named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Posse Scholars Program
Identifies public high school students with exceptional leadership and academic potential and places them in multicultural teams ("Posses") of 10, who receive full-tuition leadership scholarships to partner colleges and universities.
The Posse Institute
Conducts research on access, retention, leadership, and diversity in higher education using Posse's data set; publishes reports and collaborates with experts to advance equity in higher education and the workforce.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 3 activities
- Facilitates multicultural student teams (Posses) for college successPlaces selected students into multicultural teams of 10 (Posses) to support their pursuit of personal and academic excellence at partner colleges and universities, fostering peer-based leadership and resilience.
- Provides pre-collegiate training for Posse ScholarsDelivers a Pre-Collegiate Training program consisting of weekly workshops for high school seniors focused on academic excellence, team building, cross-cultural communication, leadership development, and writing coaching to prepare Scholars for college success.
- Supports Posse Scholars during college through mentoring and campus programmingProvides ongoing support to Posse Scholars during their first two years of college via structured mentoring, including weekly group and biweekly individual meetings with staff and faculty mentors. Facilitates the Campus Program to ensure Scholars’ academic and personal success, contributing to a 90 percent graduation rate.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes research on alumni and program outcomesProduces and publishes longitudinal research reports including the Posse Alumni Report, the 10 Year STEM Retrospective, the Posse Mentor Report, and annual PossePlus Retreat Reports that document participant outcomes and program impact since 1993.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Connects Scholars and alumni to internships, jobs, and career advancementLinks Posse Scholars and alumni to competitive internships and leadership-track jobs through partnerships with industry-leading companies. Offers career coaching through volunteer professionals and provides one-on-one resume coaching to approximately 10 Scholars each spring.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual PossePlus Retreats on social issuesFacilitates weekend-long PossePlus Retreats at partner colleges that engage students, faculty, and administrators in dialogue around social issues identified by Scholars, promoting inclusive campus climates and leadership development.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Operates an alumni network and leadership development programsManages an active alumni network featuring the Posse National Alumni Advisory Council, hosts an annual Alumni Leadership Conference, and supports alumni engagement and leadership beyond college graduation.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Recruits and selects high-potential students for leadership scholarshipsIdentifies and recruits public high school students with exceptional academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college admissions processes, using a three-month Dynamic Assessment Process to evaluate nominees. Collaborates with high schools and community-based organizations in over 20 cities to nominate diverse students for the Posse Scholarship.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Secures full-tuition leadership scholarships from partner collegesCollaborates with partner colleges and universities to secure full-tuition leadership scholarships for Posse Scholars. Partner institutions have awarded over $2.65 billion in scholarships to more than 15,000 students since 1989.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Supports graduate school and national fellowship applicationsSupports Posse Scholars and alumni in applying for competitive national fellowships and graduate school through mentorship, application review by volunteer readers, and targeted advising. Since 2001, Scholars and alumni have won over 600 prestigious national fellowships.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$32.63M
Contributions & grants$19.55M60%
Program service revenue$3.91M12%
Investment income$9.35M29%
Other revenue$-187K
expenses
Total expenses$32.01M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$18.08M
Grants paid out$2.88M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$189.24M
Cash$12.01M
Investments$133.63M
Liabilities$32.89M
Net assets$156.35M
Liquid reserves54.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH BIAL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $993K |
| FRANCIS OCCENA | CFO/CAO | 40 | $290K |
| HEDWIG ROMA | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $289K |
| JAKE MORENO COPLON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $279K |
| RASSAN SALANDY | VP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $237K |
| AUGUSTA IRELE | VP, TRAINING, LEARNING | 40 | $181K |
| ANDREW GALLAGHER | ASSOCIATE VP, DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $180K |
| LAUREN GIBBS | VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $177K |
| NADINE DALRYMPLE | REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (OUTGOING) | 40 | $145K |
| STACEY PIERCE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (OUTGOING) | 40 | $49K |
board members · 15
- ADAM TOWNSEND — TRUSTEE
- AJ MURPHY — TRUSTEE
- ALAN BERRO — TRUSTEE
- ALASTAIR BORTHWICK — TRUSTEE
- ALBERTO M CARVALHO — TRUSTEE
- ANDREW MULDERRY — TRUSTEE
- ANNIE SEIBOLD DRAPEAU — TRUSTEE
- ARTA TABAEE — TRUSTEE
- BARBARA JANULIS — TRUSTEE
- BARTON J WINOKUR — TRUSTEE
- BRAD SINGER — TRUSTEE
- BRIANA ZELAYA — TRUSTEE
- CHARLES PHILLIPS — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL ACHEAMPONG — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL WEISS — TRUSTEE
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Partner — Client organization that has worked with Posse Consulting to develop customized DEI curriculum.
- Bucknell University Partner — Client organization that has engaged Posse Consulting for training, with representation on its Board of Trustees participating.
- Bucknell University Partner — Partner college that provides full-tuition scholarships to Posse Scholars.
- Bucknell University Partner — University partner of The Posse Foundation that hosts Posse Scholars, including Posse 5 in Boston.
- Charity Navigator Funder — Rated The Posse Foundation with a four-star rating, the highest possible.
- College Board Partner — Client organization that has engaged Posse Consulting for diversity and inclusion training.
- Comedy Central Partner — Client organization in media that has worked with Posse Consulting on team-building and inclusion initiatives.
- Deloitte Partner — Client organization that has engaged Posse Consulting for diversity, equity, and inclusion training.
- Denison University Partner — Partner college that provides full-tuition scholarships to Posse Scholars.
- Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Partner — Government-affiliated client that has worked with Posse Consulting on organizational development.
- Dickinson College Partner — Host institution for Posse alumna Janel Pineda, who won the Marshall Scholarship.
- Ford Foundation Funder — Provided a generous grant to found the Posse Institute, the research arm of The Posse Foundation.
- Google Partner — Client organization that has engaged Posse Consulting for diversity, equity, and inclusion training.
- Harvard University Partner — Client organization in higher education that has worked with Posse Consulting on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Harvard University Partner — Institution where Posse alumni pursue advanced degrees.
- Johns Hopkins University Partner — Client organization in higher education that has worked with Posse Consulting on team and leadership development.
- Partner Universities Partner — Network of universities that award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships and host Posse student cohorts.
- Partner colleges and universities Partner — Provides full-tuition leadership scholarships to Posse Scholars.
- Posse National Alumni Advisory Council Network — Advisory body within the Posse Alumni Network providing guidance and leadership.
- President Barack Obama Government — Recognized The Posse Foundation with a portion of his Nobel Prize award in 2010.
- Providence College Partner — Host institution for Posse Scholars engaged in research beyond campus.
- PwC Partner — Client organization in the corporate sector that has worked with Posse Consulting on DEI initiatives.
- Skadden Arps LLC Partner — Client organization in the legal sector that has engaged Posse Consulting for training.
- Texas A&M University Partner — Partner college providing full-tuition leadership scholarships to Posse Scholars.
- Toast Partner — Client organization that has participated in Posse Consulting leadership and team-building training.
- University of Notre Dame Partner — Host institution for Posse Scholars engaged in research beyond campus.
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Client organization in higher education that has engaged Posse Consulting for training.
- University of Virginia Partner — Institution where Posse alumni pursue advanced degrees.
- University of Virginia Partner — Partner college that provides full-tuition scholarships to Posse Scholars.
- Viacom Partner — Client organization in media and entertainment that has engaged Posse Consulting for training.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Alternative Student Identification for Leadership Potentialmethodology: alternative_student_identificationBy using a dynamic, nontraditional assessment process to identify leadership potential beyond GPA and test scores, the organization recruits high-achieving urban and veteran students overlooked by conventional admissions, because holistic evaluation reveals untapped talent essential for inclusive excellence.
- Comprehensive Support Model for Scholar Successmethodology: comprehensive_support_modelBy combining pre-collegiate training, ongoing mentoring, full-tuition scholarships, and career coaching, the organization ensures college persistence and leadership development because sustained, multi-layered support addresses academic, social, and financial barriers simultaneously.
- Inclusive Leadership Through Diversity in Education and Workforcemethodology: inclusive_leadershipBy developing diverse student leaders through campus partnerships and connecting them to corporate opportunities, the organization advances inclusive excellence in higher education and strengthens diverse leadership pipelines because representation in both learning and professional environments drives systemic equity.
- Peer Cohort Model for College Persistencemethodology: multicultural_peer_cohort_modelBy placing high-potential students in supportive, multicultural teams of 10 (Posses), the organization increases college retention and graduation rates because peer solidarity, shared identity, and group accountability enhance resilience and academic engagement.