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The OPF Internet based business service enables organizations to
communicate and disseminate information more efficiently and effectively
through Intranet/Extranet functionality. The hosted service provides
organizations a private web-intranet where information can be viewed,
modified, managed, and instantly published by nontechnical users
from any web-connected computer.
The Intranet/Extranet service is similar to a private
website for internal use. An intranet allows a nonprofit organization
to share and access information among staff members. For example,
documents such as forms, procedures, a contact directory, organizational
chart, and manuals. Unlike a traditional website, the OPF intranet
service requires no special technical skills to publish or access
this information. The information can be viewed from any Internet-connected
computer. Nonprofits can also use the service as an Extranet to
publish information to their volunteers, boards, and constituents.
In the future, the intranet/extranet service can be expanded to
support additional applications like email, messaging services,
collaboration services, external website support and simplified
business applications such as donor management and financial tools.
The Intranet/Extranet service is a hosted service
operated by OfficePlease Foundation. OPF serves many nonprofits
from one large system rather than each nonprofit owning and operating
their own systems. This approach is extremely cost effective and
at the same time allows nonprofits with no technical staff to have
the benefits of an intranet/extranet.
The OPF hosted Internet based business service requires
only Internet access and a browser. Extensive information technology
(IT) knowledge or complex maintenance agreements are not required.
People with no technical experience can quickly learn the Service's
many features and then concentrate on other urgent responsibilities.
The maintenance of an IT system requires as large
a commitment as the purchase and implementation. Many nonprofits
don't have the staff or training to perform the necessary ongoing
maintenance of a technology system. With OPF nonprofits don't have
to be concerned with system upgrades, backups, or other time consuming
tasks that require technical expertise.
The OPF staff and volunteers
provide nonprofits the on-going training, support and maintenance
of the system.
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