Selection Criteria
The criteria used to determine whether an organization has the potential to partner with Spark Ventures are as follows:
1. The organization must be currently helping vulnerable children in their local community by providing some combination of shelter, food, education, medical care and/or other support programs.
2. The organization must have local and indigenous leaders who are committed to a long-term vision of caring for the vulnerable children in their community.
3. The organization must have a Board or Management Team and current funding sources that are agreeable to the idea of a partnership with Spark Ventures.
4. The organization must have the potential to host volunteer travel groups within one year from the start of the partnership.
5. The organization must be committed to the mission, objectives, vision and values of Spark Ventures.
6. The organization must understand and commit to Spark’s Partnership Model and Strategy, including their responsibility to develop revenue for their organization over a reasonable period of time.
If these criteria are met, and the organization is endorsed by the Spark Staff, the potential partner organization will be considered by Spark’s Board of Directors. New partners must be approved by Spark’s Board of Directors.
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