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How is online volunteer management software like banking online?
Do you or someone you know bank online?
Would you (or that person you are thinking of) ever switch to a bank that does not allow customers to bank online? It is a great analogy. It was not that long ago that in order to transfer money we had to go to the bank, give the teller some instructions and the teller would do the administrative work.
Now WE are doing a task the bank used to do and we consider it a higher level of service. Just as with online banking, web based software gives you the most flexibility to let your volunteers take care of some basic administrative processes. This could include updating their contact information, filling in a last minute cancelation for you, checking their schedule, logging their hours or many other tasks that would otherwise consume your time.
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“I enjoyed the training that you provided… , and I felt that your approach to computer application training was different in that it kept the students engaged throughout the workshop.”
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Volunteer Impact Enterprise edition: Why Web Based Software?
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Access it Anywhere!
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is a model of software deployment where the software and the data resides on secure servers managed by the software company and customers access it across the internet. There are a variety of advantages to this model.
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Go Web 2.0 with your volunteers.
(For those not familiar with the term it generally refers to using the internet to truly engage participants in the whole process.)
With Volunteer Impact you can engage your volunteers into the process of volunteer management. You can still retain control wherever you want to, but you can also open the door to volunteer participation that reduces your workload and creates a better environment for your volunteers.
Cater to today’s volunteers
Volunteers 20 years old and younger don’t know a world without the internet. Gen X and younger expect to be part of the process. Boomers expect that their time will not be wasted and appreciate systems that give them access to information useful to them. Seniors are joining the ranks of internet users in droves. More and more, volunteers are seeking flexibility in their volunteering that spreadsheets, access databases and other desktop software are too time consuming for a volunteer manager to administer. Engaging volunteers in the process through online software make a flexible program possible and provides the experience today’s volunteers seek.
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Automatic Upgrades
Any upgrades, updates or enhancements are automatically available to our clients so they can enjoy the latest version as we launch it. You don’t need to worry about your software becoming obsolete and unsupported by the company you purchased it from (as many of our clients experienced with Volunteer Works).
No Installation Required
The beauty of SaaS is that it does not require you to install anything onto your computer. It will run straight from your internet browser window when you log into our website. The SaaS model means less of a burden on IT departments that already have many demands placed on them or as with many of our clients does not exist!
Access Your Data Anywhere
One of the greatest advantages of the SaaS model is the freedom it gives you in terms of when and where you choose to work. This freedom applies to your volunteers as well.
Simple, low cost implementation for multiple locations.
Because SaaS model applications are simply accessed through the internet, no specific internal networking is required for multi-site environments.
Comprehensive security, back-up, disaster recovery.
Spend less time on managing your application and more time on your core business, doing what you are good at.
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Why web based software from Volunteer2 ?
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Not platform specific
Our software can run on Mac OS, Linux or Windows computers. Not all volunteer management software can.
Go mobile!
Our software and MyVolunteerPage.com can even run on mobile devices such as iPads and iPhones. Not all volunteer management software can.
Stability
We have been providing a full SaaS solution to the volunteer sector for ten years. There are not many volunteer management software vendors that have a long track record.
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Innovation
We believe that innovation should come from a variety of sources. We are always looking for new ideas ourselves, but more importantly we love to innovate based on our clients suggestions. |
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