What Build Consulting does

Build Consulting is a Washington, DC-based strategic technology consulting firm focused exclusively on the nonprofit, foundation, and association sectors. Founded in 2015 and operating as Build Consulting, LLC, the firm delivers advisory services across five core offerings: AI & Data Strategy for Nonprofits, Technology Strategy & Roadmaps, Software Consulting, Technology Implementation & Change Management, and Virtual CIOs. Its positioning rests on the thesis that "technology strategy is organizational strategy," and it differentiates through a nonprofit-only focus, vendor-agnostic guidance, and proprietary frameworks such as the Build Technology Strategy Framework, the 5-Point AI Investment Framework, and the Change Management Impact Catalog. The firm does not develop or sell software products; its deliverables are consulting engagements, free downloadable templates, an eBook, webinars, and the Transforming Nonprofits podcast.

The firm operates a direct, enterprise-style go-to-market, engaging executive and technology leadership at client organizations through project-based consulting work. It has served hundreds of nonprofits across eight vertical sub-segments (advocacy, arts & cultural, associations, environmental & animal welfare, foundations, healthcare, human & social services, international development), with UN Foundation cited as a named client. Revenue is generated through professional services fees; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm invests in content marketing (blog, eBook, podcast, newsletter, webinars, templates) as a top- and mid-funnel demand generation engine, and maintains ecosystem ties with Microsoft (Advisory Steering Team participation, attendance at the inaugural Microsoft Nonprofit Global Leaders Summit) and co-marketing relationships with Community IT Innovators, Soapbox Engage, and Kellen Company. Ownership is private with no evidence of external institutional investment or parent company affiliation.

Name

Build Consulting

Legal name

Build Consulting, LLC

Website

https://buildconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Build Consulting is a Washington, DC-based advisory firm providing technology strategy, AI/data strategy, software selection, implementation, and virtual CIO services exclusively to nonprofits, foundations, and associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

Keywords

• Nonprofit technology consulting
• Technology strategy services
• AI strategy consulting
• Change management consulting
• Virtual CIO services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Technology Strategy Consulting: Professional consulting services for nonprofit technology strategy, including assessments, roadmaps, and strategic planning engagements. The firm provides independent guidance and deep sector experience for organizations seeking to accelerate growth through technology.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Build Consulting is a boutique technology strategy consultancy that exclusively serves nonprofits, foundations, and associations. The firm sells five core service lines—AI & Data Strategy, Technology Strategy & Roadmaps, Software Consulting, Technology Implementation & Change Management, and Virtual CIO services—delivered as direct consulting engagements with executive and technology leadership at mission-driven organizations.

Product overview

Build Consulting is a strategic nonprofit technology consulting firm that offers advisory services and frameworks rather than a unified software product. Their core offerings include five consulting service lines: AI & Data Strategy for Nonprofits, Technology Strategy & Roadmaps, Software Consulting for Nonprofits, Technology Implementation & Change Management, and Virtual CIOs. These services are complemented by a suite of free resources including the Technology Strategy Framework eBook, Employee Skills Matrix Template, Change Management Impact Catalog, and Communication Plan Template. The company also produces the Transforming Nonprofits Podcast as educational content. All offerings are designed to help nonprofits, foundations, and associations integrate technology and data strategies with their organizational strategies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI & Data Strategy for Nonprofits Expert consulting services that help nonprofits craft responsible, actionable AI and data strategies aligned with their mission, including a five-point framework covering value, feasibility, risk, cost, and change impact for AI investments.
• Technology Strategy & Roadmaps Strategic assessments and technology roadmap development that align technology investments with nonprofit, foundation, and association organizational mission, strategy, and goals, prioritizing technology investments.
• Software Consulting for Nonprofits Independent, vendor-agnostic guidance and deep experience in software selection for nonprofits, foundations, and associations to build a technology strategy that accelerates growth.
• Technology Implementation & Change Management Expert change management and technology implementation support that helps nonprofits, foundations, and associations navigate tech transitions and build internal capacity for future technology change.
• Virtual CIOs Fractional technology leadership providing tech strategy and executive guidance for nonprofits without the commitment or cost of a full-time CIO, delivered by consultants with 20+ years of technology leadership experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% of CRM projects fail without proper change management and organizational alignment

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community IT InnovatorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2024Build Consulting partnered with Community IT Innovators to co-host a webinar on IT governance for nonprofits. Senior Consultant Jeff Gibson joined Community IT Senior Consultant Nura Aboki to discuss barriers to creating IT policy documents and best practices for policy development and rollout. Community IT is a managed services provider serving nonprofits exclusively.
• MicrosoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuild Consulting partners Kyle Haines participates in Microsoft's Advisory Steering Team for the nonprofit sector. Build was invited to attend the inaugural Microsoft Nonprofit Global Leaders Summit. Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is a business unit within Microsoft Philanthropies developing purpose-built solutions for the nonprofit community.
• Association Societies AllianceminorOthersResearch source cited by Build Consulting. The Association Societies Alliance conducted research in late 2024 finding that 69% of associations say they are very or somewhat likely to invest in AI tools in the next year.
• Protech AssociatesminorOthersResearch source cited by Build Consulting regarding association AI applications. Protech Associates provides association answers and research on AI for associations covering engagement, retention, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heller Consulting: Heller Consulting is a technology consultancy exclusively focused on nonprofits and associations, providing CRM implementation, data strategy, and cloud services. Direct overlap with Build Consulting on both customer segment (mission-driven organizations) and core offerings of technology strategy and software implementation.
• Community IT Innovators: Community IT Innovators is a managed services provider serving exclusively nonprofit clients, co-hosting webinars with Build Consulting. Both firms deliver technology leadership and support to mission-driven organizations, addressing overlapping IT strategy, governance, and infrastructure needs.
• Idealist Consulting: Idealist Consulting provides technology consulting and Salesforce implementation specifically for nonprofits and social good organizations. Strong peer match given shared focus on nonprofit clients, software selection, and CRM/data strategy services.
• TechImpact: TechImpact delivers IT consulting, managed services, and custom software for nonprofits and charities. Comparable to Build Consulting in serving mission-driven organizations with technology strategy and implementation services.
• Percipient Consulting: Percipient Consulting provides technology strategy, CRM implementation, and data services specifically to nonprofit organizations. Closely mirrors Build Consulting's offering portfolio and nonprofit vertical focus.
• Tecker International: Tecker International is an association and nonprofit technology consulting firm providing strategic technology planning and vendor selection. Directly comparable as an association/technology advisory firm serving similar client profiles.
• McKinley Advisors: McKinley Advisors serves associations and nonprofits with strategy, research, and technology advisory services. Overlaps with Build Consulting on association strategy and technology-enabled member engagement work.
• DelCor Technology Solutions: DelCor Technology Solutions is an association technology consulting and managed services firm. Provides CIO advisory, technology strategy, and implementation support directly comparable to Build Consulting's virtual CIO and roadmap services.

Broad incumbents

• Salesforce.org (Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud): Salesforce.org is the nonprofit-focused arm of Salesforce offering software products plus a managed consulting partner ecosystem for nonprofits. A broad incumbent competitor whose partner network competes with Build Consulting's software selection and implementation work.
• Microsoft Tech for Social Impact: Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is the Microsoft unit providing purpose-built cloud and AI solutions plus strategic guidance to nonprofits. Functions as a broad incumbent that Build Consulting actively partners with for adoption guidance and implementation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/buildconsulting
• Facebookfacebook.com/thisisbuild

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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