On-Demand Software


On-Demand Software

 

Description

On-demand software enables users to access tools that are hosted and maintained online.

 

Uses and Potential Benefits

On-demand access is lessening the need for in-house technical staff and making a wider array of tools accessible and affordable for organizers.  Example: a foundation might put all its grantee information on salesforce.com, reducing the cost of maintaining an in-house grants management system.

 

Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)

www.salesforce.com

www.democracyinaction.org

 

References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations

None

 

Real Time or Time Independent?

Time Independent

 

Can Start Small and Expand?

No

 

Time/Cost to Implement?

High

 

Time/Cost to Maintain

Medium