SparkPath

History

SparkPath (formerly Success Beyond the Classroom)’s history includes 30+ years of working with schools to provide relevant, highly valued enrichment programs to students across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our programs include academic competitions such as the Twin Cities Regional Spelling Bee and Knowledge Bowl and field trips such as Young Authors Conference and Creativity Festival.
SparkPath is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit division of BrightWorks (formerly Metro ECSU), a Minnesota Service Cooperative. SparkPath branched off in 1999 to fundraise for our student programs.

Strategic Priorities

Strategic Plan Goals: June 2023

• Execute the marketing plan and strengthen presence
• Look back and forward to evaluate and launch new programs
• Establish and expand relationships to engage with the mission
• Diversify our funding portfolio
• Develop and implement a workforce development model for effective service delivery

Annual Budget: $393,000 – Earned Income, Foundations, Individual Contributions

Skills

SparkPath is seeking board members with skills in the following areas:

• Fundraising
• Management and Leadership
• Marketing and Communications
• Strategic and Business Planning

Information

• Number of members currently: 9
• Meeting frequency:  6 meetings annually
• Meeting location: Northern Suburbs
• Does nonprofit carry liability insurance? Yes

Expectations

• Time Expectation: Up to 5 hours/month
• Financial Contribution Required: No
• Service on Committee Required: No
• Length of Term: 3 Years
• Renewable: Yes