Navigating the Ariett Sunset: Safeguarding Your Data for Nonprofits
Presented by JMT Consulting
Featuring: Hank Wright – Senior ERP Implementation Consultant, JMT Consulting
Introduction: Why Nonprofits Must Prepare for the Ariett Sunset
Nonprofits that rely on Ariett for purchase-to-pay, AP automation, and expense management are facing a critical deadline: Ariett will sunset on November 1, 2025. After this date, the platform will be permanently unavailable. For finance teams using MIP and Sage Intacct, this creates an urgent need to preserve access to historical data for audits, compliance, and ongoing reporting.
This session, led by JMT Consulting, outlines how nonprofits can securely extract, transform, and migrate Ariett data to ensure continuity, transparency, and compliance.
What Risks Do Nonprofits Face When Ariett Sunsets?
- Data Loss = Compliance Risks. Once Ariett shuts down, organizations risk losing access to invoices, contracts, and audit trails.
- Hashed Attachments = Usability Barriers. Attachments stored in Ariett may be inaccessible or unreadable without conversion.
- Siloed Data = Operational Disruption. Without migration, finance teams will lack easy access to historic transactions and documents.
Hank Wright emphasized that the biggest challenge isn’t just moving data — it’s ensuring that the migrated information remains usable, searchable, and audit-ready long after Ariett is gone.
How Can Nonprofits Approach Ariett Data Migration?
Instead of scrambling with manual exports, JMT Consulting recommends a structured approach:
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load): Export Ariett data into Excel, structured tables, or lists for easy filtering and analysis.
Data Cleansing: Validate attachment readability, remove duplicates, cross-check references to Sage Intacct records, and standardize formats.
Attachment Conversion: Rename hashed files with embedded metadata (invoice #, vendor #, contract #) for clarity and compliance.
Sage Intacct Integration: Use Intacct APIs to link attachments directly to transactions for ongoing access.
Custom Web Portals: Provide secure, user-friendly access to archived data for audits, staff, and compliance needs.
Hosting & Governance: Ensure long-term availability and security with reliable hosting and governance practices.
How Does JMT Consulting Support Nonprofits Beyond Migration?
With over 30 years of experience in nonprofit financial systems, JMT goes beyond technical transfer. Their tailored solutions include:
- Reliable hosting for migrated data.
- Comprehensive data governance and compliance support.
- Collaboration with finance and IT teams to design strategies that minimize disruption and maximize value.
As Wright noted, safeguarding your data isn’t just about compliance — it’s about ensuring your nonprofit can continue managing mission-critical tasks with confidence.
What Best Practices Ensure a Smooth Transition?
- Verify Data Quality Early. Identify corrupted files, duplicates, or missing metadata before migration.
- Embed Metadata in Attachments. Ensure every file name carries key identifiers (invoice #, vendor #, etc.).
- Stage the Migration. Test in phases to confirm integrity and usability before going live.
- Engage Stakeholders. Finance, IT, and compliance teams must align on requirements and governance.
Ready to Safeguard Your Data?
The Ariett sunset is not just a technical change — it’s a critical moment for nonprofits to protect their financial history. With JMT’s proven expertise in Sage Intacct, MIP, and nonprofit systems, your organization can ensure accuracy, reliability, and audit readiness throughout the transition.
If your team still relies on Ariett for financial data and attachments, now is the time to begin planning your migration strategy.
