AdvancementEDU partners with universities, independent schools, and nonprofits to generate revenue for greater organizational impact. Our clients are guaranteed a relationship built on integrity, excellence and accountability.
As founder of AdvancementEDU, Chris Dudley leverages over two decades of experience in higher education leadership, operational excellence, major gift fundraising, marketing, sponsorship sales, and business development to provide high-level advice for leaders in education.
Chris served in senior leadership at High Point University in High Point, NC, during a time of unprecedented growth and transformation. For ten years, as Senior Vice President for Administration and Chief of Staff, he led operational areas, including: security, transportation, food services, maintenance, janitorial, landscaping, construction, events, and community relations, among others. For eight years, he served as Senior Vice President for Development, leading a team that raised $450 million.
Our firm has a long association with a number small colleges and universities throughout the southeastern United States. Since our inception, we have established our value to countless small schools, providing a full range of Title IX and Clery Act services, background vettings, general university investigations, HR support, and a host of compliance related functions.
Although we are a national firm, our headquarters is located in Bluffton, SC!
Our higher ed team of 11 partners and 25 contract associates is led by Jim Pottorff, Jr., former GC at the Universities of Kansas and Nebraska. Every member of our staff understands the challenges, culture, finances, politics, and the laws that impact smaller institutions.
We're not a law firm and we don't give legal advice...our ONLY job, is to serve higher ed.
Cantey Tech Consulting is a leading provider of technology planning and support services for educators. Cantey Tech handles technology so you can focus on students.
As a national full-service CPA and consulting firm devoted to serving higher education and other nonprofit organizations, CapinCrouse provides professional solutions to organizations whose outcomes are measured in lives changed. For over 50 years, the firm has served universities, seminaries, and other nonprofit organizations by providing support in the key areas of financial integrity and security.
CapinCrouse offers a wide range of audit, review, tax, advisory, and cybersecurity services to help you achieve your mission. Whether your institution requires assistance with formulating clear financial performance reports, complying with changing accounting standards, assessing and reducing your cybersecurity risk, or evaluating and coaching your financial leadership team, we can customize a solution to meet your specific situation.
With a network of offices across the nation, CapinCrouse has the resources of a large firm and the personal touch of a local firm.
Core Education partners with institutions to focus on business model transformation that outlines key operating ratios and recommended reserves. We align this work with strategic growth building blocks, margin growth, operational execution timelines, and implementation services that we perform with you as your partner. Core assists in all areas including revenue diversification, technology innovation, managed services and capital strategies such as M&A and Real Estate. As your strategic partner we look to identify an optimal operating plan and guide you through implementation.
Community. Creativity. Integrity.
Committed to these ideals, Craig Gaulden Davis meets the challenge of designing beautiful, functional and sustainable spaces where people gather to be enriched and enlivened. CGD has a vibrant history focusing on architecture, planning and interior design for the arts, government, ministry, libraries and education, including work on 36 college and university campuses.
Design Collaborative is an award-winning firm founded in 1992 with the belief that through our work, we can improve people's worlds. With nationally recognized expertise and a passion for enhancing the work experience for employees, Design Collaborative has grown to become consistently ranked amongst the top 100 firms in the country by staying focused on designing people-first places. At Design Collaborative, we provide a boutique firm experience with big firm expertise and resources. We design flexible workplaces that are a destination for employees through an approach that never looks beyond our goal to improve workforce success. Our staff has been built to navigate the unique needs of workplace design. Our team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, cost estimators, graphic designers, and support staff. We are a one-stop solution, providing real-time collaboration and problem-solving. We utilize the newest technologies such as BIM, integrated cost estimating, 3D building scanning, and advanced scheduling and project management software on all projects to keep you informed every step of the way. In short, our team has been doing this for 3 decades because we love what we do. We’ve been able to do this for so long because of the relationships we’ve built and the team we’ve assembled.
Find Great People is a nationally-recognized recruitment and Human Resources consulting organization that specializes in multiple functional areas across industries throughout the United States, and internationally. FGP has been in business since 1982, serving as career partners for organizations and professionals. With 94% of our business coming from repeat clients, FGP’s goal as a business partner is to develop a long-term relationship built on performance and client satisfaction. We provide a “boutique” approach and process that is customized to meet your needs — We don’t believe an executive level search is “one size fits all.” The process is inclusive and customized to meet the needs of your organization. A hallmark of our approach is that we appreciate the valuable insights of your search committee and board. We deliver personalization in every search we work and provide the opportunities and resources to guarantee a perfect fit.
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is a studio-based, regional architecture, interior design and planning firm with 3 South Carolina offices - Charleston, Greenville, and Spartanburg. The firm has supported 35 colleges and universities in the southeast, enhancing educational attainment and the social experience with vibrant, flexible and cost-effective facilities to meet academic, athletic, housing, library and dining needs.
Pharos Resources provides a comprehensive approach to improve student outcomes. Our unique software and approach will strengthen early alert, student care, and retention on your campus. Our relationship-focused perspective allows you to identify at-risk students, eliminate campus silos, increase student engagement, and enrich your culture of student success.
Workforce wellbeing is a critical aspect of any successful organization. When employees are physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy, they are more engaged, productive, and satisfied in their roles. Prioritizing workforce wellbeing leads to higher job performance, increased job satisfaction, and lower turnover rates.
By investing in initiatives that support the wellbeing of employees, organizations can create a positive and thriving work environment where employees can reach their full potential. Ultimately, a focus on workforce wellbeing not only benefits the employees themselves but also contributes to the overall success and sustainability of the organization.
Thriving Workforce Solutions specializes in providing a wide range of education and consultation services aimed at boosting workforce wellbeing. Our approach involves designing and delivering impactful training sessions and offering comprehensive organizational consultations. We help companies establish a nurturing and flourishing atmosphere within their workplaces by optimizing engagement in resources provided by the organization and by implementing new targeted and tailored initiatives.
By investing in the wellbeing of their employees, businesses can improve productivity, reduce turnover, and foster a culture of care and support. Let Thriving Workforce Solutions be your partner in building a healthier and more productive workforce.