Execution in Action

A Century-Old Appalachian School Scales Literacy & Math Programs to Reach Thousands While Creating Sustainable Revenue

The Challenge

Despite a century of impact, this nonprofit faced financial constraints and a shrinking donor base. Leadership needed a bold new approach to sustain and expand their programs while finding alternative revenue streams.

The Solution

We partnered with the CEO to develop and execute a scalable growth strategy leveraging the school’s expertise in structured literacy and math instruction.

• Expanded literacy support by launching a virtual tutoring corps in partnership with out-of-school time organizations.

• Developed a structured math curriculum and a go-to-market strategy for school district adoption.

• Conducted an operational audit to ensure the school had the right people, systems, and resources to scale.

The Results

• $1.3M+ raised in new revenue over two years.

• Two new service lines launched, serving thousands of students. 

• Expanded partnerships across four states to support program implementation.

• Renewed staff morale as educators saw their impact grow beyond the school’s walls.

Looking Forward

With a sustainable service model and clear growth strategy, this school is well-positioned to expand its impact while generating new revenue to support its mission.