The principals at Derwood Partners have been helping businesses achieve their organizational goals for over 20 years. Our experience includes market expansion, new revenue generation, strategic planning, business development, and operational efficiency. Some of our recent success stories include:

CHESAPEAKE CONSERVANCY

STRATEGIC PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION / project management

Work with the executive director and staff to help guide the development of multi-faceted web based platforms and communications strategies to advance the strategic goals of the organization. Ongoing work includes establishing strategic partnerships with key organizations, creating educational outreach program and helping facilitate internal and external communication.

Our clients

national geographic Education

market analysis / technology product development strategy

Produced detailed product analysis and market study for web-based digital education product. Included technical review, competitive study, market opportunities, feature and benefits review and strategy recommendations.

versatech, inc

market analysis & growth strategy development / digital marketing

Provides operational infrastructure to rapidly growing Federal IT Contractor. Responsibilities include financial oversight, process and procedure development, human resources, office management and infrastructure development and support.

Classified Concepts

GENERATING REVENUE FOR NEWSPAPERS AND MEDIA OUTLETS

Led the team that conceived and built Classified Concepts, a leading provider of print and online classified advertising solutions generating millions of new revenue dollars for local newspapers. Using unique application of GIS technology, developed business from concept to working with over 160 newspapers in the U.S. that have a combined consumer readership of over 40,000,000.

Maps101.com

digital product development / business & market strategy / operational infrastructure building

Conceived and built one of the earliest online subscription-based portals for the K-12 education market. Pioneered delivering high-quality digital map and geography content directly to schools. Established key strategic relationships with content and distribution partners. Built sales team and operational infrastructure to support the program and grew from concept to seven-figure annual revenues.

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The Conservation Fund

Strategic planning / program & partnership development

Work with the Founder and Chairman Emeritus to facilitate strategic partnerships and develop collaborative programs that advance the goals of the Fund and its partners. Partners include government agencies, conservation and education groups, private foundations and fortune 1000 corporations.

national geographic Maps

product development / strategic brand expansion / partnership development

Coordinated program with multiple partners for development and distribution of map series for brand awareness and reach into education and conservation markets. Facilitated product development, project management, and manufacturing. Worked with partners to develop strategic distribution plan. Reduced the project development time by half through operational efficiency and delivered final products ahead of schedule.

Schulhof & Associates

information-based media development

Worked on team developing "Your Health - Your Decision" program, an exclusive media partnership between leading healthcare providers and broadcasters. YHYD is the evolution of Schulhof & Associates 35 years of experience in developing successful, high-impact healthcare information initiatives.