{"id":10863,"date":"2022-02-14T10:37:34","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T10:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/?p=10863"},"modified":"2025-05-07T14:55:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T13:55:51","slug":"tech-transform-finance-non-profit-organisations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/tech-transform-finance-non-profit-organisations\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways tech can transform finance for non-profit organisations"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/category\/money-matters\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Money Matters<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4 ways tech can transform finance for non-profit organisations\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2022-02-14T10:37:34+00:00\">14 February, 2022<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"4 ways tech can transform finance for non-profit organisations\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/tech-transform-finance-non-profit-organisations\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/author\/kellydent\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-25-350x350.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Kelly Dent<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Gone are the days where finances were a historical bit of admin looming at the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Accounting software has evolved into something of a strategic tool for leaders at non-profit organisations (NPOs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It allows them to develop and execute strategies more effectively and helps to align processes more closely to the objectives of the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In this article, we&#8217;ll show you how technology can transform finance for NPOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here&#8217;s what we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"#finances\">Finances front and centre<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"#better\">1.&nbsp;Better decisions, sustainable growth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"#set\">2.&nbsp;Set up new services for success<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"#manage\">3.&nbsp;Manage mergers more effectively<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"#keep\">4.&nbsp;Keep your organisation on track<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"#final\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"finances\">Finances front and centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Accounts need to be filed accurately and on time with the right authorities, or charitable status can be taken away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Bills, expenses, and salaries need to be paid, and the books need to be balanced just to keep things ticking along. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But there\u2019s a big difference between ticking along and achieving your organisation\u2019s goals \u2013 and that\u2019s where accounting software can have the biggest impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If your people have the software they need to produce more accurate, relevant insights and streamline their day-to-day processes, then you\u2019ve got a leaner, happier organisation that works more efficiently and can boost its return on investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Not quite convinced? That\u2019s OK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here are just four of the benefits digital transformation can have for your finance function and the wider NPO sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"better\">1.&nbsp;Better decisions, sustainable growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">With the right technology to support your finance team, you get better decision support for the whole organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Decision support is any system of information that informs organisational decision-making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An NPO might, for example, use data from a customer relationship management (CRM) tool to make data-backed decisions about their service users\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Having decision support you can depend on is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It takes emotion out of the equation and gives leaders the guidance they need to keep moving in the right direction, hit strategic goals, and stay on budget, no matter the size of your organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">NPOs need an accurate budget to build a realistic plan for the year ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">That plan will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Define exactly what activities the organisation can perform<\/li><li>Determine the overall impact of the organisation<\/li><li>Outline the cost of rolling those activities out<\/li><li>Estimate and track the amount of funding coming in.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Beyond that, having a bang-on budget doesn\u2019t just allow you to make timely decisions about today\u2019s cost saving measures and fundraising activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It also allows you to chart a course towards sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A robust budget gives you the foundation you need to manage organisational performance throughout the year, making sure there\u2019s enough in reserve if you need to pivot your operations overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"set\">2.&nbsp;Set up new services for success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Launching a new service? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">To make that a success, you need to understand and map out the full costs of providing that service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The right accounting software will help you plan for and track everything, from the cost of providing the new service to other key areas like facilities, travel expenses, IT, and any costs associated with promoting the service and monitoring its impact.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When launching a new service, you\u2019ll also need to account for the costs of getting started, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recruiting new staff<\/li><li>Designing the new services<\/li><li>Compliance costs (such as Disclosure and Barring Service checks).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A clear view of it all will ensure that the service can be financed sustainably, whether that\u2019s via a commissioner such as the government or NHS, a grant provider, or any other fundraising initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"manage\">3.&nbsp;Manage mergers more effectively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Whether you\u2019re merging as an opportunity for growth or teaming up with a larger NPO to make sure you can continue to provide your services, a merger is a weighty decision to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The goal of a merger is to boost the impact of two smaller NPOs by combining resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There are usually opportunities to save on overheads and minimise fundraising costs too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But there are some risks to watch out for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Without a clear view of both organisations\u2019 accounts, there\u2019s the chance that financial weak spots in one organisation could drag both down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">And let\u2019s not forget the costs that come with a merger, too, the largest being staff time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">These costs can also include third-party finance and legal costs, and need to be planned for ahead of time to make sure the merger really is as attractive as it looks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Having a digitalised finance function means you\u2019ll have all the data you need to make the right decision for your organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep\">4.&nbsp;<strong>Keep your organisation on track<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Competition for funding is intense, making performance management essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You need to be able to show that your NPO is consistently meeting its strategic objectives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">And the best way to do that is by tracking performance against budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Using cloud accounting software makes it easy to do just that. You can spot any potential problems before they grow, analyse them, and correct course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If, for example, there\u2019s an overspend on energy bills, shopping for a new provider might save money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Travel costs too high? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Consider planning further ahead or replacing some visits with video calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When you can show that your organisation is hitting its strategic and financial goals, you win funder confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">And that has the power to make your NPO thrive.<\/p>\n \n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Organisational Financial Literacy Hub<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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