Community Partnerships There is active engagement with local foundations and community partners (By Degrees Foundation, DMPS Foundation, Des Moines Menace partnership) suggesting opportunities to offer sponsorships, educational programs, or joint initiatives that align with philanthropy and student support.

Philanthropic Expansion Recent leadership appointments for philanthropic engagement and foundation leadership indicate a growing emphasis on fundraising, donor relations, and stakeholder communications—prospects for CRM, donor management, and outreach solutions.

Public Affairs Formal roles in communications and public affairs signal a need for streamlined storytelling, marketing automation, and stakeholder engagement tools to support district-wide messaging and reputation management.

Financial Scrutiny Auditor concerns around spending and governance present an opportunity to offer financial compliance, procurement governance, and spend analytics solutions tailored for school districts.

Tech Footprint Existing tech stack (Facebook Pixel, Smartsheet, Google Search Console, Constant Contact, Atlassian tools) indicates readiness for integrations and digital transformation services that enhance analytics, project management, and data-driven communications.