Not-for-profit organizations who already use Microsoft Dynamics GP SmartList Builder usually can’t imagine doing their work without it. For those new to it, SmartList Builder is a powerful report generator feature that makes it easy to find information within… Read more
Some people are born fundraisers. Others are so passionate about their cause, that they have no problem asking for a contribution. And then there are those individuals who are just uncomfortable asking for money no matter how passionate or connected… Read more
Unlike most not-for profit accounting software packages, Microsoft Dynamics GP includes a Fixed Assets Module in the standard license. Surprisingly, though, many Dynamics GP users do not take advantage of this. If you are one of those organizations, think… Read more
Managers generally are not fond of planning yearly budgets or engaging in other forecasting exercises since it’s viewed as time taken away from helping the not-for-profit’s cause. But with Microsoft Forecaster 7.0, the budget process doesn’t have to trigger… Read more
A major challenge that all organizations face, not just non-profits, is how to make sure that people can easily get to the information they need for making timely financial decisions. For example, it is very difficult for program managers to… Read more
Success starts when people actually take full advantage of your organizational systems. Designed to work like and with Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, and Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics GP helps reduce training time and costs. People can… Read more
Unlike their for-profit neighbors, organizations dependent on donors are very much driven by sudden and unexpected needs. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 is also an effective non-profit fundraising software tool. By using Microsoft CRM’s special functions for campaigns, publicly funded… Read more
Transparency and accountability are important issues for most nonprofit organizations that want to show members, donors, and constituents how funding and contributions are being used. But how do you improve visibility if your software keeps data shrouded in a fog? … Read more
At Microsoft Convergence 2012 there were many new features that will soon become available for all of your nonprofit management solutions. There were many sessions available from “What’s new in Management Reporter” to Microsoft Dynamics SL enhancements and… Read more
The role of today’s CFO and Controller are changing, or at least the perception is changing. Many of you reading this may already be fulfilling these “new” roles. If you’re not, don’t be surprised if board members, constituents, and leaders… Read more
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