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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Newsletter | February 2026 Subject: AI Is Here. Let’s Figure It Out Together. Group Therapy Talk: Is Everyone Using AI But Me? We heard you! When we asked what topic you’d like to explore next, AI was on everybody’s mind. Whether you are getting pressure to level up your efficiency or navigating concerns about quality,…
At Spark Point Fundraising, our values of kindness, integrity, and equity aren’t abstract—they compel us to speak out against the mistreatment that people across the United States, and particularly in Minnesota, are experiencing at the hands of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) agents. In 2025, I.C.E: Booked ~3,800 minors (some as young as one)…
Newsletter | January 2026 Subject: A Reminder for Fundraisers: You Are the Spark 21 Days of Fundraising Affirmations Challenge Fundraising moves fast, and it can feel like there is never a slow time. That’s why we created 21 Days of Fundraising Affirmations: a short, steady series offering daily encouragement and practical reminders to help fundraisers stay…