Fundraising Therapy Talks

Meet Our Experts

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Coryn Harris – Major Gifts, Individual Giving, Board Fundraising and Fundraising Strategy

Coryn is an expert in creating personalized strategies for major gifts and individual giving, helping you strengthen donor relationships and boost fundraising results.

Hannah Paton– Grant Writing and Foundation Relations

Hannah brings deep expertise in writing compelling grants and cultivating strong relationships with foundations to maximize funding opportunities.

Dani Faulkner – Fundraising Strategy and Grant Writing Support

Dani specializes in helping organizations develop and refine their fundraising strategies while providing hands-on grant writing support to secure sustainable funding.

Exclusive First Access: Consulting Hour Promotion Just for You

At Spark Point Fundraising, we understand that fundraising and grant strategies are constantly evolving, especially right now. Navigating these changes and finding the right path forward can sometimes feel overwhelming.

That’s why we’re offering you exclusive first access to Fundraising Therapy Talks—a one-hour focused session where you get to share your stickiest fundraising challenges with one of our fundraising experts and receive actionable suggestions and next steps your organization can take right now to solve them.  

We’re offering a limited number of exclusive slots in April for $360. Book yours today to secure your spot!

When you sign up, you’ll get:

  • A power-packed one-hour consulting session tailored to your needs
  • Insider expertise on fundraising, grants, or strategy—no fluff, just actionable insights
  • A customized follow-up email with clear next steps, tailored recommendations, and bonus resources

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Ready to spark new ideas and get clarity on your next steps? Book your one-hour session today.

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Spark Point Services

At Spark Point, we offer a range of services designed to support your long-term fundraising success:

Fired Up Grants

Our comprehensive, hands-on approach to grant writing and strategy, ensuring your proposals stand out.

 

Strategy Spark

A thorough analysis of your organization's inner workings, an in-depth information gathering and goal-setting phase, and a strategy conversation that leads to a customized fundraising plan that paves a path to success.

Prospect Sprint

A data-driven process designed to identify the best fundraising prospects and take action quickly to turn those opportunities into funding.

Accelerate

A program specifically for small nonprofits just starting out, helping you build a solid foundation for your fundraising efforts and create strategies that lead to sustainable growth.

Spark Point Fundraising
Sparking new ideas and transforming fundraising—one conversation at a time!

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