Our approach:

Tailored, informed, adaptive, effective.

We are known for guiding ‘win-win’ investments that support both client goals and community needs.

Field Expertise

We are versatile and sophisticated generalists.

Our clients’ giving areas vary and span local, national and international geographies.

We have deep expertise in grantmaking, launching new ventures, and collective giving, and an extensive network of issue area experts.

Services

  • Fractional foundation programs +operations management

    Interim program officer staffing for private foundations, community foundations, + CSR departments

    Advisement on charitable giving structure + staffing

    Special Projects

  • Designing, launching + guiding donor ventures and partnerships

    Developing + implementing grantmaking systems

    Building + coordinating cross-functional teams

  • Vision + Mission Development

    Strategic Planning

    Giving Strategy

    Legacy Planning

  • Conducting field research

    Identifying field needs + opportunities

    Donor education

    Vetting funding opportunities

    Conducting stakeholder interviews

  • Giving Values Identification

    Charitable Giving Analysis

    Tracking + Measuring Impact

  • Meeting Facilitation

    Multiple generation engagement

    Site Visit Facilitation

    Introductions to prospective partners + field leaders

    Drafting + executing gift agreements with nonprofits

  • Elana's advice, organizational skills and follow through have been a great help to our family's foundation over the past 8 years.

    Michael Ziering, Ziering Family Foundation

  • I would strongly recommend Elana Wien and would definitely hire her again.

    - Janis Minton, Trustee, The Deutsch Foundation

  • Without a doubt, Elana is a tremendous asset to anyone in need of philanthropic consulting services.

    - Mindy Freedman, President and Founder, The SAM Initiative Giving Circle

  • Elana has been an outstanding philanthropic resource and advisor to our foundation, and I trust her completely.

    - Vanessa Bechtel, President and CEO, Ventura County Community Foundation

  • Elana has enhanced our work and supported us in becoming more strategic philanthropists.

    Marilyn, Philanthropist

  • Elana has brought professionalism and class, and makes warmth and caring a foundation for all interactions. I appreciate all she has done for our family.

    - David, Philanthropist

  • We have greatly enjoyed working with Elana and have appreciated her guidance and advice with our giving.

    Janet, Philanthropist

  • Elana has been a tremendous asset to our foundation, quickly learning the existing systems and demonstrating a strong grasp of its operations. She has greatly contributed to both staff morale and efficiency over all.

    -Kristina Deutsch, Trustee, The Deutsch Foundation