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The Challenge
Background: The Annenberg Institute at Brown University had built a suite of research-based tools designed to bridge the gap between education research and practice: EdResearch for Action, EdWorkingPapers, and EdInstruments. These platforms reached thousands of educators, policymakers, and researchers nationwide.
Challenges: As their impact grew, so did a critical question: How could they sustain and scale this work over the long term? The Institute was ready to bring these three initiatives under one umbrella as the EdExchange, but they needed a clear roadmap for financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and organizational structure that would allow them to scale and sustain their work.
Annenberg Institute
Brown University
Building a Sustainable Future for Educational Research
Our Collaboration
ClearImpact Advisors partnered with the Annenberg Institute over five months to develop a comprehensive sustainability plan. Our team dove deep into understanding not just the current state of operations but the broader landscape of educational research dissemination. We conducted stakeholder interviews, analyzed market trends, and studied comparable organizations to identify sustainable business models.
Through collaborative working sessions, we explored revenue opportunities—from subscription models and consulting services to strategic partnerships—that aligned with the Institute's mission and values. Throughout the process, we worked hand-in-hand with the Annenberg team to develop financial models, define products and services, and design an organizational structure that could support the EdExchange's growth.
The Impact
The engagement resulted in an actionable sustainability plan that gave the Annenberg Institute confidence in their path forward. They now have a detailed understanding of their market position, potential revenue streams aligned with stakeholder needs, and a flexible financial model that can guide decision-making across different growth scenarios. Most importantly, the Institute gained clarity on how to structure their team and operations to support both sustainability and mission impact.
The work positioned the EdExchange to continue its vital role in making educational research accessible and actionable—ensuring that evidence-based strategies reach the educators and policymakers who can use them to create more equitable schools and stronger outcomes for students. With this foundation in place, the Institute is well-positioned to scale its impact while maintaining the financial health needed to serve the field for the long haul.
The Challenge
Background: Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
Challenges: As their im
Project Lead The Way
PLTW
Expanding STEM Learning Beyond the School Day
Our Collaboration
ClearImpact Advisors partnered with PLTW
Through collab
The Impact
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