I know this has been said in other chats, but with Stake and Ward organizations moving so much, I found 2 good options for collaboration amongst Bishopric, and Ward Council members.
The first is Microsoft 365 Non-Profit licensing. They offer up to 10 free licenses for unpaid staff and discounted licenses for all volunteers. I don't know the discounted rate, but the original base business plan starts at $6 per month annually, or $7.20 monthly.
The second option is Google Workspace Non-profit. They offer free accounts for all members of the organization, as well as standard collaboration tools like Google Docs, sheets, slides, chat, and even a custom domain for all emails.
If the stake and ward approve of these, what other hurdles would need to be cleared in order for organizations to utilize this? What are some thoughts on this from a legal perspective?
Thank you for all formative feedback in advance!
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Re: Cross-functional Collaboration Software
Good question. I'd suggest calling the church's main number and asking for the legal department to find out.
I'm sure there are concerns beyond just proper licensing, such as the handing personal and/or sensitive information. This goes beyond just securing the information.
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Re: Cross-functional Collaboration Software
Awesome, thanks!russellhltn wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 1:23 pmGood question. I'd suggest calling the church's main number and asking for the legal department to find out.
I'm sure there are concerns beyond just proper licensing, such as the handing personal and/or sensitive information. This goes beyond just securing the information.
P.S. It turns out there are free non-profit licenses as long as you provide a 501(c)(3) form. However, the issue of handling personal information is still in play. The non-profit licensed accounts are considered business licenses and, therefore adhere to regulations like HIPPA and GDPR.