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For Private Schools & Independent Learning Programs

Consulting that understands the full life of a school.

Grant strategy, enrollment automation, FERPA-compliant IT, development-office systems, and practical financial advisory for independent K-12 schools, microschools, and specialty education programs. Led by Dr. Desiree M. Doly.

Where we move the needle

What we deliver

Grant strategy from people who've won grants

Dr. Desiree Doly leads our Learning, Innovation and Strategic Ventures division and has walked hundreds of grant cycles from concept to award. Not template-filling, strategy.

FERPA-compliant IT built for classrooms

Student information systems, LMS integrations, parent portals, and access controls that meet FERPA without treating teachers like suspects.

Enrollment and admissions automation

From inquiry to enrollment deposit, every step mapped and automated where appropriate. Less paperwork, faster close on qualified families, cleaner reporting for the head of school.

Development office systems that scale

Donor CRMs, campaign tracking, annual-fund automation, stewardship workflows. We implement, train, and maintain, so development staff can focus on relationships instead of software.

Financial aid without the stress

Scholarship and need-based aid structures, clean financial reporting for the board, tax strategy for school leadership. Real financial advisory, school-specific.

Board governance and compliance support

Audit-ready financial reporting, compliance documentation, and strategic planning materials. The board wants confidence, we give you the artifacts.

What's included

Every engagement is scoped to you. These are the capabilities we bring to the table.

Grant strategy, writing, and post-award management
FERPA-compliant managed IT for schools
Student information system (SIS) implementation and integration
Learning management system (LMS) support
Admissions workflow automation
Parent and student portal implementation
Development office CRM and donor management
Annual fund and capital campaign operations
Financial aid strategy and administration
Board and audit financial reporting
Cybersecurity and data privacy controls
Strategic planning and expansion support

Tell us about your school.

Free 30-minute call with our education practice lead. Bring your current challenges, your growth plans, and your questions. We'll be honest about what's in our lane and what isn't.

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