For many Human Services organizations, the ROI of technology is indisputable. Yet some organizations have been stung by very memorable IT project failures, and these failures stick in the minds of the people who write the checks. As a result, the level of trust in software can be low, and this lack …
As a Human Services agency, you’re constantly tasked with “doing more with less.” With tight budgets and even tighter restrictions on how you spend funder dollars, making sure your organization is running as efficiently as possible is a must. In our experience though, most human services organizations are so busy focusing …
Guest Post by Dawn Carlyle, Business Analyst at District of Nippissing Social Servies Admin Board In my line of work there are always going to be risks. It’s what happens when you put yourself out there to help a fellow human being during a difficult time in their life. Risk is …
Sparkrock announces that Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is successfully live on Sparkrock ERP Finance solution. Servicing families in Windsor and Essex County, GECDSB supports more than 36,000 students across its region. “I’m pleased to welcome Greater Essex County District School Board to the Sparkrock K12 community, a Sparkrock customer …
Drum roll please… We’re proud to announce the nominees for the Fuel Good 2019 Customer Awards! Our customers are at the heart of everything we do at Sparkrock, so every year at our annual customer conference, Fuel Good, we present three different awards as a way to thank them for their efforts in their digital transformations …
Sparkrock is happy to announce our commitment and support to Socks 4 Souls Canada. Socks 4 Souls Canada is a non-profit organization which is committed to contributing warmth, comfort, dignity, mobility, and health to homeless people by providing them with clean, new socks. A simple pair of socks might not seem like much …
THEIR MISSION Waterloo Catholic District School Board began as a one-room schoolhouse in 1836 and has grown to be the 8th largest Catholic school system in Ontario. Their mission is that as disciples of Christ, they will educate and nurture hope in all learners to realize their full potential to transform God’s …
THEIR MISSION Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services makes a dramatic impact to over 10,000 individuals every year - including newcomers, youth, women, and seniors - by providing them with a range of programs to help them transition to their new homes in Canada. These services include newcomer orientation, education, language training, and employment and …
THEIR MISSION New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families began in 1885 and has been evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of their 3000 plus clients, across 16 programs in the Winnipeg community. They have redefined themselves and their services to work better with children, youth, adults and families as they chart …
THEIR MISSION Kenora District Services Board delivers needed social services to all citizens in the District of Kenora, Ontario. They provide assistance to Ontario Works, Social Housing, Emergency Medical Services and Early Learning and Child Care Services under the vision that with forward thinking and engaged employees they can achieve consistent …
THEIR MISSION The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has nurtured the development of students and families since 1847, and are fervently committed to high standards for achievement in teaching and learning. They are very proud of the quality of instruction within all schools and their commitment to inclusive learning spaces that provide differentiated opportunities …
THEIR MISSION Grey Bruce Health Unit is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities that support an individual's health and well-being and work with Grey Bruce communities to protect and promote healthly lifestyles. They are focused on enabling healthy workplaces, forging strong partnerships to target public health issues, and delivering high-quality public health …
THEIR MISSION The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) is committed to promoting and enhancing healthy communities, and strengthening and empowering their citizens. With a wealth of in-house experience, they carry out their mission in a citizen-focused manner, and by offering the best quality of services possible. WHAT WAS HOLDING …
THEIR MISSION Community Living South Muskoka (CLSM) provides lifetime support to all those impacted by a developmental disability, utilizing skilled staff and effective partnerships involving the individual, the family, and the community with the result that the individual is accepted as a valued community member. WHAT WAS HOLDING THEM BACK? CLSM was having …
THEIR MISSION The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is an independent, national, nonprofit organization. Their mission, to foster ethical sport for all Canadians, is carried out through research, promotion, education, detection and deterrence, as well as through programs and partnerships with other organizations. WHAT WAS HOLDING THEM BACK? As the demands …
THEIR MISSION Canadian Baptist Ministries is a global mission organization committed to sharing God’s love through word and deed. They believe that God brings healing to a broken world through local churches. With over 140 years of experience, they have seen that words and deeds intertwined in Christian community work together to bear witness …
THEIR MISSION Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is committed to delivering a vibrant Catholic education. They ensure quality learning experiences through community partnerships that nurture each student in body, mind and spirit and embrace the teachings of Christ, giving witness to Gospel values. WHAT WAS HOLDING THEM BACK? Although Bruce-Grey first partnered with Sparkrock in …
THEIR MISSION Action Group is a nonprofit community agency supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities. Established nearly 40 years ago, Action Group provides services throughout Central Alberta from its main office in Lacombe. Their primary mission is to "make a difference in our communities by providing education and services that help people become leaders in …
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THEIR MISSION The Robin Hood Association is committed to excellence in assisting individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal best and experience a quality lifestyle. Individuals served by the Robin Hood Association will have the opportunity to experience a satisfying and fulfilling lifestyle based on personal choice, dignity and respect. WHAT WAS …
There's no getting around it, change is inevitable. It’s required to keep your organization running as effectively and efficiently as possible, but often Human Services seem to avoid it at all costs. How can you even to foster change when you’re up against staff and managers that have been doing …
THEIR MISSION York Region District School Board (YRDSB) is the third largest school board in Ontario, with over 123,000 students in 210 schools. With new schools opening every year, YRDSB is committed to meeting the increasing demand for school space and growth while maintaining the focus on success and achievement that …
You know all about what Fuel Good 2019 has to offer when it comes to the awesome networking opportunities and the new industry specific breakout sessions, but we get it, you need more details! Developing a perfect conference schedule takes time and hard work, and we’re almost ready to release sessions for …
The purpose of the Fuel Good conference is to provide you with the inspiration and education you need to transform the operations of your nonprofit or K12 school board. That’s why every year we seek out speakers that will leave you excited to go out and make a positive difference. With this …
In case you didn't hear, Fuel Good 2019 registration opened last week! If you were one of the few people who couldn't make it to the 2018 conference, here is a quick summary of what you missed: Over 130 individuals from nonprofits and K12 school boards came together in Toronto, Ontario for three …
Sudbury Catholic District School Board Manager of Financial Services Susan Anderson discusses why K12 need to adapt to new technology, even if they think their current system is working. Innovate or die. That phrase gets tossed around in big business and drives change in their organizations. In the K12 realm there …
We’re going to throw a stat at you that might sound ridiculous, but depending on the size of your organization you could be victim to it too: Human Services organizations, on average, end up spending nearly $1 Million dollars annually in overtime pay. If reading that sentence makes you want to hyperventilate …
