This document summarizes a presentation about fundraising and technology in the cloud. It discusses how cloud computing allows non-profits to access software applications and store data remotely through the internet. The presenters explain the types of cloud services, how virtualization and large data centers enable the cloud, and the risks and benefits of cloud computing for non-profits. Finally, it provides resources for non-profits looking to start using cloud-based solutions and highlights the donor management system eTapestry as an affordable, secure cloud-based option.

1. Fundraising and Technology:
A Match made in the Cloud
Patrick Callihan, Executive Director at Tech Impact
Lauren Dalpee, Product Marketing Manager for eTapestry

2. Today’s Presenters
Patrick Callihan
Executive Director, Tech Impact
patrick@techimpact.org
215.557.1559 x109
Lauren Dalpee
Product Marketing Manager, eTapestry
Lauren.dalpee@blackbaud.com
843-654-3707
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4. Tech Impact’s mission is to ensure all nonprofits can use
technology to better serve our world.

5. Agenda
• What is the cloud
• Types of cloud services
• What makes the cloud possible
• Virtualization
• A look at the cloud
• Risks and Benefits of cloud computing
• What NGO’s think of the cloud
• Where to start (resources)

6. Where does the term
“cloud” come from?

7. General term for anything that involves
delivering hosted services over the
internet
CLOUD:

9. Types of Cloud Services
Software as a Service
• Complete software application
Platform as a Service
• Complete development environment
Infrastructure as a Service
• Resources- Computing power, memory,
storage

10. What makes the cloud possible?
Bandwidth
Virtualization
Automated DC software
Massive data centers w/
commodity hardware
(capacity)

11. A FEW WORDS ABOUT VIRTUALIZATION

12. Business Continuity
Server consolidation
Flexibility
Device Options
Laptop
Thin Client
Desktop
BENEFITS OF VIRTUALIZATION

13. What does the cloud
look like?

17. What are the
risks and benefits?

18. Risks of
cloud computing
• Loss of connectivity
• Service levels
• Viability of service
provider
• Loss of data
• Downtime
• Ongoing cost strategy
(OpEx)

19. • Nothing to own
• Rapid deployment
• Ability to scale
• Convenience (anywhere,
anytime)
• Ability to use less powerful
clients
(Net books, iPad, portable computers)
• Security
• Backup/Recovery/Disaster
planning
Benefits of
cloud computing

20. What are nonprofits
saying about the cloud?

21. NGO’s are familiar with cloud apps…

22. Actual usage lags behind familiarity

23. Lack of knowledge is a barrier to adoption
30% of respondents said they didn’t know
enough to know what the barriers are
Question 12: What are
the barriers that
prevent your
organization from using
cloud computing or
using cloud computing
more? (N=9,051)

24. Why do NGOs use or consider Cloud-based solutions?
Administration
• Easier software access
• Easier disaster recovery
• Reduced system admin.
• Rapid deployment
Cost
• Low capital investment
• Fewer IT staff needed
• Transforms capital
expenses to operating
expenses.
• Rapid deployment
Partnership
• Improved collaboration
• Easier to partner with
other orgs.
Data
• Improved data security
• Better data organization
• Data under my control

25. Where to Start

26. Planning Tips
Cloud doesn’t change everything
• Your IT should still be grounded in your business
processes
Have a clear understanding of both initial and
ongoing costs:
• Migration and implementation costs
Staff training
• Divergent demographics of workers

27. Think big. Start small. Move fast.
Email
•Office 365
•Google
Accounting
•QuickBooks
•NetSuite
Databases
•Dynamics
•SalesForce.com
Custom
Applications
•Donor
management
•Case
management
Shared files
•SharePoint
•Dropbox

28. Resources
• TechImpact.org (services/education)
• Free-webinars/eBooks
• TechSoup.org
(software donations, cloud products, cloud report,
etc.)
• Idealware.org (articles, training, buyer guides)
• Nten.org (training, conference, articles)

29. Share your Voice:
Take our 3 Question
Survey

30. Blackbaud eTapestry: Flexible Cloud
Fundraising for Nonprofits
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• All-in-one: CRM,
Online Giving, Email,
Social, Payment
Processing, Training
& Support
Automated and
Integrated Tools
• Mobile, Cloud,
guaranteed safe,
secure and available
24/7 basis
Accessible and
Secure • Monthly tiered
subscription
packages to save
you money
Affordable
Pricing

31. What nonprofits say about eTapestry:
I have used eTapestry for about twelve years. The
product fits my needs for donor records, contact, and
organization. I like that it's online "in the cloud" so that
I'm not updating software and/or having to worry about
losing my data due to equipment failure. It is very user-
friendly and very effective for reporting, etc.
- Charee, Ascension Academy

32. Questions?

33. Visit www.eTapestry.com to start your
Free 30-Day Trial today!