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NetSuite for Nonprofits: A Cloud Management System for Charitable Organisations

6 mins

Why Industry-Leading Software Alone is Not Enough

Nonprofits everywhere are navigating continuous change - meeting donor expectations, adapting to regulatory shifts and staying ahead of emerging trends. On top of it all, the demand for more transparency and services continues to grow. Despite these pressures, many nonprofits still rely on disparate systems, often leaving leadership without a single actionable view of the organisation.

Nonprofits need a flexible business system that can continuously adapt to evolving stakeholder needs. That’s where Humony’s NetSuite for Nonprofits solution comes in. This cloud based software automates critical business processes and consolidates financial data into one unified view - regardless of the number of subsidiaries or diverse revenue streams.

Key Benefits of Humony’s NetSuite for Nonprofits solution:

Real-time financial management to speed up monthly closings and improve strategic decision-making.
On-demand SORP reports with flexible, configurable compliance reporting.
Role-based KPIs and dashboards for enhanced operational insights and decision-making.
Total spend visibility for better financial control.
Seamless integration. NetSuite can integrate with many other systems to deliver one version of the truth for data and reporting.
Grant lifecycle visibility to streamline grant management and reporting.
Operational efficiency and scalability to support growth.
Access to NetSuite’s Social Impact community with pro bono services and training

NetSuite for Nonprofits: Built and Delivered With Industry Expertise

NetSuite has close to 4,000 successful Social Impact implementations, giving it deep insights into the unique challenges nonprofits face. Their nonprofit solution, informed by this expertise, is built to solve real-world business issues. Humony enhances this offering with its SuiteSuccess methodology. SuiteSuccess is a phased approach to ERP implementation, designed to deliver meaningful improvements at every stage of the transformation journey. Humony specialises in deploying NetSuite for Nonprofits into the Social Impact sector, ensuring organisations can maximise their time-to-value.

Key SuiteSuccess Benefits:

Phasing out outdated systems to deliver an ideal experience using a proven stairway methodology.
Faster time-to-value by combining software, strategic services, and partnerships into an all-in-one solution.
Optimised business processes tailored to the evolving needs of nonprofits.

The SuiteSuccess Stairway: Step-by-Step Transformation

Recognising that a ‘Big Bang’ approach to ERP transformation is risky and outdated, SuiteSuccess breaks down transformation into five manageable steps:

Step 1: Establish. Create a cloud-based foundation that unifies financials, projects, grants, and fund management. This eliminates fragmented solutions and ensures all users access one version of the truth.
Step 2: Elevate. Expand to include unified people and program management, integrating constituents, expense management, and forecasting into one system.
Step 3: Expand. With IT infrastructure no longer a burden, nonprofits can focus on mission-critical work. Advanced reporting, inventory management, and automation become available.
Step 4: Accelerate. Improved planning, budgeting, and funding management are enabled, increasing agility and facilitating data-driven decision-making.
Step 5: Transform. At this stage, technology is no longer a limitation. Focus shifts entirely to outcomes, impact, and relationship-building. NetSuite’s continuous innovation ensures nonprofits remain on the cutting edge.

A Product Built With Nonprofits in Mind

NetSuite’s Nonprofit Edition from Humony is specifically tailored to give your team the tools needed for faster decision-making and better mission impact. The system was developed with extensive input from real-world nonprofit organisations to ensure it meets their needs. Customisable dashboards, KPIs, and reports ensure a seamless user experience for all key roles.

Pre-Configured Dashboards and Reporting

Every user has access to a centralised dashboard with real-time alerts, KPIs, and reminders. These dashboards are designed for efficiency, ensuring users only see the information relevant to their roles.

Real-Time Financial Visibility

NetSuite’s cloud-based architecture offers full financial visibility, integrating project management, CRM, and resource allocation into one system. This eliminates static data and allows nonprofits to make accurate, data-driven decisions.

Humony and NetSuite: Your Nonprofit’s Strategic Partner

With over 40,000 customers worldwide - including approximately 4,000 nonprofits - NetSuite has the experience and resources to help your organisation thrive. From small volunteer-run groups to large international NGOs, NetSuite’s Social Impact arm supports nonprofits in accelerating their missions with cloud ERP technology.

NetSuite Social Impact Services:

Pro bono support through initiatives like Buildathon 4Good and Hackathon 4Good.
Capacity-building workshops and training for ongoing education and development.
Nonprofit software donations to qualifying organisations.

Ready to Elevate Your Nonprofit’s Impact?

With Humony’s tailored implementation of NetSuite for Nonprofits, your organisation can benefit from a proven cloud ERP solution designed for growth, transparency, and impact. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, improve financial oversight, or scale your mission, NetSuite has the tools you need. Let NetSuite handle your technology roadmap so you can focus on making a difference in the world.