| 2024-25 Annual Corporate Sponsors |
Annual Corporate Sponsors2024-25 Annual Corporate SponsorsBelow is our most current list of organizations who are not only active supporters of NWAIS, but also offer services relevant to schools. Several of our sponsors already have experience working with NWAIS schools and are eager to serve. If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, please click here.
A.W.G Dewar, Inc.
Banner Bank
Bellevue, WA Services | Financial Services Banner Bank is a Washington-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Walla Walla, Washington, with roots that date back to 1890. The bank provides services in commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural and consumer loans. It also provides community banking services through its branches and loan offices located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. Banner Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, and its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Banner Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Banner Corporation. Banner Corporation common stock is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Market® under the symbol "BANR". Profile Website
Bassetti Architects
Seattle, WA Services | Construction Bassetti Architects designs places where people learn, work, play, and connect. We believe that architecture is most successful when it authentically reflects client goals and thoughtfully interacts with its surroundings. Our mission is to foster healthy communities through learning and design. Bassetti is comprised of a talented team of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, planners, and office support. Our firm approach is to share our creative energy and to join with you and your community in a truly inclusive process, with a commitment to excellence. In addition to excellent and responsive design, our services include historic preservation; public engagement; project management; programming; high-quality document production; specifications; construction administration; furniture, fixtures, and equipment selection (FF&E); and experiential graphics. Profile Website
Brown & Brown of Washington, Inc.
Seattle, WA Services | Compensation & Benefits Consultation, Employee Benefits, Insurance Carriers At Brown & Brown our team is built to deliver innovative solutions and superior service. Experience the personalized, dedicated service you deserve to help protect what you value most. No matter where you are on your growth journey, we can help you find solutions to meet your ever-evolving insurance and risk management needs. If you are a highly complex multinational company, an individual or anything in between, our experienced teams can help every step of the way. Profile Website
CCS Fundraising
Seattle, WA Services | Fundraising / Development CCS Fundraising has advanced independent schools, and other nonprofit institutions, through philanthropic growth for over 75 years. CCS is committed to serving independing schools by providing fundraising counsel, development services, and strategic consulting. Profile Website
Clark Nuber PS
Bellevue, WA Services | Financial Services The nation's most respected not-for-profit organizations turn to Clark Nuber for their tax, audit, accounting, and consulting needs. We offer experience gained from decades in the sector and share your commitment to improving the quality of life in our community and the world at large. Profile Website
DovetailED
Portsmouth, NH Services | HR Consulting, Marketing & Communications DovetailED crafts a perfect fit between the multi-faceted hiring needs of independent schools and the limitless talents of prospective teachers, administrators, and school leaders. After partnering closely with each school to define the range and combination of needs for each open position, we apply a dynamic sourcing approach to develop a pool of meticulously qualified and genuinely interested candidates. DovetailED identifies and engages candidates who aren’t on anybody’s radar screen by skillfully accessing an extensive online database of diverse candidates and leveraging highly personalized outreach. Profile Website
ERB
New York, NY Services | Other ERB is a not-for-profit member-based organization with a nearly century-long history of serving independent schools. We help enable everyone — schools, educators, and families — to be a part of unlocking student potential. With our portfolio, we support educators in thoughtfully and thoroughly tracking the entire student journey, extending beyond the measures of academic performance to include understanding students' well-being, belonging, and social-emotional skills. Profile Website
Fred C Church
Lowell, MA Services | Employee Benefits, Insurance Carriers Throughout the 150 years that we have been in business, Fred C. Church’s number one focus has been on building long-lasting relationships with our clients. From providing you with an unmatched level of professionalism and guidance to demonstrating that we care about the communities you live, work, and play in, our highly experienced and knowledgeable team is fully committed to exceeding your expectations in all areas. Profile Website
Helsell Fetterman LLG
Seattle, WA Services | Legal Services At Helsell Fetterman we are committed to providing the highest level of representation to the independent schools educating our next generation of leaders and innovators. Our Education Group is prepared to assist NWAIS and its member schools as advisors and advocates, always keeping in mind the mission and core values of NWAIS as our guide. Profile Website
Kirtley-Cole Associates
Everett, WA Services | Construction Kirtley-Cole Associates is a general contractor providing construction services to independent and public schools throughout the Puget Sound. Over the past 50 years we have constructed nearly 100 school projects including new buildings, upgrades and tenant improvements. Profile Website
Knowing Technologies
Redwood City, CA Services | Educational Technology Operating costs at schools are getting riskier and costlier to manage. The tax of employing and managing these skills in-house is huge. Knowing Technologies acts as your educational technology consultant and aids schools in creating deliberate and valuable technology plans so you can save money and realize your technology goals. Ongoing support goes a long way toward accomplishing these goals. Teachers want someone alongside them with the skills to execute these plans so technology can be used efficiently and effectively. We all go further when we travel this road together. Profile Website
PlanPILOT
Chicago, IL Services | Financial Services PlanPILOT takes a comprehensive approach to defined contribution retirement plan consulting, focused on minimizing fiduciary risk for plan sponsors and their oversight teams, as well as minimizing the risk of negative participant outcomes. We provide pro-active, value-adding services to our clients, their plan committee(s) and their employees. Profile Website
SAJ Architecture LLC
Bend, OR Services | Construction, Fund Raising / Development, Strategic / Long-Range Planning SĀJ Architecture is a full-service firm based in Bend with an additional office in Portland. Our 16-person team offers architecture, interior design, and master planning for multifamily residential, commercial, K-12 education, and public projects. Our community-centered approach focuses on how people learn, live, work, play, and thrive within the spaces we co-create with our clients. Profile Website
Stonecipher Consulting Group
Everett, WA Services | Compensation & Benefits Consultation, Financial Services, Strategic / Long-Range Planning Often called the “swiss army knife” consultants, we are a woman-led firm focused on using data to tell stories, coaching the next generation of innovative leaders, and helping organizations look in the mirror. In a nutshell? We make you look good. Profile Website
TIAA
Charlotte, NC Services | Financial Services TIAA was founded in 1918 to help teachers retire with confidence. That mission grew to include those in healthcare and more, creating reliable income for their futures while they work to make a difference today. Our commitment to be the change—for our clients, associates and communities—has never wavered and it’s what motivates us to deliver lifetime income for all with investments that build a better world. Profile Website
WA529 Washington Savings Plan
Olympia, WA Services | Employee Benefits, Financial Services Washington’s 529 Education Savings Plans (WA529) – the GET Program and DreamAhead Investment Plan, are designed to help families save for a variety of education expenses. Earnings grow tax-free, contribution options are easy and flexible, and students can pursue college and career training schools and programs worldwide. Learn more at 529.wa.gov. Profile Website Interested in becoming a sponsor?Reach out to Jami Sheets for more details! |
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