Who We Serve

Education

Universities, Colleges, and Independent Schools

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of a robust and deliberate advancement strategy for higher education institutions and independent schools cannot be overstated. At The Angeletti Group (TAG), we understand that the foundation of successful education fundraising lies in a comprehensive approach that encompasses all facets of philanthropy, from annual fund to the most transformative major gifts.

TAG offers a range of services tailored to the unique needs of each educational institution, supporting comprehensive advancement strategies that transform your institution’s philanthropic efforts.

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT

Bacone College

Muskogee, OK

Caldwell University

Caldwell, NJ

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, WI

Cazenovia College

Cazenovia, NY

Centenary College

Hackettstown, NJ

Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA

Dominican University

Orangeburg, NY

Drew University

Madison, NJ

Dutchess Community College Foundation

Poughkeepsie, NY

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Madison, NJ

Highland Community College Foundation

Freeport, IL

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL

Jefferson Community College (SUNY)

Watertown, NY

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

LIM College Fashion Education Foundation

New York, NY

MacMurray College

Jacksonville, IL

Medical University of South Carolina, College of Medicine

Charleston, SC

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Mount Aloysius College

Cresson, PA

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ

NJ Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ

Paul Smith's College

Paul Smiths, NY

Philadelphia University

Philadelphia, PA

Pine Manor College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Ramapo College

Mahwah, NJ

Rutgers University Foundation / Rutgers Press

New Brunswick, NJ

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, VT

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ

SUNY College of Optometry

New York, NY

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY

SUNY Institute of Technology

Utica, NY

Webb Institute

Glen Cove, NY

Belmont Day School

Belmont, MA

Bergen Catholic High School

Oradell, NJ

Bonnie Brae

Liberty Corner, NJ

Catholic Academy of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

Choate Rosemary Hall

Wallingford, CT

Covenant Preparatory School

Hartford, CT

Don Bosco Preparatory High School

Ramsey, NJ

Dwight-Englewood School

Englewood, NJ

Edgarton Christian Academy

Newfield, NJ

Fairfield Country Day School

Fairfield, CT

The Foote School

New Haven, CT

Foundation Academies

Trenton, NJ

Fordham Preparatory School

Bronx, NY

Fryeburg Academy

Fryeburg, ME

Gill St. Bernard’s School

Peapack and Gladstone, NJ

Greek School of Plato

Brooklyn, NY

Greens Farms Academy

Westport, CT

Gulliver Prep

Miami, FL

The Harvey School

Katonah, NY

Hillside School

Marlborough, MA

Hopkins School

New Haven, CT

Keith Country Day School

Rockford, IL

Kildonan School

Amenia, NY

Kingswood Oxford School

West Hartford, CT

Maria Regina High School

Hartsdale, NY

Matheny Medical and Educational Center

Peapack, NJ

Miss Porter’s School

Farmington, CT

The Montessori School

Wilton, CT

Mount Saint Mary Academy

Watchung, NJ

Newark Academy

Livingston, NJ

Notre Dame High School

Lawrenceville, NJ

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child

Summit, NJ

Oratory Preparatory School

Summit, NJ

The Pennington School

Pennington, NJ

People’s Preparatory Charter School

Newark, NJ

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart

Princeton, NJ

Ross School

East Hampton, NY

St. Augustine Preparatory School

Richland, NJ

Sanford School

Hockessin, DE

School of the Blessed Sacrament

New York, NY

The Southport School

Southport, CT

Stevens Cooperative School

Hoboken, NJ

University Heights Charter School

Newark, NJ

Wardlaw-Hartridge School

Edison, NJ

The Willow School

Gladstone, NJ

Woodstock Academy

Woodstock, CT

Wooster School

Danbury, CT

82nd Street Academics

Jackson Heights, NY

Achievement First

Brooklyn, NY

Dalio Education

Connecticut

Inner-City Scholarship Fund

New York, NY

Monmouth Ocean Children's Foundation

Tinton Falls, NJ

Morris Educational Foundation

Morristown, NJ

New Jersey Charter Schools Association

Hamilton, NJ

NJ SEEDS

Newark, NJ

Newark Charter School Fund

Newark, NJ

Student Sponsor Partners

New York, NY

Tri-County Scholarship Fund

Parsippany, NJ

Assessments and Advancement Counsel

Whether you want to restructure your advancement function or determine campaign readiness, our development and advancement assessments will prepare your team to meet the many demands that accompany a sustained, donor-centered effort.

A thorough development audit or assessment is the first step toward understanding your current fundraising capabilities and areas for improvement. Following an assessment, TAG can recommend areas for refinement or target an area of advancement to enhance for greater success. Our team has proven expertise in major gifts programs, planned giving, annual fund, alumni and parent relations, corporate and foundation relationships, and more.


What We Offer

Development Audit/Assessment

Metrics-Driven Major Gift Programs

Planned Giving Counsel

Annual Fund/Direct Response Solutions

Grant Writing

Need some extra help? TAG also provides complete staffing and program management services that fit your institution’s size, need, and budget.

Campaign Planning 
and Fundraising Strategy

The most successful education fundraising campaigns require sound and visionary planning, utilizing data, proactive systems, and operational standards.

TAG’s unique approach to campaign planning is designed to be hands-on every step of the way to achieve smooth transition from the initial planning stage through the campaign’s implementation and successful completion.


WHAT WE OFFER

Feasibility Study

Campaign Planning Study

Pulsing Study with Real-Time Gift Discussions

Executive Campaign Counsel

Campaign Management

Case Statement Development

Campaign Videos

Outbound Email and Multi-Channel Communications Strategy

Our feasibility study and campaign counsel services help you develop the most compelling campaign case statement to present to prospects, understand where potential leadership stands, uncover the types and number of gifts required for success, and implement a robust and realistic campaign plan.

Our level of support is customizable to the needs of your institution, from high-level strategic counsel to hands-on campaign director services, all led by our seasoned fundraising consultants who have successfully led major campaigns.

In addition to planning and management, TAG offers boutique services to write and design a compelling case statement that will inspire donors to action. Our strategic communications team can also craft a multi-channel marketing strategy to ensure your call-to-action reaches your donor base. Services like outbound email marketing can help you broaden your capacity for outreach beyond your school’s traditional methods. Our Emmy-Award winning videographer can help get your message in front of your audience in a format that is visually appealing and engaging.

Dominican University

“Partnering with The Angeletti Group was a game-changer for our University. Their innovative advancement strategies and dedicated support led to an increase in donor engagement, helping us to significantly surpass our fundraising goals. Our entire Advancement Team found the representatives of The Angeletti Group to be a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend The Angeletti Group to any college or university seeking to enhance their fundraising capabilities.”

Joseph Valenti

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Strategic Planning & Board Development

Having goals is important, but having a plan to achieve them is critical. Engage your Board of Trustees and energize your operations with Strategic Planning, carefully guided by The Angeletti Group. Presenting your institution’s goals and objectives, as well as a plan to meet them over the next several years, in an organized, easy-to-follow format will help drive engagement and set you on a path to success.

Creating a strategic plan for your independent school, college or university can help you drive achievement, increase funding, and develop the strategy needed to accomplish your goals.

In addition, The Angeletti Group is experienced in providing professional development and coaching to Boards of Trustees. We tailor our sessions to meet your needs and arm your volunteer leadership with the information and expertise needed to be effective advocates and champions of your school. We can also help you grow and plan for the future of your Board and other volunteer leadership groups.

Our comprehensive financial analysis service, Small College Solutions, is tailored specifically for small colleges!


WHAT WE OFFER

Strategic Planning

Board Retreats

Board Development and Coaching

Board Recruitment

Board Succession Planning

Data Analytics and Research

The utilization and careful analysis of data plays a pivotal role in the success of any institution’s fundraising campaign. Data provides valuable insights into donor behavior, preferences, and trends, enabling institutions to make informed decisions that can significantly impact the outcome of their advancement efforts.


The Angeletti Group’s proprietary Prospect TAGing™ Services Include:

Wealth Screening: Assess giving capacity of your existing donors

Predictive Modeling: Prioritize your prospects and donors using varied data

Philanthropic Scan: Expand your network of prospects

Relationship Mapping: Uncover connections to key prospects

Artificial Intelligence: Model your best prospects – and find others like them

Prospect Research: Dive deeper and learn more about your prospects

TAG’s data services will help you move constituents from prospects to donors and from donors to committed partners. Our team has experience with a wide variety of fundraising databases, including Raiser’s Edge, Donor Perfect, Salesforce, and more, and can provide recommendations and guidelines for maximizing your donor information.

In a competitive fundraising landscape, where donors are inundated with requests for support, the ability to leverage data effectively can give organizations a crucial edge in standing out, building trust, and fostering long-term relationships with supporters.

Executive Search, Interim Staffing, and Leadership Evaluations

Finding your next College President, Director of Advancement, or Major Gifts Officer requires a thoughtful and personal approach. The Angeletti Group is experienced in placing educational advancement leaders that match your institutions’ culture and vision for the future.

Our team provides a complete range of executive search services from the beginning of a search to its completion, including background and reference checks and complementary onboarding services.

While a search is underway, or if you have a temporary staffing need, we can also provide an interim leadership placement to keep your institution on track.


WHAT WE OFFER

Retained Executive Search and Search Light

Onboarding Support

Interim Staffing

Executive and Leadership Coaching

Leadership Performance & Compensation Evaluation

With your team in place, utilize The Angeletti Group’s Leadership Performance & Compensation Evaluation services to equip your institution with a proven process to evaluate leadership and the effectiveness of the institution as a whole. Our unique benchmarking and analysis tools give your college, university, or independent school a clear picture of where the institution stacks up. A comprehensive report is generated that serves as the basis for compensation, goals, and–where appropriate–contract renewal.

The Angeletti Group can also provide leadership coaching for C-level staff, including developing personalized plans to bolster leadership skills.

Communications and Events

Independent schools and higher education institutions can greatly benefit from utilizing an outside firm to enhance their communication strategy and event planning. Whether it’s a fundraiser, alumni reunion, or open house, The Angeletti Group can provide strategic guidance and logistical support to help your institution reach their target audience and create memorable, impactful experiences.

The external perspective and expertise brought by The Angeletti Group can make a significant difference in helping your college, university, or independent school stand out in a competitive educational landscape.

CASE STUDY

Fordham Preparatory School

Fordham Preparatory School, located in The Bronx, NY, is a distinguished all-male, Jesuit Catholic high school. With an endowment of $48 million and a remarkable fundraising achievement, surpassing a campaign target of $70 million, Fordham Prep exemplifies the success of our collaborative efforts in educational fundraising. During our tenure as campaign counsel, we helped elevate the campaign’s target from $50 million to $70 million, showcasing Fordham Prep’s capacity for securing transformational gifts that leave a lasting mark on the school. Serving a student body of 950, and supported by 79 faculty and 43 staff members, our role extended beyond fundraising to significantly enhance the school’s strategic initiatives.

Post-campaign, TAG implemented several key projects, including a new parent engagement program and enhanced prospect research capabilities. These initiatives are pivotal in strengthening Fordham Prep’s ongoing fundraising efforts and supporting its educational mission more effectively.

CASE STUDY

Hopkins School

For Hopkins School in New Haven, CT, our engagement has exemplified how strategic partnerships can significantly advance the missions of elite academic institutions. Hopkins boasts an endowment of $158 million and is in the midst of a pivotal $70 million fundraising campaign rooted in the Hopkins 360 Strategic Plan. This plan is crucial for broadening the school’s reach and inclusivity across various socioeconomic groups. With a dedicated team of 138 faculty members serving a diverse student body of 712, our work with Hopkins has concentrated on database analysis, staffing alignment, Campaign Counsel, Board and Campaign Cabinet strategy and support for the Chief Advancement Officer.