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The 2025 fundraising landscape is crowded, competitive, and moving fast. Donors are receiving more appeals than ever, and generic messages or last-minute scrambles are not cutting it anymore. If your annual giving plan still looks like “mid-year appeal, Giving Tuesday, December push,” you are already behind. The game has changed, and your strategy needs to…
Read More about Annual Giving in 2025: No More Low-Hanging Fruit. Time to Get Strategic.Discover Your Fundraising Superpower Smarter strategies. Stronger donors. Less stress. Take the quiz, read the guide, and join our free webinar. The Smart Stretch: Doing More with Less in Nonprofit Fundraising Summer’s here, and while many inboxes go quiet, savvy fundraisers know: this is the time to gear up. Q3 is around the corner, and…
Read More about Newsletter | June 2025Celebrating 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,…
Read More about February 2025 NewsletterWelcome 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…
Read More about January 2025 Newsletter– Start 2025 Strong: Insights, Action, and Fun!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…
Read More about October & November 2024 NewsletterSierra 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…
Read More about Sierra Morris is a Passionate Educator Creating Learning Experiences for DC StudentsIn 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…
Read More about Sustainably Secure Grants: A Nonprofit’s Guide for Harnessing Funding Support – eBookAI 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.
Read More about Want to Win at Grant Writing? Stick With Humans—Not ChatGPTFor 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.
Read More about Raise More Money Sustainably: Align Your Fundraising Strategy to Your Nonprofit’s MissionStrengthen 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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