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The Cloud for Nonprofits

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One session we attended was hosted by SolveIT and discussed nonprofits and ''the cloud.'' It is a network of servers that allows you to access applications, files, data etc. This cloud service gives organizations email services, file sharing, contact and calendar sharing, SharePoint, website hosting, and more.

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New to TechSoup: Clearing Up Cloud Confusion with npOffice

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This hosted service from Microsoft includes email, calendars, and. SharePoint Online. Just like a traditional server, SharePoint Online lets users in your. Just like a traditional server, SharePoint Online lets users in your. You can even host a public-facing website or. any computer or device. Exchange Online.

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Tech Impact Helps Nonprofits Open a Door to the Cloud

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His budget projection showed that moving NCFR's Exchange and SharePoint servers to Office 365 would save several thousand dollars compared to the costs of software licenses and consulting help to implement platform upgrades. Office 365 has applications that are new to most users, such as SharePoint, Lync, and two versions of OneDrive.

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Hidden Gems for Nonprofits in the TechSoup Catalog

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If your nonprofit meets the eligibility criteria , hosting a social impact experience is free. Your charity can host local workshops, activities, and tours so guests can get to know your cause. It provides Office 365 and SharePoint migration and management solutions. AvePoint is a new donation program at TechSoup.

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Moving to the Cloud? Keep These 8 Security Tips in Mind

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Cloud-based applications and services are super convenient. In some cases, you can host certain cloud services yourself. For example, you can use SharePoint to host and share files instead of going with a third-party cloud storage provider like Box. Before You Move to the Cloud. But should you? Once You Make the Move.

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How the National Council on Family Relations Used the Office 365 DIY Migration Workshop

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His budget projection showed that moving NFCR's Exchange and SharePoint servers to Office 365 would save several thousand dollars compared to the costs of software licenses and consulting help to implement platform upgrades. Office 365 has applications that are new to most users, such as SharePoint, Lync, and two versions of OneDrive.

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4 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Move to the Cloud

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Cloud-based applications are more secure from cyberthreats than a typical nonprofit server environment is. Cloud applications are updated frequently, and teams of skilled cybersecurity engineers use sophisticated software to watch over datacenters. So many charities do fieldwork that this really is a significant benefit.

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