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Winning More Than Grants: How Smart Cultivation Drives Bigger, Longer-Term Funding

By Spark Point / July 1, 2025

A strong relationship with a foundation can mean the difference between a one-time grant and sustained, transformational funding. Cultivating these relationships doesn’t just increase the likelihood of renewed support, it also opens the door to larger gifts, multi-year funding, and valuable introductions to other funders in their network. Hey foundations: strong relationships with grantees are…

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Newsletter | June 2025

By Spark Point / June 24, 2025

Discover Your Fundraising Superpower  Smarter strategies. Stronger donors. Less stress. Take the quiz, read the guide, and join our free webinar.  The Smart Stretch: Doing More with Less in Nonprofit Fundraising Summer’s here, and while many inboxes go quiet, savvy fundraisers know: this is the time to gear up. Q3 is around the corner, and…

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2024 Annual Report: Driving Results for Nonprofits

By Spark Point / June 18, 2025

In 2024, Spark Point proudly partnered with 46 mission-driven organizations, providing the strategic guidance and fundraising support they needed to grow and thrive. Together, we achieved powerful results:  By the Numbers Expanding Opportunities Our Work, Quantified Across all clients, our team delivered an impressive 801 fundraising deliverables including: These results are a testament to what’s…

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Where to Start with Major Donors: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nonprofits

By Spark Point / June 11, 2025

Major donors are essential for nonprofit sustainability, providing the high-impact funding needed to drive meaningful change. Developing a strong major donor strategy requires a thoughtful approach that prioritizes relationship-building, personalized engagement, and long-term stewardship. Here’s how to create a successful major donor strategy: 1. Identify Your Major Donor Prospects Not every donor is a major…

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May 2025 Newsletter

By Spark Point / May 28, 2025

Mental Health Deserves Funding Too May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a powerful reminder that mental health programs are essential services, not afterthoughts, so build them into your strategy. If your organization supports mental wellness in any way, now’s the time to make a bold case for investment. Check out our latest blog:…

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Your Mental Health Deserves Funding Too: How to Write Grants for Healing-Focused Work

By Spark Point / May 14, 2025

Let’s be honest, burnout isn’t temporary. Let’s be honest, burnout isn’t temporary. If you’re a nonprofit leader, chances are that you’ve pushed through exhaustion more than just once, because the mission doesn’t wait, the community needs you, and there’s no such thing as “just one more thing.” But what if rest isn’t a risk, but…

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How to Build a Major Donor Strategy

By Spark Point / April 18, 2025

Major donors are essential for nonprofit sustainability, providing the high-impact funding needed to drive meaningful change. Developing a strong major donor strategy requires a thoughtful approach that prioritizes relationship-building, personalized engagement, and long-term stewardship. Here’s how to create a successful major donor strategy: 1. Identify Your Major Donor Prospects Not every donor is a major…

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Turning Rejection into Resilience: How to Handle Grant Denials and Come Back Stronger

By Spark Point / April 15, 2025

If you’ve applied for a grant and received a rejection, you’re not alone. Even the most well-established nonprofits face setbacks in securing funding, and today’s political climate will make this a more common occurrence. While it can be disheartening, the key is to see rejection not as a failure but as an opportunity to refine…

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Dani Faulkner: Amplifying Black Voices Through Storytelling and Equity-Driven Fundraising

By Spark Point / April 9, 2025

Dani Faulkner, a nonprofit development professional and client manager at Spark Point Fundraising, is a passionate advocate for equity and sustainability in the nonprofit sector. With her roots in storytelling as a playwright, Dani has transformed her ability to craft compelling narratives into a career dedicated to empowering communities and amplifying Black voices. Her work…

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Newsletter | March 2025

By Spark Point / March 19, 2025

The Glow-Up your Nonprofit needs starts here👀You won’t believe what’s inside—self-care hacks, gala season prep, and a game-changing testimonial. Open up and level up!  Dear Friends! Let’s Practice Self-Care with Gratitude! We get it. Doomscrolling through endless bad news can be a lot. But here’s an antidote that can help: GRATITUDE. And guess what? We’re…

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