Organizations like Schulbank always have two problems when it comes to IT:
The requirements for the systems are often more complex than one might imagine. At Schulbank, for example, applicants, scholarship holders, schools and universities, godparents and sponsors have to be linked together in processes. Financial transactions have to be managed, results documented and communication archived. And all this across national borders, with poor internet connections and the most basic equipment.
At the same time, these solutions must cost little or nothing. Especially if the organizations’ ancillary costs are not borne by the donors, such as Schulbank. Software, as briefly outlined above, are complex cloud applications that are used in large companies and cost several thousand euros. One of these software providers is Podio.
Podio has something over almost all other providers: an exceptional understanding of socially committed organizations and a sponsorship program through which Podio makes its software available free of charge after reviewing an application. Our application was approved last week. Thank you Podio.
All information about Podio can be found at Podio.com
 

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