Many Happy Returns: The NetSuite Advantage for Charities

In a time before NetSuite

Years ago, I spoke with a software developer who wrote database applications for government clients. His product offerings were mostly databases designed to track constituents, or schedule tax payments, or collect fines for parking tickets. He had a solution for everybody, from public schools to the tax assessor and he sold a lot of licenses because those licenses were cheap and cheap looks good on quarterly reports.

Was the software fit for purpose? Not really, but expectations were pretty low because the software was cheap. Eventually, my non-profit charity client had to buy more software and pay for more licenses to get the functionality she needed. The original developer was over-extended and couldn’t meet the needs of his growing customer base.

The problem

I tell this story because there are a several key takeaways. The first is false economy. The red flag here is there’s usually a reason that low-cost software is low-cost. It usually shows up in the hours you need to devote to keep it running. Or the hours you need to train people to use it. Or the resources you need to devote to securing the data you’ve entrusted to your low-cost solution.

The other takeaway was the extra cost needed to simply make the original solution work as originally intended. You could also add the unintended, but foreseeable, cost of its inability to scale.

Change has come

Fast forward to now, and charities around the world can take advantage of professionally-developed cloud solutions that have the functionality they need already built in. In addition, they have the functionality they’ll need tomorrow, ready to go on demand.

A strategic partner

Cloud Doing Good is an award-winning Oracle Netsuite Solution Provider for a good reason. Working hand-in-hand with NetSuite, the only social impact specialist Solution Provider with a remit to operate across EMEA, we help NGOs from the UK to Africa. Charitable organisations need their own champion to help them get the best value from their fiscal management infrastructure. Collecting and linking the income received from donations and grants to impact is of paramount importance to every non-profit, and we take that seriously.

The NetSuite complete solution

Netsuite is the cost-effective accounting solution that represents decades of development. Our clients get advanced features, tailored for the unique needs of non-profits, all at an affordable price.

Tested: The development time means extensive user testing and optimisation, so users of all backgrounds will find it straightforward and easy to navigate, reducing learning curves and increasing their productivity.

Managed: Because Netsuite is cloud-based, you and your staff can access your financial data securely from any location. Your financial and impact information is always within reach. When you expand your staff, you don’t have to expand your office footprint.

Optimised: Simplify your financial management with a single, consolidated view of all your accounts. The intuitive Netsuite dashboard and reporting tools bring clarity to managing complex financial data allowing you to make informed decisions.

Customised: NetSuite's configuration and customisation engine, used by 38,000+ organisations, lets you tailor the software to meet your specific needs now and as they evolve. This includes handling charity grant tracking, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and simplifying reporting to funders. On top of that, the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) capabilities of NetSuite can be used to manage donor information, track donations, and develop donor engagement strategies.

The scalable solution for non-profits

A single, integrated, customisable solution to handle accounting, reporting responsibilities, donor management, and so much more. Plus, it’s a fully managed solution that’s secure and can be accessed from anywhere. That’s what Netsuite brings to the table. I’ll bet my old software developer would be impressed.