About Civitas Strategies

Founded in 2009, Civitas Strategies has grown to become a leading management consulting firm with a national reach. With a strong focus on sectors such as forgotten small businesses, early learning, college readiness, K-12 education, workforce development, economic and community development, philanthropy, and youth development, we have made a significant difference in the lives of millions of families and children across the nation.

Our team is comprised of diverse professionals with extensive expertise and a passion for learning in entrepreneurship, program development, and fundraising. With our collective knowledge and experience, we bring a unique perspective to every project, delivering innovative and tailored solutions that drive tangible results for our clients.

Civitas Strategies is a leading national management consulting firm founded by Gary Romano in 2009. We are dedicated to revitalizing forgotten businesses and supporting the stabilization of industries in need across the nation. Our primary focus is on providing business coaching and training at scale, and empowering small enterprises with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. As we navigate the post-pandemic landscape, Civitas Strategies is actively involved in supporting recovering economies and developing innovative resources and systems to ensure long-term sustainability for small businesses.

What sets us apart from competitors is our unique value proposition: 

  1. Niche Expertise: We specialize in supporting small to mid-sized businesses and mission-driven organizations, an often overlooked and underserved segment.

  2. Scale and Impact: Our products and services are utilized by tens of thousands of organizations, impacting millions of families and children in communities across the country.

  3. Measurable Results: Our work has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in new resources and efficiency gains for our clients.

  4. Accessibility: We offer many of our products freely, eliminating financial barriers to best practices and leveraging public-serving investments.

  5. Mission-Driven Adaptability: We proudly embrace our mission-driven philosophy, leveraging our unique for-profit status to remain agile and uninhibited, empowering us to generously share our innovations and intellectual property for the greater good.

Throughout our history, Civitas Strategies has achieved significant milestones and recognition:

  • Founded in 2009 by Gary Romano, leveraging his extensive experience in public and private sector planning.

  • Completed the Million Family and Child Challenge in less than three years, exceeding our goal of positively impacting more than a million families and children.

  • Renowned for its effectiveness, our recruitment approach, Lean Recruitment, impacts organizations worldwide.

  • Selected for the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses National Cohort in 2019, accelerating our growth and expansion plans.

  • Played a critical role in supporting child care businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring their resilience and continued operation.

Our vision is to empower vital organizations to thrive while making a positive impact on families and the economy. We are committed to ensuring that our work creates meaningful opportunities, expands access, and drives positive impact for the communities and businesses we serve. Sustainability and philanthropy are integral to our values, as we maintain a zero-impact operation and contribute a minimum of 15% of our net profit through cash donations or pro-bono work each year.

We partner with national and state agencies, nonprofits, and philanthropic organizations committed to strengthening businesses, industries, and communities through strategic support and sustainable solutions.

We have received recognition for our innovative approaches, winning the Massachusetts Municipal Association Kenneth Packard Innovation Award and securing three U.S. Department of Education Innovation awards.

At Civitas Strategies, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to empower mission-driven organizations and enhance their effectiveness. Learn more here and meet out team here.

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