When change meets opportunity, transformation happens.
That’s exactly what Utah’s Promise experienced during their recent partnership with Pathway Group.
In the midst of a strategic development planning process—one that outlined five critical priorities for the organization’s resource development team to elevate fundraising efforts—the unexpected departure of the Chief Development Officer at Utah’s Promise could have stalled momentum. Instead, it became a turning point.
Pathway Group stepped into the gap not only to maintain progress but to move the plan forward with energy and structure. The support team provided a steady hand and clear strategy, delivering practical development support while driving progress on key plan priorities.
Here’s what was accomplished:
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Team member portfolios were streamlined and reassigned to ensure everyone had a clear focus.
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Fundraising reports were standardized to enable stronger data-driven decision-making.
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Job descriptions were refreshed to pave the way for future hires.
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Program messaging was refined to reinforce the organization’s key priorities..
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Biweekly individual coaching sessions were implemented to provide direct, tailored support to team members.
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Executive support was added to help the CEO manage priorities effectively and prevent anything from falling through the cracks.
According to Utah’s Promise, the results far exceeded expectations - “Everything feels very productive and we're super grateful for their engagement with us—we can't imagine the last two months without Pathway Group. Having them in-office with us has been invaluable, and the coaching has been super supportive.”
This project is a powerful reminder: Progress doesn’t have to pause when change arrives. With the right partners and a shared vision, organizations can not only stay the course, they can accelerate.
