--- title: "On-demand Webinar | NXUnite Webinar | Effective Nonprofit Operations: Board Buy-In & Strategic Planning" description: Watch this NXUnite by Nexus Marketing webinar featuring Sparkrock on how nonprofits can strengthen board buy-in, strategic planning, and operational success. image: https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/popcorn-small-1.png --- [![Spakrock-logo](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Spakrock-logo.svg "Spakrock-logo")](http://sparkrock.com) NXUnite by Nexus Marketing Webinar # 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 - ![Rectangle 284](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Rectangle%20284.svg) ### Jennifer Hume ![Jennifer Hume (4)](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jennifer%20Hume%20(4).png?width=150&height=150&name=Jennifer%20Hume%20(4).png) **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](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/cloud-erp-software-jennifer-day-in-the-life?hsLang=en) - ![Rectangle 284](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Rectangle%20284.svg) ### Brian Abernathy ![Brian Abernathy](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brian%20Abernathy.png?width=150&height=150&name=Brian%20Abernathy.png) **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. - ![Rectangle 284](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Rectangle%20284.svg) ### Jenni Burton ![Jenni Burton](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jenni%20Burton.png?width=150&height=150&name=Jenni%20Burton.png) **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. # Watch the On-Demand Webinar [![CMH-MCH-logo-1](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/CMH-MCH-logo-1.webp) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/canadian-museum-of-history?hsLang=en) [![1685368679014](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/1685368679014.png) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/providence-child-development-society?hsLang=en) [![SACOG-Logo](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/SACOG-Logo.png) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/sacramento-area-council-of-governments?hsLang=en) [![images](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/images.webp) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/acces-employment?hsLang=en) [![Rehoboth](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Customer%20Logos/Rehoboth.jpg) ](https://success.sparkrock.com/rehoboth-christian-ministries?hsLang=en) ## 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’. ![](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/1f665fd3c86683590394f0ac4151876d.jpeg) ## Read Our Success Stories - ![assessment-bg-1](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/assessment-bg-1.jpg) ## The Sacramento Area Council of Governments See how SACOG streamlined finance and procurement—saving time, boosting transparency, and strengthening internal controls. [Read their story](https://success.sparkrock.com/sacramento-area-council-of-governments?hsLang=en) - ![Special Education Happy Class](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/Special%20Education%20Happy%20Class.png) ## 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](https://success.sparkrock.com/action-group?hsLang=en) - ![](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hubfs/2fc93b330614698b6aece550caffa964.jpeg) ## 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. [Read their story](https://success.sparkrock.com/providence-child-development-society?hsLang=en) 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 ## Are you ready to spark change? With Sparkrock, you'll have the tools to manage your nonprofit finances and workforce more efficiently so you can focus on what you do best. Go from paper-based processes to intelligent cloud-managed workflows, and access the data you need to make a real difference for your mission. ![AdobeStock_268299216 1](https://webinars.sparkrock.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_268299216%201.png?width=735&height=490&name=AdobeStock_268299216%201.png)   ### Book a Sparkrock Demo All Rights Reserved Sparkrock© 2026