Michael Spara

About Michael Spara

Prospect, manage, submit and maintain grant funding for organizations dedicated to…

Experience

1. Contract Grant Writer

   Notch Theatre Company

   Dec 2014 — Present

   Writes grants and develops programming for social activism, through education, the arts, athletics, the humanities, medical and counseling services, and more. Written and received over $50 million in grant funding as primary contributing author, including local ArtsCouncil funding for theaters, state-wide education funding for charter schools, and nation-wide grants including the National Science Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities. Awarded grants funding over $50 million at local, state, and national levels.Research grant opportunities for both local and national organizations, editing and consultation. Provide consultation for artists, theaters and health organizations throughout the country.\"Michael Spara is a valuable member of our team. Even from a distance he has successfully brought us together in the pursuit of resources for learning. He knows how to bring together university and industry partners to collaborate with schools, and he has great vision for how projects can benefit students and funders alike.Mr. Spara excels at researching the intent and needs of both funding organizations and his clients, and then synthesizing that information into clear and well-supported grant applications. He quickly builds good professional relationships with clients and foundations, and that serves as a solid foundation for our work. Furthermore, Mr. Spara skillfully communicated with school personnel to ensure that we work together to support our grant pursuits. We are fortunate to have Mr. Spara on the Eagle Ridge team.\"-Dr. Ben Ploeger PrincipalEagle Ridge Academy Charter High SchoolBrighton, CO\"I can tell you this: Mike Spara is a dream grant writer to work with. He listens, collaborates, takes initiative, and hones in exactly on the objective and mission of an organization.\"AJ Allegra, Artistic DirectorThe NOLA Project in New Orleans, LAComplete testimonials and recommendations available upon request.

Education

• The Catholic University of America

  Bachelor of Arts

  1999 — 2003

• Middlebury College

  Masters

  2007 — 2012

• The New School

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA

  2017 — 2020

• Middlebury College

  Spanish Language and Literature - Mill's College Campus

  2010 — 2010