Just like private companies, which professionally manage their processes, it is necessary for nonprofit organizations to understand the great competitiveness of today's market and begin to adapt to new technologies. After all, just because these organizations are not profit-oriented does not mean they do not need precise management.

In this context, technology has been a great ally, but, for this, its use must go far beyond computer spreadsheets, since there are several effective alternatives to align the management of the entities, ensure greater visibility, and raise financial resources.

Thinking about this, in today's post, the CodeBlog team has prepared an article to help you understand what these options are and how to use them. Read on and check it out!

The strategic use of technology

It is important to mention that, more than betting on technology, it is necessary to think of strategies so that the adopted resources can effectively contribute to the organization's success. Although there are several solutions today, the truth is that not all of them can adapt to the reality of the entities. In view of this, the first step is to detect which tools can help optimize internal processes and increase the reach of the projects, always in accordance with the availability of financial resources.

Social Media

According to the NGO Global Technology Report issued in 2018, social networks act as a fundamental part of the communication and fundraising strategy of organizations.

According to the document, 93% of NGOs worldwide have a Facebook page, with 50% having an Instagram profile, 77% on Twitter, 56% on LinkedIn, and 36% frequently publishing on their blogs.

The numbers highlight the opportunities presented by social networks, which reveal a relatively simple way to publicize the work carried out by the organizations, impact people who support the embraced causes and, as a consequence, strengthen finances and expand their activities, as well as their network of supporters and donors.

It is also worth mentioning that most social networks have free access and, for this reason, have millions of users who may be interested in the projects.

In addition, another relevant alternative is to create an attractive blog to show the NGO's history and reinforce the value of the actions, the team, and future ideas. This makes it easier (and more accessible) for people to understand the scale of the work developed and how necessary it is for society.

Website

While social networks are very effective, the truth is that, on their own, they are not enough to increase visibility and, above all, demonstrate the credibility of an organization.

Therefore, by investing in a website, it is possible to present projects, history, and information in a more concrete way.

In this sense, it is worth remembering that, in recent years, internet access through smartphones has intensified considerably. Therefore, just having a website is not enough. It is necessary to have a responsive platform, with an attractive design and adapted to the most diverse sizes and screens.

Online donation system

There are some donation softwares that operate completely online and allow third-sector organizations to obtain donations without donors having to leave their homes, with total practicality and safety.

Generally, they are integrated into high-quality websites and also provide a control panel with all donations made, as well as statistics, daily, monthly, and yearly data, to facilitate real-time tracking.

They also enable receiving national and international donations, based on various payment methods such as bank slip, digital wallets, PIX, debit and credit cards.

Management system

Having management software is essential to ensure internal alignment, control over the institution's projects, and administrative support, especially in the financial area.

This is because, since third-sector organizations generally operate through donations, knowing what is in cash, the amount that is yet to come in, and what expenses and investments will be necessary is fundamental for sustainability.

In addition, it is necessary to have the numbers properly organized when reporting on activities to supporters.

This solution also contributes to a more assertive decision-making, since, with accurate data in hand, it is much easier to explain the institution's needs and point out exactly which paths must be followed to maintain the projects and the operation of activities.

Cloud computing

Cloud computing, also known as cloud computing, is a tool that allows access to files and execution of different processes online and remotely. Therefore, it is an excellent solution to organize and coordinate activities and the team, even when working from home.

Another advantage is that cloud software eliminates the need to implement and maintain an IT infrastructure within the organization, as they do not require any type of installation on computers and are stored in their own databases. By adopting the digital service, an institution can use its tools and save all the work done to access it later from anywhere.

There are several features that provide not only more agility to the work, but also greater savings, which is very important for the institutions, considering that, in most cases, financial resources are scarce.

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