NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) are non-profit entities that develop projects focused on environmental preservation, sustainability, education, social development, and much more. Generally, they operate with scarce resources to promote advocacy and support for the most diverse causes.
Among their greatest challenges are efficiency in accountability, dissemination of services provided, search for support, sponsorship and volunteers, and fundraising to maintain activities.

Given this context, it is a fact that automating and simplifying processes is a fundamental strategy for the competitiveness and prominence of organizations.

For this, cloud computing, also known as cloud computing, presents solutions and functionalities capable of simplifying the action of donors and ensuring more security and transparency to the works provided to the community.

But, do you know how and why this happens? Find out now in the article that we, from the CodeBlog team, have prepared for you.

After all, what is Cloud Computing?

In practice, cloud computing is a solution that allows users to perform different tasks such as accessing, storing, editing, and sharing files, data, and even complete systems through an online connection, without the need for software installations or investments in physical servers.

Due to its capacity for availability, customization, and flexibility, the cloud quickly conquered the corporate scenario. Proof of this was a survey conducted by FGV (Fundação Getúlio Vargas) in April last year, which found that 42% of Brazilian companies already use the cloud for data processing.

No doubt, just as in the private sector, the digitization provided by cloud computing is also an excellent ally to make third-sector entities more connected, helping them stand out and develop their competitiveness. After all, by adopting the digital service, an institution can use its tools and save all the work done to access it later from anywhere.

Due to the countless advantages offered, several non-profit institutions are being "invited" to join the cloud. In fact, many of them already apply the functionalities in daily tasks and can observe, in practice, the true potential and practicality offered by the tool.

The third sector in Brazil

According to the latest IBGE survey (conducted in 2016), there are, on average, more than 230,000 NGOs in Brazil. According to the General Report on Technology in NGOs (released in 2019), there was a 40% increase in technological investments in Latin American entities.

The main purpose of Non-Profit Organizations is to offer support to citizens in vulnerable conditions, stray animals, or even entire communities through charitable actions such as events, fundraising, and projects aimed at education, information, and social awareness.

But, in practice, entities are not always able to carry out their campaigns successfully since, in addition to the difficulty in raising resources, many organizations still operate entirely manually, with no scalability whatsoever.

In some cases, all information is concentrated in managers who cannot delegate tasks, either due to a lack of information or resistance.

The same situation occurs in relation to the cloud. Most managers still do not recognize, in fact, the true potential of the solution, whether due to lack of information, difficulty in obtaining financial resources, other priorities related to investments, or simply mistrust.

With that in mind, we at CodeBit have prepared some information to break down these objections and reveal how the cloud is an excellent tool for modernizing and digitalizing the management of entities. Check it out in the following topics:

Why is cloud computing essential for the operation of NGOs?

Cost reduction and resource optimization

Contrary to what many managers believe, the cloud provides much more savings than investments to NGOs. After all, it allows resources and functionalities to be allocated and adjusted according to demand, contributing to sustainable growth without the need for large investments in physical structure.

The implementation of customized solutions in the cloud can significantly reduce the operational costs of third-sector organizations. This happens because expenses related to software licenses and maintenance are considerably reduced.
In addition, the cloud is synonymous with scalability. This means that NGOs can choose the most suitable capacity and pay only for the features they actually need, avoiding waste of resources and investments.

Another advantage is that, by adopting this solution, entities can count on a much leaner IT team, since all software management, as well as eventual maintenance and updates, is the responsibility of the service provider.

Continuous remote collaboration

Unlike physical servers, the cloud allows continuous remote collaboration for all team members, including volunteers, suppliers, and donors. With the digital solution and all its connectivity, trust, security, and unrestricted access, collaborators and volunteers can perform their tasks (in person, remotely, or hybrid) without errors, interruptions, relying on full support and technological potential.

Transparency

Whether in financial management, promotion of projects, campaigns, or accountability, transparency is an indispensable factor for third-sector entities.
Therefore, in the digital age, organizations have an obligation to find ways to store, process, and make data available in a transparent manner, to strengthen their credibility and attract more support, volunteers, and resources to the causes they embrace.

In this sense, cloud computing is a very assertive strategic solution, which enables organizations to track and share search results with the public regarding various relevant pieces of information, such as the destination of donations, the total value of collections, the investments made, and much more...

Sustainability

Precisely because it does not require the use of too much proprietary equipment, cloud computing also ensures more sustainability for entities, thanks to savings in space, energy, lower need for cooling systems, reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, reduced paper use, and much more.
From the moment when large servers are centralized and use the best technologies available on the market, it is possible to optimize resource consumption, minimize impacts caused to the planet, and ensure management aligned with environmental concerns.

Modernized management

Last but not least, the broad integration capability provided by the cloud enables a more efficient communication flow between collaborators, volunteers, donors, and sponsors. This contributes not only to the modernization of management but also to simplifying the processes aimed at accounting and resource management, allowing organizations to direct their efforts to fulfill their true missions, instead of being trapped in repetitive administrative tasks.

AWS and CodeBit: a strategic solution to meet third-sector demands

To meet the specific needs of third-sector organizations, CodeBit, in partnership with AWS (Amazon Web Services), offers customized cloud solutions capable of revolutionizing how these institutions operate.

Recognized for its expertise and high scalability capability, AWS is the most widely used cloud provider in the world, ideal for meeting the needs of organizations looking for a high-level technological infrastructure.

Want to know more about how technology can transform your institution's processes? Then, click here and contact the CodeBit team of specialists. It will be a pleasure to talk with you and present customized solutions to meet your entity's demands.

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