So, your non-profit organization or government agency is still running on Microsoft Great Plains (GP)? That’s like trying to run a modern fundraising campaign with a fax machine—it worked in the past, but there are better tools available today!

GP is now in “extended support mode”, which is Microsoft’s polite way of saying, “We’re not really updating this anymore, but we’ll keep it barely running for a while.” No new features—just basic security patches.

Enter Microsoft Business Central (BC), the cloud-powered accounting and financial solution that can help your organization spend less time on admin and more time changing the world.

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Let’s talk about how BC can take over your operations like a seasoned executive director, why GP is headed toward retirement, and how Sylogist can help make the transition smoother than a perfectly written grant proposal.

Business Central (“BC”) is a fast, intuitive, cloud-based, future-ready platform, built to optimize your process manufacturing operations in addition to robust, world-class industry-specific functionality from Sylogist.

Let’s take a look at how Microsoft BC & Sylogist could manage and optimize your non-profit organization!

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Finance That Doesn’t Give You Anxiety
BC gives you real-time financial tracking, automated reporting, and fund accounting tools, so you’re not scrambling at audit time.

Grant & Fund Management That Actually Works
Tracking restricted and unrestricted funds can be a nightmare in outdated systems, but BC makes it easy—so you’ll always know where every dollar came from and where it needs to go.

Program Management That’s Actually Manageable
Whether you run social services, education programs, or disaster relief efforts, BC helps you organize budgets, track results, and optimize resource allocation.

Donation & Membership Management That Doesn’t Feel Like a Black Hole
BC integrates with fundraising platforms, automates donor tracking, and even helps with engagement strategies—because keeping supporters happy shouldn’t require an advanced degree in spreadsheet formulas.

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Sylogist: Your Secret for a Smooth Business Central Transition

Okay, so you’re ready to leave GP behind and move to Business Central, but you don’t want to do it alone. That’s where Sylogist comes in—think of them as the non-profit technology specialists who know exactly how to optimize your operations.

A Partner That Understands Non-Profits
Sylogist isn’t just an ERP vendor—they specialize in non-profits and know the unique challenges of fund accounting, program tracking, and donor engagement.

Industry-Specific Features
Sylogist provides custom ERP solutions designed for non-profits, charities, education institutions, and government-funded organizations.

Seamless Integration with Business Central
Sylogist solutions work inside BC, so you don’t have to juggle multiple platforms or risk losing donor and grant data.

Automation to Reduce Admin Work
From grant applications to donor engagement, Sylogist helps automate key tasks, so your team can focus on fundraising, mission work, and advocacy instead of spreadsheets.

Compliance & Reporting Made Simple
Whether you need to meet 501(c)(3) regulations, track government funding, or report to donors, Sylogist ensures you stay compliant without drowning in paperwork.

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The Slow Goodbye (2025-2028)

By 2026, GP will struggle to keep up with modern software integrations. If GP were an organization, it would still be fundraising with paper checks and mailed newsletters while everyone else is using online giving platforms.

The Final Curtain Call (Post-2028)

After 2028, GP will be fully decommissioned. No support, no updates—just an outdated system taking up space like an unused storage room full of old event banners.

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Plan Like a Pro

Audit your current GP setup—donor records, grant tracking, financial statements, program budgets—and decide what needs to move to BC. Think of it like cleaning up your CRM before a major fundraising gala.

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Data Migration

Microsoft offers migration tools and expert partners to ensure your funding history, program records, and compliance reports move over without getting lost in the shuffle.

Train

New system = new workflows. Train your staff so they don’t panic when GP disappears. Consider some incentives (free coffee, an extra PTO day, or a casual Friday)—trust us, it works.

Go Live & Make an Impact

Run GP and BC in parallel for a bit to make sure everything runs smoothly. Once you’re confident, retire GP and celebrate—you just future-proofed your non-profit!