Migrate from Microsoft Great Plains to Cloud ERP

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Why Nonprofits Are Moving from Great Plains to Cloud ERP

Microsoft support for Dynamics Great Plains ends in 2029. Now is the time to plan your move to a modern cloud-based ERP system that offers sector-specific support both now and in the future. 

Sparkrock is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and designed specifically for nonprofits. You get the Microsoft tools you already rely on, like Azure, Teams, and Power BI, combined with ERP features that meet the real needs of your sector. 

From finance and HR to payroll and reporting, Sparkrock helps you move to the cloud with a secure, all-in-one solution that saves time and strengthens your impact. 

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Beyond Business Central:
The Full Sparkrock Suite

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Sparkrock adds nonprofit-specific functionality to the robust Business Central cloud ERP platform. This infographic shows which modules are enhanced by Sparkrock and which are 100% built by the Sparkrock team of nonprofit sector experts (and not available in base Business Central).
Because our Sparkrock ERP solution provides us with real-time data and insights, we all have a clear perspective on how we’re doing and where we can make improvements – leading to better, more informed decisions.
Marwan Ismail
Executive Director
Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services

Generating the quarterly reports for the Board used to be incredibly stressful for the entire finance division. But that’s not the case anymore.

Linda Hurdle
Chief Financial Officer
Canadian Museum of History

I can now move someone up into accounts receivable much more quickly than we could before. The old, manual processes required months of specialized training and departmental knowledge transfer. Now, all of that is programmed into the system, and automated.

Bill Kennedy
VP of Finance
The Learning Enrichment Foundation

The best thing about the Sparkrock solution is the way it links Human Resources to Scheduling, to Payroll, and then ultimately to Finance. Now that we have all four modules implemented and stable, the magic and the beauty of it is how they speak to one another for admin and financial purposes.

Trevor Ducharme
Director of Administration
The Robin Hood Association
The ability to access this information quickly, trust the integrity of our data, and close our books in a timely manner – we’re now closing our books in 10 days as opposed to 4-6 weeks – is a really great change.
Rob Jackett
Director of Administration
Canadian Baptist Ministries
Sparkrock’s 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

Why Mission-Driven Organizations Are Choosing Cloud ERP

Many nonprofits are moving away from legacy on-premise systems like Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains. They're choosing cloud solutions that offer more flexibility and product features purpose-built to support their mission.

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    Purpose-Built for Your Sector

    Designed for nonprofit finance, HR, payroll, and compliance. Not retrofitted from a for-profit model.

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    Enterprise-Grade Security

    Microsoft protects your data with the same tools used by governments and global companies.

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    Predictable Costs, No-Disruption Updates

    Switch to a SaaS model with predictable costs and built-in scalability. Get cloud-based updates when you’re ready—no disruptions, no manual effort.

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    AI-Powered Productivity

    Use tools like Microsoft Copilot to automate tasks, surface insights, and make faster decisions.

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    Built-In Microsoft Integration

    Work in one ecosystem with native connections to Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Power BI.

SPARKROCK ERP FOR NONPROFIT

Choose with Confidence

Evaluating ERP options for your nonprofit? This guide helps finance teams ask the right questions, compare vendors clearly, and avoid surprises—so you can choose with confidence.

 

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Why Organizations Trust Microsoft

With Sparkrock, you get the reliability and scale of Microsoft’s cloud platform combined with ERP features built specifically for nonprofits. Our team includes former nonprofit and education leaders, so we understand the day-to-day realities and design the product to support them.

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    Cloud-Ready

    Stay current with a system that updates regularly and grows with you.
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    Works with Tools You Already Use

    Connect easily to Outlook, Excel, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 apps. 

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    AI That Saves Time

    Microsoft Copilot helps automate tasks, summarize data, and support better decisions. 

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    Security You Can Count On

    Your data is protected by Microsoft’s trusted global cloud infrastructure. 

Microsoft powers the infrastructure. Sparkrock powers your mission.
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Purpose-built ERP Solution for Nonprofits

Sparkrock helps nonprofits manage finance, HR, and payroll in one secure, cloud-based platform built on Microsoft Business Central. You get better visibility, fewer manual processes, and more time to focus on your mission. Our ERP is designed specifically for nonprofit teams, with tools that support complex funding models, audit requirements, and workforce needs—without the headaches of disconnected systems or outdated software. 

Finance Features

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    Project & Grant Accounting

    Track spending by program or funder.

     

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    Fund Accounting

    Separate and report on restricted and unrestricted funds.

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    Budgeting & Planning

    Build budgets with real-time data and controls.

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    Financial Reporting

    Use dashboards to quickly see trends and performance.

HR and Payroll Features

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    Human Capital Management

    Store employee records in one place.

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    Onboarding & Self-Service

    Automate tasks and reduce admin time.

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    Timekeeping & Scheduling

    Track hours, shifts, and exceptions easily.

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    Payroll

    Run payroll in-house or connect with your provider

Simplify Credit Card Reconciliation and Employee Expense Claims

On-Demand Webinar

Nonprofit budgets should fund programs, not transaction fees. Find out how Sparkrock is helping nonprofits simplify credit card reconciliation and employee expense claims for greater efficiency and impact.Watch to learn how to:

  • Simplify credit card reconciliation and employee expense claims
  • How to reduce manual work with automated processes in Sparkrock
  • Improve operational efficiency with tools tailored for nonprofit organizations
  • Gain expert insights from Gary Servius & Jennifer Hume on financial operations
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Built-In AI That Works Like Your Team Thinks

Sparkrock includes Microsoft Copilot tools to help your team work faster and make better decisions; without needing a data analyst. 

Whether you’re managing budgets, planning staff schedules, or fielding questions from leadership, Copilot helps you find what you need and act quickly. It understands your role, responds to plain language prompts, and brings key insights to the surface. 

No more digging through spreadsheets or running manual reports. With Microsoft Copilot embedded in Sparkrock, information is easy to access, easy to understand, and ready when you need it. 

See Sparkrock in Action: Nonprofit Success Stories

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    Inside the Canadian Museum of History’s ERP Transformation

    Learn how the Canadian Museum of History replaced its legacy ERP with a modern, integrated system; reducing reporting time from days to minutes and empowering smarter decisions.
    Read their story
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    Bureaucracy, Meet Breakthrough: SACOG’s ERP Transformation

    How the Sacramento Area Council of Governments modernized operations to maximize impact, enabling faster data processing and eliminating the need for manual entries into ledgers.
    Read their story
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    More Efficient Payroll with Sparkrock: The Action Group Story

    Action Group eliminated 600 handwritten timesheets every two weeks. Payroll is now digital, and the team has reallocated the equivalent of 1.5 full-time roles to higher-impact work.
    Read their story
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    A Smarter Game Plan; Right to Play Modernizes their ERP System

    How custom reporting and seamless grant management helped every dollar go further for Right to Play (RTP). More efficient work means more focus on sustainable change for children globally.
    Read their story
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