The Future Sessions: An exclusive conference for strategic leaders. Register Now

The Future Sessions: An exclusive conference for strategic leaders. Register Now

The Future Sessions: An exclusive conference for strategic leaders. Register Now

Moving your mission forward.

Work hard for good causes, be bold, foster success. As deeply experienced leaders, that’s what we love to do.


We work in close partnership with leaders of higher education and nonprofit institutions to clarify your story, strengthen communications, prepare for crises, and move your mission forward.

What Our Clients Say

“Mackey Strategies has been an exceptional partner throughout our brand refresh. The result captures who we are and where we’re headed, and we’re thrilled with how it turned out.”

Tom Evelyn

Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing, Trinity University

Examples of Our Work

Franklin & Marshall College

From stalled to soaring: A campaign reborn in just 12 weeks.

Insights from Our Team

When Closure or Merger Is on the Table: Communicating With Clarity, Care, and Strategic Foresight

Melanie Moran

Melanie Moran

Vice President & Senior Strategist

Moving your mission forward.

Work hard for good causes, be bold, foster success. As deeply experienced leaders, that’s what we love to do.


We work in close partnership with leaders of higher education and nonprofit institutions to clarify your story, strengthen communications, prepare for crises, and move your mission forward.

What Our Clients Say

“Mackey Strategies has been an exceptional partner throughout our brand refresh. The result captures who we are and where we’re headed, and we’re thrilled with how it turned out.”

Tom Evelyn

Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing, Trinity University

Examples of Our Work

Franklin & Marshall College

From stalled to soaring: A campaign reborn in just 12 weeks.

Insights from Our Team

When Closure or Merger Is on the Table: Communicating With Clarity, Care, and Strategic Foresight

Melanie Moran

Melanie Moran

Vice President & Senior Strategist

Moving your mission forward.

Work hard for good causes, be bold, foster success. As deeply experienced leaders, that’s what we love to do.


We work in close partnership with leaders of higher education and nonprofit institutions to clarify your story, strengthen communications, prepare for crises, and move your mission forward.

Moving your mission forward.

Work hard for good causes, be bold, foster success. As deeply experienced leaders, that’s what we love to do.


We work in close partnership with leaders of higher education and nonprofit institutions to clarify your story, strengthen communications, prepare for crises, and move your mission forward.

our services

Expert guidance, enduring impact.

Branding & Messaging

Institutional rebranding strategy, campaign branding, admissions messaging, and clear, compelling narratives that align leadership and move audiences.

Campaign Communications

Campaign naming and cases, campaign websites and messaging platforms, and fundraising creative across all media that inspires giving and strengthens philanthropic momentum.

Admissions Communications

Positioning, messaging, and storytelling that clarify value, speak to today’s students and families, and support enrollment goals across channels.

Interim Leadership

Executive-level leadership that stabilizes teams, advances major initiatives, guides re-orgs, and manages presidential and institutional communications during periods of transition.

Leadership Counsel

Strategic advisory partnerships, change management support, presidential communications, board engagement, and guidance through pivotal decisions.

Crisis Communications

Crisis planning and management, preparedness workshops, rapid response, and steady guidance and communications development through high-stakes and high-visibility moments.

Executive Coaching

Personalized coaching for individuals navigating complexity, change, and increased visibility.

Team Training & Workshops

High-impact workshops for teams and leadership groups that boost alignment, clarity, and strategic execution.

Services

our services

Expert guidance, enduring impact.

Branding & Messaging

Institutional rebranding strategy, campaign branding, admissions messaging, and clear, compelling narratives that align leadership and move audiences.

Campaign Communications

Campaign naming and cases, campaign websites and messaging platforms, and fundraising creative across all media that inspires giving and strengthens philanthropic momentum.

Admissions Communications

Positioning, messaging, and storytelling that clarify value, speak to today’s students and families, and support enrollment goals across channels.

Interim Leadership

Executive-level leadership that stabilizes teams, advances major initiatives, guides re-orgs, and manages presidential and institutional communications during periods of transition.

Leadership Counsel

Strategic advisory partnerships, change management support, presidential communications, board engagement, and guidance through pivotal decisions.

Crisis Communications

Crisis planning and management, preparedness workshops, rapid response, and steady guidance and communications development through high-stakes and high-visibility moments.

Executive Coaching

Personalized coaching for individuals navigating complexity, change, and increased visibility.

Team Training & Workshops

High-impact workshops for teams and leadership groups that boost alignment, clarity, and strategic execution.

Services

our services

Expert guidance, enduring impact.

Branding & Messaging

Institutional rebranding strategy, campaign branding, admissions messaging, and clear, compelling narratives that align leadership and move audiences.

Campaign Communications

Campaign naming and cases, campaign websites and messaging platforms, and fundraising creative across all media that inspires giving and strengthens philanthropic momentum.

Admissions Communications

Positioning, messaging, and storytelling that clarify value, speak to today’s students and families, and support enrollment goals across channels.

Interim Leadership

Executive-level leadership that stabilizes teams, advances major initiatives, guides re-orgs, and manages presidential and institutional communications during periods of transition.

Leadership Counsel

Strategic advisory partnerships, change management support, presidential communications, board engagement, and guidance through pivotal decisions.

Crisis Communications

Crisis planning and management, preparedness workshops, rapid response, and steady guidance and communications development through high-stakes and high-visibility moments.

Executive Coaching

Personalized coaching for individuals navigating complexity, change, and increased visibility.

Team Training & Workshops

High-impact workshops for teams and leadership groups that boost alignment, clarity, and strategic execution.

Services

our services

Expert guidance, enduring impact.

Branding & Messaging

Institutional rebranding strategy, campaign branding, admissions messaging, and clear, compelling narratives that align leadership and move audiences.

Campaign Communications

Campaign naming and cases, campaign websites and messaging platforms, and fundraising creative across all media that inspires giving and strengthens philanthropic momentum.

Admissions Communications

Positioning, messaging, and storytelling that clarify value, speak to today’s students and families, and support enrollment goals across channels.

Interim Leadership

Executive-level leadership that stabilizes teams, advances major initiatives, guides re-orgs, and manages presidential and institutional communications during periods of transition.

Leadership Counsel

Strategic advisory partnerships, change management support, presidential communications, board engagement, and guidance through pivotal decisions.

Crisis Communications

Crisis planning and management, preparedness workshops, rapid response, and steady guidance and communications development through high-stakes and high-visibility moments.

Executive Coaching

Personalized coaching for individuals navigating complexity, change, and increased visibility.

Team Training & Workshops

High-impact workshops for teams and leadership groups that boost alignment, clarity, and strategic execution.

Services

Our clients

Creating impact together.

We work in partnership with vital and respected educational and nonprofit institutions across the private and public sectors.

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Williams College Logo
Boston University Logo
Bucknell University Logo
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Logo
Boston University Logo
American University of Afghanistan Logo
Tulane University
Rose-Hulman Logo
Amherst Colleg Logo
Texas Tech University

Client List

Our clients

Creating impact together.

We work in partnership with vital and respected educational and nonprofit institutions across the private and public sectors.

National Association for College Admission Counseling Logo
Williams College Logo
Boston University Logo
Bucknell University Logo
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Logo
Boston University Logo
American University of Afghanistan Logo
Tulane University
Rose-Hulman Logo
Amherst Colleg Logo
Texas Tech University

Client List

Our clients

Creating impact together.

We work in partnership with vital and respected educational and nonprofit institutions across the private and public sectors.

National Association for College Admission Counseling Logo
Williams College Logo
Boston University Logo
Bucknell University Logo
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Logo
Boston University Logo
American University of Afghanistan Logo
Tulane University
Rose-Hulman Logo
Amherst Colleg Logo
Texas Tech University

Client List

Our clients

Creating impact together.

We work in partnership with vital and respected educational and nonprofit institutions across the private and public sectors.

National Association for College Admission Counseling Logo
Williams College Logo
Boston University Logo
Bucknell University Logo
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Logo
Boston University Logo
American University of Afghanistan Logo
Tulane University
Rose-Hulman Logo
Amherst Colleg Logo
Texas Tech University

Client List

How We Work

Our solutions start with questions and build on creativity. 

Case Studies

How We Work

Our solutions start with questions and build on creativity. 

Case Studies

How We Work

Our solutions start with questions and build on creativity. 

Case Studies

How We Work

Our solutions start with questions and build on creativity. 

Case Studies

our team

Experts dedicated to your success.

We dedicate our deep expertise, and our passion for the transformative power of education, to advancing your institution and its service to your communities.

Our Team

our team

Experts dedicated to your success.

We dedicate our deep expertise, and our passion for the transformative power of education, to advancing your institution and its service to your communities.

Our Team

our team

Experts dedicated to your success.

We dedicate our deep expertise, and our passion for the transformative power of education, to advancing your institution and its service to your communities.

Our Team

our team

Experts dedicated to your success.

We dedicate our deep expertise, and our passion for the transformative power of education, to advancing your institution and its service to your communities.

Our Team

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About

Services

Case Studies

Perspectives

Newsletter

The Future Sessions

National Op-Ed Database

Mackey Strategies

Pete Mackey

Contact Us

© 2025 Mackey Strategies. All Rights Reserved.

Our site uses cookies and similar tools that may connect your activity with your email to deliver relevant communications. To opt out, visit: https://app.retention.com/optout.

About

Services

Case Studies

Perspectives

Newsletter

The Future Sessions

National Op-Ed Database

Mackey Strategies

Pete Mackey

Contact Us

© 2025 Mackey Strategies. All Rights Reserved.

Our site uses cookies and similar tools that may connect your activity with your email to deliver relevant communications. To opt out, visit: https://app.retention.com/optout.