Not for Profits are incredibly considerate in the way they use funds, and yet when they finally commit to an IT investment, they too often make bad decisions that can be avoided.
When Not for Profits make lousy IT investment decisions
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How government can help charity service providers manage cybersecurity risks
Charities play a significant role in providing social services on behalf of the Australian government. As such, the cybersecurity risks of managing such sensitive data are shared with these organisations.
Why you should double the budget for your NFP’s new system
As a general rule of thumb, you should double the budget for the implementation of your new system.
Why software subscription fees are increasing by 10% or more
Does it feel like your software subscription fees are out of control in your budget? If yes, there’s a good reason for that.
The dangers of cutting your IT budget next year
When budgets are tight, many Not for Profits will cut their IT budgets. However, this approach not only creates significant risks for the organisation’s operations, it will also create a technical debt that will eventually need to be paid.
Yes, your IT project can be on time and on budget. Here’s how!
I’ve just given you my magic formula for how the project investment plans I give to clients are on time and budget. Still… you won’t want to follow my advice.
When you asked for a Rolls Royce CRM on a Kia budget
I know of several Not for Profits who have chosen a traditional, bottom-up approach to procuring CRMs and other systems, only to find that the effort resulted in vendor proposals outside their budget – a Rolls Royce CRM.
The #1 Mistake with Digital Transformations by Not for Profits
In today’s episode of IT in Plain English, Tammy Ven Dange answers, “What is the #1 Mistake with Digital Transformations by Not for Profits?”
What if your Not for Profit cannot afford to upgrade your IT systems?
In today’s episode of IT in Plain English, Tammy Ven Dange answers, “What if your Not for Profit cannot afford to upgrade your IT systems?”
What is the business case for IT investments in Not for Profits
Ultimately, a business case should be written with the decision makers in mind – usually a Board, as in the case of Not for Profits. Understanding what their motivations are make it easier to frame the reasoning in your document.