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| OneGoal | |
|---|---|
| Name | OneGoal |
| Formation | 2008 |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Region served | United States |
| Founder | Chris Kellogg |
| Focus | College completion, college access, mentorship |
OneGoal OneGoal is a nonprofit nonprofit organization focused on increasing college enrollment and graduation among underserved high school students through yearlong coaching and advising models. The organization operates in partnership with public school districts, charter networks, and postsecondary institutions to support students through application, enrollment, and persistence toward a bachelor's degree. OneGoal's model has been discussed alongside initiatives from Teach For America, KIPP Public Schools, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and College Board in policy and philanthropic analyses.
OneGoal was founded in 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by educator Chris Kellogg after experiences in Teach For America corps work and collaborations with Philadelphia School District initiatives. Early pilots took place in Philadelphia high schools and expanded to urban districts including Chicago Public Schools, New York City Department of Education, and Los Angeles Unified School District. The model drew attention from funders such as the WB Family Foundation and policy actors linked to the U.S. Department of Education and state-level departments like the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Evaluations compared OneGoal to programs like TRIO and interventions promoted by the Aspen Institute and Institute for Higher Education Policy.
OneGoal's stated mission centers on increasing college completion for students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, and students of color through intensive coaching similar to methods in AmeriCorps and City Year. Core programs include a yearlong senior-year coaching model, summer bridge supports, and partnerships with community colleges such as Borough of Manhattan Community College and universities like Temple University and University of Pennsylvania for transfer advising. Program components reflect practices from Achieving the Dream, Complete College America, and advising frameworks used by National College Access Network members.
The organization has partnered with school districts including Denver Public Schools, Baltimore City Public Schools, and San Diego Unified School District, as well as charter networks like Uncommon Schools and Success Academy Charter Schools. Higher-education partners have included Community College of Philadelphia, City University of New York, and private institutions such as Northeastern University for pathways and data sharing. Funders and supporters have included the Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, and corporate philanthropy from entities like JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America. OneGoal has also received support from regional philanthropies such as the William Penn Foundation and collaborates with research organizations like MDRC and SRI International for program evaluation.
Program evaluations have examined college enrollment rates, persistence, and degree attainment, often compared to baselines from National Student Clearinghouse data and metrics used by Achieve and Education Trust. Reported outcomes include increases in FAFSA completion rates, enrollment at four-year colleges, and transfer rates to bachelor's programs, measured alongside cohorts tracked by Urban Institute and Brookings Institution research on college completion. The model's outcomes have been cited in policy discussions alongside evidence from College Promise programs, Pell Grant analyses, and initiatives studied by the Institute for Higher Education Policy.
The organization is governed by a board of directors featuring leaders from philanthropy, education, and higher education, similar in governance structure to nonprofits like Year Up, College Possible, and DonorsChoose. Senior leadership includes an executive director and programmatic leads responsible for regional operations in states such as Pennsylvania, New York, and California. Staffing includes site directors, full-time coaches, and data analysts who coordinate with district superintendents and college registrars, drawing operational parallels to networks like New Leaders and National Head Start Association.
OneGoal's work has been recognized by awards and mentions from regional and national organizations including acknowledgement in reports by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, awards from local foundations like the Philadelphia Foundation, and case studies published by Harvard Graduate School of Education practitioners. The organization has been profiled alongside initiatives honored by Ashoka and cited in policy briefs from Education Commission of the States and The Brookings Institution.
Category:Non-profit organizations based in the United States Category:Educational organizations based in the United States