Fundraising Therapy Talks

Meet Our Experts

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Whitney Brimfield – Strategic Fundraising Leader, Growth Architect, and Board Fundraiser

With more than 30 years of experience, Whitney helps nonprofits cut through the noise, uncover new opportunities, and design smart, sustainable fundraising strategies that drive real impact.

Hannah Paton– Grant Writing and Foundation Relations

Hannah brings deep expertise in writing compelling grants and cultivating strong relationships with foundations to maximize funding opportunities.

Exclusive First Access: Consulting Hour Promotion Just for You

At Spark Point Fundraising, we understand that fundraising and grant strategies are constantly evolving, especially right now. Navigating these changes and finding the right path forward can sometimes feel overwhelming.

That’s why we’re offering you exclusive first access to Fundraising Therapy Talks—a one-hour focused session where you get to share your stickiest fundraising challenges with one of our fundraising experts and receive actionable suggestions and next steps your organization can take right now to solve them.  

We’re offering a limited number of exclusive slots through the summer for $360. Book yours today to secure your spot!

When you sign up, you’ll get:

  • A power-packed one-hour consulting session tailored to your needs
  • Insider expertise on fundraising, grants, or strategy—no fluff, just actionable insights
  • A customized follow-up email with clear next steps, tailored recommendations, and bonus resources

Claim Your Spot

Ready to spark new ideas and get clarity on your next steps? Book your one-hour session today.

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Spark Point Services

At Spark Point, we offer a range of services designed to support your long-term fundraising success:

Fired Up Grants

Our comprehensive, hands-on approach to grant writing and strategy, ensuring your proposals stand out.

 

Strategy Spark

A thorough analysis of your organization's inner workings, an in-depth information gathering and goal-setting phase, and a strategy conversation that leads to a customized fundraising plan that paves a path to success.

Prospect Sprint

A data-driven process designed to identify the best fundraising prospects and take action quickly to turn those opportunities into funding.

Accelerate

A program specifically for small nonprofits just starting out, helping you build a solid foundation for your fundraising efforts and create strategies that lead to sustainable growth.

Spark Point Fundraising
Sparking new ideas and transforming fundraising—one conversation at a time!

Why We Signed: Protecting Federal Grantmaking From a Dangerous Rewrite

July 9, 2026

It’s been a tough year for the nonprofit sector. Grants canceled mid-performance. Reimbursements frozen for months. Programs that had operated for a decade, gone in a single memo. If you’ve spent 2026 white-knuckling your budget projections and rewriting your contingency plans, you are not alone. That’s why Spark Point signed the National Council of Nonprofits’…

Are You Grants-Ready? A Checklist for Nonprofits Starting Their Foundation Fundraising Journey

June 17, 2026

You’ve found it: the perfect grant opportunity. The funder’s priorities align with your mission, the deadline is manageable, and you’re ready to dive in. But before you start writing, take a breath. Submitting a strong application requires more than a great program. It requires having the right foundation in place. Here’s what you need to…

April Frazier Camara Is Leading for Justice — And Leading Well

June 12, 2026

April Frazier Camara is the President and CEO of the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. Founded in 1911, NLADA provides advocacy, training, and technical assistance to public defenders and civil legal aid…

Overcoming Common AI Objections

May 21, 2026

A Field Guide for Nonprofit Fundraisers Navigating Real Resistance Do you have team members who push back against using AI tools? Maybe there’s pressure from leadership to adopt time-saving techniques but here’s the truth: the objections are real. The concerns about accuracy, tone, compliance, ethics, and funder relationships aren’t just resistance for resistance’s sake. They…

April Newsletter

April 28, 2026

Is Everyone Using AI But Me?Here’s What We Learned. If you missed our recent Group Therapy for Nonprofit Fundraisers session, here’s the short version: AI isn’t something you can afford to ignore, but it’s also not something you need to fear.  How are we all using new tools, and what still needs the human touch?…

March Newsletter

April 28, 2026

Group Therapy Talk:Is Everyone Using AI But Me? You’re invited—and we want to hear your questions! If you’re feeling the pressure to “use AI” but don’t have the time, confidence, or clarity to figure it out on your own, this session is for you. Join Spark Point’s fundraising experts and Grantable CEO and Founder Philip Deng…

Is Everyone Using AI But Me?

April 20, 2026

Key Takeaways from Our Group Therapy for Nonprofit Fundraisers Session If you’ve been feeling behind on AI, you’re in good company. Our recent Group Therapy Talk brought together fundraisers, executive directors, and nonprofit leaders for an honest, practical conversation about AI in grant writing and fundraising. Here’s what we walked away with. The stakes are…

5 Actions in 30 Days: A Post-Event Playbook

April 20, 2026

You did it. The event is over. The tablecloths are folded, the leftover cookies are gone (you took them home—no judgment). The real fundraising and relationship-building work happens in the 30 days that follow. This is your window to turn a handshake into a long-term partnership, a first-time donor into a loyal champion, and a…

Editing AI Like a Pro: A Grant Writer’s Quality-Control Checklist

March 3, 2026

AI can be a powerful drafting partner for LOIs, grant proposals, and reports—but it is not a subject matter expert, a compliance officer, or a fundraiser. Use this practical framework to confidently edit AI-assisted materials. 1. Fact-Check Everything (Yes, Everything)AI tools can “hallucinate” data, citations, timelines, or even funder priorities.  What to verify: Tip: You…

Black Women Spark Change: Coumba Diouf is Using the Power of Storytelling to Uplift Young People in San Francisco

March 3, 2026

Coumba Diouf is an author, educator, and community leader who has spent her career transforming lives through the magic of storytelling. She is the founder of AdunaKids, a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to cultural exchange, empowerment, and personal development. Launched in 2021 during one of the most isolating periods in recent memory, AdunaKids brings people…