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February 2025 Newsletter

By Spark Point / February 25, 2025

Celebrating Some of Our Favorite Black Creative VoicesOur Team’s Favorite Books, Shows & Movies!  Black History Month is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on brilliant Black creators who inspire, entertain, and move us with their stories. We asked the Spark Point team to share their favorite books, shows, and movies by Black authors,…

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3 Ways Your Theory of Change Drives Your Fundraising Success

By Spark Point / February 13, 2025

A Theory of Change (ToC) isn’t just a statement about the approach you will take to achieve your organization’s ultimate goals; it’s a vehicle for driving systemic change as it describes how you’re going to get it done. It’s the fuel for focusing your organization’s programming and an accelerator for an enduring fundraising strategy.  As…

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Vanessa Bright Helps Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Successfully Reenter Into Society

By Spark Point / February 12, 2025

Vanessa Bright, MBA, LMSW, is the founder and executive director of Maryland Reentry Resource Center, a nonprofit that provides support services to individuals returning from incarceration. “We are very passionate about our mission. We really want to help our clients. We don’t do things just to check off a box, we actually try to meet…

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Fundraising in Flux: Navigating New Priorities in 2025: The Year of Connection

By Spark Point / February 11, 2025

Fundraising isn’t what it used to be. With new legislative developments and economic changes shaking things up, nonprofits are facing tough challenges. And add on to that, funders are shifting their priorities or donors are changing the ways they’re giving. This means many organizations are scrambling to keep up, dealing with layoffs, cutbacks, and a…

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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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