Association ERP Systems | Dynamics 365

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for associations

Built to help associations strengthen member value, streamline operations and adapt to today’s challenges — without losing focus on the mission.

Simplify operations, strengthen your foundation, stay mission-focused

From declining renewals to unpredictable event revenue and rising operational costs, associations are under pressure to deliver more value with fewer resources. Your team is being asked to modernize financial systems, improve reporting, and support strategic decisions — all while managing tight budgets and aging infrastructure.

That’s why more associations are turning to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — a flexible, scalable solution purpose-built to streamline accounting and operations. It brings clarity to your finances, simplifies back-office workflows, and provides the insights you need to plan confidently and act decisively.

Whether you’re expanding programs, optimizing dues strategies, or reporting to your board, Business Central helps you do more with less — so you can stay focused on delivering value to your members.

Our approach

Maximize time and resources

Maximize time and resources by streamlining financials, automating reporting and simplifying workflows. With greater efficiency and reduced manual effort, your team can focus on priorities, improve accuracy and keep operations running smoothly — saving time and boosting productivity.

Strengthen engagement

Enhance engagement by investing more time in building stronger member relationships, expanding the services you provide and advancing meaningful advocacy efforts. This focused approach not only deepens connections with your community but also creates lasting value, helping your organization grow while staying true to its mission.

Make informed decisions

Make informed decisions with integrated insights for clear visibility. Direct resources where they matter most, shape programs around member needs, and strengthen strategy with data on trends and engagement — empowering confident action and sustainable growth.

Establish trust and credibility

Build credibility and trust with board members, sponsors and stakeholders through transparent reporting and measurable results.

Solutions

Optimize operations and enhance member value

Streamline financial management

Efficiently manage your financial data with robust tools for budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking.

Improve transparency and accountability

Boost transparency with clear reporting and Power BI visuals, combining data for a complete association view.

Do more with less

Automate workflows with Copilot, streamline budgeting and reporting, and collaborate in real time with Microsoft 365.

Grow, adapt and innovate

Scale effortlessly with a cloud solution that grows with your association.

Ensure compliance

Stay compliant by managing tax-exempt donations, tracking grants, and keeping your association audit-ready.

Prioritize security

Business Central secures your data on Microsoft’s cloud, backed by expert ERP and cybersecurity support.

Why Sikich

Why associations choose Sikich and D365 BC

At Sikich, we understand that your members are at the heart of your organization. With over 30 years of experience working with associations, we understand how your organization operates and the unique challenges you face. Our goal is to deliver solutions that enhance your ability to manage operations, provide benefit to your members, and grow sustainably.

Ready to improve processes, overhaul your chart of accounts or leverage new technology?

We offer flexible implementation paths designed to meet your current needs and support what’s next. Our traditional implementation approach begins with a Business Process Alignment (BPA) to understand your unique operations, workflows and goals for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Leveraging experience with hundreds of associations, we use best practices to integrate your existing systems. We create unified visibility by connecting your Association Membership Software (AMS) and member portal with Business Central. This includes member dues, delivered services, streamlined data flow, improved financial data tracking and simplified reporting. Integrated portals also empower members to manage their profiles, renew memberships and access exclusive resources with ease.

We also ensure your licensing is right-sized, optimizing your investment to meet your association’s specific needs.

Services

Vetted third-party solutions

If Business Central doesn’t meet all your needs as-is, we offer vetted solutions like fund accounting and multi-entity accounting. They’re designed to complement Business Central with needed advanced functionality.

Services

Ongoing support

Our managed services for Dynamics 365 Business Central deliver ongoing support — from application help and system administration to optimization and release management. We keep your environment secure, efficient and up to date, so your team can focus on the core business.

We provide comprehensive analytics that ensure compliance and confident reporting, helping you boost efficiency, increase throughput, win customers and drive innovation.