Enabling Your Success
The Empathy and Experience of Our Consultants
Our consultants have extensive experience in process improvement, technology consulting, and grant management, resulting in a deep understanding and genuine empathy for the sector. Having worked on both sides of the consultant-client relationship, we are acutely aware of the challenges grantmakers face. By leveraging our broad expertise and empathetic approach, we guide you through the complexities of refining your processes and deploying technology, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes.
Process Visualization and Optimization
In this initial stage, we collaborate with you to map out your current processes, identify inefficiencies, and envision a streamlined, more effective workflow.
Solution Selection and Design
After optimizing your processes, we assist you in selecting the most suitable technologies to support your needs. We then collaborate with you to create a detailed roadmap for deployment.
Implementation and Change Management
In this crucial phase, we bring your chosen solutions to life. Our team expertly handles the entire implementation process, from system setup and data migration to comprehensive staff training and change management.
Continuous Improvement and Support
After implementation, we offer continuous support and proactively seek opportunities for improvement. We assist you in refining your processes and solutions, ensuring you stay effective and adapt to your organization’s evolving needs.
Consulting Tailored for Every Stage of Your Technology Journey
At Value Stream Consulting, we understand that a grantmaker's technology journey typically unfolds in distinct stages, each with its own challenges and opportunities. Our services are designed to support you at any stage, enhancing both the efficiency and the impact of your grantmaking.
Why Us
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that foundations face. Our dedicated team of experts is committed to helping you achieve your mission with greater efficiency and impact. Here’s why your peers trust us to elevate their grantmaking efforts:
Expertise in Grantmaking: Decades of experience in supporting foundations with strategic grantmaking and impactful decision-making.
Innovative Technology Implementation: Expertise in integrating state-of-the-art grant management software to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
Proven Track Record: A history of successful partnerships with foundations, resulting in measurable improvements and increased impact.
Tailored Solutions: Customized consulting services designed to meet the specific needs and goals of your foundation.
McCune Foundation
"After a terrible, borderline fraudulent experience with another firm, we were left with a completely unworkable system. Value Stream Consulting responded to our urgent call for help with immediate assistance. They quickly diagnosed and prioritized the issues, essentially rebuilding our entire system to be even better than we imagined. Their team is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and committed to ensuring our system meets our specific needs. We could not be happier with Value Stream and the support they have provided."
Health Forward Foundation
“Value Stream's consultants possess vast knowledge of our GMS and Salesforce. What truly made this project successful was their understanding of how foundations operate and their ability to present options within appropriate contexts, based on solid experience. They are phenomenal, and we are incredibly fortunate to have found them!”
League of Women Voters of the United States
“Your partnership with me over the past two years has been one of the best if not the best, vendor collaborations I have ever experienced. Your institutional knowledge is immensely valuable. Thank you for everything you have done for me and for the League.”
NoVo Foundation
"We recently collaborated with Value Stream Consulting to support our transition to Lightning and the removal of the Foundation Connect package. Having worked with them for over 10 years, we greatly appreciated their extensive industry knowledge and best Salesforce practices, as well as their impeccable project management and guidance throughout the project. Throughout the multi-month process, their consistent check-ins and deep understanding of our foundation's functions made us feel well-supported. Their team often feels less like consultants and more like members of our own team."
No Kid Hungry Campaign
by Share Our Strength
"Your team was with us every step of the way, guiding us to make smart decisions on data management, driving new process efficiencies, and responding urgently when we needed to pivot quickly. We absolutely could not have achieved this without your flexibility, support, and leadership. I’m excited to share a short video with you that highlights the accomplishments your team has made possible.”
The Ireland Funds
The team at Value Stream Consulting has been absolutely invaluable in implementing a more streamlined and efficient process for awarding our scholarships. Their extensive knowledge of the grant-making and scholarship space, along with their gracious handling of our numerous additions and patient understanding during our decision-making process, was exceptional. Their deep expertise in Salesforce and how to optimize it for our needs has made the end result of this project even better than we could have hoped for."
Grant Management Systems
Our Trusted Technology Partners
Our partnerships with industry-leading technology providers strengthen our commitment to delivering exceptional grantmaking solutions. Our team of experts oversees every aspect of the implementation process, from system setup and data migration to staff training, ensuring a seamless and effective adoption of your new systems.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Discover how Value Stream Consulting has transformed philanthropy for other nonprofit organizations. Hear directly from our clients about the impact of our tailored solutions and dedicated support.