Why would a nonprofit use SharePoint?

Is SharePoint a good fit for an association?  What about a charity?  Should a non profit be using SharePoint?  The typical consultant answer is “it depends.” First, let’s oversimplify SharePoint.  SharePoint is software used to build websites.  That’s it. However, SharePoint is more than just a single-purpose web site tool.  It’s a platform that you… Continue reading Why would a nonprofit use SharePoint?

Share your Video with SharePoint

Nearly every association, charity, and nonprofit that I’ve ever worked with uses videos in some capacity.  Videos for member certification training, videos for volunteer training, videos for free, videos for sale, Learning Management System(LMS) integration, Webinars, Conferences, grass roots mobilization, advertising, member created videos, news and much more.  Videos have been in use longer than… Continue reading Share your Video with SharePoint

SharePoint 2010 Licensing Part V: SharePoint 2010 Licensing Costs

How much does SharePoint cost?  Everyone asks about costs and fees (imagine that!).  SharePoint license costs change frequently and change by vendor.  Each reseller that you talk to will have different prices – definitely shop around.  There are also different licensing tiers.  If your organization is an eligible charity, then you may get significantly discounted… Continue reading SharePoint 2010 Licensing Part V: SharePoint 2010 Licensing Costs