Overview
NorthStar Education Partners collaborated with Student Leadership Network to codify and offer core services to the field, focusing on underserved, low-income girls. This partnership involved establishing a vision for becoming a model provider, developing new offers and a business model, and creating branded marketing materials to expand their impact.
Objectives
Student Leadership Network partnered with NorthStar to:
- Vision for Model Provider: Establish a common vision for becoming a model provider, including core offers, defining success, and analyzing the market.
- New Offers and Systems: Strategize new offers for the field along with systems to market products with sustainable and equitable price guides.
- Business Model Development: Develop a business model with a financial model, pricing strategy, and growth plan.
- Partnership Agreements: Draft MOUs for new partnerships, detailing all partnership agreements.
- Marketing Plan: Create a marketing plan that included a prioritized list of prospects from across the country.
- Branded Materials: Design branded materials from webpages to guidebooks and more.
Partner
Student Leadership Network
Location: New York City, New York
Enrollment & Impact
Nearly 21,000 students in grades 6-12 across their network
Mission Statement
Student Leadership Network supports young people from underserved communities to access educational opportunities, break the cycle of poverty, and achieve success through college access, leadership development, and mentoring.
Key Activities & Deliverables
Vision for Model Provider
- Common Vision: Established a common vision for becoming a model provider, including measurements for success and logic models.
- Market Analysis: Conducted market analysis to identify needs and opportunities in the field.
New Offers and Systems
- Service Development: Developed new offers for the field and established systems to market these products with sustainable and equitable pricing strategies.
Business Model Development
- Financial Planning: Created a comprehensive business model that included a financial model, pricing strategy, and growth plan.
- Equitable Pricing: Developed pricing strategies that are both equitable and sustainable.
Partnership Agreements
- MOUs: Drafted detailed MOUs for new partnerships to clearly outline all partnership agreements.
Marketing Plan and Branded Materials
- Marketing Strategy: Created a marketing plan with a prioritized list of prospects from across the country.
- Branded Materials: Designed comprehensive branded materials including webpages, guidebooks, and promotional content.
Outcomes
NorthStar and Student Leadership Network successfully implemented strategies that have significantly enhanced their service offerings and impact. This collaboration resulted in:
- Defined Model Provider Vision: A clear vision and strategic plan for Student Leadership Network to operate as a model provider.
- Enhanced Services: Developed and standardized core programs, making them scalable and adaptable to various contexts.
- Skilled Staff: Internal staff equipped with the skills and mindset to support the model provider vision.
- Increased Revenue: A comprehensive roadmap for generating revenue and refining the model over time.
- Effective Marketing: A well-crafted marketing strategy and branded materials that effectively promote their services and expand their reach.
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