On the DonorLynk blog this week, our team has evaluated two different cloud based storage services, Google Apps and Microsoft Office 365. The focus in this post will be on important features to take into account when looking to store your documents and files in the Cloud.
Storage Capacity
Determine which system has the most storage, as promised in GB. A lot of systems offer free storage up to a certain amount of GB. Many systems also offer free storage services overall to nonprofits. Be cost effective in your decision since there are free options, but also some more robust options with fees attached. This leads you to looking into the system capability, and what features and apps you’ll have access to when storing your files here, based on the price you pay.
Quick Edits
If you choose a cloud based storage system that you can edit documents within, be sure that all users have access to make updates. Check into the available features for editing your plans and strategies while working within the storage system.
File Versioning
This feature allows your organization to store multiple formats of the same document. You will then be able to migrate documents easier into the Cloud, and access them all just as easily.
Your nonprofit has a lot of options when it comes to choosing a storage system in the Cloud. As a rubric in your research, use these three features as some key factors in your decision.
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Marianna Woodruff is a Business Development Executive at DonorLynk, LLC. DonorLynk is focused on helping nonprofits increase effectiveness and efficiency.