Strategic and Creative Services for NDSOS Members
Donovan Group is proud to be the go-to communications firm serving rural North Dakota districts.
Who We Are
Donovan Group is a trusted partner to public schools and education organizations across the country. We specialize in communication strategy, public relations, marketing, creative design, and school community engagement.
Our clients choose us because:
2026-27 Menu of Services for NDSOS Members
Pricing below is valid for the 2026–27 school year. To guarantee these rates, please contact us by August 15, 2026, to get started. Requests received after August 15 will receive a customized, fair estimate based on your district's needs and scope of work.
Our most comprehensive partnership, providing ongoing communications support throughout the year, including strategy, content creation, social media, graphic design, advocacy support, and communications counsel. This program gives you direct, daily access to your own Donovan Group Communication Strategist. Our strategists collaborate with our greater team of 30+ communication experts to create content and bring new ideas.
Weekly social media content and graphic creation, strategic storytelling, and post scheduling—delivered in an organized content planner, while building internal systems that empower staff to share classroom successes.
Immediate access to experienced communications professionals during emergencies and crises, including strategic counsel and rapid creation of parent letters, staff communications, media statements, talking points, social media messaging, and more.
How we support your district depends on your needs. Some districts want a full-service partner to build and run the campaign from the ground up. Others have internal capacity and need experienced outside counsel to guide strategy, sharpen messaging, and keep the effort on track. Both paths are available.
Professional videos designed to support enrollment, recruitment, branding, and community engagement throughout the year.
One of our professional videographers visits your school or district for a full day of filming. Our team will coordinate the day's schedule, prepare interview questions as needed, and maximize the visit to capture footage for a full, polished video that showcases the culture of your school or district.
If you have video footage, our videographers can edit it into a polished video that conveys your message and showcases your district.
Complete facilitation of a district's strategic planning process to help clarify your district’s vision, articulate measurable goals, and develop communication strategies that drive momentum and engagement.
Survey design, administration, analysis, and reporting to help you gather meaningful community feedback and make informed decisions. Our survey team is led by a former communications coordinator at Grand Forks Public Schools.
A tailored communications roadmap designed to help your district clearly and consistently communicate its story, educate constituents about North Dakota's school funding challenges, and build support for the resources needed to meet future needs. The toolkit provides practical messaging and communication strategies to engage families, staff, community members, and other key audiences.
On-call professional design for brochures, fact sheets, mailers, infographics, and other communications materials to effectively engage your community and reinforce your district’s brand and voice.
Strategic and comprehensive branding and rebranding to make your district stand out in North Dakota's increasingly competitive educational landscape.
A year-long recruitment strategy utilizing creative messaging, digital marketing, and paid media to attract educators both within and beyond the region.
A comprehensive review of district communications, website effectiveness, user experience, and ADA accessibility with actionable recommendations for improvement.
A nine-session virtual professional learning series focused on communication strategy, community engagement, crisis readiness, and leadership communications. An $800 value! A $300 discount is offered to NDSOS districts using code NDCOMMS500 at checkout.
Your district has unique needs and financial realities. If you have a specific budget, we'll build a customized communications plan that maximizes impact while staying within available resources. Schedule a casual, no-obligation strategy call to discuss your project.
Set Up a Call with Our Team
Every district has unique needs. Schedule a call with our team to discuss how we can support your communication efforts and provide solutions tailored to your community.