It’s been a tough year for the nonprofit sector. Grants canceled mid-performance. Reimbursements frozen for months. Programs that had operated for a decade, gone in a single memo. If you’ve spent 2026 white-knuckling your budget projections and rewriting your contingency plans, you are not alone. That’s why Spark Point signed the National Council of Nonprofits’…
April Frazier Camara is the President and CEO of the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. Founded in 1911, NLADA provides advocacy, training, and technical assistance to public defenders and civil legal aid…
Newsletter | February 2026 Subject: AI Is Here. Let’s Figure It Out Together. Group Therapy Talk: Is Everyone Using AI But Me? We heard you! When we asked what topic you’d like to explore next, AI was on everybody’s mind. Whether you are getting pressure to level up your efficiency or navigating concerns about quality,…
Newsletter | January 2026 Subject: A Reminder for Fundraisers: You Are the Spark 21 Days of Fundraising Affirmations Challenge Fundraising moves fast, and it can feel like there is never a slow time. That’s why we created 21 Days of Fundraising Affirmations: a short, steady series offering daily encouragement and practical reminders to help fundraisers stay…
As we begin a new year in the nonprofit sector, many leaders are sitting with mixed emotions. There is uncertainty. Federal funding continues to shift. Political pressure and increased scrutiny are creating real strain across the sector. Burnout feels close for teams that have been doing more with less for far too long.. At the…
Newsletter | December 2025 Subject: No Partridge in a Pear Tree… Just Big Wins and Bigger Surprises Client Spotlight: Washington School for Girls This month, we’re celebrating Washington School for Girls’ powerful progress in advancing equity through education — and their grant writing successes with Spark Point. Together, with their development team, we strengthened their approach, refined…
Case Study: Washington School for Girls Fueling Fundraising Momentum Through Strategic Grant Support
The Challenge Before partnering with Spark Point, Washington School for Girls (WSFG) was in a fundraising holding pattern. While long-standing funders remained consistent, growth had plateaued. The school’s development team knew it was time to expand their funding base, but without added capacity or strategic grant infrastructure, they couldn’t get ahead. Adding urgency, WSG had…
This December, we’re skipping the pear tree and celebrating something far better: real fundraising wins. Welcome to our 12 Days of Fundraising Wins — a quick look at the moments, milestones, and mission-moving successes that defined this year for our clients (and the sector). Think of it as a year-end highlight reel, sung slightly off-key but delivered with…
Newsletter | November 2025Subject: Before You Plan 2026… Read This New Blog Alert: Do I really need a fundraising coach? A fundraising coach isn’t a luxury — it’s a strategic investment in your team’s clarity, confidence, and effectiveness. With fundraising changing every year, a coach helps you refine your approach, stay agile, and avoid the…
Fundraising isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re balancing donor meetings, grant deadlines, event planning, and everything else that comes with running a nonprofit. Somewhere in the whirlwind, you’ve probably thought: “A fundraising coach sounds nice, but… isn’t this what I’m supposed to already know how to do?” That’s a common (and fair!) thought. But…