How Data Management Helps Yield High-Impact Nonprofits


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Nonprofit organizations often have more information than can be effectively utilized using their available IT resources, but savvy clients expect the information to be analyzed. Solutions are available and being widely implemented, responding to client expectations without expanding nonprofit budgets.


Existing data can be used by nonprofit organizations to target donor interests for marketing and fundraising opportunities. Donors often expect to only be approached about supporting previously expressed interests.


IT departments balance tasks of servicing core organizational focus and tasks involving data manipulation, security, and infrastructure. Outsourcing selected tasks allows IT resources to focus on the primary focus of the organization. Using the cloud for storage allows stakeholders to access information and software immediately from anywhere without wasting limited resources.


Implementation of available, easily implemented IT solutions allows nonprofit organizations to more effectively manage their limited resources.

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