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Sample Cases and Impact on Clients

 
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Parthenon assisted the Committee of 100, an organization focused on Chinese-American relations, with defining their mission as part of their strategic planning process.

Impact on Client

The organization adopted a new, more targeted mission statement and Parthenon recommendations on strategic realignment became detailed road map for organization.

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The Board of Cathedral High School asked Parthenon to help them devise a recruitment strategy to stay competitive in attracting high achieving students in under-served communities in Boston.

Impact on Client

Cathedral High School initiated a branding and marketing campaign to increase awareness in the communities from which it recruits students.

The school also implemented aggressive recruitment strategy focusing on charter and pilot middle schools in the area as well as Catholic middle schools

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Parthenon evaluated the feasibility of Special Olympics’ entry into the retail market and helped them devise a strategic plan for market entry.

Impact on Client

Solidified plans for entry into retail market; recently signed distribution deals with major retail chain.

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Parthenon chose to respond to the atrocities of September 11th by helping Mayor Bloomberg’s administration. We worked with the Small Business Services department to help devise a strategy to jump-start the small business economy that was decimated after the attacks of 9/11.

Impact on Client

Bloomberg approved multi million dollar budget to create small business assistance centers throughout all boroughs, benefiting over 200,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs in NYC.

The Boston Globe, Batting for New York

Press Release: Boston-Based Consulting Firm Donates Services to Assist City of New York In Post 9/11 Economic Revival

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Speak Truth to Power, a project of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial led by Kerry Kennedy, asked Parthenon to help them devise a strategic plan for the organization as they gear for growth.

Impact on Client

Board of RFK Memorial is very supportive of STTP’s growth plans for the future. STTP management will implement growth plan for organizational structure and program offerings.

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With a desire to diversify revenue, Handel House Museum engaged Parthenon to help them explore potential new program offerings and uses of the unique space in which the museum is located.

Impact on Client

Handel House Museum decided to further pursue concerts in the Museum as a revenue stream.

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At the core of Facing History’s mission is the promotion of social responsibility and the development of a more humane and informed citizenry through the delivery of content-based professional development programs to teachers. Parthenon assisted Facing History with their strategic plan around issues such as market segmentation and penetration, competitive landscape, and best practices.

Impact on Client

Facing History implemented growth strategy to tap markets in which the organization does not have a physical presence. Facing History network now includes teachers from 80 countries and reaches an estimated 1.6MM students.

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Parthenon spent 3 months assisting The Harlem Children's Zone in developing a strategy to help other cities replicate their successful and comprehensive whole school model.

Impact on Client

Parthenon helped launch Practitioners’ Institute to leverage program to other distressed cities in US.

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PAIR, an organization that provides pro-bono legal services for asylum seekers and detained immigrants in Massachusetts, asked Parthenon to help them identify potential areas for growth. Parthenon helped develop PAIR’s long term strategy by examining the unmet need remaining in Massachusetts, as well as new areas in which PAIR could potentially offer services.

Impact on Client

TPG hosted PAIR’s board retreat, and the team’s recommendations reinvigorated the board and resulted in significantly greater board commitment. One year after the Parthenon’s recommendations were implemented, the budget grew by 60% and staff grew by 100%.

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Special Olympics International sought Parthenon’s help in devising a fundraising strategy for the organization.

Impact on Client

Resulted in hiring new Foundation officer and received first grant 12 months after TPG’s recommendations

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 The Boston Globe, Batting for New York
Press Release: Boston-Based Consulting Firm Donates Services to Assist City of New York In Post 9/11 Economic Revival

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