Software Implementation
NFP Partners’ senior consultants, who have extensive experience in the nonprofit sector and accounting technology, complete a rigorous Sage training and certification program with re-certification required annually.
NFP Partners practices a proven methodology, beginning with a clear and comprehensive definition of new system objectives and requirements from the client during the sales process. This allows consultants to set the scope of the project and to provide realistic cost estimates for product and professional services, and also sets the foundation for project planning after the sale and developing a Consulting Services Agreement. Then, the implementation project is planned in detail with phased tasks and milestones, a timeline and the responsibilities of the consultant and client spelled out along with deliverables defined for each project phase.
A typical software implementation project includes the following distinct phases:
- Additional discovery and definition of coding structures
- Data conversion
- Training
- Assurance testing
- Going live and post go-live
For a more detailed description of the implementation process, please read our series of blog articles, Anatomy of a Software Implementation Project.