CSR & Social Impact Consultancy

Where Strategy
Meets Impact

End-to-end consultation for Corporates, NGOs & Foundations — from program design and due diligence to impact audits, reporting and implementation.

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MAVEN
End-to-End
Who We Are

A consultancy built for real impact

MAVEN is a specialized end-to-end CSR & Social Impact consultancy. We help Corporates, NGOs, and Foundations design credible programs, evaluate partners rigorously, measure outcomes independently, and communicate impact authentically.

Founded by a development sector veteran with over 27 years of field leadership, MAVEN brings the depth of on-ground program experience to every engagement.

Meet the Founder

Rigorous Design

Programs grounded in evidence-based frameworks and Theory of Change — not assumptions.

Transparent Accountability

Independent measurement, verified outcomes, and audit trails that stand up to scrutiny.

Authentic Communication

Storytelling rooted in real program data — credibility that funders and regulators trust.

System-Driven Execution

Frameworks and SOPs that institutionalize quality — so excellence is non-negotiable.

What We Do

Seven services. One ecosystem.

Each service works independently or as part of a fully integrated 360° engagement.

SERVICE 01

Project Design & Quality Framework

Theory of Change, needs assessment, quality benchmarks, and 10 core SOPs from onboarding to closure.

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SERVICE 02

Proposal Evaluation & Due Diligence

Technical scoring, budget review, governance DD, and a formal risk rating for every funding decision.

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SERVICE 03

Social Impact Audit

Independent 7-step audit using SROI, GRI, OECD-DAC, IRIS+ and SDG indicators. Trusted by regulators and boards.

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SERVICE 04

Reporting

Annual CSR reports, Schedule VII filings, donor reports, impact publications and real-time MIS dashboards.

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SERVICE 05

Social Media Management

Consent-based, data-rooted content strategy, platform management, SDG-aligned campaigns and crisis SOPs.

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SERVICE 06

Implementation Strategy

Phased roadmaps, partner ecosystem mapping, M&E frameworks, resource mobilisation and adaptive management.

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SERVICE 07

CSR Event Management

End-to-end planning and execution of CSR events — from community outreach drives and impact showcases to corporate volunteer days and stakeholder summits.

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The Founder

Vinay Mehra — 27 years of development leadership

New company. Not a new idea. MAVEN is built on 27 years of learning what it actually takes for a social program to deliver — founded by someone who has lived it. Vinay has built partnerships with UNICEF, NCERT, Niti Aayog, MHRD & NSDC, been felicitated at Rashtrapati Bhavan by the President of India, received the US Government IVLP award, and represented India as a UNESCO & Intel APAC delegate across four countries.

Presidential Felicitation IVLP Awardee – US Govt. UNESCO Delegate Published Researcher Policy Committee Member
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Engagement

Three ways to work with MAVEN

Model A

Project-Based

Scoped engagement with defined deliverables and timeline. Ideal for a specific audit, framework, or proposal evaluation cycle.

Single deliverable
Model B — Most Popular

Retainer

Ongoing monthly advisory and implementation support across multiple service lines — continuity and shared institutional knowledge.

Ongoing support
Model C — Signature

Embedded 360°

Full-cycle partnership from design to audit. Maximum integration, minimum coordination cost. The MAVEN Signature offering.

End-to-end

Ready to build real impact?

Book a complimentary 60-min Discovery Call. Tailored scope within 5 working days.

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Services

The MAVEN 360° Portfolio

Six integrated service lines built to work together — deployed as you need them.

SERVICE 01

Project Design Quality Framework & SOPs

A bespoke framework institutionalizing excellence within your program — built around your Theory of Change and real operating context.

Key Deliverables

Theory of Change Diagram & Narrative
Validated Needs Assessment Report
Program Design Templates & Logframes
Quality Benchmark Checklist
Governance SOPs & RACI Matrix
Live Risk Register Template
10 Core SOPs (onboarding to closure)
Learning & Adaptation Protocol
SERVICE 02

Proposal Evaluation & Due Diligence

A two-phase process ensuring only credible, capable, and compliant partners receive your funding.

Key Deliverables

Eligibility Screening Matrix
Technical Evaluation Score Sheet
Budget Review & Reasonableness Note
Comparative Ranking Report
Grant Committee Dossier
Legal, FCRA & Compliance Verification
Governance & Financial Health DD
Risk Rating — Low / Medium / High
SERVICE 03

Social Impact Audit

An independent, evidence-based audit measuring, validating, and communicating the true value your program has created.

Key Deliverables & Frameworks

Audit Terms of Reference & Scope
Document Review Matrix
Stakeholder Interviews & Field Verification
SROI Model & Narrative
Final Social Impact Audit Report
GRI Standards Alignment
OECD-DAC Evaluation Criteria
IRIS+ & SDG Indicator Mapping
SERVICE 04

Reporting

Reports that are accurate, compelling, and audience-ready — from Schedule VII compliance to publication-quality impact reports.

Report Types

Annual CSR Report (regulatory + public)
Social Impact Report (print & digital)
Schedule VII Compliance Dossier
Donor & Funder Periodic Reports
Board-Level Performance Summaries
Baseline & Endline Reports
Real-Time MIS Dashboard
FCRA Utilisation Certificates
SERVICE 05

Social Media Management

Authentic digital presence — content rooted in real data, consent-based storytelling, dignity-first communication.

Key Deliverables

Social Media Strategy & Content Calendar
Monthly Content Pack (stories, reels, graphics)
Platform Management (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, FB)
SDG-Aligned Campaign Design
Community & Response Management
Monthly Analytics Report
Crisis Communication SOP
Tone-of-Voice & Brand Guide
SERVICE 06

Implementation Strategy

Roadmaps built for execution — bridging the gap between program design and on-ground reality.

Key Deliverables

Phased Implementation Roadmap
Partner Ecosystem Map
Stakeholder Engagement Matrix
M&E Framework & Data Collection Tools
Resource Mobilisation Plan
Internal Alignment Playbook
Quarterly Review Reports
Adaptive Management Protocol
SERVICE 07

CSR Event Management

End-to-end conceptualisation, planning, and execution of CSR events — from community outreach drives to large-scale impact showcases and stakeholder summits.

Key Deliverables

Event Concept & Strategy Note
Budget Planning & Vendor Management
Community Outreach & Volunteer Days
Impact Showcases & Felicitation Ceremonies
Corporate-NGO Collaboration Events
Stakeholder & Donor Summits
Post-Event Impact Documentation
Media & Communications Support

Start with a Discovery Call

60 minutes, no cost. Tailored scope within 5 working days.

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About & Founder

Built on 27 years of development leadership

MAVEN was founded on the conviction that India's development sector deserves consultancy support as rigorous, honest, and grounded as the work itself.

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Vinay Mehra
Founder & Lead Consultant
"Real impact is not measured in reports. It is measured in changed lives — and that requires both vision and rigorous execution."
27+ Years Education & Skills Social Development UNESCO Delegate IVLP Awardee Presidential Felicitation Published Researcher

About Vinay Mehra

Vinay Mehra is a seasoned development sector leader with over 27 years of hands-on experience designing, scaling, and evaluating large-scale social impact programs across education, skill development, and community empowerment in India. His career spans grassroots program delivery to national policy advisory — making him one of the most comprehensively experienced practitioners in the Indian development ecosystem.

He has built strategic partnerships with UNICEF, NCERT, Niti Aayog, MHRD, NSDC, and the World Bank-affiliated Microsoft Development Foundation; led corporate CSR engagements with Vodafone, Dell, and Castrol; and provided strategic direction to state governments on education and ICT policy reform. He was felicitated at Rashtrapati Bhavan by the President of India for his contribution to education, selected for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) by the US Government, and served as an Indian delegate to UNESCO and Intel APAC workshops across Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.

Presidential Recognition
Felicitated at Rashtrapati Bhavan for outstanding contribution to education in India
US Government IVLP Award
International Visitor Leadership Program — global ICT trends in education
International Delegation
UNESCO & Intel APAC delegate — Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Cambodia
Published Research
Andhra University publication; presenter at IGNOU national conference
Policy Contribution
Govt. of Haryana committee — ICT in Education Policy framework
Sector Partnerships
UNICEF · NCERT · Niti Aayog · MHRD · NSDC · Microsoft Dev. Foundation

Work with Vinay & the MAVEN team

Bring decades of development sector expertise to your program.

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Contact

Let's build impact together

Schedule a complimentary Discovery Call or reach out directly.

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Direct contact

India
+91 98112 98685
Canada & US
+1 437 410 8685
Website
www.vmmaven.com

Engagement Models

Project-Based

Scoped engagement, defined deliverables & timeline

Retainer — Most Popular

Ongoing monthly support across multiple service lines

Embedded 360° — Signature

Full-cycle partnership from design to audit

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MAVEN is a proud member of VM Mindshare

VM Mindshare is a multi-disciplinary advisory group bringing together specialised consultancies across social impact, finance, and technology — united by one purpose: helping organisations grow with integrity.

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