Running a non-profit organisation requires some very creative financial management. Some days it can feel like watering a garden with a teaspoon – you will get there eventually but it takes a lot of work and patience.
Overcoming budget restraints by finding cost-effective solutions and shortcuts is a big part of daily operations in the non-profit sector. When you do have a budget available, you have to make sure that it will be a justified cost that delivers a tangible ROI.
A solution that you might not have considered is a digital asset management (DAM) system, which has many cost-saving benefits and can deliver a high return on investment.
DAM is a software solution that facilitates the secure storage of digital assets, with features that enable streamlined organisation and management of all digital assets used across an organisation.
If you manage large volumes of media, including videos, images and documents, a DAM system can deliver significant process efficiencies and time savings.
DAM will be a valuable investment if your organisation manages digital assets for purposes such as:
These are some of the key benefits of implementing a DAM system for non-profits:
DAM allows staff and volunteers to easily access the assets required, from any location. This removes the need for sending emails to the marketing team to request assets and removes any delay in obtaining the assets. DAM can also automate asset management processes, by storing and tagging files so that they can be easily located.
Non-profits often rely heavily on the contributions of volunteers who may only work a few hours or work outside of the organisation’s working hours. This can make collaboration very challenging but a DAM system can ensure all staff and volunteers have access to key assets, including training videos, branded templates and logos. Cloud-based DAM systems ensure collaboration is possible with remote workers and international teams.
Without the luxury of a budget to use a dedicated agency for creating marketing campaigns, this work may fall to non-marketing specialists and this is where brand consistency can get diluted. By providing approved marketing templates, brand guidelines, logos and colour schemes in your DAM, you can send out a consistent brand message. This helps to build trust in your organisation and can attract more donors.
Non-profits have specific regulatory requirements to adhere to, such as donor data management. A DAM system can produce compliance reports and provide tracking data of asset usage which can be used as evidence of compliance with regulations.
Unlock the unlimited benefits of using DAM to manage your assets and streamline workflows. To discover how the advanced features of DAM can deliver time and cost savings to your non-profit organisation, book a one-to-one demo with our friendly team to discuss your requirements.
