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Understanding Your Options Following the Microsoft Program Changes

Tech Soup

In April 2022, Microsoft took a major step in the direction of its cloud-first model for nonprofits , an effort to align Microsoft philanthropy efforts with the security and operational capabilities of cloud computing. Most donated, on-premises licenses were moved into discounted offers.

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The Huddle Perpetual License

Tech Soup

One of the common characteristics of cloud-based services is the pay-by-month or pay-by-year model. What Is a Perpetual License? Huddle Foundation , just this week, made the donation more accessible to charities by switching from a $99 per year admin fee to a $125 "perpetual license" admin fee. Last year Huddle.

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How to Choose the Right CMS for Your Nonprofit

Allegiance Group

This article will discuss several key points to help you make an informed decision, covering topics such as open-source vs. closed-source platforms, software costs, licensing methods, and more. On the other hand,NET solutions may have commercial licensing but often come with added functionalities and support.

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10 Helpful Cloud-Based Tools for Nonprofits in 2022

Tech Soup

Moving to a cloud-first model comes with improved security, reduced costs, and increased flexibility for your team. You can also add and remove licenses as needed, which helps you to avoid paying for licenses you aren't using.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

Social enterprise models may well offer an answer. Should nonprofits become more aggressive in adopting new business models that can add needed revenue? What are the downsides and dangers in pursuing new models? These social enterprise efforts can add a business model by creating sustainable revenue.

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Nonprofits can become more resilient by spending more on fundraising and admin ? new research

Pamela Grow

To help nonprofits tackle this quandary, we teamed up with two other business professors , Arian Aflaki and Goker Aydin , to develop a mathematical model to guide nonprofits on how to divvy up their spending to optimize both current performance and future resilience through their spending priorities. Read the original article.

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Top Ten Data Challenges (And Solutions) for Associations

Association Analytics

Older models tended to be AMS-centric, leading to siloed data, static reports, and that trapped feeling. Start by looking at the various licenses and logins available to your association. Solution : One way to combat this challenge is to build out a central repository using a modern ecosystem.