SPARC News

Brodrick Clarke: Opening Ignite Session Speaker for SPARC's 10th Anniversary Conference

For SPARC's 10th Anniversary Conference, we're welcoming Brodrick Clarke as our Opening Ignite Speaker and leader of an empowering deep-dive session. Read how Brodrick's experience and passion for youth development will leave attendees inspired and reconnected to the "why" of the vital work we do. Continue Reading

Celebrating a Decade of SPARC at our 10th Anniversary Conference!

It’s hard to believe that SPARC’s 10th Anniversary National Conference is only three months away! From October 5-8, we’ll be meeting at the beautiful Valley Ho Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona for what promises to be our most dynamic and inspiring event yet. Continue Reading

Streamline Your Auxiliary Program Marketing with AI

In a recent SPARC webinar, Brendan Schneider of SchneiderB Media shared a few powerful steps to help auxiliary professionals get started using AI to generate marketing materials for their programs. Learn how AI can make you more efficient and free up time to focus on high-level leadership goals. Continue Reading

4 Essential Business Skills for Auxiliary Leaders

In today's shifting social and economic landscape, independent schools must adopt a practical business model for long-term financial stability. Branson School's David Hanson shows auxiliary leaders how to learn the business fundamentals that will help their programs and schools thrive. Continue Reading

Breaking Down Silos: Turn Your Org Chart Into a Collaboration Map

Auxiliary teams--sometimes a team of one--often find themselves siloed off from other departments. In a recent roundtable, SPARC introduced a new organizational chart to help auxiliary directors identify and reach out to potential partners to form impactful in-school collaborations. Continue Reading

Mastering the Art of Delegation

Many leaders struggle with delegation, finding it easier to finish tasks themselves despite an already heavy workload. Investing time in learning to delegate, however, builds a culture of trust, empowers your team, and gives you time to focus on high-level strategies to achieve your goals. Continue Reading

Use Data-Driven Strategies to Power Auxiliary Success

With a background that includes Wall Street banking, non-profit development, and a passion for education, Kaitlin Windle has learned how data-driven strategies can create financial success in independent schools, with auxiliary and summer as key players in driving non-tuition revenue. Continue Reading

Transform Your Auxiliary Programs with the Power of Partnerships

Building partnerships within your school and in your community can enhance the impact of your programs while allowing for more flexibility and creativity. Learn how the right partnerships can transform your auxiliary programs. Continue Reading

Optimize Your Carpool Strategy With These 5 Expert Tips

Summer camp season is just around the corner, and with it comes the morning and afternoon drop off/pick up. Create a more efficient, less stressful carpool line with these 5 tips from SPARC members. Continue Reading

Professionalize Your Summer Camp Staff With SPARC's Spring Training Series

Spanning three 90-minute sessions (and free for SPARC members!), SPARC's Spring Training series will teach you all the basics of preparing, hiring, and training your summer camp staff. Continue Reading

The SPARC Leadership Institute Inspires Innovative Capstone Projects

The SPARC Leadership Institute, SPARC's professional development course for auxiliary leaders, culminates with participants completing Capstone Projects--real-word, innovative solutions to auxiliary program challenges. Continue Reading

Creating Impactful Internships in Auxiliary and Summer

Creating an impactful internship requires more than hiring someone to fill a need in your program. Set your interns--and your programs--up for success through intentional structuring, supervision, and mutually beneficial work. Continue Reading