently and enhance security. Leveraging these applications within a unified platform can help you focus on what matters most: achieving your mission.
Every hour saved, task simplified, and connection made can take you one step further in having a greater impact in the communities you serve.
Motivated to tap into your NFP’s potential with Microsoft 365? Learn more about our Microsoft 365 services and book your free consultation with our specialists today.