Education

SFI believes the possibilities with education are unlimited. Partnering with the University of Massachusetts, SFI plans to produce sustainable, eco-friendly guided workshops and education materials easily accessible to all SFI Network members. With forums, dedicated groups, or projects, members can interact online around specific topics based on their interests or location. You can learn more here.

Finance & Accounting

Joining our network means entrepreneurs get access to business-centric financial materials that promote smart money-management. Get an introduction to financial statements and financial ratios, learn how to forecast and budget for your business, perform leverage and break-even analysis, and much more. There are also courses dedicated to commercial management, maintaining profitability in economic downtimes, and tax accounting.

Resourcing

SFI provides recommendations on sourcing materials from industry professionals around the globe. The SFI Network includes an extensive database of potential suppliers and vendors unique to any business’ sustainability needs.

Networking & Events

Member ventures can be published through our application in order to gain visibility when launching, hiring, fundraising, or any other critical phase. The Sparrow Foundation Network provides opportunities for entrepreneurs to find potential co- founders, investors, or employees and display the dynamism of our communities. Events are published monthly to our member calendar.

Loans & Grants

Each year billions of dollars are awarded to individuals and businesses in the form of grants and other types of funding. Gaining access to our online grant database gives members access to free money applications from over 20,000 sources including access to literature on how to acquire proper funding for specific projects.

SFI Partnerships start with a simple application for assistance in the development of a local underserved community clean energy business opportunity.

Following a credential review that determines if the community qualifies as needs-based and the applicants identify as professionals within their community with a genuine desire to join SFI in creating global change, we begin the SFI partnership program.

The Sparrow Foundation Institute offers the following included in the Partnership Program:

1. Assist in the development of a formal business and financial plan.

2. Provide access to our Educational Partners who will put together a formal business and industry educational plan that allows them to both get started with their project and commit to the education process that will help them build valuable skills towards their long-term success.

3. Recognize the local market needs – best target product/service solutions that meet their interests and provide valuable solutions within their community.

4. Identify all product/service partners and negotiate/implement supplier contracts/agreements.

   • SFI and its partners provide raw materials and semi-pre-assembled products to local businesses worldwide that then assemble, package, market, and distribute clean energy solutions that have a significant impact within their local market as an ongoing business enterprise.

5. Determine and apply for financial resources to implement the partnership business plan. This includes grants, donations, financial services, local and federal incentives, and SFI direct investments/donations.

6. Once funded, SFI will provide long-term mentoring and direct involvement to the level requested by our new partners to ensure their long-term growth and success.