Spark Offerings is an adaptive duo that supports social and community leaders to embody their values through generative leadership and an inclusive management approach.

 

Co-founders Saima Butt and Kristina Larkin have combined 20+years of professional experience, in both local and national social service nonprofits in sectors such as adult education, settlement, and youth work.

As frontline workers, project managers, program directors, thought leaders, board members, and active community members, the Spark team has a strengthened dedication not only to the outcomes of social justice work but the process as well.

Spark Offerings commitment to strong pedagogical approaches has been developed through engagement with community education & social movements, academia & professional training, and lived experience. As friends and colleagues, they saw an opportunity to welcome others into their growing conversations around leadership, representation, and sustainability.

Our Offerings
We provide training, facilitation, practical resources, and toolkits, as well as access to mentorship and a network of support for those working collectively toward more equitable futures.

The Spark team is experienced in designing dynamic digital spaces and are currently offering digital training & consultations.

In-person bookings are assessed on an individual basis and will align with all health & safety guidelines. Please reach out to learn more about bringing Spark Offerings to you!

 

Areas of Expertise Include

  • Policy, Governance, & Board Development

  • Strategic & Sustainability Planning

  • Evaluations & Program Design

  • Trauma-Informed Management Training

  • Mentorship & Leadership Coaching

  • HR & Conflict Transformation

  • Group & Team Trainings

  • Creative Facilitation & Event Management

Communities We’ve Supported

  • Calgary Outlink

    Board Development to support community self-governance, build consensus skills, and create capacity for 2SLGTBQIA+ communities in Calgary, Alberta

  • University of Lethbridge Library

    Strategic Planning to set a new path
    for a new chapter for the Library team in response
    to a consultant organization review

  • The Youth Project

    Policy Analysis and Review to Support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Nova Scotia by building stronger more inclusive policy frameworks and documentation.

  • New West Theatre

    Strategic Planning to build a bold and inclusive future for the Lethbridge based theatre organization to tell our community’s stories.

  • Truro Pride Society

    Board Development to support governance and organizational growth fin support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Nova Scotia

  • Maggies Toronto

    Grant writing services to support one of the nation's oldest sex worker justice organizations to build necessary services for and with our communities.

  • Esker Foundation

    Organizational assessment and development through training & strategic development for equity driven transformation as a Calgary based arts organization.