Blog | Managed IT Solutions For Businesseshttps://acsapp.com/blog/2024-03-28T16:23:38-04:00ACS IT Services Blog
Higher goals get dragged down by Tech: The NPO story2018-05-31T00:00:00-04:002024-03-28T16:23:38-04:00adminhttps://acsapp.com/blog/author/admin/https://acsapp.com/blog/higher-goals-get-dragged-down-by-tech-the-npo-story/<p><br/>If you are a smaller Not-for-Profit, it is likely that your organization has been driven from its inception by individuals strongly motivated with a passion for their cause or humanitarian goal. As a result, it is also possible that the leadership has little interest in developing the administrative technology infrastructure that is necessary for any organization to function in the internet age.<br/> <br/>Failure to understand and focus on technology can damage an organization's growth and success. However, NPO leadership has to be laser focused on the day-to-day struggles of the organization such as seeking funding, keeping the doors open, and pursuing the mission. As a consequence, technology infrastructure may be cobbled together as an afterthought; resource limitations may lead to short term tech decisions that can be wasteful and more expensive in the long term.<br/> <br/>An NPO, with its tight budget margins, is an excellent example of an organization that could benefit from outsourcing its fundamental tech needs to a MSP. A MSP can determine short and long term needs, assess possible solutions, and propose the most cost effective tech solutions to ensure a stable, long-term tech infrastructure. Without the time or stomach for administrative distractions, NPOs may continue to use the break/fix model, making less informed tech decisions that may ultimately waste precious resources. Good and careful planning with a professional can mean a better strategic use of organizational resources far into the future.<br/> </p>