CORPORATE SPONSORS
Fine Point Communications is a full-service strategic communications firm that protects and elevates the reputation of independent schools. We consult with school leaders on everything from crisis communications and staff development to magazine and website publication. Our team of former communications directors quickly understands any school's need and begins contributing right away, including by partnering with on-campus personnel to put our recommendations into action.
Gail Perry Group provides our clients with the training, strategies, and inspiration to reach their own ambitious revenue and mission goals. Based out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with consultants located throughout the United States, Gail Perry Group is a leading provider of strategic fundraising solutions designed to train and support your staff and volunteers in the pursuit of record-breaking results.
Gail Perry Group is deeply committed to cultivating philanthropy and inspiring board and volunteer leaders to act and create healing, equity, and justice in the world we live in. Our company mission is to provide strategies, inspiration and guidance to leaders so they can make the world a better place.
Grace is a national multidisciplinary firm born from the strategic integration of nine legacy leaders in architecture, engineering, and consulting. With more than 440 professionals across 21 offices nationwide, Grace provides integrated solutions in architecture, interior design, engineering, planning, forensics, and program management. Our agile, scalable platform aligns seamlessly with client goals and priorities, consistently transforming complexity into clarity and translating vision into enduring value.
Grand Classroom specializes in customized student travel to historical cities, national parks and international destinations.
ISM is dedicated to advancing school leadership to enrich the student experience. Rely on nearly 50 years of research, knowledge, and experience to move your school forward. Offering consultations, learning events, insurance coverage, and industry-leading tech tools, ISM delivers creative strategies for schools using extensive research, proven management techniques, and personalized service.
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations around the world. MMA has a dedicated team of education specialists that specialize in helping schools address the unique exposures they face. We have a number of innovative solutions that allow our client to be proactive in their risk management strategies.
At SAGE, we go beyond food service — we’re your partner in creating exceptional dining experiences that delight, inspire, and connect. Our dining concepts feature scratch-made, batch-cooked dishes with fresh ingredients. SAGE Team Members are trained in industry-leading food safety and allergen management and serve as trusted stewards of your community’s values and preferences. We keep guests engaged with fun events that celebrate diverse foods and flavors. We also offer revenue-boosting solutions like coffee bars and snack and breakfast programs, along with design services that enhance the efficiency and functionality of dining spaces. Discover The SAGE Way by contacting us today.
At Scarlet Oak Consulting, we believe strategic planning is more than creating a document—it's about fostering a culture of ongoing strategic leadership that empowers schools to take decisive action amidst disruption and pursue their mission with courage and focus. As a boutique, woman-owned firm, we partner with independent schools to transform their approach to strategy, ensuring the school's sustainability and mission are at the heart of every conversation.
Our approach is deeply personalized. Through a highly collaborative process, we empower school leaders to proactively respond to changing conditions, emerging opportunities, and evolving community needs. Ultimately, we make strategic leadership an integral part of your school's culture, ensuring it remains resilient, relevant, and well-positioned for what lies ahead.
Venable’s Independent School Law Practice provides legal counsel to independent schools nationwide. Our team partners with schools to develop proactive strategies consistent with their mission and culture. As a full-service law firm, we offer guidance and support on the full range of legal issues facing independent schools.
SEARCH FIRM SPONSORS
Educational Directions helps independent and faith-based schools find exceptional, mission-aligned leaders and guides schools through successful leadership transitions. Every search goes beyond filling a role—we help schools reflect on their community, refine their strategic vision, and ensure a thoughtful, well-supported transition. Client-focused and deeply experienced, we guide every step of the process to ensure the right leader for your school’s unique culture and long-term success.
Educators Collaborative is a full-service consulting firm for schools, providing many services in the areas of search, transition, and strategy. From Head of School and Senior Administrator searches to institutional evaluation and guidance on governance—from strategic and financial planning to admissions policy and conflict resolution—EC provides detailed, comprehensive services tailored to your school’s needs. Since 1971, our partners— all highly accomplished former school leaders—have positioned schools for success through effective leadership.
Educator’s Ally has a 50-year history of partnering with independent day and boarding schools throughout the U.S. in support of their faculty, staff, and administrator hiring. Distinguished by their thoughtful and curated approach to search, EA connects schools with candidates across the full spectrum of disciplines, from senior leadership to first-year teachers. Offering both contingency and retained search leadership services, EA works closely with schools to provide flexible, personalized support tailored to their unique needs.
RG175 is dedicated to understanding the unique mission of each of our independent and international school clients and leveraging our many years of meaningful leadership experience to deliver excellence in school leadership, governance for schools, and other non-profit organizations.
Strategenius is the premier search firm for schools seeking excellence in candidates for teaching and leadership positions. We partner with schools committed to equity, connect them to our diverse network, and match them with exceptional talent. Strategenius is one of the only BIPOC-owned search firms dedicated to serving independent schools.
The Education Group is a collective of former education leaders with a uniquely flexible, customized, and hands-on approach that tailors our services to the needs of the school, valuing its rich history, traditions, and mission.