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 Hopman. Dignity received both the Telstra Australian Business of the Year and Social Change Maker...
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 streams, while overlooking the opportunity to strengthen their existing...
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 increase. Where we get most excited is where we see...
Your team probably doesn’t shout ‘hooray’ at planning time but implementation is often where the rubber hits the road. A business plan can be an invaluable tool to enable the rollout of your business model. It can be presented to seal the deal with potential...
Our core work and recent projects in the Pacific have been focussed on developing sustainable business models, demonstrating social impact and implementing local solutions. So, it was music to our ears when the opportunity arose to speak with Elliot Costello, the CEO...
One of the best things about working at Spark is the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from an array of for-purpose organisations. Despite marked differences between organisations, industries and sectors, we find that there are numerous similarities and we...
