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Jonathan Desmarais
Feb 44 min read
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.
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Heather Maneval
Dec 18, 20245 min read
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.
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Heather Maneval
Dec 16, 20244 min read
Resourcefulness: Unlocking Innovation and Resilience in the Nonprofit Sector
Resourcefulness is about leveraging creativity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing to find innovative solutions.
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Heather Maneval
Dec 16, 20245 min read
Kindness: The Heartbeat of Spur & Sprout’s Approach
At Spur & Sprout, we believe kindness is about much more than surface-level pleasantries.
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heather5767
Dec 7, 20243 min read
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.
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Heather Maneval
Dec 5, 20245 min read
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.
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Heather Maneval
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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
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Joe Kirkenir
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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.
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Joe Kirkenir
Aug 12, 20243 min read
LOTR Takeaway 1: Show. Don’t tell.
Nonprofits can take a lesson from the people of Rohan and Balrogs!
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Joe Kirkenir
Jul 9, 20244 min read
Your $50 Isn't Doing What They Say It Is
I have complex feelings about "what a dollar buys" statements...
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Heather Maneval
May 30, 20243 min read
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...
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