The Hill Group, Inc.

03/04/2024

Our work with Community Foundations as consultants, trustees, and volunteers is fulfilling and impactful. Read more about how our COO, Jordan Pallitto, is working with The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County to improve collaboration across counties and agencies.

The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County helped fund the search that led to Rob Hamilton becoming the first human services director in Westmoreland County. He says he’s eager to grow along with the role that requires him to manage and coordinate what previously were five county human servic...

05/12/2022

Take a look at our very own Jordan Pallitto talking about the Consortium for Public Education's part in the educational ecosystem in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Jordan Pallitto, Chief Operating Officer of The Hill Group and President of the Consortium's Board of Directors, shares what he's excited about in looking fo...

05/09/2022

For every college and university, enrollment of new students is key to survival in today’s market. Inside Higher Ed is highlighting strategies to attract prospective students and fill these spots. At The Hill Group, our team can help you think through and develop strategies for new student enrollment.

Many colleges and universities, public and private, are still admitting students for the fall. Even those that have met their goals for the fall are worried about summer melt.

04/18/2022

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and our friends at Capsea, Inc. are doing great work to spread the word. Follow along on their journey to raise awareness!

04/12/2022

What is your strategy for demand-driven talent development? Preparing students for productive and fulfilling careers requires a strong partnership between employers and educators. Companies in the classroom. Classroom in companies. Every learner deserves exposure to all of their options, and every employer must care for and invest in its future workforce. Good advice from the Consortium for Public Education Future Ready Partnerships Conference.

04/12/2022

We are excited to be at the Consortium for Public Education Future Ready Partnerships Conference. What are your strategies for attracting and retaining talent? What do future employees expect in a workplace? These 16 to 20 year-olds expect -- in their words -- flexibility, balance, a connection between corporate and personal values, and a supportive work environment with continuous feedback.

04/08/2022

Colleges and universities have been battling declining enrollment since 2011, and an uncertain economy coupled with the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated enrollment struggles.

For years, The Hill Group has helped institutions consider their strongest path forward, whether that is a strategic plan, an institutional turnaround, or a strategic alliance partnership. Our firm can assist your institution in creating a plan to prepare for a successful future.

When the United States slid into the Great Recession, throwing millions out of work, America went back to school. Older adults enrolling in community colleges or other two-year programs led a surge in enrollment that saw colleges add 2.5 million students from 2007-2010, a 14 percent enrollment spike...

04/06/2022

Take a look at the wonderful The Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf students, faculty, and staff featured on Pittsburgh’s Action News 4. The Hill Group has worked with WPSD for over a decade to meet the needs of its students, parents, and many talented staff members. The work being done at the school and in the deaf community is incredible, and we are so proud to be a small part of their impact.

https://www.wtae.com/article/coda-oscars-academy-awards-western-pennsylvania-school-for-the-deaf/39566011 #

One movie captured the heart of 18-year-old Destiny Mendel more than the others: It was "CODA," winner of three categories at the Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

02/24/2022

Westmoreland County is forging ahead in creating its human services department and searching for its permanent director. Based on recommendations by The Hill Group, Westmoreland County decided to consolidate its human service programs into one department led by a director.

Read about Westmoreland County’s progress here:

Westmoreland commissioners on Thursday hired a consultant to forge a newly created office that consolidates all county human services programs into one department as the search for its permanent director continues. The effort to hire a full-time human services director has been ongoing since last su...

01/18/2022

Join our very own consultant, Sara Longo, and our friends at Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) for this Standards for Excellence Implementation Workshop. Sara will be kicking off the six-part series talking about Mission, Strategy, and Evaluation.

Register at the link below: https://pano.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/pano/event.jsp?event=1779&fbclid=IwAR18Y1NOxl5cyBoKuEKrB3e_8C5-sm0deLMcashO4qS1SnKhMucf_ji-AwM

The Standards for Excellence workshops are back! We're kicking it off next week (1/19) with a deep dive into Mission, Strategy, and Evaluation. Don't miss out on the first of six sessions! Learn more and register here: bit.ly/3r82qiK.

10/28/2021

The Hill Group was pleased to help Passvant Memorial Homes and Southwinds through this significant organizational transition. Organizations across sectors can amplify their impact by thinking creatively about alliances, assessing the industry ecosystem for traditional and non-traditional partners, performing due diligence, and ultimately working toward collaboration, resource sharing, or integration. Our experts can help.

Passavant Memorial Homes will take over the homes for people with intellectual disabilities that are managed by Green Tree-based Southwinds Inc., Passavant announced Tuesday.

10/27/2021

For years, The Hill Group has helped institutions like Harrisburg University of Science and Technology consider how Esports teams can be designed and developed to take advantage of a significant and fast-growing opportunity. As the field continues to grow, our firm can assist your institution in building an organizational and operational infrastructure to support an Esports program.

WVU joins small but growing ranks of universities that see a career opening