Last week, Spark Strategy brought together a diverse group of nonprofit leaders for The Impact Lab – a lunch and learn hosted by George Liacos. Leaders from across the social sector came together not to pitch, or perform – but to talk honestly about what’s...
For purpose-led organisations, ambition is the fuel, but a resilient business model is the engine. At Spark Strategy, we’ve seen that even the best ideas struggle to survive without a viable operating system and strategic partnerships that unlock capacity for scale....
Reimagining for-purpose partnerships: learning from the arts and culture sector Whether you’re a leader in the not-for-profit, government, education or commercial sectors, you will no doubt currently be grappling with more existential and operational questions than...
The for-purpose sector, like every sector, has its share of jargon and abbreviations. Think acronyms such as NFP (not for profit), SDG (Sustainable Development Goal), DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient), SROI (social return on investment) or ACNC (Australian Charities and...
How organisations can thrive and remain resilient in 2021. 2020 reflections / 2021 predictions If you haven’t heard anyone call 2020 an unprecedented year, you’ve been living under a rock! Yet, as cliched as the word became, our lives were anything but normal in 2020....
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...
