Transforming Education Through Strategic Leadership

Helping K-12 districts, charter schools, and education nonprofits build capacity for lasting change.

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From K-12 districts to afterschool networks, we partner with education leaders to strengthen governance, develop staff, secure funding, and build organizations that serve every student.

Our Education Impact

21st CCLC sites trained

NJSACC FACE Institute

Strengthened

staff practice and family engagement

Roselle Public Schools

Statewide

coalition support

NJSACC partnership

20+

years of consulting experience

GCG experience

Education Case Studies

Real results from our work with education organizations across New Jersey.

K-12 Education

Roselle Public Schools

Strengthened afterschool staff practice, team culture, and family engagement through targeted professional development and family partnership events.

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Afterschool Networks

NJSACC Statewide Afterschool Network

Designed and delivered the FACE Institute to transform how afterschool programs partner with families across 10 participating 21st CCLC sites.

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Education Insights

Perspectives and frameworks for education leaders navigating change.

Organizational Development

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Articles of Incorporation for a Nonprofit: The Complete 2026 Guide

Articles of incorporation are the legal document that creates a nonprofit corporation. This guide covers every required clause for IRS 501(c)(3) eligibility, the six-article template structure, state filing differences, and the costly mistakes that delay or disqualify tax exemption.

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Organizational Development

20 min read

Nonprofit Payroll: The Complete Guide for 501(c)(3) Organizations (2026)

Most nonprofit payroll guides are published by software vendors selling their product. This one is not. A practitioner's guide to what 501(c)(3) organizations actually owe, which taxes they are exempt from, and how to set up payroll correctly the first time.

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Nonprofit executive reviewing financial statements with audit team

Organizational Development

22 min read

Nonprofit Audit Requirements: The Complete 2026 Guide to Federal, State, and Funder Rules

Everything nonprofit leaders need to know about audit requirements in 2026 — the updated $1M federal Single Audit threshold, state-by-state rules, funder mandates, audit vs review vs compilation costs, how to prepare, common findings, and when your organization actually needs one.

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Our Education Services

Comprehensive consulting services tailored for education organizations at every level.

Strategic Planning

Equity-centered strategic plans that align mission, resources, and community needs for lasting district impact.

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Board Development

Governance training and board strengthening to ensure school boards lead with clarity, equity, and accountability.

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Fund Development

Grant strategy, donor engagement, and resource mobilization to secure sustainable funding for education programs.

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Organizational Development

Staff capacity building, culture transformation, and systems improvement for schools and education nonprofits.

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Schedule an Education Strategy Session

Let's discuss how we can help your education organization build capacity for lasting impact.

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