4 Sparking Weeks for the Marion Public Library

Why we love the Marion Public Library...  Their mission is to ignite possibilities. Their vision is to be the spark that lights the way for the imagination, growth and education of our community.

As March comes to a close and we spring into the second half of our 50 weeks giving campaign, we are super excited to share with you our April non profit.  This giving campaign has been an amazing ride so far and even in these uncertain times, we plan to persist per a new usual.  I […]

Marketing in Uncertain Times

Marketing in Uncertain Times

With all that is going on it is important to stay calm. As thought leaders, professional communicators, and influencers, we can help our community best by being calm during this storm. We know that this, like any other difficulty we have faced, is temporary and to not lose hope. In a time where practicing social […]

9 Who Care Award Event

Dr. Mollie Marti with Christa at 9 Who Care event

The 9 Who Care Award  Dinner was held at The Hotel Kirkwood. It was a fun event celebrating people who are giving back in their community in a big way. Our own Christa Nelson was honored as one of the 9 Who Care. “Christa dedicates a substantial amount of time and talent to help nonprofits […]

4 Sparking Weeks for House of Hope

At the end of March we will be nearly halfway through our 50 weeks giving campaign in honor of my 50th birthday! March is dedicated to the House of Hope in Cedar Rapids. Throughout this month we will share information about the House in hopes that it will inspire you to like and follow them on social […]

4 Sparking Weeks for Worldmaker (NRI)

Worldmaker

As part of our 50 weeks giving campaign in honor of my 50th birthday, February is dedicated to Worldmaker International f.k.a the National Resilience Institute (NRI). Throughout this month we will share information about Worldmaker in hopes that it will inspire you to like and follow them on social, engage and share their information, volunteer if […]

Cheers to a new SPARKING decade!

Happy Epiphany

From your SPARK Team!  We hope you enjoyed the holidays. We would like to wish you a Happy Epiphany. Here’s to a sparking new decade. Cheers to clear vision in 2020.  There are several reasons why I am a big fan of an Epiphany.  The Epiphany is a time of reflection, paying attention, visions, bringing gifts, trusting, humbling, […]

Merry SPARKING Christmas From your SPARK Team! 

MERRY SPARKING CHRISTMAS

This month has gone by so fast… what I am saying is that this entire year has gone by in a flash! As I sit down to write this, I am reminded of how blessed we are to have each of you in our lives. This year was about growth, both personally and professionally. We started and ended the year […]

We are so sparking thankful for you!

Thank you!

Thanksgiving is the month where the attitude of gratitude is emphasized. While we are grateful each and every day, we want to take this time to thank you for your support throughout this year. Many of you have been part of this journey from the beginning, which is quickly approaching 20 years in January. Others joined […]

Kicking of #50SparkingWeeks

50 Weeks for Christa's 50th!

As I approach my 49th birthday and begin to wrap up my 40’s – I am looking even closer towards what my legacy will be. I wanted to do something special leading up to and to celebrate my 50th birthday. I mean, all birthdays are worth celebrating, but come on, half a century deserves something […]

Giving Back Stressing You Out?

Giving Back - Charitable Campaigns

Fighting Charitable Giving Paralysis and Where to Start Partnering with a nonprofit and giving back isn’t just a suggested business practice anymore: it is something that today’s consumer has come to expect. Whether someone somewhere is getting a pair of shoes for each pair purchased (TOMS Shoes), the social conscious product you are selling is […]