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Is your nonprofit finance system slowing your team down? In this webinar, Brightpoint Infotech shows how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central handles nonprofit grant management, fund accounting and budget control in one system, with no spreadsheets and no re-keying donor data into the GL. If your team still splits costs by hand in Excel, reconciles restricted funds at month end, or takes 15+ days to close the books, this session is for you. 🔍 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ 5 warning signs that your nonprofit finance system is costing you time and money ✅ Optimize, replace, or wait? How to decide what to do with your current ERP ✅ What to check before replacing your platform: data migration, fund and grant structures, integrations, and board, audit and 990 reporting ✅ Planning beyond Microsoft Dynamics GP (support ends 2029, security updates end 2031) ✅ Two real nonprofit case studies with Business Central ✅ Live demo of grant management and nonprofit expense control in Business Central 🖥️ LIVE DEMO HIGHLIGHTS - Grant portfolios: awarder, donor, grant dates and payment details - Log frames: objectives → outcomes → outputs → activities, with a budget on each activity - Grant invoicing (AR) and donor receipts, linked to projects - Purchase invoices (AP) tagged to a project and activity, with budget checks that block overspending - Payment vouchers with approval workflows - Petty cash issue and surrender - Staff imprest (travel advances), surrenders and staff claims, with per diem rates - Budget vs actual reporting and drill-down for auditors from report to source transaction 📊 CASE STUDIES 1️⃣ US community services nonprofit ($25–30M, 22 federal, state and foundation grants, 30+ spreadsheets, 15+ day close). Moved from Dynamics GP to Business Central and now sees its restricted fund position daily, with Power BI board reporting and a full audit trail from transaction to award. 2️⃣ Multi-entity foundation ($40–50M, 3 legal entities, multiple currencies, 18,000 donors). Now uses one chart of accounts, intercompany and consolidation, in-system approvals and board reports from a single source. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & agenda 04:28 About Brightpoint Info Tech 06:20 5 warning signs in nonprofit finance 09:10 Optimize, replace, or wait? 13:40 What to assess before replacing your ERP 17:30 Planning beyond Microsoft Dynamics GP 18:50 Case study 1: grant-funded nonprofit 23:45 Case study 2: multi-entity foundation 29:06 Live demo: Business Central for nonprofits 49:00 Q&A: integrations, dimensions vs projects, expense management 55:38 Wrap-up & nonprofit ERP readiness checklist ❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED - Can Business Central integrate with fundraising and donor management platforms? - How does Dynamics 365 Sales connect to Business Central? - Should every grant be a dimension, a project or a separate company? - Are timesheets, expense management and procurement available out of the box? - Can auditors drill down from a financial report to the original transaction? 📋 Want the Nonprofit ERP Readiness Checklist? Contact us: https://brightpointinfotech.com/contact-us/ 🌐 Brightpoint Infotech: https://brightpointinfotech.com/ 📅 Book a personalized demo: https://brightpointinfotech.com/free-microsoft-dynamics-consultation/ About Brightpoint Infotech: a Microsoft Solutions Partner with 15+ years of experience and 300+ projects delivered, specializing in ERP for nonprofits, including implementations, upgrades, global rollouts, support and rescue projects. 👍 Like, subscribe and turn on notifications for more Business Central and nonprofit finance content. #BusinessCentral #NonprofitAccounting #GrantManagement
Nonprofit Accounting in Business Central: Grant Tracking & Budget Control Demo
Are you planning to move from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central? Before choosing migration tools, timelines, or technical approaches, there is one critical step that can determine the success of your ERP transformation: pre-migration planning. In this episode, Premjit Singh from Brightpoint Infotech speaks with Ankur Arora, Dynamics 365 Solutions Consultant, about how organizations should prepare for a successful Dynamics GP to Business Central migration. We discuss: ✅ Why Dynamics GP customers should start planning now ✅ Migration vs. true ERP transformation ✅ How to assess your existing GP environment ✅ What historical data should actually be migrated ✅ How to evaluate GP customizations and integrations ✅ Retain, Replace, Redesign or Retire? ✅ Business Central fit-gap analysis ✅ Big Bang vs. phased migration strategies ✅ Common GP migration mistakes to avoid ✅ Questions CFOs, Controllers and IT leaders should ask before moving Brightpoint Infotech helps organizations evaluate their journey from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central through a structured GP to Business Central Readiness Assessment. We assess your: • Current Dynamics GP environment • Business processes and workarounds • Historical data • Customizations • Third-party solutions • Integrations • Reporting requirements • Business priorities And help develop a practical migration roadmap. Assess. Simplify. Modernize. Migrate with Confidence. 🌐 www.brightpointinfotech.com 🌐 www.brightpointinfotech.ca Brightpoint Infotech | Microsoft Solutions Partner #DynamicsGP #BusinessCentral #Dynamics365 #MicrosoftDynamics365 #DynamicsGPMigration #BusinessCentralMigration #ERP #ERPModernization #MicrosoftBusinessCentral #BrightpointInfotech
Dynamics GP to Business Central Migration: What You Need to Know Before You Move
What happens after a Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation goes live? For Living Goods, the journey didn't end with implementation—it marked the beginning of continuous improvement. In this exclusive Customer Success Story, Living Goods shares how partnering with Brightpoint Infotech helped optimize their Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment, streamline operations, improve reporting, and maximize the value of their ERP investment. Supporting healthcare programs across multiple countries requires reliable systems, accurate data, and continuous innovation. In this video, the Living Goods team discusses the challenges they faced after implementation, the importance of ongoing ERP support, and the lessons they learned throughout their digital transformation journey. 🎯 What You'll Learn ✔ Why ERP success doesn't stop after go-live ✔ The importance of continuous optimization and user adoption ✔ How Microsoft Dynamics 365 improves nonprofit operations and reporting ✔ Real-world lessons from a nonprofit digital transformation journey ✔ Why choosing the right Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner matters Whether you're a nonprofit, NGO, healthcare organization, or growing enterprise, this customer success story provides valuable insights for organizations planning or optimizing their Microsoft Dynamics 365 journey. 🎥 Watch Our Full Webinar Want to learn how Microsoft Dynamics 365 can help nonprofits improve financial management, grant management, donor reporting, compliance, and operational visibility? Driving Greater Mission Impact with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Nonprofits https://youtu.be/OPrN8D94nHw About Brightpoint Infotech Brightpoint Infotech is a Microsoft Solutions Partner helping organizations worldwide transform their operations with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central, Finance & Operations, Power Platform, Azure, and AI solutions. From implementation and upgrades to post-go-live support and optimization, we help organizations maximize the value of their Microsoft technology investment. 🌐 Website: https://brightpointinfotech.com/ 📩 Book a Free Consultation: https://brightpointinfotech.com/free-microsoft-dynamics-consultation/ 👍 Found this customer story helpful? ✅ Like the video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more Microsoft Dynamics 365 customer success stories, expert insights, webinars, and digital transformation best practices. Connect With Brightpoint Infotech 🌐 Website: https://brightpointinfotech.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightpoint-infotech/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightpointinfotech #MicrosoftDynamics365 #CustomerSuccess #DigitalTransformation #BusinessCentral #ERP #Nonprofit #NGO #MicrosoftPartner #CustomerStory #BrightpointInfotech #FinanceAndOperations #MicrosoftBusinessCentral
How Living Goods Transformed with Microsoft Dynamics 365 | Customer Success Story
Welcome to the official recording of our webinar, Driving Greater Mission Impact with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Nonprofits, hosted by Brightpoint Infotech. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us live and contributed to an engaging discussion. If you're watching this recording, we're delighted to have you here as well. In this webinar, our Microsoft Dynamics 365 experts explore how nonprofit organizations can modernize operations, improve financial management, simplify grant administration, strengthen donor reporting, and gain real-time visibility across programs and organizational performance. What You'll Learn ✔ Modernizing nonprofit operations with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ✔ Improving financial management and compliance ✔ Streamlining grant and program management ✔ Enhancing donor reporting and accountability ✔ Measuring impact with real-time dashboards and AI-powered insights ✔ Microsoft nonprofit benefits and digital transformation opportunities Whether you attended the live event or are watching this recording, we hope these insights help your organization improve efficiency, strengthen accountability, and maximize mission impact. If you'd like to explore how Microsoft Dynamics 365 can support your nonprofit's goals, we'd be happy to connect with you. Brightpoint Infotech Microsoft Solutions Partner Connect with us for Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and AI solutions. https://brightpointinfotech.com/ 📩 Contact Brightpoint Infotech to schedule a personalized consultation or product demonstration. https://brightpointinfotech.com/industries/non-profit/ https://brightpointinfotech.com/contact/ africa_sales@brightpointinfotech.com 👍 If you found this webinar valuable, please Like, Share, and Subscribe for more webinars, Microsoft Dynamics 365 insights, and digital transformation content
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Nonprofits | Drive Greater Mission Impact | Webinar Recording (2026)
In this episode of the Brightpoint Infotech’s Podcast, host Premjit Singh sits down with ERP expert Prashanth Kannoth for an honest, no-nonsense breakdown of one of the biggest ERP decisions: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs Oracle NetSuite. This is the real CFO reality check. We dive deep into: 1. Total cost of ownership (and hidden renewal surprises) 2. Month-end close speed and real reporting pain points 3. Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft ecosystem advantages 4. Automation without heavy developers 5. Vendor lock-in vs long-term flexibility 6. Manufacturing & distribution readiness 6. Security, governance, and AI roadmap If you’re a CFO, Finance Leader, Controller, or ERP Decision-Maker, this conversation will help you avoid costly mistakes and choose an ERP that fits your business for the next decade. Why Watch This Episode? Most ERP comparisons focus on features. This episode focuses on what finance teams live with every single day. If you’re: ✔ Considering NetSuite ✔ Already on NetSuite and questioning renewal costs ✔ Evaluating Business Central ✔ Planning an ERP migration in 2025 this episode is for you. Thinking about Business Central or NetSuite? Brightpoint offers a CFO-Focused Business Impact Assessment to help you make a confident, data-driven ERP decision — without bias. Book your assessment today: Contact Brightpoint Infotech or drop us a message to get started. Like | Comment | Subscribe for more real-world ERP insights, CFO conversations, and technology strategies that actually work. Connect with Us Reach out at brightpointinfotech.com Connect with our experts on LinkedIn: Email: info@brightpointinfotech.com Brightpoint Infotech is a Microsoft Partner of the Year Finalist 2025 and holds Five Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence.
NetSuite vs Business Central: ERP Comparison for CFOs
CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Leaders this one’s for you! If you’re stuck choosing between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and SAP Business One, you’re not alone. This ERP debate is blowing up across boardrooms, Reddit threads, and finance teams worldwide. In this episode of Brightpoint Insights, host Premjit Singh sits down with ERP transformation expert Prashanth Kannoth to break it all down with no vendor fluff and no brochure talk, just real-world CFO insights. What we cover • Business Central vs SAP Business One cloud reality vs cloud claims • Which ERP actually scales with growing SMBs and mid-market companies • Financial depth, multi-company, compliance, and audit readiness • Microsoft 365, Excel, Power BI, and Teams integration that changes the game • True 5-year TCO, licensing, and upgrade challenges explained • What CFOs are really saying behind closed doors Bottom line If your finance team wants speed, visibility, automation, and a future-proof cloud ERP, this conversation might save you from a very expensive mistake. Thinking about migrating from SAP Business One or legacy systems? • Book a Business Central assessment with Brightpoint • Subscribe for more CFO-focused ERP insights • Drop a comment and tell us which ERP you are evaluating right now New episodes every week. Real ERP talk. No BS. Connect with Us • Reach out at brightpointinfotech.com • Connect with our experts on LinkedIn: • Email: info@brightpointinfotech.com Brightpoint Infotech is a Microsoft Partner of the Year Finalist 2025 and holds Five Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. https://brightpointinfotech.com/brightpoint-infotech-five-microsoft-solutions-partner-designations-for-nonprofits/ https://brightpointinfotech.com/brightpoint-infotech-named-finalist-for-the-2025-microsoft-partner-of-the-year-award/ #Dynamics365BusinessCentral #SAPBusinessOne #ERPComparison #CFOInsights #FinanceLeaders #ERPForSMBs #CloudERP #MicrosoftDynamics365 #BusinessCentral #DigitalTransformation #ERPStrategy
Dynamics 365 Business Central vs SAP Business One Full ERP Comparison
In this episode of the Brightpoint Infotech’s Podcast, Premjit Singh sits down with ERP strategist Prashanth Kannoth to break down the ultimate enterprise showdown: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs Epicor Kinetic No corporate fluff. No vendor hype. Just real talk on money, risk, time, and ROI. What We Cover in This Episode • Why ERP decisions keep CFOs up at night • Business Central through a CFO’s lens: speed, scale, cost • Epicor Kinetic: manufacturing beast, CFO headache? • Real cost comparisons over 5 years • Implementation speed: weeks vs months • What users are actually saying on Reddit & forums • A brutal head-to-head comparison of: 1. Financial reporting 2. Multi-entity compliance 3. Ease of use 4. Manufacturing depth 5. Total cost of ownership Spoiler: The Cost Gap Is Wild • BC: $104K–$134K over 5 years • Epicor: $280K–$380K CFOs are not ignoring that number. Why You Should Watch If you're a CFO, finance leader, or ops exec trying to: • Stop burning cash on legacy systems • Accelerate close processes • Improve audit compliance • Actually USE analytics, not dream about them …this episode is literally your cheat code. Connect with Us • Reach out at brightpointinfotech.com • Connect with our experts on LinkedIn: • Email: info@brightpointinfotech.com Brightpoint Infotech is a Microsoft Partner of the Year Finalist 2025 and holds Five Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence.
Epicor Kinetic vs Business Central: CFO Edition (2025)
Worried about losing your Dynamics GP data when moving to a modern ERP? You’re not alone — and today we’re breaking down the REAL solution CFOs are using to migrate confidently without dragging 12 years of legacy data into the cloud. Welcome to Brightpoint Infotech’s Podcast, hosted by Premjit Singh, Marketing Manager at Brightpoint Infotech. In this episode, Premjit sits down with ERP & data strategy expert Prashanth Kannoth to unpack the question every GP customer asks: “What happens to all our historical GP data?” And the answer is a game-changer: A Hybrid ERP Data Strategy. Modern ERP on the front end. Your GP history preserved, searchable, audit-ready on the back end. No bloat. No chaos. No lost data. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why CFOs stall ERP migrations (spoiler: it’s ALWAYS the data) • The smartest way to keep years of GP financials & transactions • The 4 proven options for preserving GP data • How a hybrid data strategy saves money, time & sanity • Real success stories from GP → Business Central migrations • How to stay 100% audit-compliant during your migration • A simple 5-step roadmap to start your GP-to-Cloud journey The 4 Data Preservation Options Explained: 1. Read-Only Dynamics GP 2. Azure SQL Data Warehouse 3. Third-Party Cloud Archiving Tools 4. PDF/CSV Document Snapshots Mix, match, customize. That’s the hybrid advantage. Who Should Watch This? • CFOs • Controllers • IT Directors • GP Users • CEOs planning ERP modernization • Anyone preparing to move off Microsoft Dynamics GP About Brightpoint Infotech We’ve helped dozens of organizations modernize their ERP while preserving every single audit-critical historical record. If you’re planning a move from GP → Cloud, our team can guide you with proven, cost-effective hybrid data strategies. • Reach out at brightpointinfotech.com • Connect with our experts on LinkedIn: • Email: info@brightpointinfotech.com Brightpoint Infotech is a Microsoft Partner of the Year Finalist 2025 – Business Central for Nonprofits and holds Five Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations, reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence.
CFO Guide to Protecting GP Data When Moving to Business Central or Cloud ERP
In today’s episode, we unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in the ERP world right now — Dynamics 365 Business Central is officially evolving into an AI-First platform. This isn’t the Business Central you think you know anymore. This is Business Central 2.0 — smarter, faster, predictive, and powered by Microsoft’s evolving AI ecosystem. What’s Inside This Episode? • How Business Central is shifting from data entry → decision intelligence • Copilot superpowers: ask natural-language questions & automate the boring stuff • Semantic Search: no more guessing menus — just type what you think • Power Platform automation: Teams + Approvals + Workflows = zero bottlenecks • AI Agents (2025!): autonomous workflows that run without you clicking a thing • Forecasting, late-payment prediction, demand planning & more • Why waiting to modernize will cost businesses BIG • Why choosing the right partner is the key to an AI-ready ERP Brightpoint Infotech helps teams move from busywork → intelligent work. Let’s fast-track your AI transformation: Reach out at brightpointinfotech.com https://brightpointinfotech.com/ Connect with our experts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightpoint-infotech/ Email: info@brightpointinfotech.com
Business Central 2.0 | Microsoft’s AI-First ERP Is HERE! (Price Hike Alert + 2025 Updates)
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