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Return on Mission: A New Metric for Mental Health Care Finance 

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…

ERP Selection Pitfalls: Why “Cheaper” Systems Cost Nonprofits More in the End  

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…

5 Steps to Confidently Evaluate Your Nonprofit ERP Options 

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…

Checklist: 10 ERP Reports Every Auditor Wants to See

Move from audit scramble to audit confidence with these reporting essentials 

Beyond the Audit: Building a Culture of Accountability in Nonprofit Finance

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…

What is an ERP System for Nonprofits?

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…

A Fireside Chat with Ikram Zouari: Real-World Lessons from a Nonprofit ERP Implementation 

Most nonprofits don’t go through ERP selection more than once every decade. When they do, the process demands serious commitment: 

Why Great Plains Customers Need to Start Planning Their ERP Migration in 2026

Microsoft has officially announced the end of support for Dynamics GP (Great Plains), setting a firm deadline for organizations to move to modern ERP platforms. While 2029 might sound distant,…