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How NGOs and Social Enterprises can use Google Sheets

Benefits of Using Google Sheets

Google Sheets is a versatile spreadsheet app that offers advanced features to manage complex data structures and scenarios. Non-profits and social enterprises can benefit from using Google Sheets to enhance their capacity without the need for expensive custom applications.

Key Features of Google Sheets:

  • Interconnected: Multiple Google Sheets can be linked to allow data to flow seamlessly between them.
  • Advanced Formulae: Google Sheets offers all of the MS Excel formulae plus more advanced formulae specifically designed for Google Sheets.
  • Additional Features: User-friendly features like drop-downs make it easy to use.
  • App Script: This JavaScript-based coding platform can automate Google Sheets and other products.

Complex interconnected data flows and visibility can be created according to requirements. For example:

This is a simple example of how Google Forms and Google Sheets can be used to flow data as required

Google Sheets, Google Form, App Script, Gmail, and Google Drive, all of which are free to use, can fulfill most software requirements and business cases. For example:

  • HR: Manage employee data, calculate payroll, send automatic emails like employee annual tax statement, track volunteer and consultant timesheets, and manage project-wise salary payouts.
  • Project Management: Collect, monitor, evaluate, and report project data while matching it with organizational indicators. Track project timesheets and costs.
  • Accounting: Manage organization/project budgets, variance, and generate automatic reports, invoices, and reconciliations.
  • Donor/Client Management: Send greetings or other email communications, maintain databases, manage CRM, and events.
  • More systems or processes can be implemented and improved using Google Sheets.

Get efficient with Google Sheets

Google Sheets can be a game-changer for non-profits and social enterprises, helping them manage data and operate more efficiently. Our services can help your organization set up and maintain your data in Google Sheets, saving you costs and time, and allowing you to focus on your mission. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your organization’s success.