collana npo 
The ERP for non-profits and associations

An ERP that noticeably reduces workload, automates and leaves more time for the essentials.

collana npo

One solution for many challenges

Member and donor data is scattered in Excel lists and various tools.

collana npo combines donation management, member administration and communication in a single database.

Project budgets and subsidies are difficult to track and have to be checked manually.

With collana npo, you can keep an eye on your financial flows - from the allocation of funds to the settlement of accounts with funding bodies.

The obligation to provide proof to partners, donors and authorities causes a great deal of effort.

collana npo documents all bookings and activities in an audit-proof manner - for transparent reports and audited compliance.

Why you can trust us

Key Facts

35+

Years of industry experience

100%

Microsoft technology

360°

Transparency & traceability

1

System for all tasks

Target group

NPOs, associations, foundations

Markets

Switzerland

Technological basis

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with extensions in AL

With collana npo, you control all of your organisation's administrative, financial and donation processes in one central solution.
The software is based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and was developed specifically for the requirements of non-profit organisations.
Whether member administration, project financing or subsidy accounting - collana npo brings transparency, efficiency and traceability to your day-to-day business.

Get more out of Business Central with collana npo

The biggest difference between collana npo and the Microsoft standard are the features that are explicitly tailored to NPOs and associations, which either cannot be implemented at all via Business Central or can only be implemented with a great deal of manual effort. Here is an overview:

Microsoft Business Central with collana npo

Microsoft Business Central without collana npo

Centralised member and donation management with automated processes

Project and funding management with clear budget control

Fully integrated bookkeeping and cost accounting

Communication and correspondence directly from the system

Scalable for small associations to large foundations and NGOs

Case Studies

collana npo in practice

collana npo is an established solution on the market that is trusted by many NPOs and associations in Switzerland. Discover how collana npo works in practice in our case studies.

Best Choice for Switzerland
Our target group

We speak the language of Swiss NPOs & associations.

Our customers are institutions that want to use digitalisation to seamlessly integrate processes, avoid media disruptions and sustainably reduce costs.

Our expertise lies in the integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, customised for the requirements of the non-profit sector.

Technology used

Techstack

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
ERP platform for non-profit organisations and funding management

AL
Programming language for Dynamics 365 Business Central

C/AL
Older ERP language for legacy objects

C#
Language for customised .NET development

Microsoft Azure
Cloud hosting, security and scaling

Docker / Kubernetes
Containers & deployment in ERP environments

REST APIs
Modern ERP interfaces for third-party software

SOAP
Legacy interface for older systems

CSV / XML / Excel
Flexible data imports and exports

Power BI
Visual reports on projects, donations and funding

M365 Integration
Direct connection to Outlook, Teams and SharePoint

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Questions about collana med

FAQs

What is collana npo?

collana npo is an ERP solution based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central that has been specially developed for non-profit organisations, associations and foundations. The system supports central areas such as finance, donation management, membership management and project management in a common platform.

Can collana npo manage funding and projects?

Yes. collana npo enables the project-related planning, administration and accounting of subsidies. Financial movements remain transparent and traceable, which supports internal analyses and external audits.

How does collana npo support donation and membership management?

collana npo centralises donor, member and communication data. Functions such as the creation of donation receipts, serial letters and analyses can be automated and simplify day-to-day administrative work.

Is collana npo suitable for organisations in Switzerland?

Yes. collana npo supports the accounting and compliance requirements in Switzerland. The solution can be operated both in the Microsoft Azure Cloud and on-premises and can be adapted to different organisational frameworks.

Best Choice
for NPOs & associations