Non-profits enjoying the spoils of SaaS

SaaS is perfectly suited to non-profits. From the very large to the very small, non-profits share characteristics that make them ideal candidates for cloud based apps. Limited budgets, an often nomadic existence and the need for collaboration across distributed teams make cloud based applications ideal. More importantly, non-profits often employ an army of volunteers which need adhoc tools in the right place at the right time. Google has recognized the lure of SaaS amongst non-profits by offering a free version of Apps suited to these organisations. Ning, a white-label social network, is also being used by non-profits the world over to extend their community online. Perhaps the most effective use of SaaS has been by Barack Obama who used all the Web 2.0 tools at his disposal during the 2008 Presidential Campaign.  For these organisations, the caveats around cloud computing play second fiddle to the benefits of returning their hard earned back to their core business. How is your club, charity or cause utilizing SaaS?