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. In addition, we offer fractional services for payroll, bookkeeping, and grant management. We bridge nonprofit innovation with school-based practicality, providing tailored, actionable support for schools and nonprofits. Our mission is to help you lead with purpose and build sustainable programs for lasting community impact.
Need ongoing support?
Check out our Spring Forward Mission Builders community where you get access to plug-and-play templates and live monthly support from Spring herself or a member of her team!
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
How
we help
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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fractional Services
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 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.
Spring Forward Mission Builders
Loved the free Ultimate 501(c)(3) Application Checklist?
Want access to more plug-and-play templates like that one—plus live monthly support from me, Spring Richardson Perry, or a member of my team?
Join Spring Forward Mission Builders, your dedicated community for nonprofits and schools ready to thrive. You'll get instant downloads of ready-to-use DIY docs (grant writing tools, compliance guides, governance templates, and beyond), along with our monthly live sessions tackling real challenges: crafting winning grants, staying on top of pertinent compliance issues, navigating common governance pitfalls, and more.
No more going it alone or paying big fees for generic advice. At just $27/month, it's a fraction of platforms like LegalZoom's $99 starting point. Or choose the annual plan for $297 (save $45!) and lock in a full year of momentum. With our membership, you get personalized, human guidance straight from an expert who's been in your shoes.
