About
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
Experts dedicated to your success.
We specialize in branding, communications, and fundraising strategies tailored to educational institutions, foundations, and mission-driven nonprofits.
Partnering closely with leaders, we refine institutional identity and messaging, build strong cases for support, strengthen donor engagement, and design outreach that resonates.
Our team brings decades of experience across these disciplines—uniting strategic insight, creativity, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing mission-driven organizations.
Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist
Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist
Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist
Pete Mackey, Ph.D.
President & Executive Strategist
Melanie Moran
Vice President & Senior Strategist
Melanie Moran
Vice President & Senior Strategist
Melanie Moran
Vice President & Senior Strategist
Melanie Moran
Vice President & Senior Strategist
Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Rachel Rogol
Director of Operations & Strategy Management
Rachel Rogol
Director of Operations & Strategy Management
Rachel Rogol
Director of Operations & Strategy Management
Rachel Rogol
Director of Operations & Strategy Management
Marley Weston
Assistant Marketing & Media Manager
Marley Weston
Assistant Marketing & Media Manager
Marley Weston
Assistant Marketing & Media Manager
Marley Weston
Assistant Marketing & Media Manager
Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions
Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions
Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions
Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions
Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching
Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching
Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching
Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching
Steve Gibson
Senior Counsel, Videography & Photography
Steve Gibson
Senior Counsel, Videography & Photography
Steve Gibson
Senior Counsel, Videography & Photography
Steve Gibson
Senior Counsel, Videography & Photography
Evolving with Purpose
Our new brand begins a fresh chapter, inspired by all that we’ve learned from the dozens of colleges, universities, foundations, and nonprofits we’ve been honored to work with since 2016.
Evolving with Purpose
Our new brand begins a fresh chapter, inspired by all that we’ve learned from the dozens of colleges, universities, foundations, and nonprofits we’ve been honored to work with since 2016.
Evolving with Purpose
Our new brand begins a fresh chapter, inspired by all that we’ve learned from the dozens of colleges, universities, foundations, and nonprofits we’ve been honored to work with since 2016.
Evolving with Purpose
Our new brand begins a fresh chapter, inspired by all that we’ve learned from the dozens of colleges, universities, foundations, and nonprofits we’ve been honored to work with since 2016.
Strategy Counts
Perspectives from our team tailored for higher education and nonprofit leaders
Campaign Success: 3 Phases for Building Momentum & Results
Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Personalized Student Engagement at Scale: The Future of AI-Driven Communication in Higher Ed
Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions
Leading Through Uncertainty: Strategies for Successful Leadership
Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching
Strategy Counts
Perspectives from our team tailored for higher education and nonprofit leaders
Campaign Success: 3 Phases for Building Momentum & Results
Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Personalized Student Engagement at Scale: The Future of AI-Driven Communication in Higher Ed
Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions
Leading Through Uncertainty: Strategies for Successful Leadership
Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching
Strategy Counts
Perspectives from our team tailored for higher education and nonprofit leaders
Campaign Success: 3 Phases for Building Momentum & Results
Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Personalized Student Engagement at Scale: The Future of AI-Driven Communication in Higher Ed
Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions
Leading Through Uncertainty: Strategies for Successful Leadership
Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching
Strategy Counts
Perspectives from our team tailored for higher education and nonprofit leaders
Campaign Success: 3 Phases for Building Momentum & Results
Kim Verstandig
Vice President for Fundraising & Senior Strategist
Personalized Student Engagement at Scale: The Future of AI-Driven Communication in Higher Ed
Jeff Dillon
Senior Counsel, Technology Solutions
Leading Through Uncertainty: Strategies for Successful Leadership
Elise Partin
Senior Counsel, Executive Coaching
Contact Us
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Contact Us
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Contact Us
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.
Contact Us
We tailor our services to produce the work that moves your mission forward.