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Spark Works

SPARK WORKS FOUNDRY

FORGE AHEAD   |   MAKE A REAL IMPACT

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The first Spark Works cohort will begin in 2025. Contact hello@thefoundry.co to schedule a discovery meeting.  

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Forge big ideas into real impact.

  • Craft Your Mission
    Craft Your Mission

    Learn fundamental tools for a strong mission.

  • Structure
    Structure

    Assess your idea or mission to find ways to effectively organize.

  • Vital Skills
    Vital Skills

    Develop a clear action plan to make a real impact.

  • Networking
    Networking

    Personalized coaching and support from peers.

Hands-on training that empowers changemakers to lead impactful projects and nonprofits

Spark Works Foundry is a 3-part training designed to help you turn your mission into something that lasts. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to expand, we’ll help you build a strong foundation with the tools, strategies, and support you need to grow your nonprofit, program, or community project.

Why Attend?

  • Learn practical tools to help your nonprofit or mission-driven work be more effective.
  • Assess your idea or mission to find ways to stand out, partner up, or grow through mergers or fiscal sponsorships.
  • Develop a clear action plan that moves your mission forward and makes a real impact in your community.
  • Get personalized coaching with one of our experienced staff members.

What You'll Learn

Day 1: Building a Strong Foundation

  • Get clear on your mission and what problem you're solving
  • Learn different ways to set up your work (nonprofit, social business, fiscal sponsorship)
  • Start building a simple plan and begin your marketing message
     

Day 2: Leading with Purpose

  • Learn key leadership skills and how to set clear goals
  • Make a plan to track your progress and measure impact
  • Explore partnership ideas and hear from real-life leaders
     

Day 3: Driving Grown & Sustainability

  • Understand budgeting and how to manage money
  • Learn how to raise funds and write grants
  • Build your funding plan for long-term success
     

We help small groups going it alone forge ahead with an edge to make a real impact.

Why It Matters

Lots of people have powerful ideas—but struggle to move forward. Spark Works helps you:

  • Build a strong mission and clear goals
  • Understand how to structure your work
  • Learn how to raise money and measure impact
  • Get support from experts and peers
     

By the end, you’ll leave with:

  • A clear mission and direction
  • A solid action plan and goals
  • Tools for fundraising and financial planning
  • Confidence to grow your project or nonprofit
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  • We want to help your organization fulfill its mission. This is at the heart of everything we do.

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