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Mary Gladstone-Highland, the founder of Spark Group Consulting, is a seasoned Certified Nonprofit Professional with over eighteen years of leadership experience in various organizations. A graduate of the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University, she holds a Master of Public Administration and a Certificate in Advanced Study in Conflict and Collaboration. Additionally, she is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, having successfully raised over $4.5 million for multiple organizations within the last five years.
She is the acclaimed author of two Amazon best-sellers, Grant Writing: The Complete Workbook for Writing Grant Proposals that Win and Calm: How to End Destructive Conflict in Your Church. With a talent for finding creative solutions to complex problems, Mary approaches every challenge with an asset-based mindset.
Leveraging her expertise, Mary conducts professional development and growth sessions for leaders nationwide. Furthermore, she serves as a trusted leadership and executive coach, guiding individuals toward their full potential.
