Scott Peterman
Strategic Advisor to Leaders & Elected Officials | Nonprofit Executive | Advocate for Philadelphia Kids & Communities
- Role
- Treasurer, Board of Directors at Thomas & Woods Foundation
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Scott Peterman
Award-winning education strategist and nonprofit executive with nearly twenty years of experience driving system-level change through strategic coalitions, policy advocacy, and sustainable business growth.As founder of SP Advising, LLC, I partner with education organizations, elected officials, and social impact leaders to accelerate growth, get new ideas to market, strengthen advocacy capacity, and build powerful public-private partnerships. Recent client achievements include:• Securing over $800K in new revenue for a behavioral health tech company within six months of engagement• Gaining approval for Philadelphia’s first new charter school in over eight years for Early College Charter School• Launching ERPCares 501(c)(3), leading city-wide opioid abatement response initiatives, and establishing a groundbreaking research partnership with Penn State University• Advising multiple Philadelphia City Councilmembers and Pennsylvania State Representatives on education policy and political strategyPreviously, as Executive Director of Philadelphia Charters for Excellence, I led a sector-wide transformation, growing membership from 25 to 80 schools (95% market share), increasing annual revenue from less than $40K to over $700K, and securing key legislative victories, including expanding Pennsylvania\'s dual enrollment program to charter high schools.I possess extensive expertise in:→ Strategic planning and organizational development→ Government relations and legislative advocacy→ Revenue growth and business model innovation→ Coalition building across the political spectrum→ Crisis management and rapid response coordinationMy approach is rooted in authenticity, relationship-building, and a commitment to ensuring all students have equal access to high-quality educational opportunities. I collaborate with leaders across political divides because education success transcends politics; our children are my constituency.MPA, University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government | BA, Sociology, Franklin & Marshall CollegeRecognized: City & State PA 40 Under 40 (2023)| Metro Philadelphia Education Power Player (2022)| Philadelphia School Board Nominee (2024)Open to: Strategic advisory projects | fractional executive roles | Board service | Speaking & thought leadership engagementsLet\'s connect if you\'re focused on education policy, nonprofit growth, or system-wide change.
Experience
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Jan 2020 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Education
Franklin & Marshall College
B.A., Sociology
2004 — 2008
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
2011 — 2013
Skills
- Nonprofits
- Analysis
- Research
- Non-Profits
- Economic Development
- Fundraising
- Public Policy
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Social Media
- Grants
- Program Development
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Policy Analysis
- Program Management
- Grant Writing
- Program Evaluation
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Volunteer Management
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