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Image shows a guide dog helping a blind man across a pedestrian crossing This article is about Guide Dog Victoria’s new foray into a social enterprise, Beacon technology, which is focussed on building inclusive communities and a financially sustainable organisation.

Building back better: Spotlight on technology-for-purpose and not-for-profit intrapreneurship at Guide Dogs Victoria

By Heather MorecroftNot For Profit, Shared Value, Social Enterprise, Social Impact, SustainabilityNo Comments

In Australia, we started the year with devastating bushfires and are currently responding to the myriad health, social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the current context in…

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June 25, 2020
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Creating high social impact with low, low overheads: Our interview with the charity CEO that won the Telstra Australian Business of the Year, Suzanne Hopman

By John Sturt AddicottFunding Models, Not For Profit, Social Impact, SustainabilityNo Comments

At Spark we recognise the power of sharing the stories of incredible change makers to inspire a community of impact leaders. We sat down with the CEO of Dignity, Suzanne…

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February 13, 2020
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Funding plays a pivotal role in the financial sustainability of the for-purpose world. Follow these 5 Steps to Retain Key Funding Relationships.

Protecting the pot of gold: Five steps to retain key funding relationships

By Spark StrategyFunding Models, Not For Profit, Partnerships, Social Impact, SustainabilityNo Comments

Funding plays a central role in the financial sustainability of the for-purpose world. In the seemingly endless search for funding, it can be tempting for not-for-profits to chase new funding…

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December 3, 2019
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The death and rebirth of community fundraising

By John Sturt AddicottFunding Models, Not For Profit, SustainabilityNo Comments

Our recent work with a large research institute, hospital foundations and other not-for-profits (NFPs) has reiterated that seeking and securing the donor dollar is highly competitive…and that competition continues to…

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June 21, 2019
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Our guide to incorporating the SDGs: Moving from theory to action

By Spark StrategySocial Impact, Strategic Planning, SustainabilityNo Comments

It feels like everyone is talking about the SDGs. In our experience, the conversation typically revolves around what they are, their strengths and limitations, and where Australia is lagging. What…

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May 20, 2019
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Election season – what can you do right now?

By Spark StrategyGovernment, Not For Profit, Strategic PlanningNo Comments

Election season is upon us, whether you’re affected by the upcoming Federal election or the in-progress NSW election. So is it too late to do anything in this space? The…

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March 19, 2019
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    • About
    • Services
          • Our Services
            • Strategic Planning
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            • Impact Measurement
            • Operating Models
            • Facilitation
    • Clients
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          • Latest
            • SDG Handbook
            • Impact Measurement
            • The Arts & COVID
          • Flagship
            • Financial Sustainability
            • Partner With Purpose
          • Others
            • Theory of Change
            • Leading in Crisis #1
            • Government Reform
    • Blog
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