Dynamics 365 For Charities & Non-Profit Organisations
Put Microsoft business solutions at the centre of your charitable operations for less.
Digital Transformation For Charities
Akita is the ideal digital partner for Dynamics 365 for charities and non-profits.
Our work with organisations from all industries – including charities and non-profits – means we’re experienced in delivering digital solutions that get results.
And as a Microsoft partner, we’re able to provide Microsoft products to charity and non-profit organisations at a significantly discounted rate.
To discuss your digital requirements, please get in touch:
Microsoft Dynamics 365 For Charities
With Dynamics 365 applications, we help charitable organisations improve the efficiency of tasks ranging from marketing to donor databases to running organisations’ finances. Our Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions also help with wider operational improvements and intelligence.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 can be used to help organisations to undertake common tasks such as:
- Simplify resource management and staff rotas with automated diaries and approval systems.
- Manage member lists, beneficiaries and event attendees.
- Track fundraising campaigns and communications across all channels.
- Manage accounts accurately based on real-time fundraising information.
- Improve the management of premises or shops, report issues and track resolution progress.
All of these solutions can help to free up valuable time for your staff and improve the overall effectiveness of your efforts.
The Dynamics 365 Nonprofit Accelerator
Charities and non-profit organisations with registered status can access Microsoft’s nonprofit accelerator.
This allows these organisations to receive access functionality commonly used in Dynamics 365 for charities, such as fundraising, awards, program delivery and so on.
Functionality can then be added free of charge to a charity’s Dynamics 365 tenant, saving organisations significant amounts on the cost of developing customised Dynamics 365 instances.
Enhancing Operations With SharePoint Online
SharePoint offers a wide range of benefits for charities, and many will already have access to it via their Office 365 licences.
SharePoint Online provides organisations with 1TB of storage at no extra cost, making it the ideal cloud file storage solution. Users can access, edit and collaborate on files from within SharePoint, with access and versioning control.
Should SharePoint become the central focus of a charity’s working life, it can also become an ideal communication hub. Organisation-wide news and department information can be hosted on main and subpages within SharePoint Online and accessed when the user is working – an ideal way to share updates in charities where staff work in shifts.
Case Study:
Read about the work we did for a large charitable hospice organisation combining Dynamics 365 and Power Apps Portals to develop a bespoke solution:
Read Our Case StudyPower Apps & Power Pages
On the topic of shifts, many charity and non-profit organisations welcome volunteers to support their operations. But sorting out rotas can be tricky.
Akita has been able to assist organisations in simplifying staff and volunteer rostering through the use of Power Apps booking solutions. Accessed either directly via an email prompt, embedded within SharePoint, or hosted in dedicated Power Pages, volunteers and staff can easily book shifts against available hours.
Once the number of people required has been fulfilled, the shift will become unavailable, ensuring that there is a consistent amount of resources for all requirements.
Shift booking is just one capability of Power Apps. Microsoft has now made grants available so that qualifying non-profit organisations can receive Power Apps free for up to 10 users and heavily discounted licensing thereafter. For more information please get in touch:
Microsoft Teams
Teams has transformed how organisations communicate offering a versatile platform that supports a wide range of communication needs. From internal departmental discussions to outbound calling, Teams provides a seamless experience that enhances collaboration and connectivity.
Beyond basic communication, Teams is also the perfect platform for video calling and conferencing. This is particularly valuable for charities, enabling them to maintain face-to-face contact with beneficiaries, volunteers, and stakeholders, regardless of geographical barriers.
The ease of scheduling and joining video meetings ensures charities can provide personal support and maintain strong relationships with those they serve and work with.
Teams can also link to SharePoint Online, making it an ideal platform for field workers who often need quick and reliable access to critical documentation while on the move.
By linking Teams with SharePoint, organisations can ensure that their field staff have the necessary resources at their fingertips, enhancing efficiency and ensuring that important information is never more than a click away.
Dynamics 365 With Akita
We have over 20 years of experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365, SharePoint and Power Platform solutions. As such we’re well equipped to handle any business application requirements you may have.
Additionally, working with charities and nonprofit organisations across the country, we understand your specific nuances and common challenges.
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