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LaKendra McNair Sparks Change

By Spark Point / September 2, 2020

LaKendra McNair Empowers & Accelerates Minority and Women-Owned Businesses We’re thrilled to officially launch our #BlackWomenSparkChange campaign with LaKendra McNair. LaKendra is a Vice President at M&T Bank who focuses on serving underrepresented business leaders and entrepreneurs in the greater D.C. area. Her “purpose-driven” approach defies traditional banking and lending, empowering women- and minority-owned organizations…

#BlackWomenSparkChange

By Whitney Brimfield / August 26, 2020

Black women are powerful leaders. It’s time to amplify their voices to elevate their work. In the earlier months of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was on a call with a business leader talking about how small businesses could survive the economic consequences of the pandemic. I learned about the ways in which small, women, and…

Foundation Fundraising in the time of COVID-19

By Whitney Brimfield / March 18, 2020

As you face the flurry of decisions about how to respond to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and ensure that your staff, clients, and communities are safe and healthy, your foundation funders can be helpful partners. Below are some quick steps you can take to keep them in the loop and potentially get increased funding for…

How Should You Network?

By Spark Point / January 12, 2016

Whether you’re looking for support, new opportunities, or career guidance, make sure you’re networking the right way. 

Your #FAQFundraising Answers! (Part Two)

By Spark Point / December 21, 2015

How can I advertise a national fundraising event? How do you recommend handling fundraising in a post crisis/disaster? Click here!

Your #FAQFundraising Answers! (Part One)

By Spark Point / December 15, 2015

What is the best way to get people invested in your cause? Is asking for donations for a holiday project on ‘Giving Tuesday’ tacky or good? I need tips to help fundraise I’m not very good at it.

Introducing #FAQFundraising

By Spark Point / November 17, 2015

Want free, practical advice from a professional fundraising consultant? Look no further!

Introducing #SparkSmart!

By Spark Point / November 5, 2015

Weekly. Reliable. Fundraising tips. Learn more here!

Spark Point Update: Check Us Out in “Successful Fundraising!”

By Spark Point / October 28, 2015

Curious about how to engage the millennial donor?