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Effective Nonprofit Operations: Board Buy-In & Strategic Planning

 

 

On-demand Webinar

Effective Nonprofit Operations: Board Buy-In & Strategic Planning

Executive Summary

Strong leadership and clear planning keep nonprofits running smoothly. In this on-demand session, panelists share practical ways to engage your board, build a strategic plan that gets used, and balance long-term vision with day-to-day work.

Hear insights from Brian Abernathy (Convergent Nonprofit Solutions), Jenni Burton (Boardable), and Jennifer Hume (Sparkrock) on what actually works, what to avoid, and how to put ideas into action.
This session is for nonprofit finance and operations leaders who want a grounded approach to board alignment and strategic planning.

Key Topics

In this session, you will takeaway: 

  • How to build lasting board engagement and trust

  • Strategies for aligning board members with mission goals

  • What makes a nonprofit strategic plan effective in practice

  • How leadership style influences operational success

  • Ways to balance long-term priorities with daily operations

Our Sparkrock Speaker

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    Jennifer Hume

    Jennifer Hume (4)

    Pre-Sales Consultant, Sparkrock
    Jennifer is a CPA and CMA with 15+ years in senior leadership roles across finance, HR, IT, and operations. Now a Pre-Sales Consultant, she brings ERP solutions to life through engaging demos that show how integrated systems can simplify reporting, budgeting, and decision-making. With deep experience in nonprofits, education, and the public sector, she’s known for making complex systems feel practical and accessible.

    Step into Jennifer’s shoes—when she used Sparkrock in the field
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    Brian Abernathy

    Brian Abernathy

    General Manager, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions
    Brian Abernathy's nonprofit career has spanned more than two decades. As General Manager of Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, Brian provides leadership to a team of 30+ nonprofit experts in supporting organizations of all types through capital and comprehensive campaign management, and an array of other services, including planning and board strategy.
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    Jenni Burton

    Jenni Burton

    Senior Director of Marketing, Boardable
    Jenni Burton is a passionate nonprofit advocate, dedicated board member, and champion for causes that matter—especially homelessness and affordable housing. With a dynamic career that bridges the tech and retail industries, Jenni has held diverse roles across marketing, product, and sales, thriving equally in team leadership and hands-on execution. She’s known for turning big ideas into real-world impact.

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Who We Serve

Most ERP systems are built with for-profits in mind. Sparkrock is different. With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and health & human services space, we’ve built a solution that speaks directly to the needs of mission-driven organizations. As a partner, you gain access to a purpose-built, unified platform designed for organizations that prioritize impact over profit—plus a team of sector experts committed to supporting your success and your clients’.

Read Our Success Stories

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    The Sacramento Area Council of Governments

    See how SACOG streamlined finance and procurement—saving time, boosting transparency, and strengthening internal controls.
    Read their story
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    Action Group

    Learn how Action Group replaced disconnected systems with integrated scheduling, payroll, and finance—improving staff efficiency, retention, and service delivery.
    Read their story

  • Providence Child Development Society

    Learn how Providence unified finance, payroll, and HR in one system—improving accuracy, reporting, and staff empowerment as they continue to grow.
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Sparkrock could give us finance, payroll and HR functionality with one system and make them talk to each other. 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

[Sparkrock’s ERP] creates confidence across the organization. We are confident that we have all the information and that it’s accurate.

Haykaz Ghazanchyan
Director of Finance
ACCES Employment
Sparkrock empowers employees and gives them more confidence in their role. It helps us as an organization because everyone is taking responsibility for their role, but they are also able to grow.
Masarra Smoka
Finance Manager
Providence Child Development Society
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