Clients and Partners

The Riley Institute was founded in 1999 at Furman University with the dual objectives of advancing social and economic progress in South Carolina and beyond and providing unmatched opportunities for Furman students. Through the work of its Center for Diversity Strategies, Center for Education Policy and Leadership, Center for Critical Issues, and community solutions-focused research group, the Institute builds informed leadership for a diverse and equitable society, supports innovative and relevant approaches to public education, hosts expert speakers to broaden student and community perspectives on critical issues, and undertakes research to support evidence-based practices to improve lives in our communities.

The Alliance works to ensure that all youth have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs by engaging public will to increase public and private investment in afterschool program initiatives at the national, state, and local levels.

Sort Sol Group (SSG) engages social sector, business, education, government, and philanthropic leaders to be a collective force for community change. SSG focuses on strengthening client impact in practice areas such as business modeling, group facilitation, governance, leadership, and strategy development. Bringing a networked consulting model, combined with community learning and development, SSG supports projects tackling issues of all types and sizes.

The Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs represents the 146 clubs in 36 counties throughout Indiana. The Alliance works to combine the capacity of all statewide Boys & Girls Clubs organizations to seek financial support for common programs. Their mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

"Collaborative specializes in communications and consulting that advance education and learning. Our clients, from startup organizations to foundations to state and federal agencies, partner with us to do more. Our partners want deeper engagement with their communities, expanded brand awareness, and increased influence. Collaborative accelerates our partners’ progress toward their goals." 

- From the Collaborative Communications website

Teachers' Treasures obtains and distributes school supplies free to Indianapolis area teachers of students in need. In partnership with local businesses, charitable foundations, neighborhood organizations and individual contributors, the organization helps fill this need by operating a volunteer-based “Store for Teachers.”  Donated educational supplies and other materials are distributed via this unique conduit to teachers for the benefit of their students. Teachers' Treasures has given away $75 million in school supplies since opening in 2000. 

The makers of The Working Hungry set out to collect and share the stories of three families, and through them, represent the stories of more than 700,000 people across the state of Indiana who are food insecure. Most of these are working families, and their hunger is hidden from those around them. 

(Development and implementation of mini-grants to support community screenings to spark conversation and action across the state)

Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana innovates, educates, and collaborates to end hunger and malnutrition for our senior, disabled, and chronically ill neighbors. For over 50 years, the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization has offered weekday meal delivery at a low cost for homebound individuals in the greater Indianapolis area.

With its mission of "Trusted journalism, inspiring stories and lifelong learning" and vision of "An informed, inspired and inclusive Indiana", WFYI is committed to representing the rich diversity of our community and amplifying stories that represent the experiences of all. Smart, loyal and committed like the very best of friends, WFYI is a nonprofit organization providing trusted news and quality entertainment for 50 years – educating and engaging the community.

The New Mexico Out-of-School Time Network (NMOST) brings together policymakers, educators, childcare providers, youth development workers, and other stakeholders interested in ensuring positive youth development opportunities and outcomes through out-of-school time programs.

Arts for Learning Indiana is the premier provider of arts education programs for youth in Indiana. Each year, they partner with schools and community organizations throughout the state to engage approximately 40,000 youth in the arts. With their roster of teaching artists, they offer creative learning experiences to empower youth and transform education.

The Maryland Out of School Time Network seeks to increase both the quantity and quality of after-school-hour programs in the state and to ensure that access to them is equitable so that all Maryland youth have the same opportunities to reach their full potential. 

CityStrategies is a nimble team based in Indianapolis with a focus on urban and mobility planning, communications and engagement strategy, research and project management. Led by a team of urban planners, CityStrategies is focused on adding capacity to agencies, organizations, and projects while producing actionable and comprehensive work.

From the Magnet Films website:

We're Your Concept's Best Friend. That’s Who We Are.

It’s simple, really. When it comes to your idea, we’ll do just about anything to support it. With years of experience working together, we’ll create a strategic plan, assemble the right team for the project — including talent, crew and post-production editors — then execute the schedule so we all stay in line and on budget. We’re always asking ourselves, “How can we make this work and give everyone what they want?”