Nonprofits & Fund Management
Dynamics 365 for nonprofits: grants, funds and donors you can account for.
Business Central and Finance & Operations keep restricted and unrestricted money apart, track spending against every grant and produce the reports funders and boards ask for.
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Challenges we solve for nonprofits and fund management
- 01
Restricted funds mixed with general funds
Spending against a grant is tracked in spreadsheets outside the ledger.
With Dynamics 365: Funds and grants on every transaction, with restrictions checked as you post (Fund & Grant Management).
- 02
Funder reports take weeks
Every funder wants a different format and period.
With Dynamics 365: Reports built on fund and grant dimensions, ready for each funder.
- 03
Budgets by program aren't visible
Program managers can't see spending against their budget.
With Dynamics 365: Budgets by program and fund compared with actuals in the system.
- 04
Donor and finance data disagree
Donations sit in a separate database that never quite matches the books.
With Dynamics 365: Donors and pledges managed alongside the general ledger.
Business Central for nonprofits and fund management
Usually fits: Most charities and nonprofits, especially with our TSL Labs nonprofit app adding grants, funds and donors to Business Central.
Dimensions for funds, grants and programs
Every transaction tagged by fund, grant and program, so restricted money stays traceable.
Projects for grant budgets
Each grant set up as a project with its budget, so spending against it is visible at any time.
Approval workflows
Expenses and purchases approved by program or budget holder before they are posted.
Board and funder reporting
Financial reports and Power BI dashboards built for non-finance board members.
TSL Labs add-ons for Business Central
RecommendedFund & Grant ManagementPurpose-built for nonprofits: grants, restricted funds and donors inside Business Central.
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RecommendedXero Bills ConnectorAffiliates or programs still on Xero can send approved bills straight into Business Central.
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Equipment Rental ManagementAvailability, bookings, maintenance and billing for rental equipment in one view.
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Financial Planning & AnalysisBudgets, forecasts and variance analysis inside Business Central.
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Procurement & Contract ManagementRequisitions, approvals and supplier contracts in Business Central.
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Built on demandBusiness IntegrationsConnectors between Business Central and the other systems you use, built on demand for your environment.
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Finance & Operations for nonprofits and fund management
Usually fits: Large international NGOs with many country offices, currencies and legal entities that need consolidated reporting.
Multi-entity and intercompany
Country offices and affiliates as separate legal entities, with intercompany accounting and consolidation.
Multi-currency
Grants received and spent in different currencies, with revaluation and exchange-rate history.
Budgeting and budget control
Program budgets planned centrally and enforced on purchases across every office.
Project management and accounting
Grant-funded projects with contracts, budgets, costs and funder billing in one place.
TSL Labs add-ons for Finance & Operations
RecommendedMultisource Exchange Rate ManagementInternational NGOs on F&O get daily exchange rates imported and checked.
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License ManagementSee which Dynamics 365 licences each role needs, and what the gaps cost.
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Document Email ManagementInvoices, statements and purchase orders emailed singly or in batches, with the exact PDF archived and every attempt tracked.
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Built on demandBanking & Treasury AutomationLess manual work in banking and treasury processes in Finance, built on demand for your banks.
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Our advisory service compares both against your processes, size and growth plans.
Questions from nonprofits and fund management
Business Central or Finance & SCM for nonprofits and fund management?
Dynamics 365 Business Central usually fits most charities and nonprofits, especially with our TSL Labs nonprofit app adding grants, funds and donors to Business Central. Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM usually fits large international NGOs with many country offices, currencies and legal entities that need consolidated reporting. Our advisory service compares both against your processes.
Which TSL Labs extensions are most relevant?
For this sector we usually start with Fund & Grant Management, Xero Bills Connector and Multisource Exchange Rate Management. Every extension has its own page with features, documentation and a demo request.
Can you move us from our current system?
Yes. We upgrade from Dynamics GP, NAV and AX and move businesses off spreadsheets or older accounting systems, with a data migration plan agreed before cutover. See GP, NAV and AX upgrades.
How long does an implementation take?
A standard Business Central implementation typically goes live in 6–10 weeks, and Finance & SCM typically takes 13–17 weeks. We confirm scope and timeline before any configuration starts.
Talk to a consultant who knows nonprofits and fund management
Book 30 minutes, or send a short note about how you work today. We will tell you honestly whether Business Central or Finance & SCM fits, and which TSL Labs extensions are relevant.
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