Less time on the website.
More time on the mission.
We help mission-driven organizations make their web environment work smarter—so teams can focus on impact, not upkeep.
Digital Stewardship for the Public Good
Your website—and the systems that support it—should reflect your mission, strengthen your community, and make your team’s work easier, not harder. Too often, though, content concerns, unclear ownership, and compliance pressure drain valuable time and energy from teams already stretched thin.
At GVRN (pronounced gov·ern) we help organizations change that dynamic.
We work with colleges, nonprofits, and civic teams to create digital environments that are structured, sustainable, and aligned with purpose—so staff can focus on the real work of serving their communities.
Find Your Bearings. Chart a Better Course.
Our client-kickoff process gives you a clearer picture of your web environment—what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus next. We combine data, research, and lived experience to help mission-driven teams make informed decisions about their digital future.
Get started today with one of these quick start packages, or learn about custom discovery collaborations.
The Snapshot
$1,500
Best For: Small sites or pilot projects.
Find Your Starting PointA focused review of up to 100 URLs. Includes automated and manual scans tuned to your needs, a key findings report, and a short review call.
Setup & Data Collection
Strategy & Messaging Questionnaire
Analysis & Recommendations
Next Steps Consultation
Delivered within 3 weeks
The Blueprint
$3,750
Best For: Medium-sized sites or departments
Map Out Your Next StepsA structured audit of up to 500 URLs. Includes content health and compliance checks, maturity assessment, and a strategy session to connect findings to mission goals.
Setup & Data Collection
Strategy & Messaging Questionnaire
Analysis & Recommendations
Next Steps Consultation
Delivered within 6 weeks
The Roadmap
$4,995
Best For: Large/complex digital environments
Plan Your Path ForwardA comprehensive evaluation of up to 1,000 URLs. Includes content and governance analysis, risk identification, and a clear priority roadmap for next steps.
Setup & Data Collection
Strategy & Messaging Questionnaire
Analysis & Recommendations
Next Steps Consultation
Delivered within 8 weeks
Custom Engagement, Built Around Your Needs.
Some organizations need a deeper, more collaborative approach to discovery.
If your digital ecosystem spans multiple sites, platforms, or teams, we’ll work with you to scope a custom engagement that fits your structure, timeline, and goals.
Our tailored client-kickoff process combines detailed site analysis, stakeholder input, and governance maturity assessment to deliver a clear picture of how your digital environment supports—or hinders—your mission.
We’ll want to discuss:
- Mission, Vision, Brand, & Strategic Plan Priorities
- Types of Content: Pages, Articles, Profiles, Policies
- Content Management: Process & Players
- Technical Ecosystem: CMS, DAM, CDN, Analytics
- Compliance Landscape: FERPA, HIPPA, PCI, and more
You’ll walk away with actionable insight, realistic priorities, and a roadmap designed specifically for your capacity and context.
All of our engagements start with a discovery. We undertake a guided evaluation of your digital ecosystem—your website, tools, and processes—measured against your mission, goals, audience, and capacity. While we do dig into your analytics, site architecture, content, accessibility issues, and more, it’s not just an audit; it’s a practical roadmap that shows what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus next. We decide together where to go after that.
Although we don't build sites, we assist you in maximizing what you have and collaborate with you to shape your future roadmap. Consider us your strategy partner—providing structure, governance, and sustainability to your everyday systems. We are pleased to collaborate with you to plan next steps, select the right agency for the work, and support the vendor-client relationship as part of your project team.
That’s exactly what we’re here for. You don’t need to be organized to reach out. We’ll help you make sense of what you have, define priorities, and take the first step toward a healthier digital presence.
Unlike many web and marketing agencies, our primary driver is the mission. We're laser-focused on helping you engage with your stakeholders, support fundraising, find efficiencies, and relieve the pressure on your internal teams. The entire purpose of GVRN is to provide a success-enhancing relief valve for over-tasked, under-resourced web groups within government, non-profit, and educational organizations to allow them to dig out of tech debt & content overwhelm so they can focus on that which truly drives mission success.
You’ll come away with clear priorities, actionable insights, and confidence in your next steps. Some teams implement internally; others keep working with us for ongoing strategy or governance support via structured limited projects or annual contracts. Either way, you’ll have a roadmap for progress.
Yes. While for-profit isn't our focus, we are open to engagements with companies who work in large part with government, education, and non-profits—we'll work with you to structure a strategic governance project that supports your needs.