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What is Britton Education Group?

Britton Education Group is a specialized consulting firm dedicated to supporting independent schools and nonprofit organizations in all phases of capital campaign planning and execution. Founded by Charlie Britton, an experienced school leader and development strategist, the firm brings a deep understanding of the challenges schools and nonprofit organizations face, both internally and externally, when launching major fundraising initiatives.

With more than $160 million raised in campaigns over the course of a distinguished career, Charlie and the Britton Education Group offer a relationship-driven approach that ensures campaigns are not only successful, but also sustainable and culturally aligned with the mission of each school and nonprofit organization.

Our Services

Britton Education Group offers a comprehensive and collaborative approach that supports schools and nonprofit organizations from the earliest visioning stages through post-campaign evaluation.

Whether you're launching your first campaign or looking to refine an ongoing effort, Britton Education Group is a trusted partner every step of the way.

Campaign Visioning & Strategy

We start with a detailed assessment of your development history and strategic priorities. From there, we work closely with leadership to define goals and design a personalized roadmap for your campaign.

Leadership Coaching & Structure

We prepare your team, heads of school, executive directors, advancement directors, and trustees, with practical training and expert guidance to lead confidently and effectively.

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

Using tailored strategies, we help you deepen relationships with major donors, strengthen donor pipelines, and build long-term philanthropic partnerships.

Campaign Execution

From case materials to timeline planning, we manage the logistics that keep your campaign on track, while staying nimble enough to adjust as needed.

Post-Campaign Evaluation

Our work doesn’t end at the finish line. We help schools analyze outcomes, capture insights, and plan for sustainable success in future efforts.

Why Choose Britton Education Group

Proven Expertise

With millions raised in capital campaigns for schools and nonprofits, we bring hands-on experience and a strategic mindset to every engagement.

Personalized Support

We work with a select number of clients each year, ensuring every organization receives focused, tailored guidance.

Flexible, Accessible Fee Structure

We believe expert support should be available to institutions of all sizes. That’s why we offer a reasonable and flexible fee structure to meet diverse needs and budgets.

Broader Impact

While we specialize in independent schools, we proudly extend our services to other mission-driven nonprofit organizations that seek to elevate their fundraising capacity and community engagement.

About  Charlie Britton
Founder & CEO

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Charlie Britton brings over 30 years of experience in independent school leadership to his role as Founder and CEO of Britton Education Group. A former head of school, trustee, and board chair, Charlie has a deep, inside understanding of the strategic, cultural, and relational dimensions that drive successful fundraising in the independent school and nonprofit world.

Prior to founding Britton Education Group, Charlie served in leadership roles at top independent schools, where he helped guide transformative capital campaigns, facility expansions, and institutional growth. His approach is grounded in collaboration, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to helping each school tell its story in a way that resonates with donors and community stakeholders.

Charlie’s fundraising work has helped raise millions in philanthropic support, and he brings integrity, insight, and a personalized, energetic, and joyful approach to every engagement. The Britton Education Group partners with a select group of clients each year to ensure deep, focused support.

Mission Statement

At Britton Education Group, our mission is to empower independent schools and nonprofit organizations to realize their full fundraising potential through strategic, relationship-centered consulting. We are committed to helping mission-driven institutions design and implement capital campaigns that reflect their unique values, engage their communities, and secure the resources needed to thrive, today and for generations to come.

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