Communication tools such as broadcast and interactive discussion lists which enable organisations to increase the frequency and timeliness of contacts with their members, supporters, allies, and the general public. These communications can be customised to meet specific needs of educators, government officials, the media, or others including individual citizens. Integrated marketing and promotional tools that can support both web and traditional media campaigns. The Challenge Organisations are increasingly being asked to deliver more with fewer resources. As groups are asked to juggle more projects, they require new management, documentation, and evaluation tools.
Event management makes major demands on staff time.
Tools for single entry of data that can be employed for documentation, monitoring, evaluation, and report writing resulting in significant cost and timesavings. Web-based online registration and mailing list revisions for events. The Challenge Administrative functions are increasingly automated. Automation offers the potential of more efficiency but also the need for access to appropriate software, best practices, training, and technical support. Outsourcing of administrative activities such as accounting and payroll require rapid communication tools.