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Facing Uncertainty: The Power of a Robust Fundraising Plan

By Spark Point / October 25, 2023

Navigating uncertain times in the nonprofit sector, especially during transitions and evolving economic or political shifts, can be daunting. The pandemic’s impact on funding availability has placed strain on nonprofit development teams, hindering their ability to achieve programmatic goals, expand staff, address community needs, and serve clients. It’s akin to navigating a storm, but it…

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Jamese Beauford Unapologetically Advocates for Black Women and Girls

By Spark Point / October 11, 2023

Jamese Carey Beauford is the 1st Vice-President of Programs, and former President, of the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., a nonprofit organization advocating for Black women and girls in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment.  “When I was younger I didn’t know that this is the…

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Karina Nelson on Advocacy and Knowing Who You Are

By Spark Point / October 6, 2023

Karina Nelson is the Volunteer Manager at the Invest in Girls program of CEE, a nonprofit working to build financial literacy and confidence in high school girls. This program offers online and in-person workshops to help girls become financially confident and even pursue a career in finance.  “I love what I do because I know…

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Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil Uses Authentic Leadership to Transform Education Systems

By Spark Point / August 30, 2023

Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil is the Superintendent of Schools at the Uniondale Union Free School District in Long Island, NY. Dr. Akil was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and realized early on that she wanted to dedicate her life to fighting for equity in education.  “My life, in some ways, was shaped by de facto…

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All Nonprofit Grants Are Awarded (And Other Myths About the Grant Writing Process)

By Spark Point / August 28, 2023

Are you falling for these common grant writing myths? Learn 3 myths to avoid, and how to approach grant writing to get the funding your nonprofit deserves.

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Mia Dunlap: The Audacity to Design a Life She Loves 

By Spark Point / May 10, 2023

Mia Dunlap a leadership and development director and coach at a remote nonprofit organization. She also works as a workshop facilitator and keynote speaker with her own company, Adversity Yields Audacity (AYA), an organization she founded in 2012 to empower young adults to use their adversity as a bridge to design the life of their…

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Christina Carter-Grant Thinks Outside The Box in Her Community Development Work

By Spark Point / April 26, 2023

Christina Carter-Grant is the Associate Director of the National Land Bank Network at the Center for Community Progress, the only national organization dedicated to the revitalization of vacant properties.  “I grew up in a neighborhood that suffered from heavy disinvestment and deterioration,” Christina says. “I never knew what it was like to really feel safe…

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Audrey Williamson Brings a Social-Emotional Lens to Community Work

By Spark Point / April 12, 2023

Audrey Williamson is the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition for KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization that recruits and trains outstanding educators for the network of free college-prep KIPP schools across the country. She also serves on the founding board of directors for Atlanta Unbound Academy, a K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing empowering, rigorous…

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Dy Brown Encourages Young Adults to Own The Power of Their Voice

By Spark Point / March 1, 2023

Dy Brown is Deputy Executive Director at Young Invincibles, a nonprofit focused on amplifying young adult voices in the political process, especially in the areas of healthcare, higher education, workforce development, and civic engagement. From an early age, Dy knew she had the power to make a difference in the world. Her mother was an…

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Jerri Taylor Helps BIPOC Youth Discover Their Place in the World

By Spark Point / February 15, 2023

Jerri Taylor is the Director of Diversity in Career Pathways for Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Project Learning Tree. She leads a variety of mentorship programs to help diversify conservation and forestry careers and develops curricula that encourage BIPOC youth to gain a different perspective on the outdoors.  “No matter what your background is or the…

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