End-to-end consultation for Corporates, NGOs & Foundations — from program design and due diligence to impact audits, reporting and implementation.
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.
Programs grounded in evidence-based frameworks and Theory of Change — not assumptions.
Independent measurement, verified outcomes, and audit trails that stand up to scrutiny.
Storytelling rooted in real program data — credibility that funders and regulators trust.
Frameworks and SOPs that institutionalize quality — so excellence is non-negotiable.
Each service works independently or as part of a fully integrated 360° engagement.
Theory of Change, needs assessment, quality benchmarks, and 10 core SOPs from onboarding to closure.
Technical scoring, budget review, governance DD, and a formal risk rating for every funding decision.
Independent 7-step audit using SROI, GRI, OECD-DAC, IRIS+ and SDG indicators. Trusted by regulators and boards.
Annual CSR reports, Schedule VII filings, donor reports, impact publications and real-time MIS dashboards.
Consent-based, data-rooted content strategy, platform management, SDG-aligned campaigns and crisis SOPs.
Phased roadmaps, partner ecosystem mapping, M&E frameworks, resource mobilisation and adaptive management.
End-to-end planning and execution of CSR events — from community outreach drives and impact showcases to corporate volunteer days and stakeholder summits.
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.
Scoped engagement with defined deliverables and timeline. Ideal for a specific audit, framework, or proposal evaluation cycle.
Single deliverableOngoing monthly advisory and implementation support across multiple service lines — continuity and shared institutional knowledge.
Ongoing supportFull-cycle partnership from design to audit. Maximum integration, minimum coordination cost. The MAVEN Signature offering.
End-to-endBook a complimentary 60-min Discovery Call. Tailored scope within 5 working days.
Six integrated service lines built to work together — deployed as you need them.
A bespoke framework institutionalizing excellence within your program — built around your Theory of Change and real operating context.
A two-phase process ensuring only credible, capable, and compliant partners receive your funding.
An independent, evidence-based audit measuring, validating, and communicating the true value your program has created.
Reports that are accurate, compelling, and audience-ready — from Schedule VII compliance to publication-quality impact reports.
Authentic digital presence — content rooted in real data, consent-based storytelling, dignity-first communication.
Roadmaps built for execution — bridging the gap between program design and on-ground reality.
End-to-end conceptualisation, planning, and execution of CSR events — from community outreach drives to large-scale impact showcases and stakeholder summits.
60 minutes, no cost. Tailored scope within 5 working days.
MAVEN was founded on the conviction that India's development sector deserves consultancy support as rigorous, honest, and grounded as the work itself.
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.
Bring decades of development sector expertise to your program.
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Scoped engagement, defined deliverables & timeline
Ongoing monthly support across multiple service lines
Full-cycle partnership from design to audit
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.
MAVEN · MAVEN FIN · MAVEN TECH — all under the VM Mindshare group