You've made the decision to start using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for your organization, but you don't know where to start. We know it can be daunting wading through the Microsoft ecosystem, so we're here to hand you a map and compass to get you started in the right direction.

This guide gives you commonly asked questions for new organizations that are just getting started with Microsoft Dynamics, and are looking for the first steps they'll need to take. We've put this post together in a frequently asked questions format because we keep hearing the same questions being asked and wonder "isn't there a place where all these questions are being answered?"

We couldn't find one, so we figured we'd roll up our sleeves and get to work. We'll keep updating this over time as community questions keep coming in.

Let's dive in!

Have you ever been looking over your fundraising calendar and thought, "Man, we need some fresh fundraising events here!" Or have you found yourself on the brink of starting a new fundraising campaign and wanted some unusual fundraising event ideas to get things started?

We get it. Sometimes you get into a fundraising rut, and you just need some ideas to get those creative juices flowing, add a little spark of excitement, or rally people to reach your fundraising goal. That's why we rounded up some great fundraising event ideas that you can add to your fundraising calendar.

They say, "failing to plan is planning to fail." The same is true with fundraising, and experienced development professionals understand that successful fundraising demands strategy, organization, and a plan.

It can feel difficult--even overwhelming--to manage the entire fundraising process day in and day out. Things can get even more complicated when you're working with a fundraising team.

Creating a fundraising calendar can be an excellent recipe for year-round fundraising success! The great news is that you can develop and implement a fundraising calendar any day of the year. We've consulted with some fundraising and nonprofit experts to gather the best tips, tricks, and strategies to help you build a great fundraising calendar.

Giving days have risen in popularity and effectiveness in recent years. As I’m sure you guessed, the most popular giving day is #GivingTuesday. By now, most nonprofits and charities have some kind of Giving Tuesday plan and strategy. Still, there’s always room for a bit of growth and improvement.

Social media can be an excellent way to reach new audiences and raise awareness about your cause on Giving Tuesday. After all, giving days are practically designed for social media campaigns. But there’s a lot of “noise” as everyone is vying for attention around that day.

Have no fear! We’ve rounded up some tips and tricks to help you boost your #GivingTuesday social media campaign so you can enjoy greater engagement and more donations.

The burning question that is always on a development professional's mind is, "How do I get more donations?" Especially when the economy is looking a little suspect or your current donations take a bit of a dip.

It's more challenging to attract new donors because people are busier, and there's more "noise" to cut through to grab their attention. But don't get discouraged! Many nonprofits are using a mix of old and new strategies to keep the donations coming in.

We rounded up some of the best, proven ways you can connect with current and potential supporters and get people to donate to your cause.