Helix Education
Acquisition in 2021
Helix Education specializes in providing data-driven solutions designed to enhance the student lifecycle for higher education institutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of marketing services that assist colleges and universities in identifying and engaging with prospective students, thereby improving enrollment outcomes. In addition, Helix Education provides coaching services and CRM software that help institutions maintain student engagement and support their progress toward graduation. Furthermore, Helix Education features a proprietary learning management system that individualizes the educational experience, enabling a more tailored approach to student learning.
QuadWrangle
Acquisition in 2019
QuadWrangle, Inc. is a Boston-based company established in 2011 that focuses on enhancing alumni engagement through its mobile application. The application leverages data from school publications and social media to provide tailored insights about alumni, including their reading habits, interests in career and education, and engagement with institutional initiatives. By offering a personalized feed for each user, QuadWrangle facilitates meaningful networking among alumni and streamlines event management, allowing users to plan, execute, and follow up on alumni events efficiently. As of November 2019, QuadWrangle operates as a subsidiary of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, LLC, emphasizing its commitment to improving alumni relationships and support for educational institutions.
Converge Consulting
Acquisition in 2019
Converge Consulting, Inc. is a digital marketing agency specializing in services for higher education institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with additional offices in Philadelphia and Raleigh, the company offers a comprehensive range of marketing solutions. These include digital advertising, content strategy, website design, brand strategy, and data analytics. Converge focuses on developing effective enrollment campaigns tailored to the unique challenges of the education sector, employing techniques such as search engine optimization, social media strategy, and targeted advertising. As a subsidiary of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, Converge Consulting aims to enhance the visibility and enrollment success of colleges and universities in a competitive environment.
Funderful
Acquisition in 2019
Funderful SIA is a fundraising software company based in Riga, Latvia, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in developing a web-based platform that enhances alumni engagement and increases donations for educational institutions. Funderful's services include fundraising campaigns tailored for alumni, online giving packages, and innovative tools such as chatbots, which facilitate communication and response from alumni, replacing traditional email methods. The platform features real-time infographics that allow universities to track and analyze their fundraising efforts effectively. Funderful serves a range of educational organizations, both in Latvia and internationally, and has partnered with notable institutions such as Pomona College and Georgetown University, contributing to significant improvements in alumni communication and donation rates. As of January 2019, Funderful operates as a subsidiary of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, LLC.
Purple Briefcase
Acquisition in 2017
Purple Briefcase helps students and alumni find jobs that align with their career goals and passions, helps college career administrators monitor and facilitate student career development, and helps employers find the best candidates at the institutions served by the firm