--- title: Watch a Sparkrock Overview | 7-minute Demo description: Watch a 7-minute Sparkrock demo to see how our Microsoft-based ERP empowers nonprofits and K-12. Explore features for Finance, HR, Payroll, and Procurement designed to help your organization thrive. --- [![Spakrock-logo](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Spakrock-logo.svg "Spakrock-logo")](http://sparkrock.com) # Sparkrock 7-Minute Product Demo  Powered by Microsoft Business Central & Purpose-Built for Nonprofits and K-12 ** ** ## Take the Tour: Watch Our 7-Minute Demo ***Note:** This 7-minute demo showcases Sparkrock’s ERP solution for Finance and HR/Payroll (HRP) only. It does **not **include Student Information System (SIS) features or Sparkrock Pay/School-Day modules for K-12 organizations. * [![Livingston-Range-School-Division-logo](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Livingston-Range-School-Division-logo.jpg) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/success-story-livingstone-range-school-division?hsLang=en) [![wcdsb-horizontal](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/wcdsb-horizontal.png) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/waterloo-catholic-school-board?hsLang=en) [![Rehoboth](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/Rehoboth.jpg) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/rehoboth-christian-ministries?hsLang=en) [![63c41ec1-40f0-4f14-9f6c-eb423114dce3](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/63c41ec1-40f0-4f14-9f6c-eb423114dce3.png) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/action-group?hsLang=en) [![1685368679014](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/1685368679014.png) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/providence-child-development-society?hsLang=en) 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 Choose Cloud ERP **From finance and HR to payroll and procurement, modern cloud ERP help nonprofit and K-12 teams work smarter, stay compliant, and better serve their communities. ** - ![popcorn-small](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/popcorn-small.png?width=75&height=75&name=popcorn-small.png) ### Purpose-Built for Your Sector Designed for nonprofit and K-12 finance, HR, payroll, and compliance. Not retrofitted from a for-profit model.  - ![popcorn-small](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/popcorn-small.png?width=75&height=75&name=popcorn-small.png) ### Enterprise-Grade Security Microsoft protects your data with the same tools used by governments and global companies. - ![popcorn-small](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/popcorn-small.png?width=75&height=75&name=popcorn-small.png) ### 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.   [ Download the Guide ](https://go.sparkrock.com/how-to-evaluate-an-erp-vendor?hsLang=en) ![How-to-write-RFP-mockup (6)](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/How-to-write-RFP-mockup%20(6).png) ## Purpose-built ERP Solution for Nonprofits & K-12 ![Frame 1](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%201.png?width=1746&height=879&name=Frame%201.png) 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 and K-12 sector experts (and not available in base Business Central). ## Finance Features - ![Finance and Procurement - NPO](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Finance%20and%20Procurement%20-%20NPO.png?width=150&height=150&name=Finance%20and%20Procurement%20-%20NPO.png) ### Project & Grant Accounting Track spending by program or funder.   - ![Finance and Procurement - NPO](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Finance%20and%20Procurement%20-%20NPO.png?width=150&height=150&name=Finance%20and%20Procurement%20-%20NPO.png) ### Fund Accounting Separate and report on restricted and unrestricted funds. - ![Budgeting and Planning - NPO](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Budgeting%20and%20Planning%20-%20NPO.png?width=150&height=150&name=Budgeting%20and%20Planning%20-%20NPO.png) ### Budgeting & Planning Build budgets with real-time data and controls. - ![Financial Analysis - NPO](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Financial%20Analysis%20-%20NPO.png?width=150&height=150&name=Financial%20Analysis%20-%20NPO.png) ### Financial Reporting Use dashboards to quickly see trends and performance. ## HR and Payroll Features - ![HR Management - IMPACT](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HR%20Management%20-%20IMPACT.png?width=150&height=150&name=HR%20Management%20-%20IMPACT.png) ### Human Capital Management Store employee records in one place. - ![HR Management - IMPACT](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HR%20Management%20-%20IMPACT.png?width=150&height=150&name=HR%20Management%20-%20IMPACT.png) ### Onboarding & Self-Service Automate tasks and reduce admin time. - ![Time Entry - IMPACT](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Time%20Entry%20-%20IMPACT.png?width=150&height=150&name=Time%20Entry%20-%20IMPACT.png) ### Timekeeping & Scheduling Track hours, shifts, and exceptions easily. - ![Reporting and Analytics - HRP - IMPACT-1](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reporting%20and%20Analytics%20-%20HRP%20-%20IMPACT-1.png?width=150&height=150&name=Reporting%20and%20Analytics%20-%20HRP%20-%20IMPACT-1.png) ### Payroll Run payroll in-house or connect with your provider [![CMH-MCH-logo-1](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/CMH-MCH-logo-1.png) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/canadian-museum-of-history?hsLang=en) ![seed_logo](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/seed_logo.png) [![SACOG-Logo](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/SACOG-Logo.png) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/sacramento-area-council-of-governments?hsLang=en) [![District_School_Board_of_Niagara_Logo](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/District_School_Board_of_Niagara_Logo.png) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/district-school-board-of-niagara?hsLang=en) [![images](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/images.png) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/acces-employment?hsLang=en) --- Microsoft powers the infrastructure. Sparkrock powers your mission. [BOOK A DEMO](https://go.sparkrock.com/watch-a-sparkrock-overview-7-minute-demo#demo) ## 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. ** - ![002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455.png?width=100&height=106&name=002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455.png) ### Cloud-Ready Stay current with a system that updates regularly and grows with you. - ![002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455.png?width=100&height=106&name=002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455.png) ### Works with Tools You Already Use Connect easily to Outlook, Excel, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 apps.  - ![002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455.png?width=100&height=106&name=002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455.png) ### AI That Saves Time Microsoft Copilot helps automate tasks, summarize data, and support better decisions.  - ![002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455.png?width=100&height=106&name=002c0e83-8612-4986-a28d-00629b79d455.png) ### Security You Can Count On Your data is protected by Microsoft’s trusted global cloud infrastructure.  ## See Sparkrock in Action: Nonprofit Success Stories - ![canadian-museum-of-history](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/canadian-museum-of-history.jpg) ## 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](https://sparkrock.com/success-story/canadian-museum-of-history/) - ![Group-of-Government-Workers-1](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Group-of-Government-Workers-1.png) ## 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](https://success.sparkrock.com/sacramento-area-council-of-governments?hsLang=en) - ![action-group](https://go.sparkrock.com/hubfs/action-group.jpg) ## 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](https://success.sparkrock.com/action-group?hsLang=en) - ![right-to-play-1](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/right-to-play-1.jpg?width=1000&height=500&name=right-to-play-1.jpg) ## 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 ](https://success.sparkrock.com/right-to-play?hsLang=en) ## Are you ready to spark change? Want to see how a modern, cloud-based ERP compares to Dynamics Great Plains? In your demo, we’ll show how Sparkrock supports finance, HR, and payroll teams with built-in AI, fewer manual steps, and better visibility across your organization.  We’ll walk through the features, answer your questions, and help you see what a move to the cloud could look like, on your terms.  ![S365](https://go.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S365.png?width=399&height=313&name=S365.png)   ### Request A Sparkrock Demo All Rights Reserved Sparkrock© 2026