The Learning Enrichment Foundation Trades Spreadsheets for Strategy

How smarter systems freed up time, fuelling growth and greater impact for the Learning Enrichment Foundation. 

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

About the Learning
Enrichment Foundation

The Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF) is a dynamic, community-focused organization that delivers a wide range of integrated services to support individuals and families in northwest Toronto. LEF offers high-quality childcare, employment and settlement services, skills development, language instruction, youth engagement programs, and entrepreneurship support—helping people of all backgrounds build stable, empowered, and fulfilling lives. With a strong emphasis on equity, inclusion, and lifelong learning, LEF plays a vital role in fostering community resilience and creating opportunities for growth and success.

The Challenge: Too
Many Hours, Too Little Insight

The foundation faced significant challenges with their existing accounting software, which fell short in meeting the intricate reporting and information needs demanded by the board and funders. The process of generating comprehensive reports to showcase the impact of funding across a diverse range of services was cumbersome and inefficient. 

It involved laboriously sifting through stacks of paper files, dedicating countless hours to manual data entry, and painstakingly comparing spreadsheets side by side. This was necessary to accurately track revenues and expenses across hundreds of contracts, making the task not only time-consuming but also prone to errors.

 

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The Solution: See the Big Picture
— and the Fine Print

Sparkrock partnered with LEF to implement a comprehensive ERP solution designed to unify and streamline their core operations.

Sparkrock's integrated platform brings together finance, workforce management, payroll, and employee scheduling, replacing fragmented processes with a centralized system that enhances efficiency, accuracy, and transparency. 

The new ERP system empowers LEF to better support its growing programs and staff while positioning the organization for continued innovation and long-term sustainability.

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The Outcome: Less
Spreadsheet Fatigue, More Focus

LEF now possesses the capability to broaden its program offerings without the need to increase its workforce. This strategic advantage allows the organization to allocate resources more efficiently, ensuring that its team can focus on impactful initiatives rather than administrative burdens. With the implementation of their new ERP solution, the accounting staff is empowered to engage in more meaningful and strategic activities, moving beyond the tedious task of managing cumbersome spreadsheets. 

This advanced system enhances decision-making processes, providing the organization with the tools to deliver comprehensive and insightful reports to the board of directors and funders. As a result, LEF can clearly illustrate the significant and positive impact that their funding is having on the lives of the individuals and families they are dedicated to serving, reinforcing their commitment to making a difference in the community.

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