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Newsletter | June 2025

By Spark Point / June 24, 2025

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…

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Where to Start with Major Donors: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nonprofits

By Spark Point / June 11, 2025

Major donors are essential for nonprofit sustainability, providing the high-impact funding needed to drive meaningful change. Developing a strong major donor strategy requires a thoughtful approach that prioritizes relationship-building, personalized engagement, and long-term stewardship. Here’s how to create a successful major donor strategy: 1. Identify Your Major Donor Prospects Not every donor is a major…

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Your Mental Health Deserves Funding Too: How to Write Grants for Healing-Focused Work

By Spark Point / May 14, 2025

Let’s be honest, burnout isn’t temporary. Let’s be honest, burnout isn’t temporary. If you’re a nonprofit leader, chances are that you’ve pushed through exhaustion more than just once, because the mission doesn’t wait, the community needs you, and there’s no such thing as “just one more thing.” But what if rest isn’t a risk, but…

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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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3 Ways Your Theory of Change Drives Your Fundraising Success

By Spark Point / February 13, 2025

A Theory of Change (ToC) isn’t just a statement about the approach you will take to achieve your organization’s ultimate goals; it’s a vehicle for driving systemic change as it describes how you’re going to get it done. It’s the fuel for focusing your organization’s programming and an accelerator for an enduring fundraising strategy.  As…

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Fundraising in Flux: Navigating New Priorities in 2025: The Year of Connection

By Spark Point / February 11, 2025

Fundraising isn’t what it used to be. With new legislative developments and economic changes shaking things up, nonprofits are facing tough challenges. And add on to that, funders are shifting their priorities or donors are changing the ways they’re giving. This means many organizations are scrambling to keep up, dealing with layoffs, cutbacks, and a…

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Chelsea Brown Knows the Power of Diversifying Philanthropy 

By Spark Point / December 11, 2024

Chelsea Brown is the Founder and Principal Strategist at The Black Mill, a Black woman-owned firm that supports grassroots organizations and minority-led nonprofits, businesses, and individuals in need of strategic nonprofit management. “This is the brainchild of being a little frustrated with philanthropy and the ways that minority-led organizations and grassroots organizations were or were…

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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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Désirée Nzamba Stays True to Her Mission of Protecting Mother Nature

By Spark Point / November 6, 2024

Désirée Nzamba is a sustainable development advisor at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vallée-du-Richelieu – Rouville in Quebec, Canada. Désirée has always loved nature. Growing up in Gabon, she fondly remembers visiting natural sights and wildlife parks with her family. She would admire the breathtaking views as they took the train to places like…

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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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