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How Grantmaking Foundations Create, Manage, and Measure Value
How Grantmaking Foundations Create, Manage, and Measure Value
Value Stream Consulting
Mar 315 min read
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AI Agents in Grantmaking: Are You Innovating—Or Just Paving the Cow Path? (Part 2)
Image Created by AI This is Part 2 in a series exploring how the seemingly intuitive path—automating familiar processes with AI—may not...
Value Stream Consulting
Mar 252 min read
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Expanding Our Tech Solutions: How Monday.com Supports Foundations
Expanding Our Tech Solutions: How Monday.com Supports Foundations
Value Stream Consulting
Mar 43 min read
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Is the Label "Grant Management System" Causing Us to Miss the Target?
For years, we've watched as Grant Management Systems (GMS) have remained largely stagnant.
Value Stream Consulting
Feb 213 min read
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The Hidden Risks of Agentic AI
Poorly trained AI doesn’t just make mistakes—it scales them at an alarming rate.
Value Stream Consulting
Feb 62 min read
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Value Stream Consulting: Going All In for Grantmakers
As we enter 2025, we’re proud to announce a transformative milestone: We are now focused exclusively on serving grantmakers.
Value Stream Consulting
Jan 232 min read
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Are Your Consultants Taxi Drivers or Tour Guides?
Let’s explore the difference between being a "taxi driver" and a "tour guide" in consulting.
Value Stream Consulting
Jan 142 min read
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Introducing GMS BridgePoint: Seamless Grant Management System Integration, Fully Managed by Value Stream Consulting
GMS BridgePoint, a cloud-based middleware solution designed to connect your GMS with other critical business applications.
John Licata
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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The Perils of Progress: A Blacksmith's Warning Against the Automobile (satire about Artificial Intelligence)
The Perils of Progress, a satire about Artificial Intelligence: A Blacksmith's Warning Against the Automobile. A Historical Opinion - by A.I
Value Stream Consulting
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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Understanding the Distinctive Culture of Small-Staffed Family Foundations in Philanthropy
Embracing this joy can foster a sense of personal fulfillment and purpose that’s unique to family philanthropy.
John Licata
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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How Grantmaking Foundations Can Benefit from Email Marketing: Building Engagement, Influence, and Impact
While grantmaking foundations may not use email marketing for fundraising, tools like MailChimp can be invaluable for building relationships
Value Stream Consulting
Nov 13, 20244 min read
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Why this isn't in your kitchen? An Open Letter to the Value Stream Consulting Team
I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on this exciting transition and the incredible opportunities ahead.
John Licata
Nov 7, 20243 min read
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Why Foundations Benefit from “Best of Breed” Systems: Embracing Siloed, Interconnected Solutions
For most grantmaking foundations, three essential silos drive mission achievement: Grantmaking, CRM (Constituent Relationship...
Value Stream Consulting
Oct 31, 20244 min read
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One Size Does Not Fit All: Choosing the Best Grant Management System with Value Stream Consulting
Selecting the right grant management system (GMS) is crucial for your foundation’s success.
Value Stream Consulting
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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From Process to Impact: The Value of Streamlining Your Grantmaking
Are inefficient processes and unclear best practices slowing you down? At Value Stream Consulting, we get it.
Value Stream Consulting
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Invitation from Value Stream Consulting to Participate in the GivingData-MailChimp Integration Pilot Project
We’re excited to announce that Value Stream Consulting has launched a new pilot project designed to streamline communication for...
Value Stream Consulting
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Value Stream Consulting joins GivingData’s consulting partner program
Value Stream Consulting joins GivingData’s consulting partner program!
Value Stream Consulting
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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Why Right-Sizing Your GMS is Important
Understanding the inverse relationship between functionality and complexity in a GMS.
Value Stream Consulting
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Karen Guile Joins Value Stream Consulting
Karen Guile Joins Value Stream Consulting
Value Stream Consulting
Jun 14, 20241 min read
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You are not alone if you feel stuck administering grants for your small-staffed foundation using sticky notes, whiteboards, or spreadsheets.
Creating a Cost-Effective Grant Management System with Google and Salesforce’s Free Solutions for Nonprofits
Value Stream Consulting
Jun 11, 20243 min read
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