Spark Ventures has a number of ways for supporters to get more involved. In addition to our Board of Directors, we also have an Associate Board and a Young Professionals of Spark (YPS) group. We sat down with two of our emerging leaders (Alyson Marguerat...
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We are so excited to introduce you to our newest team member, Gwyn Thomas, taking on the role of Marketing & Events Manager. She joined the team in mid-July and is extremely enthusiastic to play a part in the planning and implementation of Spark's events and...
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One of the most powerful experiences for those who take the journey to meet our partners and see our work in action is the opportunity to visit the homes of children like Rebecca, a student at Hope Community School in Zambia. This provides a first-hand glimpse...
Read MoreIn the past few months, there have been a number of exciting projects in Zambia that have received support from generous members of our community. Here are a few highlights! Hope School Farm & Hope Community School Sewing Center We are thrilled and honored that an anonymous...
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As we near the end of Spark Ventures' 10th Anniversary Year, we share the remarks our Cofounder, Rich Johnson made at our big, 10th Anniversary Celebration. His remarks here serve as a "thank you" to the Spark Ventures community who have helped us get to...
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We are thrilled to welcome our new Managing Director, Kristin Schrepferman. She joined the team in early October and has hit the ground running, working closely with Spark's Cofounder Rich Johnson and the board to provide leadership for the organization. Kristin has a background in both marketing...
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If you have been to Zambia to see our work in-person, you met Teacher Judy - we're sure you haven't forgotten her. Judy's welcoming and outgoing personality helps make anyone who visits Hope Community School feel right at home. We had the honor to welcome...
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Thanks to your partnership with us, Spark Ventures has reached its ten-year milestone. Together, we’ve had significant impact and it is with gratitude and anticipation that we share some exciting news about the future. Our leadership team and board of directors have outlined a strategy that...
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Summer may only be halfway through but we're already thinking about 2018 travel. We've added a NEW trip date to our line-up - a Women's Leadership Trip in February. As we planned those dates, we checked back in with one of the women who was...
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We are so thrilled to introduce two new Spark Ventures board members - Lisa Madonia and Doak Elliott. Check out this interview to learn more about what they're most passionate about. What drew you to Spark Ventures and our work? What motivated you to get involved? Lisa:...
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