Membership Benefits

Why Join?

"Every meeting, discussion, or resource posted from SPARC has proven to be incredibly useful and relevant to my day to day work. I've actually never been a part of a professional development organization that has been so closely aligned with the work I'm doing on the ground. For that I thank you all!"

  • Supriya Kotagal, Director of Auxiliary Programs
    Edmund Burke School

SPARC is the only membership organization solely focused on advancing independent schools through auxiliary and summer program development and non-tuition revenue.

Offering ongoing opportunities throughout the year, SPARC empowers leaders through professional development, extensive resources, and a vibrant network of peers.

Membership is school-based with unlimited individual members at your school included. All members have access to full benefits including:

 

Programs and Events

  • Reduced rates on attendance at National Conference
  • Free registration for the annual SPARC Symposium
  • Reduced rates on attendance at regional events, the New Director Intensive, and the Leadership Institute
  • Free access to webinars
  • Free access to virtual roundtables and discussions

Resources

  • Access to SPARC Connect which provides auxiliary-related documents, tools, and recorded webinars
  • Access to research and benchmarking reports specific to auxiliary programs
  • Reduced rates for the SPARC Career Center where you can post job openings and search opportunities

Community

  • Access to SPARC Connect, our online community for networking and sharing ideas, questions, and resources
  • Participation in SPARC Mentor Program