Bridging the Divide Between Philanthropy & Impact

A Social Impact Consultancy

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Long - COVID: The Lasting Impact of the Pandemic on Nonprofit Sector

Talent Research Series

Long - COVID: The Lasting Impact of the Pandemic on Nonprofit Sector

About Us

Wheeler Social Impact LLC

Wheeler Social Impact LLC is a foundation services and social impact consultancy specializing in strategy execution and transformative philanthropy to empower grantmaking and grantseeking organizations to create sustainable, equitable impact within their communities.

With a mission to bridge the gap between charitable investments and measurable social outcomes, we specialize in crafting innovative, data-driven strategies that align mission-driven goals with financial sustainability, ensuring long-term impact for the communities we serve.

Recognizing the importance of equity, we focus on addressing systemic challenges, particularly within communities of color, to foster opportunities that advance racial and economic justice.

Our Clients

Who We Serve

Our clients are grantmaking institutions and grantseeking organizations facing a pivotal moment, such as a startup, new launch, growth, or turnaround. They are focused on developing effective strategies that improve the conditions of people, communities, and society.

Public, Private & Corporate Foundations

Grantmaking Organizations

We help grantmaking organizations transform philanthropy by developing collaborative, equitable, and effective philanthropic investment strategies that achieve positive social impact.

Nonprofit Organizations & Government Agencies

Grantseeking Organizations

We help grantseeking organizations develop and implement community impact strategies that attract the revenue and support needed to sustain the organization's mission.

Our Value Proposition

Where We Add Value

Impact

We help our partners transform people, organizations, communities, and systems.

Investments

We help our clients attract critical resources, partnerships and funding.

Insights

We help stakeholders remain relevant by evolving their missions, programs, and strategies.

The Divide

Addressing Strategic Pain Points

Our clients desire to make a measurable and meaningful difference in their communities. Yet, they typically face a divide between providing or receiving philanthropic resources and achieving impact.

Grantmakers

Impactful Charitable Investments

Do you struggle with developing an effective philanthropic investment aligned with the mission and aims of your organization and its funding priorities?

Is it difficult to assess organizational capacity and conduct financial risk assessments for grant applicants or recommend prudent philanthropic investments to build organizational capacity and sustain nonprofit organizations?

Grantseekers

Impactful Strategies

Are you having trouble attracting philanthropic resources to support the program activities or the mission of your organization?

Do you struggle with managing the tension between scarce charitable resources and the need to provide innovative and impactful programs relevant to a changing environment?

Transformative Philanthropy

Reimagining Grantmaking

Are you considering embracing equitable grantmaking strategies and engaging in community advocacy?

Are you seeking to reimagine philanthropy by investing in collective impact, systems change, and/or racial and social justice initiatives?

Our Services

Social Impact Consulting

We develop people, strategies, and systems needed to achieve social impact.

Charitable Investments

Over 20 years of experience in organizational and financial risk assessments and building nonprofit capacity.

Strategy Execution

Cutting-edge strategic planning, research-based program development, and expert grant proposal development.

Transformative Philanthropy

Advocacy, collective impact, and systems change initiatives combined with equitable and racial justice grantmaking.

Our Experience

Partnering with Intermediaries

We understand the challenges our grantmaking partners face when making philanthropic investments. Our partnerships with intermediaries, more prominent organizations that support the work of nonprofit organizations, have been an effective strategy for building capacity while achieving measurable impact for our intermediary partners.

Working with Nonprofit Leaders

We know the challenges nonprofit leaders face daily. We have nearly 20 years of experience working directly with nonprofit leaders to develop a strategic plan, design a program, or build capacity. This is another effective approach that we use to drive desired outcomes.

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Trusted and Respected Expertise

"The consulting team was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. I found myself both enjoying and learning so much from each session."

- Isaac Mervis, Organizational Development Director, United Way of Central Indiana

Our Publications

We are committed to publishing original research that addresses racial, social, and economic issues in America. Consider purchasing one of our publications.

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Chief Strategy Officer

Roderick Wheeler, MPA, MBA

As Chief Strategy Officer, Roderick trains, coaches, and supports nonprofit and social enterprise leaders, consultants, and foundation professionals to execute strategies that drive positive social impact and change.