Stacey
L. Sparks has joined Mars Hill University as Director, Foundations Engagement
and Prospect Research, as of January 6.
Sparks
has over 20 years of experience with grant writing and fundraising for
nonprofits, locally and nationally. Most recently, she served in various
fundraising and grant-writing roles, including director of philanthropic
research, for the Mission Healthcare Foundation.
Earlier
in her career, she worked as an independent grant-writing consultant, as a
grant writer for the City of Orlando, Florida, and as a grant writer and
administrator for Threshold, Inc., a provider of services for children and
adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
Bud
Christman, Vice President for Advancement, said, “I am very enthused about
Stacey joining our advancement team. She has a wealth of experience and
documented success in foundation relations. Her research skills are
invaluable as we seek to expand our funding sources. She is the
consummate professional who will serve Mars Hill well.”
Sparks
holds masters degrees in public administration and clinical psychology from the
University of Central Florida. Her bachelor's degree in psychology and
business administration came from Jacksonville University.
Sparks
lives in Arden with her daughter, Zoey, and her son, Cameron, who is a
sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill.
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