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Monica Wiley Advocates for the Rights of All People with Disabilities

By Spark Point / February 5, 2025

Monica Wiley is a Voter Engagement Specialist at the National Disability Rights Network, a nonprofit that provides legal advocacy services to improve the lives and protect the rights of all people with disabilities. As a person with a physical disability, this cause is personal to Monica. She has dedicated her career to making sure people…

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January 2025 Newsletter– Start 2025 Strong: Insights, Action, and Fun!

By Spark Point / January 23, 2025

Welcome to 2025! While the phrase “new year, new you” is inspiring, we believe in celebrating the work and growth you’ve already achieved — and reducing the chaos. This year, let’s focus on intention-setting, because let’s be honest, it may be a New Year, but you’re the same fabulous you! We’ve Got You! Resources for…

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Malauna Steele Built a Career Out of Helping Nonprofits that Support Black and Brown Communities

By Spark Point / December 18, 2024

Malauna Steele is the Principal of Oversight Management, a company that helps nonprofits with financial management, accounting, and operations. This organization builds and sustains successful nonprofits that support Black and Brown communities. “I think all of this was really born out of a desire to help people. My parents were helpers in our community and…

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Chelsea Brown Knows the Power of Diversifying Philanthropy 

By Spark Point / December 11, 2024

Chelsea Brown is the Founder and Principal Strategist at The Black Mill, a Black woman-owned firm that supports grassroots organizations and minority-led nonprofits, businesses, and individuals in need of strategic nonprofit management. “This is the brainchild of being a little frustrated with philanthropy and the ways that minority-led organizations and grassroots organizations were or were…

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Celebrating 4 Years of the Black Women Spark Change Series: Amplifying Voices, Driving Impact

By Spark Point / December 4, 2024

As we celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Black Women Spark Change series, we reflect on an incredible journey that is shining a spotlight on the transformative work of dozens of Black women leaders from across the country. These remarkable women are making waves in multiple sectors, from education and health care to environmental justice…

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October & November 2024 Newsletter

By Spark Point / November 20, 2024

Hi friend! As busy grant submission months approach, it’s the perfect time to set yourself up for success.  Researching funders who share your mission, organizing deadlines in a grants calendar, and setting phased goals can make a big difference in streamlining the application process When budgeting, ensure every program expense aligns with grant requirements, including indirect…

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Désirée Nzamba Stays True to Her Mission of Protecting Mother Nature

By Spark Point / November 6, 2024

Désirée Nzamba is a sustainable development advisor at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vallée-du-Richelieu – Rouville in Quebec, Canada. Désirée has always loved nature. Growing up in Gabon, she fondly remembers visiting natural sights and wildlife parks with her family. She would admire the breathtaking views as they took the train to places like…

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Sierra Morris is a Passionate Educator Creating Learning Experiences for DC Students

By Spark Point / October 23, 2024

Sierra Morris is the Manager of Programming at Live It Learn It, a DC-based nonprofit dedicated to creating experiential learning opportunities for students. “We work with Title I schools, which means that about 90% of the students are having free or reduced lunch,” Sierra says. “We take them to different historical sites, museums, and nature…

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Precious Freeman is Passionate About Making The World Better for the Next Generation

By Spark Point / October 9, 2024

Precious Freeman is the Vice President of National Engagement at Measures for Justice, a nonprofit organization leading the movement to reimagine the criminal justice system by developing data tools that help communities reform the system. “I am obsessed with making things better for the next generation,” Precious shares. Precious was always drawn to community engagement…

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Your Nonprofit’s Program Budget Template for Seeking Restricted Funding

By Spark Point / September 27, 2024

Crafting an effective fundraising strategy is challenging enough without the right organizational tools. That’s why a detailed program budget spreadsheet is essential for any nonprofit. Breaking down program expenses in a spreadsheet clarifies your funding needs for each initiative. With the right budget figures in hand, you can craft a focused campaign to keep your…

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