According to the latest edition of the survey “Private Foundations and Non-Profit Associations in Brazil,” conducted in 2016 by the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), there are about 237,000 NGOs scattered across the country.

In fact, these organizations, whose principle is to defend and promote social actions focused on human rights, environmental protection, people in risk situations, and much more, are fundamental, especially in Brazil, which has been fighting against social inequality for years.

Due to the importance of these entities, investing in technological tools like Cloud Computing is essential to increase the reach of the services provided, motivate the proximity of donors, digitize processes, and ensure the security and transparency of the developed actions.

Furthermore, many institutions are already keeping an eye on the power of technology. Proof of this was the data released by the Global NGO Technology Report, which pointed out that in 2019, entities increased their investments in technology by 40%.

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What is cloud computing?

Basically, cloud computing is a technology that uses the connectivity and scalability of the internet to host various types of resources, programs, and installations, in addition to allowing users to access and share the necessary data from any smartphone, tablet, or desktop, without the need to connect to a local server or personal computer.

A great example of cloud computing is streaming services like Spotify, Netflix, and Deezer, which provide users with access to their services without having to download any type of software or file to their devices. In these cases, it is possible to watch movies, series, or listen to music using only a browser and a good internet connection.

Cloud computing for NGOs: the modernization of management

In fact, the primary purpose of non-governmental organizations is to assist and offer support to citizens through charity events, fundraising, and social awareness programs, regardless of their field of activity.

For this reason, implementing cloud computing is an excellent way to modernize organization management. This is because, in addition to offering solutions that guarantee access to an absolutely scalable and flexible Information Technology structure without the need to manage physical systems, the adoption of cloud computing also positively impacts the performance of the causes defended, thanks to the possibility of analyzing logistical, meteorological, demographic, digital data, etc.

Advantages of Cloud Computing

Transparency

Without a doubt, one of the main challenges for Brazilian non-profit organizations is transparency. After all, through it, it is possible to ensure credibility and, consequently, gain new donors and sponsors.

In this context, Cloud Computing can be a great ally. By applying the tool, it is possible to track and share with the public the destination of donations made, thanks to cloud data storage – which makes information available and allows real-time access with total security.

Savings

In addition to enabling greater engagement with society, the implementation of Cloud Computing also helps reduce operating costs, facilitates the optimization of communication flow, innovates the accounting department, and makes resource management easier.

Digital Transformation

Due to fierce competition, being digital is no longer an option but has become a matter of survival. For this reason, by adopting technologies that enable sustainable growth for your NGO, your processes will have more quality, and donors and sponsors will have better experiences.

Availability

Without a doubt, one of the greatest advantages of Cloud Computing is the accessibility of data, which is available full-time and positively affects the productivity of the organization's employees.

Flexibility

With Cloud Computing, local servers and accessories such as external hard drives and flash drives are a thing of the past. After all, the tool was created to ensure total agility for processes and offer more consistency to the organization's operating flow.

So, did you enjoy learning more about cloud computing?

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