Services

    In tumultuous times, a commitment to real impact is how you set your organization apart and weather the storm. At GSImpact, we partner with you to build values-aligned programs that leverage your core competencies to create measurable, lasting change.

    For Corporations Demanding a Real Impact Return

    The Challenge:

    Corporate Social Responsibility must be more than a reactive measure. Impact is not an afterthought; it’s your competitive strength and your legacy. To attract top talent, build brand equity, and foster authentic community relationships, your CSR initiatives must be strategic, measurable, and directly tied to your company’s values and strengths.

    Our Solution:

    Whether you’re launching a new CSR division or revitalizing an existing one, we architect CSR strategies that deliver quantifiable results for your business and your community:

    • Discovery & Alignment: We uncover the intersection of your corporate values and core competencies to identify CSR activities that support your business model and maximize community impact.
    • Impact Strategy Development: We don’t just draft mission statements; we build strategic roadmaps. We work with you to define your unique theory of change, identifying the precise activities and investments that will produce your desired outcomes.
    • Pipeline & Partnership Development: We build a robust pipeline of potential grantees and other investees that align directly with your values and impact goals.
    • Outsourced Proposal Management: Our expert review, evaluation, and recommendation services streamline your decision-making and ensure your resources are allocated for maximum impact.
    • Impact Communication: We help you effectively tell the story of your initiatives, communicating the depth and authenticity of your commitment to your team, your stakeholders, and the world.

    For Foundations Seeking to Amplify Their Impact:

    The Challenge:

    In a world of limited resources and infinite need, foundations must ensure every dollar is deployed for maximum effect. You need a strategy that is not just well-intentioned but rigorously designed, data-driven, and distinct in the philanthropic landscape to avoid duplicating efforts.

    Our Solution:

    Our Solution

    We partner with you to refine your strategic direction and optimize your giving for amplified social impact:

    • Discovery & Alignment: We work with you to clarify your philanthropic goals and analyze the market to ensure you maximize the impact of your grants and investments.
    • Impact Strategy Development: We help you clarify your investment theses across all giving types and build a powerful theory of change to guide every dollar you deploy.
    • Pipeline & Partnership Development: We identify potential grantees and other investees outside of your existing network that align directly with your values and impact goals.
    • Outsourced Proposal Management: Whether you need supplemental expertise or just an extra set of hands, we augment your staff capacity to make grant decisions more equitable and more efficient.
    • Impact Communication: We help you effectively tell the story of your investments, communicating the depth and authenticity of your commitment to your funders, your stakeholders, and the communities you serve.

    For Support Orgs Building Resilient Small Business Ecosystems:

    The Challenge:

    The ecosystem of support for small businesses is crowded and competitive. Mission-driven organizations – both non-profit and for-profit – must ensure programming provides unique value and achieves its intended impact.

    Our Solution:

    We help you refine your strategy and programming to become an indispensable pillar of your entrepreneurial ecosystem:

    • Discovery & Alignment: We help you understand the landscape of existing offerings to define a clear area of focus, ensuring your support is complementary, not competitive.
    • Program Strategy & Design: We partner with you to define the specific programming you will offer and articulate how it leads directly to the impact you have identified.
    • Proposal Development & Review: We provide expert review and feedback services for your grant proposals and other fundraising materials to increase your chances of securing vital funding.