Jason A. Jones, MBA, Director of Strategic Alliances
Building Tomorrow’s Educational Leaders Through Strategic Funding Innovation
The landscape of higher education is evolving rapidly. Institutions face mounting pressure to provide exceptional student experiences, attract top talent, maintain competitive athletic programs, and expand academic offerings—all while managing limited resources. TMI & Partners understands these challenges intimately, and we’ve built our Education Strategy & Institutional Funding practice specifically to address them.
Unprecedented Access to Capital
As a direct agent of FundingNet, an international private lending group with a portfolio exceeding $6 billion, we offer colleges and universities access to funding solutions that traditional lenders simply cannot match. Our programs deliver guaranteed 18% annual returns on endowment enhancement initiatives and provide 100% funding capability for qualified projects—transforming how institutions approach their strategic priorities.
Comprehensive Funding Solutions
Our expertise spans the full spectrum of institutional needs:
Endowments & Scholarships: Multiply your scholarship funds through our matching programs, create new opportunities for first-generation students, and build sustainable endowments that support your mission for generations.
Academic Excellence: Finance library expansions, research centers, STEM facilities, and campus modernization projects that enhance the learning environment and attract world-class faculty.
Athletic Innovation: Navigate the new NIL landscape with confidence. Our Championship Matching Program (for $10M+ commitments) and Competitive Edge Bond Program ($1M-$10M) enable athletic departments to compete at the highest levels while supporting student-athlete success.
Infrastructure Development: From residence halls to wellness centers, from stadium renovations to training facilities, we provide the capital to build the physical environment your institution needs to thrive.
Strategic Partnership
Beyond capital, we bring strategic expertise. Our team assists with capital campaign planning, donor cultivation, corporate partnership development, and multi-year sustainability planning. We’ve secured sponsorships from Fortune 500 companies and facilitated partnerships that create lasting value.
Your Vision, Amplified
Whether you’re a Power 5 university seeking to dominate in athletics, a liberal arts college expanding academic programs, or a community college building pathways for underserved students, TMI & Partners provides the funding and strategic guidance to turn your vision into reality.
Let’s build the future of your institution together.