12. Practical Application: Joomla! for NGOs/NPOs, Groups, Clubs, and Organizations

For the same reasons we mentioned in the previous chapter with regard to business applications, Joomla! is an excellent choice for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), nonprofit organizations (NPOs), groups, clubs, and organizations: it is free in cost and the code is open source. One of the benefits of Joomla! specifically for this application is the collaborative environments that can be set up to help organizations not only connect and organize within their constituencies but also reach out to the greater public and promote their platform or message, gain financial support, and connect like-minded people to achieve a common idea or goal.

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