Services

Includes: • Finalization and operationalization of strategic priorities • Translation of strategy into executable systems and workflows • Communications asset templates (e.g., newsletters, press releases) for internal use • Weekly 45-minute leadership check-ins with a designated decision-maker • Responsive strategic support between sessions to address barriers or pivots • One structured stakeholder meeting per month to maintain alignment • Ongoing data collection and analysis tied to strategic goals • Monthly strategic review report to organization leadership that includes: • Goals and progress • Key data and insights • 2–3 strategic recommendations or course corrections Tier 3 partnerships typically involve the equivalent of sustained part-time strategic engagement, combining leadership access, preparation, analysis, and oversight.

• Strategic narrative oversight and message discipline aligned to organizational priorities • Design and production oversight of one data-driven long-form storytelling asset (e.g., mini-documentary, mini web series, podcast, or similar) integrating quantitative data and lived experience • Development of media readiness infrastructure, including internal guidelines for working with media and a tailored press/media contact rolodex • Subcontractor-supported execution and oversight of communications content across digital platforms, email, and public statements • Monthly strategic communications planning and review to assess performance, alignment, and narrative consistency • Defined monthly communications cadence equivalent to approximately 15–25 hours/month of combined strategy, production oversight, and execution support

• Strategic design and oversight of an integrated fundraising and capital strategy aligned to organizational priorities and growth goals • Development or refinement of a compelling case for investment that integrates organizational narrative, data, and funding objectives • Design of a diversified revenue mix and fundraising roadmap (e.g., individual donors, major gifts, institutional funding, earned revenue where applicable) • Mapping and sequencing of major donor and funder engagement, including relationship pathways and cultivation strategy • Subcontractor-supported execution oversight of fundraising activities (e.g., grant submissions, donor communications, campaign materials) • Grant management support for projects managed by Educated Hoodlums, including development and submission of required grant reports aligned to funder expectations – Grant management support is limited to reporting and compliance for initiatives directly overseen by Educated Hoodlums and does not include organization-wide grants administration • Monthly capital strategy and pipeline review sessions to assess progress, barriers, and next steps • Defined monthly fundraising cadence equivalent to approximately 15–25 hours of combined strategy, oversight, execution, and reporting support

• Strategic design and oversight of community engagement infrastructure • Subcontractor-supported implementation (e.g., canvassing, community meetings, outreach) • Defined monthly engagement cadence equivalent to 8–10 hours of combined execution and oversight • Preparation for and facilitation of one community meeting or event per month • Ongoing relationship-building with community leaders and decision-makers • Monthly 1-hour leadership or community-leader coaching session

• Choose 2 Strategic Intensives and Bundle Them • This bundle allows organizations to select two of the three execution intensives—Community Engagement, Communications, or Fundraising—while maintaining coordinated strategic oversight and alignment with core organizational priorities. • Educated Hoodlums provides strategic design, oversight, and accountability across both selected workstreams. Implementation is supported by our internal vetted team to ensure quality and momentum.