New Spark Strategy is a technology-focused consulting practice founded by Sam Caplan to serve foundations, PSO's, and software partners in the philanthropic sector. Sam is the former Chief Information Officer at the Walton Family Foundation, and head of technology at the Walmart Foundation. He also served as a board director at the Technology Association for Grantmakers (TAG). Sam brings C-level executive leadership combined with subject matter expertise to the philanthropic sector. Sam works with foundations to develop or improve their long-term technology strategy, and to guide them through complex software evaluation and selection. He offers philanthropy-serving organizations and software partners a variety of services including product evaluation, content development, and expertise on grantmaking and operational processes. Sam writes, posts, and presents regularly on philanthropy technology and data. Please connect or follow Sam on his personal LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samcaplan/