About Us

Experts in Strategic Planning, Communications & Culture Development

Working with The Impact Group

We bring decades of experience in strategic planning and communication, helping organizations like yours achieve meaningful results.

Since 2000, The Impact Group has assisted public school districts, boards of developmental disabilities, local governments, state agencies, and non-profits in a comprehensive approach to developing and strengthening their marketing and communications strategies.

Hear from those we’ve helped

“Working with The Impact Group to create our strategic plan was effortless! They took the time to meet with many facets of our school community and stakeholders to develop goals and objectives that will now guide the work we do over the next three years. I highly recommend using their team of educational experts to guide the work you do as the instructional leader of your district. You will be glad you did!”

Mike Cook, Superintendent, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City Schools

“Locking arms with the staff at The Impact Group who want to do the same and have fun doing it was nothing but advantageous for our organization in our strategic planning process. The Impact Group delivered a sophisticated report, yet, simple for staff to create, share and implement.”

Jeannie Turner, Director of Community Services, Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities

“I strongly recommend that a district consider the Impact Group for their strategic planning needs.  Lori and her team did an excellent job of acquiring stakeholder feedback to formulate an accurate perspective of the needs and aspirations of our district.  They were able to take that perspective and develop meaningful, measurable goals and objectives that were supported by data.”

Gabe Tudor, Superintendent, Wooster City Schools

“Finally, a strategic planning process that was painless and resulted in meaningful goals and objectives.  I have never experienced this level of employee involvement with a strategic plan.  The Impact Group can be credited for a professional and straightforward approach, gathering valuable information, filtering out useless data, and getting people excited.”

Mike Pelcic, Superintendent, Pickaway County Board of DD
“The Impact Group is a great resource for public relations, strategic planning and crisis communication. The Impact Group employs a cadre of professionals skilled in all aspects of public relations.”
Ed Stark, Superintendent, Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities

THE IMPACTAGON

History of The Impact Group Offices

Built in 1881 as a bank barn by Hial and Milton Danforth, who came to Ohio from Vermont to be dairy farmers.

The structure has long been regarded as the most significant remaining landmark in Darrowville, a small farming community founded by the two brothers who served as surveyors for David Hudson when he came to Ohio from Connecticut to explore the Western Reserve.

The barn was designed to feed all the cattle at one time. The piled-up stacks of hay were pitched from the center hole to the ground floor, where the animals gathered to feed. The foundation is tooled sandstone.

The building has been completely modernized by architect Alen Sveda, though the rooftop cupola is original, except for the wooden louvres, which were replaced with glass. The building has had many uses through the years, namely as a dairy barn, antiques auction house and a meeting place and storage facility for the Civil Air Patrol.

Expertise You Can Trust

For more than 20 years, we’ve partnered with organizations to rebuild trust, foster productive dialogue, and address pressing challenges. Whether leading conversations on sensitive issues or aligning diverse perspectives, we bring experience and understanding that’s second to none.

When you partner with The Impact Group, you gain a team that is committed to ensuring your engagement efforts are well-planned, expertly executed, and impactful.

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