Nonprofit Foundation Management

Invoke offers comprehensive operational services, including grantmaking strategies, corporate philanthropy, governance support, and impact measurement, ensuring effective management and alignment with philanthropic goals.

Testimonials

The CommunityAid Foundation would work with Ivy again and recommend her wise counsel and cutting-edge insights for any nonprofit.

~ Steve Sullivan, CEO
CommunityAid

“Engaging Ivy was the best thing we could have done”

~ King Knox and Darryl Gordon
Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation

Our Foundation Management Services

Invoke provides comprehensive support for private, family, corporate, and community foundations and engagement efforts. We focus on services that are crucial for foundations to operate efficiently and maximize their philanthropic impact.

Our services include:

Corporate Philanthropy

Developing and managing a company’s charitable giving so that corporate resources (funds, products, and employee time) support community needs, align with business values, and create meaningful social impact.

Giving/Grantmaking Strategies

Defining funding priorities, developing criteria for grantee selection, and organizing technology/communication to connect with applicants.

Governance Support

Developing governing policies, operationalizing goals, providing board training, and advising on nonprofit management.

Impact Measurement

Establishing systems to assess the effectiveness of philanthropy

These services allow foundation leaders to focus on the mission while saving time and improving transparency and accountability.

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of foundation leaders reported increased demand for grant funding

of foundations have no full time program staff

lower turnover among new hires at purpose-driven companies

We Recognize the Challenges that Foundations and Corporations Face

Our expertise ensures that your organization operates at peak efficiency while achieving its philanthropic goals.

Complex Regulations

Managing a foundation requires adherence to strict legal and tax compliance standards.

Resource Needs

Establishing and managing a foundation demands significant time, expertise, and financial investment.

Community Needs

Foundations must invest time in truly understanding the communities they aim to serve to ensure funding is relevant, equitable, and impactful.

Measuring Impact

Foundations must define and track outcomes to ensure their funding creates meaningful, measurable change.

How We Customize Our Foundation Management Services

We understand that every nonprofit has unique needs. Our customization process includes:

A free consultation to discuss your organization's needs and how Invoke can help.
Confirming the goals for our time together.
Crafting a proposal, if needed.
Services provided at an hourly rate or through customized packages.
In-person and virtual options are available.

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