How the Right Nonprofit IT Support can Save your Organization Time and Money!
By: PCR Business Systems
Having the right nonprofit IT support in place is essential for your organization’s ability to meet your goals and achieve your vision. Many non profit organizations that we’ve talked to lack the technological knowledge and capabilities to maximize efficiency and properly train their staff on IT best practices. They also put their donor and client private data in jeopardy by not having the most advanced cybersecurity controls in place. In addition, many fail to take advantage of free and discounted hardware and software available to them. Because most non profits operate on a strict budget, these offers can help your organization stretch its IT dollar much further.
In this article we outline three benefits of having the right non profit IT support in place for your organization.
1) Your board members will rest easy knowing that you’re working with a qualified vendor.
The IT industry is highly unregulated. Anyone can claim to be an IT expert without the qualifications or capabilities to back it up. When you trust your non profit cybersecurity to a managed service provider, you have to be certain they don’t cut any corners when it comes to protecting your network and data.
A breach could cost your organization thousands (or more) and put your reputation at risk. With most fundraisers now taking place online, non profits have become a top target for cybercriminals who could care less if they hack a school, church, or charitable organization. Private donor information is extremely valuable and cybercriminals will go to all lengths to obtain it.
The best way to ensure your data is truly secure is by working with a SOC audited non profit IT support provider. SOC audited IT vendors go through an extensive review of their security and procedures to show they have the highest level of controls in place to manage your data and protect the privacy of your donors and clients.
2) Your organization and your staff will operate more efficiently.
It’s extremely challenging for many non profit IT support teams to stay on top of the latest technological trends. This is critical for helping your organization improve efficiency. You must integrate the latest tools and resources into your daily operations. The right non profit IT support team will make sure your IT is aligned with your organization’s goals and objectives—both short and long term.
Non profit IT support is difficult. It’s no small task providing on-demand IT help to non tech-savvy employees, making sure your network and systems are up-to-date and fully operational 24/7, that your cybersecurity is one step ahead of hackers, and that your staff are continuously being trained on IT best practices and what cyber threats to look out for.
It doesn’t end there. Proper non profit IT support should include more than just technology management. It should play a primary role in your organization, working alongside your team to grow your organization through IT strategy planning, staff education, and the integration of the latest technology trends to help you grow your non profit.
3) You can save big on IT discounts and services.
Most non profits are aware that there are discounted software and hardware available to them, but not all know how to take advantage of these offers. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Adobe, and many more offer cheap and sometimes even free products to non profit organizations.
Unfortunately, it’s easy to go down a rabbit hole when researching which of these products is available to you and which ones you actually need. The right non profit IT support company will find these discounts for you, set up your accounts, and make sure the software and hardware you purchase is set up and running properly.
For nearly 20 years, PCR Business Systems has helped Northeast Ohio nonprofits grow their organizations through innovative technology solutions. In that time, we have learned the unique challenges that nonprofits face and have adapted our services to meet those specific needs. We don’t just manage your IT; we take it a step further by helping you plan for the future and arming you with the tools needed to achieve your goals. Learn more about how our non profit IT support helps local organizations achieve their goals.
Having the right nonprofit IT support in place is essential for your organization’s ability to meet your goals and achieve your vision. Many non profit organizations that we’ve talked to lack the technological knowledge and capabilities to maximize efficiency and properly train their staff on IT best practices.
They also put their donor and client private data in jeopardy by not having the most advanced cybersecurity controls in place. In addition, many fail to take advantage of free and discounted hardware and software available to them. Because most non profits operate on a strict budget, these offers can help your organization stretch its IT dollar much further.
In this article we outline three benefits of having the right non profit IT support in place for your organization.
1) Your board members will rest easy knowing that you’re working with a qualified vendor.
The IT industry is highly unregulated. Anyone can claim to be an IT expert without the qualifications or capabilities to back it up. When you trust your non profit cybersecurity to a managed service provider, you have to be certain they don’t cut any corners when it comes to protecting your network and data.
A breach could cost your organization thousands (or more) and put your reputation at risk. With most fundraisers now taking place online, non profits have become a top target for cybercriminals who could care less if they hack a school, church, or charitable organization. Private donor information is extremely valuable and cybercriminals will go to all lengths to obtain it.
The best way to ensure your data is truly secure is by working with a SOC audited non profit IT support provider. SOC audited IT vendors go through an extensive review of their security and procedures to show they have the highest level of controls in place to manage your data and protect the privacy of your donors and clients.
2) Your organization and your staff will operate more efficiently.
It’s extremely challenging for many non profit IT support teams to stay on top of the latest technological trends. This is critical for helping your organization improve efficiency. You must integrate the latest tools and resources into your daily operations. The right non profit IT support team will make sure your IT is aligned with your organization’s goals and objectives—both short and long term.
Non profit IT support is difficult. It’s no small task providing on-demand IT help to non tech-savvy employees, making sure your network and systems are up-to-date and fully operational 24/7, that your cybersecurity is one step ahead of hackers, and that your staff are continuously being trained on IT best practices and what cyber threats to look out for.
It doesn’t end there. Proper non profit IT support should include more than just technology management. It should play a primary role in your organization, working alongside your team to grow your organization through IT strategy planning, staff education, and the integration of the latest technology trends to help you grow your non profit.
3) You can save big on IT discounts and services.
Most non profits are aware that there are discounted software and hardware available to them, but not all know how to take advantage of these offers. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Adobe, and many more offer cheap and sometimes even free products to non profit organizations.
Unfortunately, it’s easy to go down a rabbit hole when researching which of these products is available to you and which ones you actually need. The right non profit IT support company will find these discounts for you, set up your accounts, and make sure the software and hardware you purchase is set up and running properly.
For nearly 20 years, PCR Business Systems has helped Northeast Ohio nonprofits grow their organizations through innovative technology solutions. In that time, we have learned the unique challenges that nonprofits face and have adapted our services to meet those specific needs. We don’t just manage your IT; we take it a step further by helping you plan for the future and arming you with the tools needed to achieve your goals. Learn more about how our non profit IT support helps local organizations achieve their goals.
