Elana – Nonprofit Resource Network

Elana Wien LLC

Philanthropic Advisor + Owner

Project Management, Research, Volunteer Administration, Web Research, Management Consulting, Planned Giving, Wealth Management, Fund Development, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Board Development, Board Evaluation, Cultural Compentency, Executive Coaching, Executive Director Evaluation, Evaluation, Facilitation, Fund Development Planning, Interim Executive Director, Meeting & Retreat/Design & Facilitation, Organizational Assessment, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Staff Development, Article & Blog Writing, Copywriting, Editing and Proofreading, Grant Writing, Web Content

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OVERVIEW

Elana Wien is a grantmaker, facilitator, coach and philanthropic advisor to individuals, families and foundations. A trusted community leader and nonprofit executive with over 20 years of experience, Elana is known for her thoughtful, creative approach to philanthropy and social impact.

Services: https://www.elanawien.com/services

Testimonials: https://www.elanawien.com/testimonials

Career Highlights:

*As inaugural Executive Director of the SRE Network (safety, respect, equity) from 2019-2023, Elana successfully brought the startup initiative to its mezzanine stage, serving as national thought leader on issues of gender, workplace culture, and nonprofit best practices. She built out a talented team of staff and advisors, diversified the board, developed organizational infrastructure, completed a rebrand, completed an ambitious three-year strategic plan, and oversaw the distribution of over $5 million in grants.

*Elana served as vice president for the Center for Designed Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles where she led grant programs and provided philanthropic counsel to individuals and families, overseeing $100 million in grants benefiting hundreds of nonprofits over the course of her tenure. Previous roles have included assistant regional director of the Anti-Defamation League Los Angeles and consultant to nonprofit clients including a regional medical center, a national early childhood think tank, a major LA County community clinic system, and a youth homeless services agency.

TESTIMONIALS

Janis Minton, Trustee

The Deutsch Foundation

Elana is a professional at the highest capacity. She has the leadership ability to walk into a philanthropic organization and be both a leader and at the same time collaborate with Trustees and staff. Elana’s public speaking, writing skills, communication abilities and relationships are strong and clear. She knows how to mentor a team and give them value. She is a very good tactical manager and stays on target to accomplish the goals and mission with excellence. She brings a warmth and professional capacity to all meetings. She is extremely compassionate to grantees, staff and trustees. She does not shy away from difficult conversations and is a respectful listener to assist in bringing resolution with differences. I would strongly recommend Elana Wien and would definitely hire her again.

Vanessa Bechtel, President and CEO

Ventura County Community Foundation

Elana has been an outstanding philanthropic resource and advisor to our foundation, and I trust her completely. We have engaged her to advise us on complex donor issues and she has been simply tremendous. She is an expert on family philanthropy, community foundations, and complex philanthropic needs.

Marilyn, Philanthropist

Private Family Foundation

From our first meeting with Elana, she impressed us with her calm manner, caring leadership, and her interest in engaging our family. We have appreciated the opportunity to work with her. She has enhanced our work and supported us in becoming more strategic philanthropists.