Implementation & Vendor Selection
Led by Ashley Clevenger · Technology Consultant
Choosing the right technology and implementation partner is critical—and overwhelming. Implementation & Vendor Selection helps you define requirements, evaluate options, and select vendors that fit your mission and budget, then guides you through a successful rollout so the investment pays off.
30-minute call. No obligation. Veteran-owned business.
What This Service Helps You Achieve
Confident technology decisions and successful implementations. Many engagements begin with a Technology Assessment to define requirements.
- Requirements and selection criteria aligned with mission and budget
- Vendor evaluation and comparison (features, support, cost)
- Implementation planning and project management
- Configuration, data migration, and staff training support
Focus Areas
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- Requirements gathering and prioritization
- Vendor research and shortlist development
- Demo facilitation and evaluation scoring
- Contract and pricing review support
- Implementation project planning
- Configuration and setup guidance
- Data migration and cutover support
- Training and change management
The YMBS Advisory Framework
Technology services follow Review → Plan → Execution:
Review — Assess current tools, workflows, and pain points; identify gaps and risks.
Plan — Create a prioritized roadmap with recommendations, sequencing, and ownership.
Execution — Implement improvements, configure tools, document workflows, and train the team.
How Engagement Works
Minimum engagement: 3 months · Monthly investment: $5,000
Review assesses your current state. Plan delivers a prioritized roadmap. Execution begins within the initial engagement and supports continued implementation beyond the first three months.
When Organizations Typically Engage Us
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- Planning a new system (CRM, case management, accounting, etc.)
- Unsure how to compare vendors or evaluate demos
- Need an objective voice in vendor selection
- Past implementations have underdelivered or stalled
- Limited internal capacity to manage an implementation
- Funder or board expects a formal selection process
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