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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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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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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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Sierra Morris is a Passionate Educator Creating Learning Experiences for DC Students

By Spark Point / October 23, 2024

Sierra Morris is the Manager of Programming at Live It Learn It, a DC-based nonprofit dedicated to creating experiential learning opportunities for students. “We work with Title I schools, which means that about 90% of the students are having free or reduced lunch,” Sierra says. “We take them to different historical sites, museums, and nature…

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Sustainably Secure Grants: A Nonprofit’s Guide for Harnessing Funding Support – eBook

By Spark Point / August 27, 2024

In your pursuit of change, you have a lot of to-dos. Among them may be to apply for a grant (or several). Maybe you’ve never done this before and don’t know where to start. Or you need a refresher and some new ideas to make an impact. No matter where you are in your grant-seeking…

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Want to Win at Grant Writing? Stick With Humans—Not ChatGPT

By Spark Point / July 24, 2023

AI tools like ChatGPT for grant writing may seem like a smart solution for your nonprofit, but human expertise still wins out. Learn the key reasons why.

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Raise More Money Sustainably: Align Your Fundraising Strategy to Your Nonprofit’s Mission

By Whitney Brimfield / June 14, 2023

For sustainable funding your fundraising strategy has to align with your nonprofit’s mission. Learn the signs of mission creep & how to find the right donors.

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Rev up Your Nonprofit’s Revenue With a Diversified Fundraising Strategy

By Whitney Brimfield / May 9, 2023

Strengthen your nonprofit fundraising strategy & the impact of your mission. Learn why diversified funding is key to increasing your organization’s revenue.

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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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Spark Point’s 9th Anniversary: 9 Questions with the Sparkle Squad! 

By Spark Point / February 21, 2023

It’s our birthday! Since 2014, we have been growing, serving our clients and communities, and staying true to our values. During this special time we want to look back to meaningfully reflect on how we got here, celebrate our successes, assess our challenges, and discuss our visions for the future. To learn more about this,…

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