Spartan Global Development Fund

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Spartan Global Development Fund

Spartan Global provides microloans to aspiring entrepreneurs in the developing world by raising money and awareness in our community.

Spartan Global is a student-run initiative at Michigan State University. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Spartan Global consists of students, professors, and alumni. Members work to expand awareness and support for microfinance while building lasting partnerships in the quest for permanent solutions to global poverty. Spartan Global maintains a loan portfolio on Kiva to connect with hundreds o

f funding agencies. Through Kiva, we have distributed over 2,000 loans to individuals and cooperatives in 67 countries. Spartan Global also seeks partnerships with other organizations. Through our field partners, we undertake new investment projects that directly reach those in need of microfinance services. Our team profile can be viewed here: http://www.kiva.org/team/spartanglobal

03/11/2026

🔥 March Madness Bracket Challenge is back!! 🏀🔥

This year, we are collaborating with the MSU Hospitality & Lodging Club. 30% of the proceeds will go to SDGF, 30% will go to HLC, and the remaining 30% will go to the winner of the challenge!

Sign up using the link in our bio!

03/05/2026

Kivapalooza 5.0 was a success! Thank you to everyone who made this possible! 💚🤍

Our student team lent out $6,445 this month!! Swipe to see our amazing members who participated! ✨

02/16/2026

Join us in welcoming Luis Montalván a Humphrey Fellow from Nicaragua!

📆 Tuesday, February 17th

📍 Minskoff M010

⏰ 7PM - 8PM

02/09/2026

Join us in welcoming Christ Treter founder of Higher Grounds Coffee tomorrow! ☕️

📆 Tuesday, February 10th

📍Minskoff M010

⏰ 7 PM - 8 PM

01/22/2026

Starting 2026 off strong! ✨

Through KivaPalooza 4.0, we lent out $1,600! 🌎

Thank you to our generous donors and incredible student team for making this impact possible. 💚🤍

01/01/2026

Welcoming the new year with gratitude ✨ 🌎

Spartan Global would like to thank our fall guest speakers, all our members, and donors for their continued support and participation. We’re looking forward to an even more successful year ahead!! 💚🤍

12/12/2025

Kivapalooza 3.0 was a success! Thank you to everyone who made this a possible! 💚🤍

Our student team lent out $1,450! Swipe to see our amazing members who participated! ✨

11/11/2025

Welcome Chris Treter this Tuesday! He'll be talking about his company, Higher Ground Coffee ☕️

📆Tuesday, November 11

📍BCC N102

⏰ 7 PM - 8 PM

Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and be inspired!

11/10/2025

Kivapalooza 2.0 was a success! Thank you to everyone who made this possible! 💚🤍

Our student team lent out $1,650 this month! Swipe to see our amazing members who participated! ✨🌎

10/28/2025

Join us today in welcoming Cathryn Baird! She will be discussing her journey as she shares her experiences! 🌎

📆 Tuesday, October 28th

📍BCC N102

⏰7PM - 8PM

10/14/2025

Join us today in welcoming our advisor Professor Stenzel! 🌎

📆 Tuesday, October 14

📍BCC N102

⏰6:55 PM - 8 PM

Address

309 Eppley Ctr
East Lansing, MI
48823

Website

http://spartanglobalfund.org/

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