Purpose in Action: Mentoring & Youth Development Month
January is Mentoring & Youth Development Month, a time to celebrate the power of guidance, education, and opportunity in shaping the next generation. This month, we highlight the organizations and mentors dedicated to supporting young people through meaningful relationships, skill-building, and educational pathways. Their work empowers youth to build confidence, discover their potential, and develop the tools they need to thrive—creating stronger individuals, communities, and futures for us all.
Clients Featured: Bishop Walker School, DC Action, Georgia Council on Economic Education, Horizons Atlanta, KIPP Atlanta Schools, Science ATL
Bishop Walker School
bishopwalkerschool.org
Location: Washington, D.C.
Mission: To provide a tuition-free, K-5 Episcopal education to boys from underserved communities, fostering their intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth to become leaders, by building academic excellence, moral character, and a love for learning, all within a supportive, faith-based environment that challenges them to reach their full potential and contribute positively to their communities and the world.
Consultant: Anna-Jane Tabler
Purpose Possible Work: Institutional giving support (grants, reporting) as well as prospecting, and data collection strategy assistance.
“I am grateful to work with Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys (BWS) on their institutional fundraising because I see the direct impact of their work on young boys in Washington, D.C. BWS provides a high-quality K–5 education at no cost to families, along with three meals each day and various extracurricular opportunities. Their approach to education supports students academically and socially while preparing them to become confident leaders in their communities.”
DC Action
Location: Washington, D.C.
Mission: DC Action uses research, data, and a racial equity lens to break down barriers that stand in the way of all kids reaching their full potential.
Consultant: Maryellen Grant
Purpose Possible Work: Fundraising support, which includes helping translate their research, advocacy, and coalition-based work into compelling, funder-ready narratives that reflect their impact, values, and commitment to equity.
“As a consultant, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how DC Action transforms complex data into compelling narratives for funders and policymakers alike. The high-quality materials they create aren’t just internal assets; they are public resources that amplify the messages of advocates, parents, researchers, and community members.”
Georgia Council on Economic Education
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Mission: To help K-12 teachers teach economics and personal finance in the public and independent schools of Georgia.
Consultant: Andrew Jones
Purpose Possible Work: Fundraising services, including pipeline development and grant writing.
“I’ve worked with Mike and his team for several years, helping them find and secure grant funding. Their innovative programs have helped tens of thousands of K-12 teachers and students in Georgia learn about economic concepts and build critical financial literacy skills through interactive, hands-on activities. At a time when the nature of work and earning a living are rapidly changing, their programs are more important than ever. I look forward to continuing to support GCEE, as they continue to evolve and find creative ways to serve teachers and students. ”
Horizons Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Mission: Closing the opportunity gap through high-quality academics in an engaging and enriching summer learning program.
Consultants: Andrew Jones, Danika Vause
Purpose Possible Work: Strategic fundraising initiatives such as diversifying their revenue streams, building sustainable donor engagement and re-engagement models, and identifying new philanthropic opportunities. Additionally, pipeline development and grant writing support.
“It’s been such a pleasure to help diversify the fundraising efforts of an organization with such a clear, proven programmatic vision. I am continually in awe of the impact the program staff make, each summer. Their ability to demonstrate how summer enrichment transforms a child’s academic confidence is truly a dream.”
“Working with the Horizons Atlanta team and helping them secure grant funding has been very rewarding. Their tuition-free summer academic enrichment program makes quality educational and social-emotional learning opportunities accessible to youth who are most in need yet least likely to receive them. I look forward to working with the Horizons team to ensure the students most in need of the Horizons program continue to have access to it.”
KIPP Atlanta Schools
kippatl.org
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Mission: To create joyful, academically excellent schools that empower students with the skills and confidence for college, careers, and fulfilling lives, building a more just world through love, high expectations, and proving what's possible in public education for underserved communities.
Consultant: Marcy Breffle
Purpose Possible Work: Fundraising support, grant management.
“KIPP Atlanta believes in the power of education to change the world. This conviction radiates outward and inward, making every member of the KIPP community - the students who grow up free to create the future they want for themselves, the staff who empower learners, the donors and partners who support KIPP’s innovative efforts, and the Purpose Possible consultant who writes their grants - into a believer too. It’s been a joy to work with KIPP over the last year. I look forward to what 2026 will bring!”
Science ATL
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Mission: To cultivate an equitable community of lifelong learners across metro Atlanta who are connected and inspired by the wonder of science.
Consultants: Mindy Schweitzer-Rawls, Hannah Ranson
Purpose Possible Work: Individual giving strategy, including donor communications and stewardship to strengthen Science ATL's donor base during a time when traditional funding sources are increasingly constrained.
“At a time when public trust in science has become increasingly polarized, Science ATL remains steadfast in its commitment to providing exposure, mentorship, and education in STEM. It is an honor to help them diversify their funding to invest in the next generation of diverse STEM leaders.”
“Working with Science ATL this past year has been a delight! It’s energizing to work with an organization that is deeply mission-driven and consistently pushing the envelope through innovative and meaningful connections with the community.”
