EDUCATION

Clarity Satisfies Scrutiny

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Case Studies

As an education consultant, Friday helps education institutions and networks clarify their role in a shifting landscape—so even tough questions build shared understanding.

Education

Alignment in Education

When education is questioned, an organization’s impact and storytelling must agree. Institutions and networks that integrate brand, communications, and growth meet skepticism with credibility.

How do you lead education reform amid culture wars?

When education becomes political terrain, how do you defend your mission without deepening division?

Clarity over reactivity.

Brand clarity and courageous communication turn controversy into a stage for what your institution stands for—not just what it opposes.

Can you charge without compromising your mission?

When funding shifts and earned revenue becomes a necessity, how do you scale impact in the education sector without detracting from the mission?

Structure makes growth sustainable.

Clear service tiers, pricing models, and values-driven partnerships align revenue with mission, so growth strengthens impact.

A room of people from mission-driven organizations share ideas and insights on social impact.

How do you assert the value of an intermediary?

As boundaries blur across K–12, higher ed, and career pathways, where do education intermediaries fit in the ecosystem?

Own your distinct role.

Move beyond vague labels like “convening” and clearly name the work you actually lead. Clarify how you create value within partnerships, and use direct quotes from partners who can name the impact of your work.

Friday's Emily Davalos facilitates a brainstorming session in a workshop by social impact consultant Friday.

What will get education stakeholders to pay attention?

In a crowded field competing for seconds of focus, how does a message for students, families, districts, or higher education leaders rise above the noise?

Proof that you’re different.  

Generic language about equitable student success blends in. Lead with your distinct, audience-centric approach, so stakeholders understand what makes working with you different.

“Friday’s strategic approach strengthened our storytelling, elevating how we share the impact of our students, college partners, and organization. They continue to guide our design and communications efforts, helping us strengthen our presence across the higher education field."
Jaqueline Cortez Wang
Jaqueline Cortez Wang
Chief Strategy Officer/Vice President, External Partnerships
Achieving the Dream
“Friday has been a trusted partner as we scale our communications and advocacy work, collaborating closely with our team to develop language, visuals, and campaigns that reflect the clarity and effectiveness of our institutional transformation work.”
Kate Derrick
Kate Derrick, M.Ed.
Assistant Vice President for Communications and Advocacy, Complete College America
“Friday was totally different than any other vendors. They drop a template that doesn’t help, isn’t really in your control, and doesn’t resonate. But because Friday looks at brand, strategy and messaging in one neat bow—it was all really helpful.”
Laila Khan
Laila Kahn, Ph.D.
Head of Institutional Giving
Understood.org

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