Time to Spring Forward
Your Partner for Schools and Nonprofits
SPRING FORWARD INTO EXCELLENCE!
Time to Spring Forward is a boutique consulting firm dedicated to empowering schools and nonprofits through strategic planning, grant writing, compliance, governance, and leadership development. We bridge nonprofit innovation with school-based practicality. Our mission is to help you lead with purpose, integrating life skills into teaching and building sustainable programs for lasting community impact. Whether you're a school district aiming to boost teacher effectiveness and student achievement, or a nonprofit seeking funding and operational excellence, we provide tailored, actionable support.
For Schools
We specialize in professional development for teachers and leaders, focusing on K-12 education with an emphasis on math instruction integrated with soft skills.
Our services
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Professional Development
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Equity-based teaching strategies aligned to state standards
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Secure funding for ongoing initiatives
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Strategic Planning
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SWOT analysis based on industrial organizational psychology insights to create a custom roadmap
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- Change Management
- Strategies to engage all stakeholders, minimize resistance, and promote inclusive school cultures
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For Nonprofits
We assist nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, community centers, and more, with fund development, strategic planning, and compliance.
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Grant Writing and Fundraising
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Identify new funding sources and develop income generating initiatives
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Strategic Planning
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Create mission aligned roadmaps that engage all stakeholders
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Organizational Effectiveness
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Guidance on governance and leadership development for effective operations
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About
Spring Richardson Perry
With a Master’s in Education and currently pursuing her PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Spring has over a decade of experience in education and nonprofit leadership. As a former educator, administrator, and instructional coach, she bridges the worlds of classroom impact and organizational sustainability. Spring has delivered professional development that improved student outcomes by over 40%. In workshops such as the “Planning with Purpose” series, she focuses on equity-based teaching, life skills integration, standards alignment, and meaningful teacher growth.
For nonprofits and faith-based organizations, Spring provides guidance in grant writing (securing hundreds of thousands of dollars for clients), strategic planning, governance, and 501(c)(3) compliance—from DIY checklists to full-service applications. Leveraging her research in organizational effectiveness and employee engagement, Spring delivers tailored grant writing, governance, strategic planning, and 501(c)(3) compliance support—helping leaders create resilient, mission-aligned organizations that thrive.
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status
Get Our Free Checklist
Navigating 501(c)(3) status? Download our Ultimate 501(c)(3) Application Checklist for Churches, Schools & Small Nonprofits— a step-by-step guide based on IRS Form 1023 instructions.
Ready to Spring Forward?
Let's build a plan that drives results. Book a free consultation to discuss your needs— whether it's PD for teachers, grant writing for your nonprofit, or 501(c)(3) guidance.
