Sparkrock Finance and Sparkrock Impact HRP are built on the robust foundation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
They combine Microsoft’s enterprise cloud with deep sector expertise, giving K–12 schools and nonprofits the tools to manage funding, people, and operations—so they can spend less time on admin and more time on impact.
World-Class Tech for World-Changing Work—Powered by Microsoft
Sparkrock, powered by Microsoft Business Central, brings together the strength of Microsoft’s cloud platform with features built specifically for nonprofits, human services, and K–12 schools. You get trusted technology with tools designed for the real work you do; like managing funding, staying audit-ready, and making reporting faster and easier.
We’ve built this ERP from the ground up with people who’ve lived your challenges.
Our team includes former nonprofit leaders, school administrators, and public sector finance professionals. Many of them bring 20–30 years of hands-on experience.
From payroll and HR to budgeting, scheduling, and student information, Sparkrock gives your team the tools to work with confidence so you can focus on your mission, not your software.
Built on Microsoft
Sparkrock is a purpose-built ERP solution for nonprofits and K–12 organizations, built on Microsoft Business Central.
You get the reliability and scale of Microsoft’s cloud platform, combined with software, features, and support designed and delivered by Sparkrock. Our team drives the product and the customer experience, and many of us have worked in the nonprofit and K–12 sectors ourselves. Microsoft powers the infrastructure. Sparkrock powers your mission.
Microsoft provides:
Scalability and flexibility to grow with you
Trusted security and compliance
Integrations with Outlook, Teams, Excel, and more
A modern, always-up-to-date Business Central solution
AI-powered tools through Microsoft Copilot
Sparkrock adds:
Features tailored to nonprofit and education needs
Deep knowledge of sector regulations and reporting
A support team who knows your reality firsthand
Tools that give you a competitive edge
Insights from leading nonprofit and K–12 organizations
Sparkrock Finance and Sparkrock Impact HRP are built on the robust foundation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Our users enjoy the same security, longevity, and innovation that Microsoft customers expect from their products—plus the exclusive, nonprofit-specific features built in to the system by Sparkrock.
Why Microsoft
Built for the cloud.
Stay current with a solution that updates regularly and scales with your organization.
Works with tools you already use.
Connects with Microsoft 365—like Outlook, Excel, and Teams—so your team works in one ecosystem.
Smart features through AI.
Microsoft Copilot helps automate tasks, summarize data, and improve decision-making.
Security you can count on.
Keep your data safe with Microsoft’s leading security infrastructure.
Purpose-Built ERP: Trusted by Real Nonprofits, Powered by Microsoft
Nonprofits are turning to Microsoft in growing numbers—and with good reason.
Over 375,000 nonprofits use Microsoft Cloud solutions
In 2024, Microsoft awarded $4.7 billion in grants and discounts
51,000 new nonprofits joined the Microsoft ecosystem in the past 12 months
With Sparkrock, you can take full advantage of this momentum. Our ERP, built on Microsoft Business Central, brings nonprofit-specific finance and HR tools to the Microsoft platform you already trust.
NONPROFIT FINANCE
Confidently Manage Finance and Procurement in One Place
Sparkrock’s finance tools, powered by Microsoft Business Central, help nonprofit teams save time, reduce errors, and stay audit-ready. You get the accuracy and control you need—without relying on manual workarounds.
Top Features:
Project & Grant Accounting Track spending by grant or program and meet funder requirements with ease.
Fund Accounting Separate restricted and unrestricted funds clearly for better compliance and reporting.
Budget Planning & Management Plan smarter with real-time data, built-in controls, and collaborative tools.
Financial Analysis Access dashboards and reports that give you fast, clear insights into performance.
Sparkrock’s HR and payroll tools, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, bring all your employee information into one place and simplify everyday tasks.
Top Features:
Human Capital Management Keep employee records, milestones, and workforce data in one secure place.
Employee Onboarding Speed up onboarding with automation and easy-to-use self-service tools.
Timekeeping & Scheduling Track hours, manage shifts, and stay compliant—all from one screen.
Payroll – US and Canada Run payroll confidently or connect Sparkrock with your existing provider.
We deal with many different government funders and Sparkrock’s financial solution gives us the flexibility to get the required information reported properly, accurately, and fast. It’s wonderful and liberating to be confident that our information is correct.
Sara Tonks
Director of Finance and Administration District of Nipissing Social Services Board
After investigating multiple solutions, we were impressed with the flexibility and knowledge of the Sparkrock team. Sparkrock’s Finance solution met all our critical component requirements while providing the opportunity for future growth. Their knowledge of our industry and willingness to find solutions to our unique reporting needs made them the best choice for now and the future.
Corrine Owen
Director of Finance and Asset Management Kenora District Services Board
It's just invaluable to validate why we do what we do with our money and time. Our reports have just become more efficient. We are right down to the dollar with our spending. We are more fiscally responsible than ever because we can report accurately to the government.
Janice Gerbrandt
Director of Corporate Services Rehoboth Christian Ministries
With our new system we’ve reduced the need for 1.5 full-time employees and have been able to reallocate these resources from data entry into more strategic duties.
David Williams
Communication & Technology Director Action Group
Sparkrock + Microsoft For K–12 Schools
A Microsoft Cloud ERP Built for the K–12 Mission
School boards and districts across North America are moving to the cloud—and Microsoft is leading the way.
90% of global education institutions use Microsoft solutions
Sparkrock adds purpose-built ERP functionality for finance
With Sparkrock and Microsoft Business Central, your school board can be confident that they’re choosing a tool that’s secure, scalable, and built for education.
K-12 FINANCE
Purpose-Built Tools for School Budgeting and Compliance
Sparkrock simplifies complex budgeting, fund tracking, and audit preparation with tools designed for the unique needs of K–12 finance teams.
Top Features:
Fund Accounting Track and report on government grants, special education funding, and capital projects.
Budget Planning & Management Align school and district budgets with real-time data and shared tools.
Project & Grant Accounting Monitor spending across programs, departments, and individual schools.
Financial Analysis Use dashboards to compare budget vs. actuals and support better decisions.
After investigating multiple solutions, we were impressed with the flexibility and knowledge of the Sparkrock team. Sparkrock’s Finance solution met all our critical component requirements while providing the opportunity for future growth. Their knowledge of our industry and willingness to find solutions to our unique reporting needs made them the best choice for now and the future.
Corrine Owen
Director of Finance and Asset Management Kenora District Services Board
It's just invaluable to validate why we do what we do with our money and time. Our reports have just become more efficient. We are right down to the dollar with our spending. We are more fiscally responsible than ever because we can report accurately to the government.
Janice Gerbrandt
Director of Corporate Services Rehoboth Christian Ministries
We deal with many different government funders and Sparkrock’s financial solution gives us the flexibility to get the required information reported properly, accurately, and fast. It’s wonderful and liberating to be confident that our information is correct.
Sara Tonks
Director of Finance and Administration District of Nipissing Social Services Board
The transition went really well, and the people that we ended up working with were certainly great, and great to work with. Sugandhi was on top of things all of the time – that was good. She always made sure we were connected to the right people and getting the answers we needed. Charmaine was really good and certainly, her previous experience as a user paid dividends in helping us get things set up.
Brent Martin
Chief Financial Officer Fairview and Parkwood Mennonite Home Inc.
With our new system we’ve reduced the need for 1.5 full-time employees and have been able to reallocate these resources from data entry into more strategic duties.
