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The Social Impact Playbook: Best Practices for Nonprofit Social Media
In the big game of social media, nonprofits need more than just a presence—they need a winning playbook.

Jonathan Desmarais
Feb 44 min read
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Understanding the Difference Between Advocacy and Lobbying: What Nonprofits Need to Know
Nonprofits are allowed to engage in both advocacy and lobbying, but there are important distinctions to keep in mind.
Heather Maneval
Dec 18, 20245 min read
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Resourcefulness: Unlocking Innovation and Resilience in the Nonprofit Sector
Resourcefulness is about leveraging creativity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing to find innovative solutions.
Heather Maneval
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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Kindness: The Heartbeat of Spur & Sprout’s Approach
At Spur & Sprout, we believe kindness is about much more than surface-level pleasantries.
Heather Maneval
Dec 16, 20245 min read
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York Youth Symphony Orchestra strikes the right chord with Spur & Sprout
For the YYSO, the future holds the promise of stability, inclusivity, and community engagement.
heather5767
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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Integrity: The Bedrock of Spur & Sprout’s Mission
At Spur & Sprout, we believe that integrity is more than just doing the right thing when no one is looking.
Heather Maneval
Dec 5, 20245 min read
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Reflections on a Year of Firsts: Grateful for Mentorship, a Team, and Growth
I’ve learned so much about the importance of patience, perseverance, and adaptability. It’s shown me that growth often happens in the most u
Heather Maneval
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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LOTR Takeaway 2: Work for the Future, but Fight for Today
Just like Sam and Frodo’s trek, doing nonprofit fundraising right takes a really long time.

Joe Kirkenir
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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LOTR Takeaway 1: Show. Don’t tell.
Nonprofits can take a lesson from the people of Rohan and Balrogs!

Joe Kirkenir
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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Your $50 Isn't Doing What They Say It Is
I have complex feelings about "what a dollar buys" statements...

Joe Kirkenir
Jul 9, 20244 min read
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Growing with the Flow of an Evolving Brand
When I left my full-time job in the nonprofit sector in 2020, I didn’t set out to build a full-service consultancy for nonprofit...
Heather Maneval
May 30, 20243 min read
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