What Our Clients Say
Since 2014, our team has supported grants management staffing, POLICY, PROCESS, and systems DESIGN and IMPLEMENTATION work at over 90 foundations.
Allison Gister, Director of Grants & Knowledge Management
Conrad N. Hilton foundation
“Hilton Foundation engaged 1892 consulting at two distinct and critical operational moments: staff training for our new GMS software and strategic planning for department growth and staffing. With our new grantmaking system, 1892 consulting designed training sessions for different staff roles and also captured valuable feedback from program, finance, and communications staff that helped with implementation and adoption. As the Hilton Foundation prepared for a growth event, 1892 consulting conducted an analysis of grants management staffing structures at similar-sized foundations and made recommendations for both job functions and titles. Both projects have significantly impacted Hilton's grants management operations, and we continue to benefit in the years after the engagements.”
Chris Percopo, Director of Grants Information and Management
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
“Helmsley engaged 1892 consulting during a two-and-a-half-year initiative to review and modify our grantmaking process and associated policies, which led to a rigorous selection process and, ultimately, the implementation of a new foundation grantmaking system. 1892 brought a depth of knowledge about best practices, an ability to facilitate thoughtful discussion, expertise in documenting change, as well as a system-agnostic approach. These skills made them invaluable to such a critical initiative at Helmsley.”
paulette amadi, Manager, Grants Management and Compliance
unbound philanthropy
“We implemented our foundation grantmaking system as a staff team of two, so 1892 Consulting has been a brilliant partner to continue to drive the system towards excellence to serve our team, colleagues and grantees. Over the five years of our partnership, 1892 continues to be a trusted advisor and critical friend. The 1892 team is truly committed to sharing its expertise to enhance our philanthropic practice.”
Lucy nguyen, director of operations and grants management
the s.d. bechtel jr. foundation
“1892 consulting was an amazing hands-on partner for the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation as we undertook a huge data conversion process and implemented a new grants management system. We benefitted greatly from their wide breadth and depth of knowledge and experience with grantmaking. They developed a comprehensive plan for internal and external communications to our stakeholders about the operational changes to our grantmaking processes. They designed a training manual in a very collaborative and iterative process with our grants management team. They facilitated a series of in-person trainings for our entire staff in different roles and at different levels. They provided advice and strategies on how to manage change and expectations within our organization. They helped us to stay on track and execute our tight implementation timeline. We could not have had a successful launch without their partnership!”
jamie amagai, director of grants management
the summit foundation
“1892 consulting helped Summit select and prepare for a new grantmaking system (GMS) and streamline our grantmaking process. 1892 gathered feedback from everyone in our foundation on their needs and expectations for a GMS and helped us select a system that met those requirements. They also worked with staff to redesign our processes to reduce inefficiencies and take advantage of the functionality in our new GMS. 1892’s expertise in grantmaking and their knowledge about the different grantmaking systems allowed Summit to launch our new GMS quickly, while also implementing more efficient processes to save time for our grantees and staff.”
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