Microsoft 2024 Wave 2 Update: What Nonprofits need to know.

How does the Wave 2 Updates apply to Nonprofits? 

These new updates can make a big difference for your nonprofit! They’ll help you: 

1. Manage donations 
2. Keep track of volunteers, 
3. Handle finances more smoothly.  

With AI-driven insights, you can better understand your donors and automate tasks like scheduling. You can also create custom apps to track your projects and measure how well your programmes are doing.  This means less time on admin tasks and more time focusing on your mission! 

However, Wave 2 isn’t like a regular Windows update. You can't just click a button and be done with it. You need to prepare in advance to ensure a smooth, disruption-free update, so your work stays uninterrupted. 

What You Need to Do: 

1. Update Proactively: Wave 2 releases start October 2024. Update your systems early and check for bugs to avoid interruptions. Consider expert help to prevent issues. 
2. Expert Support: If your CRM is crucial for daily tasks, get an expert to ensure your update runs smoothly. 
3. Access and Licensing: Changes apply only to current units. For new features, we can help adjust your licensing.   

Need support with the Wave 2 Update? We're here for you.  

We will help you prepare for the Wave 2 update in four simple steps:  

Step 1: We’ll back up your data 
Step 2: We’ll update your systems to the Wave 2 update 
Step 3: We’ll test the updates to make sure nothing is broken 
Step 4: We’ll make the changes live on your system  

The Technical Updates   

Microsoft's latest Wave update integrates AI across its platforms to boost productivity and efficiency. We've summed up the main updates: 

• AI & Microsoft Copilot: Automate tasks and get smart insights with AI-powered tools. 
• Dynamics 365: AI enhances sales, customer service, finance, supply chain, and project management. 
• Power Platform: AI improves app creation, workflow automation, and data processing. 

In short, AI is now embedded in Microsoft's tools to make your work faster and smarter. 

If you’re ready to get ahead of Wave 2, talk to your account manager, or drop us a line! 

For more details, check out this Microsoft Blog