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The Right Expertise, Right When You Need It.

Your ideas matter. The right support makes them stronger. Catalyst Exchange connects you with trusted, highly-qualified professionals who deliver practical solutions and results.

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Built for Organizations Driving Impact

We understand the unique challenges and contexts of mission-driven organizations across education and social sectors.
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Nonprofits

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Intermediary & Research Organizations

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K-12 Systems & Schools

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Place-Based Partnerships

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State & Local Agencies

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Vetted Consultants for What Matters Most

Our network provides expertise across a wide range of strategic initiatives

Marketing & Storytelling
Fundraising
Data Systems
Community Engagement
Program Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Scenario Planning
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Clarity, Connection, and Results - All in One Place

Our process is designed to understand your unique needs and match you with vetted professionals who will partner with you to achieve results that align with your priorities.

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Connect with Your Capacity Advisor

Get started with a Catalyst team member - your dedicated Capacity Advisor. They will help you assess where you are, clarify your goals, outline your next steps, and connect you with the right providers from our trusted network.

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Review Your Options and Choose a Provider

Explore proposals from vetted expert support through our platform. Compare your options, schedule interviews, and select the one that best fits your needs.

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Launch Your Project

Once you are underway, your Capacity Advisor stays connected – checking in, gathering feedback, and capturing lessons learned to help you grow beyond the project.

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Ready to get started?

Submit a quick form to tell us what you need. We’ll schedule a call to help you clarify your goals and match you with the right expert.

1500+ orgs have used Catalyst to achieve their goals.

Real Stories. Real Impact.

"Prior to our project on securing public funding, our approach was scattershot. Thanks to the project, we now have an actual strategy guiding how we pursue public funding and have tools and processes built out so we can be nimble, efficient, and effective. In fact, we recently secured our first state TANF grant. We were not only set up by [Catalyst] support to write an effective application, but we're better positioned to manage implementation soundly and efficiently."

Utah’s Promise

2025

"The whole process was seamless, and the support of the Catalyst:Ed team was fantastic! From my initial meeting to each interaction thereafter, I have felt fully supported as a client and professional, and am more than appreciative of the time they took to meet with me and really lean into understanding our challenge and ask. Overall, a more than GREAT experience and I will definitely be recommending the services of Catalyst:Ed to other colleagues/organizations."

Partner Organization

2022

“After engaging with [Catalyst], we now have a proactive and strategic framework. Using the organizational design plan, we can align talent decisions with our long-term growth goals and implement a hiring plan that supports the organization as new needs emerge.”

SE Raleigh Promise

2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How are organizations matched to providers?

When we scope a project, our team works closely with your organization to understand what is needed for success - this includes key competency areas (like strategic planning or leadership support), relevant sector experience (such as nonprofits or place-based partnerships), and any geographic preferences. We include these details in the project scope and invite proposals from providers who meet those criteria. You review the provider profiles and proposals, then decide who to interview and work with.

How are providers vetted?

Providers who apply to our network are vetted through a three stage application, interview, and reference check process. We evaluate relevant experience and expertise and look for demonstrated commitment to improving student outcomes. The process also helps us gather the information we need to make more informed matches.

How much does it cost to submit a project?

It’s free to post a project and receive proposals from providers. If you decide to work with a provider that we connect you with, we charge you a nominal service fee of 5% of the total project cost for making the match.

How are project prices determined?

Providers set their own prices for projects based on the work required to achieve the deliverables. Organizations review the proposals and decide who they want to work with and at what price.

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Tell us how you'd like to work with Catalyst:Ed and we'll connect you with the right team member