Unified IT: Your one-stop shop for IT solutions for not-for-profit organisations

We’ve been helping Australian businesses and not-for-profit agencies since 2009. We partner with the best in the industry, including Microsoft and Cisco, to provide custom-made solutions that meet your specific needs.

Here are some of the ways we can help your not-for-profit organization:

• End-to-end IT solutions: We offer a fixed-price monthly fee that covers everything from remote and onsite IT support to computers, servers, Microsoft 365, network, and firewall. This gives you peace of mind knowing that your IT needs are being taken care of, and you won’t have to worry about unexpected expenses.
• Move to the cloud: We can help you move your not-for-profit organization to the cloud using Microsoft benefits available to reduce costs and maximize productivity. We can also help you optimize your cloud environment for maximum benefit.
• Supply and manage Microsoft 365 not-for-profit licensing: We can help you get the Microsoft 365 licenses you need at a discounted rate. We can also help you manage your licenses and ensure that you’re always compliant with Microsoft licensing terms.
• Reduce risks with onsite or aged hardware: We can help you reduce the risks associated with onsite or aged hardware by replacing it with new, more reliable equipment. We also offer leasing options to make it easier to afford new hardware.
• Improve cybersecurity posture: We can help you improve your cybersecurity posture to reduce the increasing risks of cybercrime. We offer a variety of cybersecurity services, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response.

Contact us today on 1300 120 698 to learn more about how we can help your not-for-profit organization succeed.

Case Study from a client who not to be named hence being referred to as XYZ Foundation

How Unified IT and Microsoft 365 helped a Non For Profit (NFP) Foundation streamline their operations and increase their impact.

XYZ Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of children and families in need. They provide education, health, and social services to over 10,000 beneficiaries across 20 countries.

The challenge

XYZ Foundation faced several challenges in managing their operations and programs. They had a diverse and distributed workforce of staff and volunteers, who needed to collaborate and communicate effectively across different time zones and languages. They also had to deal with complex and sensitive data, such as beneficiary information, donor records, and financial reports, which required high levels of security and compliance. Moreover, they had limited IT resources and budget, which made it difficult to adopt and maintain the latest technology solutions.

The solution

XYZ Foundation decided to adopt Microsoft 365 Nonprofit, a cloud-based productivity suite that offers a comprehensive set of tools and services for nonprofit organizations. Microsoft 365 Nonprofit enabled XYZ Foundation to:

• Empower staff and volunteers to work from anywhere. With Microsoft 365 Nonprofit, XYZ Foundation’s staff and volunteers could access their email, documents, and applications from any device and location. They could also use Microsoft Teams, a hub for teamwork that integrates chat, calls, meetings, and file sharing. Microsoft Teams helped them stay connected and coordinated across different projects and teams. For example, they could use Teams to host online training sessions for volunteers, share best practices and feedback, and create channels for specific topics or regions.
• Protect sensitive data and comply with regulations. Microsoft 365 Nonprofit provided XYZ Foundation with advanced security and compliance features, such as multi-factor authentication, data encryption, data loss prevention, and audit logs. These features helped them protect their data from unauthorized access, loss, or leakage. They also helped them comply with various regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. For example, they could use data loss prevention policies to prevent sensitive data from being shared outside the organization or via unsecured channels.
• Reduce costs and simplify IT management. Microsoft 365 Nonprofit offered XYZ Foundation a low-cost and scalable solution that met their needs and budget. They could choose from different plans and pricing options that suited their size and requirements. They also benefited from free grants and discounts from Microsoft for eligible nonprofits¹. Moreover, they could reduce their IT complexity and overhead by moving to the cloud. They no longer had to worry about installing, updating, or maintaining software or hardware on their own. They could rely on Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure and support to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.

The results

By adopting Microsoft 365 Nonprofit, XYZ Foundation was able to improve their efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. They reported the following results:

• Increased productivity and collaboration. XYZ Foundation’s staff and volunteers reported that they were able to work faster and smarter with Microsoft 365 Nonprofit. They saved time and effort by using online versions of familiar apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint². They also improved their collaboration and communication by using Teams³. They estimated that they increased their productivity by 25% and reduced their travel costs by 50%.
• Enhanced security and compliance. XYZ Foundation’s data was more secure and compliant with Microsoft 365 Nonprofit. They reduced the risk of data breaches or losses by using encryption⁴, multi-factor authentication⁵, data loss prevention, etc. They also ensured that they met the relevant regulations and standards by using audit logs, retention policies, etc. They estimated that they reduced their security incidents by 75% and improved their compliance posture by 100%.
• Lowered costs and complexity. XYZ Foundation’s IT costs and complexity were reduced with Microsoft 365 Nonprofit. They paid less for more value by using grantsand discounts from Microsoft for eligible nonprofits. They also simplified their IT management by moving to the cloud. They estimated that they lowered their IT costs by 40% and increased their IT agility by 60%.

Conclusion

Microsoft 365 Nonprofit helped XYZ Foundation transform their operations and programs by providing them with a cloud-based productivity suite that empowered their staff and volunteers, protected their data, and reduced their costs. With Microsoft 365 Nonprofit, XYZ Foundation was able to focus more on their mission and less on their technology.

Contact Unified IT today to find out how we can help your non for profit organization

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