Fractional Executive for Private Foundations

We provide foundation administration and grants management—grantmaking, compliance coordination, and impact reporting—for private and family foundations, so you don’t need to hire full-time program staff.

Who We Serve

Keystone works with private foundations that:

  • Give $150,000+ annually

  • Have 0–2 staff members

  • Focus on education, youth, or community impact

  • Need better systems, but can't afford (or don't need) a full-time Program Officer

  • Value execution as much as strategy

Strategic Giving. Real Results.

After more than a decade managing millions in annual grantmaking for hundreds of recipients, we’ve translated that experience into foundation administration and grants management systems that help lean private and family foundations operate with confidence.

What Makes Us Different

We don't just advise — we help execute. Most foundation consultants give you strategy decks and recommendations. We stay. We build the systems and help run the operations that make your foundation work.

We've been on both sides of the table. We've written proposals as a fundraiser and reviewed them as a program officer. That dual perspective means we design grantmaking processes that work for everyone.

We've done this at scale. Managing millions in grantmaking to hundreds of annual scholarship recipients and nonprofit grantees over more than a decade isn't theory — it's operational expertise you can trust.

How We Work

Foundation Clarity Session
A structured diagnostic to assess your current operations, identify gaps, and deliver a prioritized roadmap. Low-risk way to see if we're a fit.

Fractional Program Director
We function as your embedded senior program partner, managing grantmaking calendars, grant compliance, grantee relationships, and board reporting. All the expertise of a Program Director — without the $100K+ cost.

Scholarship Program Design
End-to-end design and launch of compliant scholarship programs.

Ready to shape the future of your philanthropy? We’ll make your contribution count.

"Working with Keystone Impact Consulting Group has been a game-changer for me. They simplified the process and brought a level of strategy and expertise that made everything seamless. Michelle’s knowledge and easygoing nature made the entire experience a pleasure. I couldn’t be happier with the results. Their guidance has been key in bringing my goals to life."

Lisa Weinberger, President, The Footprints Foundation

"Michelle's dedication, persistence and personal efforts have been invaluable to the success of our scholarship program. She is dedicated and always has her eyes on the outcome needed - she knows what to do, and does it!"

Steve Hopcraft, Rick Hopcraft Memorial Scholarship for Veterans Chairman

My experience with Keystone Impact exceeded my expectations. They are strategic, organized, and highly professional. Their team did an excellent job streamlining our grants and bringing our vision to life. The process was seamless and they were instrumental in developing a strong funding strategy. Working with them was not only effective but also a truly positive experience.

Heather Estus, Founder, The Worthy Ranch