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Most finance teams understand dimensions. They’ve implemented them. They use them. They rely on them for reporting, budgeting, and oversight. 

If you’ve ever inherited a chart of accounts with five segments, 14 digits, and thousands of near-identical combinations, you already know how this story starts. 

Organizations have relied on Microsoft Great Plains’ finance and procurement functionalities for nearly two decades. But Microsoft announced that it’s sunsetting the solution, leaving users to figure out their next…

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…