Sponsors

CCS Fundraising specializes in helping institutions leverage the full power of philanthropy. We work with nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes to design and activate impactful fundraising programs. Through over 600 partnerships each year, we work hand in hand with client partners to build the systems and strategies necessary to amplify fundraising and philanthropy results. CCS was established in 1947 by two social workers striving to drive impactful change in their community. Our 75 years of experience have resulted in an ever-growing suite of best practices and innovations to help organizations accelerate strategy and growth. The impact of our engagements is reflected not only in dollars raised, but also in true capacity building.
TIAA was founded in 1918 to help teachers retire with confidence. That mission grew to include those in healthcare and more, creating reliable income for their futures while they work to make a difference today. Our commitment to be the change—for our clients, associates and communities—has never wavered and it’s what motivates us to deliver lifetime income for all with investments that build a better world.
Benjamin F. Edwards is a full-service broker dealer and RIA with a legacy spanning over 130 years and five generations of the Edwards Family. We are privately held and independent. We hold no debt and our ownership consists of employees, family and friends of the firm.
Our client-first mission is grounded in the Golden Rule. We believe in giving our financial advisors the independence to serve their clients the way they see fit, and the accessibility to build treasured relationships. We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations all while having fun.
Daniel & Henry is an Independent Insurance & Risk Management Agency located in the City of St. Louis. Since its founding in 1921, Daniel & Henry has assisted local businesses with Property & Casualty & Employee Benefits Insurance programs, and is a Top 100 firm in the United States.
Today, Daniel & Henry provides Property & Casualty Insurance programs to a number of Independent Schools in the St. Louis area, and is the exclusive Missouri partner of the Independent School Benefits Consortium (ISBC), a group captive that allows schools to better manage the cost of employee medical insurance.
Color Art provides interior solutions, specializing in furniture by Smith System. We create effective and innovative spaces where teachers and students work, learn, thrive, and play. We serve your school’s needs by listening, collaborating, and providing furniture and technology solutions that help everyone be happy, healthy, and successful. Our team looks forward to assisting you in improving your school’s learning environment, experience, and culture!
Jotit offers a revolutionary learning system tailored for independent schools, aiming to enhance students' executive functioning. Their flagship product, the JotPad, is a paper tablet that features a passive, zero light emitting screen, mirroring the feel of traditional paper. This state-of-the-art device operates on a specialized K-12 school operating system that seamlessly integrates with existing Learning Management Systems (LMS). The JotPad not only replaces all paper-based materials but also provides access to interactive sites, centralizing all educational resources in one accessible device. Furthermore, its e-ink screen, similar to a Kindle, ensures a comfortable reading experience. With Jotit, classrooms can remain free from paper clutter, promoting genuine interactions between educators and students while preserving the authenticity of handwriting and note-taking.
Plancorp is an independent and comprehensive wealth management firm headquartered in St. Louis. Unique in our offering for institutional and business clients, we go beyond basic investment management to provide bespoke solutions and advice that aligns your endowment or retirement savings plans with your values and goals. For over 40 years, we've helped our organizational clients feel confident about their finances so they can focus on what really matters: their mission.
BK Educational Resources – Connecting educators and families in Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri to literacy, math, and family engagement resources. Contact us today for a free consultation or quote.
Sodexo at Independent Schools is a uniquely integrated offer, providing scalable solutions and global resources carefully aligned with your School’s reputation for excellence. Memorable dining experiences, asset and portfolio management, and facilities management solutions will engage your School community while creating optimal conditions for student achievement.
Triangle Associates is a bespoke consulting firm specializing in the field of education. We formulate strategic frameworks for all types of educational institutions. Our forward-thinking strategies help organizations move past their current circumstances and embrace the future. We employ a suite of tools, including seminars, evaluations, and consultations, to raise the bar for boards of trustees. We use principles of behavioral science to enhance leadership capacity at all levels of an organization, which results in a team that is both capable and confident. Our consultants use sophisticated methods to gather data that informs a complete understanding of an institution. Our research and analytics drive strategy-making, enhancement to enrollment, marketing and messaging, and organizational structure.
IndySchool Consultancy is a leading search and consulting firm for independent schools. Our services include senior administrative, head of school, and mid-level administrative searches, school consulting, strategic planning, and executive coaching.