Canada’s 2025 federal budget arrived with a long list of “firsts.” It’s the first budget of the Carney government, the first tabled in the fall, and the first to draw a…
A lot of Canadian nonprofits know they “should” modernize their finance and data systems. Fewer have a clear answer to the follow-up question: who’s going to pay for this?
Digital programming in museums and other cultural organizations has evolved quickly. What began as an urgent response to pandemic shutdowns has evolved into a long-term commitment to accessible storytelling and broader connection. In Canada, Digital Museums Canada (DMC)…
Across Canada’s mental health sector, the language of finance is evolving. Funders no longer ask only for balanced budgets; they ask for measurable outcomes, proof of impact, and evidence that…
Before joining Sparkrock, I worked for years as a CIO at a nonprofit supporting people with developmental disabilities. Our team ran 24/7 residential programs, day supports, and respite care while juggling funding from multiple…
Selecting a new ERP system is one of the biggest technology decisions a nonprofit can make. It affects how your organization manages funds, reports to stakeholders, pays employees, and keeps…
Move from audit scramble to audit confidence with these reporting essentials
For many nonprofit finance teams, the annual audit can feel like the finish line. Months of preparation, endless reconciliations, and late nights making sure every number is where it should…
Many nonprofits, schools, and human services organizations end up with a patchwork of tools over time — a mix of nonprofit accounting software, spreadsheets, and other human services software that…
