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Dave Bartos
Executive Director

Dave Bartos

Nonprofit Leadership
Dave guides Hope Sprouts with a disciplined, operations-driven approach shaped by more than twenty-five years of executive leadership. His career has centered on building systems, strengthening organizations, and aligning strategy with execution—experience he now brings to emerging nonprofits. 

Dave founded Hope Sprouts to help nonprofit leaders build organizations with clarity, strong governance, and lasting operational foundations. His ability to translate vision into practical, sustainable structure helps founders launch organizations that are resilient, mission-focused, and prepared for long-term community impact.
Darrell Martin
Advisor

Darrell Martin

Leadership & Spiritual Advisor

Darrell strengthens Hope Sprouts with more than three decades of experience guiding churches, nonprofits, and leaders toward healthy, sustainable growth. His background in executive leadership and organizational development gives founders the clarity and grounding they need as they build.

He brings a steady, seasoned perspective to the work — helping emerging nonprofit leaders develop strong organizational foundations, healthy leadership practices, and systems that support long‑term mission impact.

Will
Advisor

Will Griffin

Creative Media & Storytelling

Will shares a distinct creative energy with Hope Sprouts shaped by more than twenty years in television, film, and media. His imagination, humor, and sharp storytelling instincts give founders a fresh way to express their mission with clarity and personality.

He adds a perspective that turns ideas into compelling narratives—helping emerging nonprofits communicate with confidence, connect with their audience, and share their work in ways that are memorable and true to who they are.

Marco Rosa
Advisor

Marco Rosa

Marketing & Communications

Marco contributes high‑level public relations experience shaped by more than twenty‑five years working across global markets. His background developing major‑league campaigns and navigating complex messaging environments gives founders a clear, strategic way to express their mission.

He adds cultural fluency and an audience‑aware approach that enables emerging nonprofits to communicate with precision, build understanding across diverse communities, and position their message for lasting impact.