Unlocking Hidden Potential in Your Non-Profit's Tech Stack

In a climate of tightening budgets, exploring internal solutions first is prudent. Could your existing platforms have unused potential?

Rather than rushing to adopt new technologies, pausing to evaluate current systems may reveal opportunities for optimization.

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Key Benefits

A. Cost & Resource Optimization

Cost Savings - Avoid licensing, implementation and maintenance costs of new tools by maximizing current platforms. ?

Question: Are there any software licenses or subscriptions we're paying for that are duplicates or no longer being utilized?? During a discussion on the pros and cons of a new software that a client was interested in, we discovered that their IT department had been paying the annual licensing fees for a competitor's software that had previously gone unnoticed for years.

Efficient Workflows - Streamline processes by removing duplications and bottlenecks within existing systems. ??

Question: Are there any redundant data entry steps across multiple systems that could be eliminated by better integrating our existing tools?? Here is another client project that falls in this bucket (Check it out here!)?

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B. Minimal Disruption

Reduced Training - Enable staff to stay focused on critical tasks by using familiar tools that require minimal training.

Question: What new capabilities could we unlock simply by doing some retraining on advanced features within tools our staff already uses?

Data Continuity - Migrate data seamlessly by leveraging existing platforms, avoiding inconsistencies. ?

Question: Could we improve data flows between systems by revisiting mapping setups or utilizing existing import/export functions?

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C. Analytics & Reporting Capabilities

Built-In Features - Audit underutilized capabilities already available in your current CRM or other tools.

Question:? Has our CRM or marketing automation platform released new analytics features we haven't leveraged yet?

Customization - Tailor analytics to your needs by better leveraging integrations or dashboards.

Question: Could we better meet our reporting needs by customizing dashboards or reports within our current BI tool?

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While all tools have limits, taking time to thoroughly assess the potential of current technologies is prudent. ?This may reveal impactful solutions without new expenditures. A great starting point!

P.S. Are the questions provided in the article helpful in evaluating your organization's current tech stack? Yes/No

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Indu Sambandam (Agaya Consulting Inc.) is dedicated to helping mission-oriented/social impact organizations struggling to unlock the full potential of their data.

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