HNC | Build
Take the guesswork out of running your organization.
Our BUILD program (formerly ILS) provides the basic infrastructure to make the setup and operational management of your nonprofit as simple as possible. It includes extremely low-cost access to fiscal sponsorship, core operational systems, and essential shared services, along with personalized training & support so you can spend less time in the weeds and focus on what really matters.
I just don't have to put a lot of thought into our ops anymore.
— Emily Maddison, Founder & ED, Montessori Collective
This is not the same old ops support you’re used to.
For us, this isn’t about using services to fuel some lofty revenue model, it’s about genuinely making things simpler so organizations doing meaningful work can focus on what you do best.
Fiscal Sponsorship
We’ll help you get access to the funds you need without requiring a bunch of extra steps or unnecessary reporting.
⏵ Fixed-Fee Sponsorship
⏵ Effortless Fiscal Oversight
⏵ Flex Options to Get Started
Ops & Infrastructure Setup
We'll do an in-depth needs assessment and set you up with just the systems and training you need. Nothing more.
⏵ Registrations + Legal Setup
⏵ Accounting Systems
⏵ Payroll & Benefits
Ongoing Ops Management
We’ll make sure everything stays above board with a bare minimum of effort from you.
⏵ 1-Stop Financial Management
⏵ Annual Tax Filings
⏵ Ongoing Compliance + Oversight
Personalized Support
It can feel like a maze out there. Fortunately we’re real people, and we’re here to help as unique needs come up. You’ll also get access to unique HNC tools and trainings to help you maintain your operational foundation including fundraising, strategic planning, impact tracking, and more.
$74k
Average Annual Savings in fiscal sponsorship fees alone.
$2M+
Going directly Back into Communities every year.
How does it work?
We walk every Build organization through a comprehensive setup & onboarding process that includes all the necessary details and personalized guidance you’ll need to get things up and running smoothly.
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First, we’ll set up or review the basics you need to get going: govt. registrations, legal policies. accounting & payroll systems, insurance, that sort of thing.
Initial Setup
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We’ll get you up to speed and comfortable with the systems and tools we use to keep things simple and automated moving forward.
Onboarding
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Finally, you can rest easy knowing that everything is running above board, and we’re right here to support you as things change.
Sleep at Night
For us, it’s all about you.
Our main goal is to help you maximize your impact within your community, so everything we do is designed to create more space for you to be you!
With complex problems, we get clear answers. No waiting around... It's clean!
— Jamie Dominguez, ED, Shooting Stars Cultural & Leadership Center
Other Questions…
How much does it cost?
Typically, our Build Program costs $8-10k/year. We'll work with you to build a pricing structure that’s a good fit base don’t what you need. Our fixed fee fiscal sponsorship structure means the cost doesn’t go up no matter how many dollars you raise!
Can I start if I don’t have funding yet?
You bet! We totally get that no matter what the fees are, it’s tough to say yes if you don’t know where the dollars are coming from. We have a process to help you get started even before you have funding in place. And once you do, we can help you arrange for your new funders to cover the program fee directly as an operational cost.
How long does it take to get fiscally sponsored?
Roughly 4-6 weeks, after we know we’re a good fit. It depends on where your organization is at but the process typically involves getting your organization incorporated as a nonprofit organization and setting up your insurance, accounting, and HR systems.
What if I already have a fiscal sponsor?
It depends on the current agreement that you have but, if you choose to, we’d work alongside you to get your Fiscal Sponsorship arrangements transferred over. This would include transferring your accounting systems and setting up benefits if necessary.
So, is HNC just a shared services consultant?
Nope. Our long-term goal is actually to create a model for how nonprofit operations can be simplified sector-wide. Unlike a typical consultant, our goal is to build such good systems that we can reduce our role (and our fees) over time.
Will ILS be all in my business?
Nope. Our goal is to maximize impact, not busywork. We use transparent systems that allow us to provide fiscal oversight and support without a bunch of extra steps and reporting. Plus, all the tools and third-party relationships we set up for you are yours to keep whether you stay with us long-term or not.
Think HNC | Build might be for you?
Not sure? We’d love to talk anyway. We can often help find the right resources for you, even if it’s not with us!