Elana Wien is a trusted social impact leader, philanthropic advisor, and grantmaker, with over 20 years of experience, known for her thoughtful, creative approach to philanthropy and social impact. Elana advises a select portfolio of individuals, families, and foundations on their philanthropic strategy, charitable giving and grantmaking through her private consultancy practice, Elana Wien LLC.

Client Profile: Individual philanthropists, family foundations, private foundations, community foundations, corporate foundations

Specialties:

Individual and Family Philanthropy: Coaching women philanthropists; next gen engagement and intergenerational giving strategies; crafting and executing philanthropic strategy

Private, Community and Corporate Foundations: Embedding in teams for short-term specific project needs; designing and launching new philanthropic ventures; designing and implementing grantmaking programs; leading funding collaboratives.

Issue Area expertise:
· Human Services (multiple including: housing insecurity, food justice, early childhood education, domestic violence prevention, animal welfare, mental health, environment)
· Nonprofit capacity-building and leadership initiatives
· Gender equity and women’s empowerment
· Family Philanthropy

Services:
· Guiding funders in developing and finetuning their vision, mission and strategy for giving
· Board, family and community meeting facilitation
· Donor education around field needs and opportunities
· Making introductions to field leaders and potential philanthropic partners
· Conducting community needs assessment
· Researching and vetting funding opportunities and nonprofits
· Designing and administering grantmaking programs
· Drafting and executing gift agreements with nonprofits
· Tracking and measuring success and impact of giving
· Long-term visioning and strategic planning