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Stegman | Van Vliet Strategy Partners
Your partners in strategy, growth, and impact.
Stegman | Van Vliet Strategy Partners
Your partners in strategy, growth, and impact.
We partner with organizations to move from ambition to implementation in three core areas.
Whether you're a community-based nonprofit pursuing your first federal grant, a regional organization navigating rapid growth, or an established institution diversifying revenue streams, we bring senior expertise and a practical, collaborative approach.
Strategy & Alignment
Strategy & Alignment
We help you clarify direction, align your team, and build the partnerships you need to achieve your mission.
◆ Strategic planning tied to operating models
◆ Business development systems design and integration
◆ Governance structures and strategic alliances
◆ Organizational process development and rollout
Recent Client Work
Recent Client Work
Funding Strategy: Developed multi-year funding strategies for nonprofits and small businesses to diversify revenue from foundation & private sector partners and strengthen long-term sustainability.
" Karen led a highly sophisticated and successful resource development operation, creating business development processes that surpassed industry standards and consistently achieved funding targets. I especially valued her expertise in designing data-driven strategies, generating buy-in from stakeholders, building high performing teams, and executing smoothly on time and on budget. She would be an incredible asset to any organization seeking to fundamentally transform their impact. "
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Rebecca Kohler, MPH, formerly Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President, IntraHealth International
Growth & Funding
Growth & Funding
We help you secure the funding you need to achieve your mission, from identifying opportunities to writing winning proposals to building sustainable revenue streams.
◆ Funding strategy and diversification planning
◆ Market positioning, competitive strategy, and intelligence gathering
◆ Strategic teaming and partnership development
◆ Grant sourcing, proposal development and writing
Recent Client Work
Recent Client Work
Federal Grant Proposal: Directed a public-private partnership to secure $10M federal grant for economic development in the Appalachian region, combining rigorous analysis with inclusive stakeholder engagement.
" Over 20+ years, Gretchen evolved from promising graduate student to indispensable colleague. Together we secured millions in NIH and foundation funding, built international partnerships, and established programs that continue to shape global health education today. She sees what needs to happen and knows how to make it happen, aligning people, resources, and systems to turn ambitious goals into sustainable outcomes. "
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Margaret "Peggy" Bentley, MA, PhD, Emeritus Associate Dean of Global Health & Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, UNC-Chapel Hill
Execution & Leadership
Execution & Leadership
We work alongside your team to turn plans into action, building capacity, strengthening processes, and ensuring sustainable results.
◆ Systems strengthening and implementation planning and support
◆ Change management and facilitation
◆ Interim leadership during transitions
◆ Team mentorship, capacity building, and training
Recent Client Work
Recent Client Work
Organizational Process: Partnered with nonprofit leadership teams to modernize business development processes and align internal practices with industry standards, improving efficiency and execution.
" Karen brings a powerful and unique set of skills: a strategic mind, one-of-a-kind expertise in the art of business development, and a commitment to supporting staff. She began making impactful and results-oriented changes immediately. If I was looking for a partner right now, Karen would be one of the first people I would want to bring on. "
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Andrew Fullem, former Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, JSI | John Snow, Inc.
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