Extremely important for social development in Brazil, NGOs are private, non-profit entities that act in the defense or promotion of various causes such as environmental preservation, human rights, children's education, etc.

Taking into account the need for the reach of services provided by the entities to accelerate the search for volunteers and sponsors, digitization processes are fundamental.

In this context, cloud computing, for example, is a revolutionary solution capable of simplifying the approach to donors and still ensuring full security and transparency of the work carried out.

Want to know how and why? Then, stay with us and check out the article we prepared on CodeBlog for you to understand, once and for all, the relationship between Cloud and NGOs.

The Brazilian philanthropic scenario

According to the latest edition of the survey "Private Foundations and Non-Profit Associations in Brazil" conducted in 2016 and published by the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics), there are more than 230,000 NGOs across the country. Furthermore, according to the latest Global NGO Technology Report, released in 2019, in Latin America alone, entities increased their investments in technological solutions by 40%.

Since the main purpose of Non-Governmental Organizations is to assist and help citizens, animals, or even entire areas and regions through charity events, fundraising, and social awareness, adopting cloud computing is an excellent way to ensure the modernization and digitization of the management of these entities. After all, current technological tools allow for a fully scalable IT infrastructure, without the need to manage physical systems.

Another great advantage of cloud computing is the enhanced performance in the action of defended causes through the analysis of precise information related to meteorology, logistics, demographics, and many other issues.

But after all, what is cloud computing?

In short, cloud computing technology offers the possibility for users and companies to access files and perform distinct tasks through an internet connection, without the need to install any app on their computer, as all information is made available on a remote network.

This way, you only need to connect once to the online service to have access to all tools and save the work done, which can be accessed later from anywhere and even by other users (according to the defined permissions and restrictions). Among the biggest examples of services operating based on this technology is AWS (Amazon Web Services).

Although the current moment is absolutely inviting for NGOs to join the cloud, most managers still do not truly recognize the real potential of the solution.

Email managers themselves, for example, are considered the most accessed cloud software in the world. However, beyond them, there is a myriad of other free or financially accessible tools that can be used to improve the performance of volunteers, collaborators, sponsors, donors, and all individuals who make up the work of third-sector organizations in general.

Benefits of cloud in NGOs

Finally, considering the estimate that more than 12 million people are involved in some type of philanthropic activity in Brazil, it is essential that organizations handle their data with transparency so they can build more credibility and trust.

Through cloud computing, it is possible to track and even share with the public where and how donations are directed. In addition, technology can positively impact the management and processes of entities, as its implementation can reduce costs (software licensing and maintenance), optimize communication flow, modernize the accounting system, and facilitate resource management.

So, did you enjoy discovering how cloud computing can revolutionize your organization's work? If you want to know more about the subject or find out how to implement the solution in a practical and uncomplicated way, click here and contact the specialist team at Codebit. It will be a great pleasure to present all the advantages that technology can provide to third-sector entities.

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