Leveraging Microsoft 365 to Boost Your Not-for-Profit Operations
Five Ways to Unlock Hidden Value
Nonprofits consistently strive to make the most of available resources and pursue their mission efficiently and effectively. This post aims to direct your focus onto an often underutilised resource you (probably) already have on your desks: Microsoft 365 (M365).
Microsoft 365's suite of tools, including SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Forms, are powerhouses of productivity and collaboration. They can dramatically reshape how we operate while providing significant savings through streamlining workflows and reducing additional software costs. Let's uncover those treasures. This post will break it down to:
Maximising Value with Existing Software
Ensuring Tight Security with M365
Centralise Data for Efficient Reference
Streamlining - Your Pathway to Optimum Efficiency
Cost Cutting - More Savings, More Impact
Maximising Value with Existing Software
Many organisations invest in supplemental software solutions without realising they already have powerful features bundled in their M365 subscription. These tools include SharePoint, an excellent platform for collaboration and document management; Teams, a unified communications platform; and Microsoft Forms, an intuitive application for creating surveys, quizzes, and polls. These tools offer a plethora of functionalities that can replace many third-party applications. The advantage? Maximising your current investment, reducing redundancy, ensuring data governance and security, and evading the learning curve associated with new software.
Ensuring Tight Security with M365
As a not-for-profit, handling sensitive information while maintaining stakeholders' trust is key. M365 equips your non-profit with robust security features that align with industry standards, ensuring your data stays protected. From threat protection and data loss prevention to secure remote access, your team can collaborate, share, and grow without worrying about security breaches.
Centralise Data for Efficient Reference
M365 can transform your organisation's data management approach. By centralising your data on M365 platforms like SharePoint, every team member can access their latest and most accurate data, no matter the location. Centralisation eliminates the time and resources wasted searching for documents or data across various platforms and ensures consistent information sharing across the organisation.
Streamlining - Your Pathway to Optimum Efficiency
Streamlining work processes is essential to maximise productivity. M365 tools, with their seamless integration, offer a smooth workflow between different functions, eliminating bottlenecks and ensuring tasks and projects are managed effectively. For instance, you can streamline your organisation's forms and surveys using Microsoft Forms, thereby improving response times and data analysis speed.
Cost Cutting - More Savings, More Impact
Cutting costs by utilising your existing M365 suite can drive substantial savings. This saved money can be channelled towards your not-for-profit's core objectives, thereby helping you create a more significant impact. Plus, with budget constraints being a common challenge for non-profits, efficient use of M365 can prove to be a game-changer.
M365 offers numerous ways for not-for-profit organisations to maximise their capabilities, secure their data, streamline their operations, and make the most of every dollar they put in.
Are you ready to harness the power of your Microsoft 365 suite? Book a Free Call with GBA Online today. Let us guide you through leveraging Microsoft 365 to save money, time, and resources while driving better outcomes for your organisation.