Why Microsoft Dynamics is the Premier Choice for NY State Nonprofits

Running a nonprofit often means operating on a shoestring budget, which means there aren't a lot of dollars in the budget for extensive software integrations. This is one of the many reasons NY state nonprofits tend to favor Microsoft Dynamics NAV consulting options from technology service providers they can trust. When you're working with a Microsoft Certified Partner, you have the peace of mind knowing that your solutions provider has a deep relationship with the sales and development teams at Microsoft. This can lead to a much better understanding of the various platforms and how they can be leveraged to support your nonprofit's operations. If you are not familiar with Microsoft's suite of enterprise-scale ERP solutions that are included in Dynamics NAV, this solution is utilized by over 100,000 organizations of all sizes throughout the world. Recently, Microsoft introduced Dynamics 365 Business Central, which is their new offering for mid-sized organizations and is offered purely as Software as a Service (SaaS). See how these comprehensive software suites provide your nonprofit with the tools that you need to successfully fulfill your mission.

How Can Dynamics NAV or 365 Business Central Help My Nonprofit?

Consolidation of information into interconnected systems allows information and work to flow more smoothly through your organization. With the Microsoft NAV suite of services -- as well as the extended functionality available in Office 365, Azure, PowerBI and more -- your nonprofit has the power to communicate more effectively and provide consistent details about your constituents to all staff members, anywhere in the world. There would be a great deal of overhead to vet, install and provide support for a variety of different applications. Microsoft Dynamics NAV support can all be provided by a single, trusted partner who truly understands the needs of your business. You can reduce the silos in your business with solutions that are engineered to evolve as your organization grows and shifts over time.

Nonprofits are used to doing "more with less", but that doesn't mean that their operational needs are any less complex than their for-profit counterparts. Advanced marketing automation, complicated invoicing and collections and creative product lines can tax the limits of any traditional software platform. Fortunately, Dynamics NAV is inherently extensible and you'll gain access to a vast network of users and solutions professionals who are a part of the Microsoft Certified network.

What Type of Functionality Is Included in Dynamics NAV?

Both Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central (also known as D365 Business Central) have two packages: Essentials and Premium for Business Central and Starter Pack and Extended Pack for NAV. The Essentials and Starter Pack offer many of the same options, including:

• Financial Management: General Ledger, Consolidation, Fixed Assets and Cash Management- Supply Chain Management: Warehousing and Locations, Item Management, - Purchasing and Procurement- Jobs and Resources: Resource Allocations, Timesheets, Human Resources, Job Planning and Invoicing- Contact Management and Marketing: Campaigns, Opportunity Management, -Contacts and integration with O365 Sales- Assembly: Assembly Bill of Materials

The higher level packages (Extended Pack and Premium) include a few additional modules such as Service Management and Manufacturing, where you are able to do capacity and demand planning as well as service order management.

What Type of Dynamics NAV Support Does My Nonprofit Need?

The type of Dynamics NAV support that you'll need depends on your business objectives. Do you need to spread the cost over time? In this instance, Microsoft NAV SaaS options may be right for your business. Your solutions provider will be able to work through the various hosting options: on-premise or having the platform hosted in the cloud. Your solutions consultant can help with understanding the licensing models and make recommendations about which modules will provide the most value to your nonprofit. Then, your Dynamics NAV support professionals will be able to scope any customizations that the software will need to accommodate your unique business model.

Dynamics NAV is a powerful suite of software functionality that provides many of the services that your nonprofit organization needs to be successful. The ability to tightly integrated with dedicated systems such as Azure for cloud-based storage and Office 365 for productivity makes it one of the most useful solutions for all-in-one business management on the market today. As a Microsoft Gold Partner for Productivity, Midmarket Solutions, Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions and Windows and Devices, Intelice Solutions will leverage our knowledge of these powerful platforms to help your staff members become more productive and improve the user experience for constituents throughout your nonprofit. When you're ready to get started with Dynamics NAV support or cloud-based O365 Business Central, contact the knowledgeable professionals at Intelice Solutions at 301-664-6800 or by filling out our quick online contact form to claim your free initial consultation.

Ash Bonebrake is the Ceo of Intelice Solutions. Ash brings more than twenty years of systems architecture and design experience to the firm. Ash regularly speaks on topics addressing the technology need