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

By Spark Point / October 28, 2015

Curious about how to engage the millennial donor?

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When Others Lead, We Can Learn

By Spark Point / October 22, 2015

The University of Michigan is spearheading a wildly successful capital campaign. How are they doing it?

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Books That Will Build Your Fundraising Foundation

By Spark Point / October 6, 2015

Chances are that you’re usually staring at spreadsheets, online portals, and grant instructions. Why not take a break with a good old-fashioned hardback? 

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Go Where the Market Takes You…And Bring Your Passion With You

By Spark Point / September 21, 2015

Spark Point’s newest hire discusses job hunting, applications, and how fundraising skills can help your career even if it’s not what you originally pictured for yourself. 

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Self Care for Fundraisers

By Spark Point / September 15, 2015

Almost everyone in the nonprofit world is stressed out, but fundraisers have it especially rough. Click here to see how we execute self care and let us know your methods, too!

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What Brookings Did Right

By Spark Point / November 7, 2014

What can we learn from Brookings? Multiple donors, absolute transparency, and strong policies are just a start. 

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The Twitter Buy Button … and more about social media and fundraising

By Spark Point / September 18, 2014

If your organization’s capacity is limited and you don’t know where to start with building social media into your fundraising strategy, here are some quick tips and things to consider.

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ISO … A Great Development Director

By Spark Point / September 4, 2014

Before and during your search: this is what you need to know!

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5 Things for Fundraisers to Learn From the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

By Spark Point / August 20, 2014

We all witnessed the Ice Bucket Challenge craze. What a great way to fundraise! Here’s what we can take away from this success story. 

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Get Out of Your Own Way!

By Spark Point / March 21, 2013

Planning is essential for effective fundraising, but sometimes you just need to be in the moment. 

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