At Spark Strategy, we’ve seen plenty of digital “revolutions” come and go. New platforms. New buzzwords. New promises. But AI in 2026 feels different. This isn’t just another tool to be trialed by the digital team. It’s a structural shift in how Not‑for‑Profits...
In 2026, the Australian NFP sector faces a “capacity crunch.” With donor expectations rising and operational funding tightening, technology is no longer an IT line item – it is your primary lever for scale. For small-to-medium organisations, the goal...
With the end of the year fast approaching, we decided to take a step back and reflect on the year that’s been. What we have observed is that Australia continues to experience marked change. This presents opportunities and challenges for both its people and its...
We first crossed paths with Digital Storytellers at Hub William Street, a thriving co-working space with an abundance of my favourite house plant, Devil’s Ivy. Digital Storytellers develop and share powerful, purposeful stories as well as building the capacity of...
Working at Spark means constant exposure to inspiring and innovative companies working in the for-impact sector. Instead of keeping that knowledge and the associated feel-good feelings to ourselves, we’re keen to share pertinent insights that could benefit the social...
Now that we understand different components of the new economy (detailed in Part 1), the almighty question is why? What’s driving these big businesses to embrace this new economy? It must be more than getting a warm, fuzzy feeling from it. Just like the old economy,...
