Frequently Asked Questions
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We partner with purpose-driven organizations—especially those committed to improving people’s lives and willing to engage in open-minded inquiry, reflection, and creative problem-solving.
Over the past two decades, Kimberly Smathers (Principal and Owner) has supported a wide range of groups spanning health, human services, education and beyond:
Nonprofits and community-based organizations expanding access to opportunities and services
State and federal programs working to strengthen policy and practice
Philanthropies seeking strategy, learning, or systems innovation support
Schools and education-focused initiatives committed to inclusive environments that support children holistically
Cross-sector partnerships or collaborative networks translating evidence into real-world action
Whether national in scope or rooted in community, Flourishing Spark exists to help organizations navigate complexity, explore new ideas, and move meaningful work forward with clarity and purpose.
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Yes, we are happy to facilitate in-person or virtual meetings, workshops, and events wherever they’re needed!
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Yes, we welcome subcontracting opportunities and have extensive experience contributing to large, multi-stakeholder projects as part of collaborative teams.
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Because they mirror the work itself! Trees hold deep, steady roots—our histories, what grounds and nourishes us, what keeps us standing—while their branches express bold growth, change, and possibility. Their colors shift with seasons; their forms are entirely their own. Colorful trees capture the beauty of being both rooted and ever-evolving, resilient and creative, shaped by our environment yet unmistakably unique.