SPARC is a dynamic and energetic community. Stay informed about all that is going on in the auxiliary world: see profiles of auxiliary leaders, take deep dives into notable programs, and explore important themes.
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
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
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
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, 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 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
Jeff Shields, President and CEO of NBOA, offers critical insights into business trends in independent schools, emphasizing the vital role auxiliary programs can play in their financial well-being. Continue Reading
Taking their expertise on the road, the SPARC team will travel to New York and Nashville next week to lead sessions in two of the most significant conferences for independent school leaders. Continue Reading
Auxiliary departments can break down barriers to collaborating with Advancement through better communication, sharing successes, and understanding the revenue model of independent schools. Mattingly Messina of Throughline Development shows us how. Continue Reading
As we enter 2025, many SPARC members are trading New Year's resolutions for a thoughtfully-chosen Word of the Year. Acting as a "gentle, guiding light," your word can help you stay focused on what matters most to you in both your personal and professional life. Continue Reading
With independent schools facing more challenges than ever, Julie Faulstich of Stony Creek Strategy breaks down the five key principles of school and program leadership that will help us navigate change with authority, empathy, and clarity. Continue Reading
For Laura Kelly, Founder and CEO of DEAN Adventure Camps, Michael Brandwein's Ignite Opening Session at the 2024 SPARC National Conference was more than just inspiring—it was transformative. Continue Reading
