For Non-Profits

"Ashoka's mission benefits greatly from both the spectrum and depth of Google's product offering. Operationally it helps us increase efficiency and global coordination across over 60 countries - we use Google Docs on a daily basis as we draw together the world's largest network of social entrepreneurs."

Romanus Berg, Vice President and CIO, Ashoka :: Innovators for the Public

Check out Wild Apricot's non-profit technology blog for ideas on how to use Google Docs inside of your organization.

"Today, new online collaboration tools are changing the way non-profit boards work and communicate. They are being used by nonprofits to improve communications, participation and documentation. From my experience, I think that Google Docs is one of the best collaboration tools out there. It is free, powerful and has unlimited storage. It presents a unique way to collaborate and share documents in real time."

Tell us your story

• Send a survey or form to collect information from your team. When you create a spreadsheet, you can choose to email out some questions, and the responses are automatically entered onto your spreadsheet.
• Present to others in real time. Show presentations to a group of volunteers, a board committee, or your colleagues. Even if those viewing the presentation aren't all in the same room, everyone can automatically follow along with the presenter.
• Use the on-screen chat tool to discuss the document you're working on with your team.

• Can everyone see my documents?

  No. By default, your Google Docs content is private. So until you give someone access to a document, it can only be seen and edited by you.

• What do you mean by "collaborate at the same time"?

  Online collaboration takes place as if your group were all writing edits on the same piece of paper (except that paper is electronically accessible from different computers). You can see your team members' edits almost immediately rather than wait for them to email you the changes.

• Where can I get personalized help if I have questions?

  If our Docs Help Center doesn't have the information you're looking for, post questions at Google Docs Help Group.