Strategic Advising and Consutling

Through thoughtful advising and hands-on consulting, we partner with organizations to design and implement initiatives that amplify the power of local leaders driving systems change worldwide. By combining strategy with purpose, we help create impact that is both meaningful and lasting.

Our Approach

At GroundUp, we offer donors a collaborative and tailored path to meaningful social impact. Our advisors work closely with partners to transform visions into sustainable, justice-driven solutions that make a real difference.

For those looking to go beyond traditional grantmaking, our strategic advising and consulting services provide a launchpad for innovative strategies and programs. By bridging organizations, industries, and communities, we help create initiatives that drive transformative systems change—because lasting impact is built together.

Strategic Advising That Advances Social Justice

In partnership with GroundUp, we empower our partners to elevate their philanthropic initiatives beyond what they could achieve alone. Together, we design and implement strategies that amplify impact, foster equity, and strengthen communities.

Grantmaking Strategies

  • Develop tailored grantmaking strategies

  • Craft philanthropic visions and blueprints

  • Design and manage RFP processes

  • Implement trust-based and participatory grantmaking

Corporate Social Impact Strategies

  • Build and execute corporate social impact programs

  • Forge partnerships between corporations and nonprofits

  • Launch commercial co-ventures that drive impact

  • Engage employees in purposeful corporate initiatives

Collaborative Programs & Community Engagement

  • Develop and implement network-based, collective action programs

  • Facilitate pooled funds and funder collaboratives

  • Engage grantees and communities meaningfully

  • Design capacity-building programs

  • Manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

Through strategic advising, GroundUp helps our partners turn vision into action, ensuring every initiative drives lasting social change and strengthens the leadership of communities too often left behind.

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