Strategic Clarity for
Every Step of the Climb
Partnering with schools to achieve their highest potential through strategic fundraising, leadership coaching, and facility growth consulting
Our Mission
To partner with public and private schools by providing strategic fundraising solutions, executive coaching for educational leaders, and guidance on facility growth—empowering schools to reach their highest potential with clarity and confidence.
INTEGRITY
We build trust with schools and communities
Clarity
We bring focus to complex decisions
EMPOWERMENT
We elevate leaders and help schools grow
STEWARDSHIP
We honor the resources and trust given to us
Three Pillars of Service
Fundraising Strategy
Helping schools design, execute, and sustain financial growth.
Development team to help with corporate sponsorship plans for each school to help offset dollars that will help provide funding for extracurricular activities and education in the classroom
Community Engagement plans
Capital Campaign development
Endowment creation
Donor Relationship Management
Leadership Coaching
Equipping superintendents and school leaders with clarity, next step approach and ethical leadership.
1:1 coaching for superintendents & administration teams along with School Boards.
Board-Superintendent alignment workshops
Strategic vision development
Communication and culture coaching
Conflict resolution & change management
Construction & Facility Growth
Guiding schools through the physical growth process-from dreams to ribbon-cuttings.
Bond execution to benefit the school district
Facility needs assessments
Architect/contractor team coordination from start to finished product we will be your representative
Oversight of preconstruction planning
Alignment between Facility projects and educational goals
Who
we are
Matt Bullen is an education development strategist and former Athletic Director based in Lubbock, Texas, who helps school districts build sustainable funding systems that support students, programs, and long-term success.
With firsthand experience leading athletic and extracurricular programs, Matt understands the operational and financial pressures districts face. He works alongside superintendents, school boards, and district leadership to design and grow district funds, strengthen community and business partnerships, and create clear pathways for donor investment. His approach focuses on aligning district vision with practical fundraising structures that expand opportunities for students without increasing strain on operating budgets.
Through SummitEd, Matt specializes in district advancement strategy, including fund development, endowments, annual giving, and community engagement models that are transparent, scalable, and impact-driven. His work helps districts move beyond short-term fundraising toward sustainable financial support for athletics, fine arts, academics, and student leadership programs.
Matt lives in Lubbock, Texas, and is committed to helping schools and communities invest wisely in the next generation.
Start your journey to the Summit
Ready to elevate your school? Let’s discuss how SummitED can help you reach your goals. We love to partner together and help to make an impact on all of these students you are blessed to lead.
“Each person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out. Sometimes they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support, and the greatest things can happen.”
The next step is simply to set up a meeting and lets talk about how we can help you. We have a heart to partner with every school district to help them achieve their dreams and desires. I have been at the base of a mountain where we started the school year $300,000 in debt and needed to find a way to bring in funds to help the school. That year we overcame that mountain to make it to the summit, when you are on top the view sets you up for success because you can see everything. Take the time to let us share our story and hear our heart to help the local schools.
Set up a meeting to get to know us better:
Every school has a summit. Let us help you reach yours.
Whether you’re building a new wing, leading change, or in need of funding for your extracurricular activities - We provide the expertise, coaching, and clarity to help you get there.
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