HNC | Grow
Capacity support that grows with you.
Our GROW programming fundamentally shifts the way EDs and leaders of community-focused nonprofits approach impact growth. This next-level capacity training and strategic support will help you break through your most immediate challenges to take your org to the next level, then follow-that up with free ongoing support that stays with you as your organization grows over time.
I’ve been to 5, maybe 6 leadership programs. I’ve gotten more out of this one week than all those other programs combined.
— Kenneth Crowley, Executive Director, The Crowley Foundation
This is not the same old capacity training you’re used to.
For us, this isn't about delivering a workbook or checking a box on training, it's about sustainably supporting orgs doing meaningful work, so you can do more of what you do best.
It Starts with You
We always start with an in-depth full-org needs assessment. This helps us identify key gaps and growth opportunities, and get clear on if/what HNC offerings might best serve your organization.
Next-Level Trainings
Based on what we learn, we’ll help you decide which of our support offerings is the best fit for you and your org—whether it’s our full Boot Camp, one of our Intensives, or something unique to you.
Forever Support
After completing any of our core trainings, you'll have free ongoing access to next-level coaching and strategic support as your organization grows and evolves over time. No joke.
Focus Areas…
⏵ Fundraising + Sustainable Revenue
⏵ Strategic Planning
⏵ Team + Work Management
⏵ Staff + Culture
⏵ Operations + Infrastructure
⏵ Program Improvement
⏵ Impact Measurement
⏵ Strategic Communication
1.5-30x
Annual Budget Growth within the first year for over 90% of Boot Camp organizations
96%
Of participants achieve their Highest-Priority Goals before finishing the program.
Core Trainings
These Core Trainings serve as the doorway into our long-term ecosystem of support. They introduce the core tools, strategies, and mindsets that serve as the foundation for all our ongoing growth supports.
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A week-long “deep dive” cohort experience followed by 2-3 months of 1:1 implementation coaching to help you and your organization level up across several different focus areas.
We shape each Boot Camp experience around the specific needs of the individuals in the cohort.
Boot Camp
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A multi-day intensive cohort experience followed by 1-2 months of 1:1 implementation coaching to help you and your organization level up in 1-2 key focus areas. We shape each Intensive experience around the specific needs of the individuals in the cohort.
Intensives
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Personalized scopes of training and support to help you build and implement new tools, strategies, processes, and mindsets to achieve a specific goal.
*Activation Projects are individually scoped and don’t always include access to Free Ongoing Supports
Activation Projects
Ongoing Supports
Once you’ve completed one of our Core Trainings, you’ll have ongoing access to a robust suite of training and strategic supports (most at no additional cost), forever... Seriously.
Tune Up Days
Regular full-day group engagements to re-up your fluency with specific HNC tools and strategies, and/or get personalized support from HNC staff.
1:1 Coaching
Short duration, high-impact 1:1 engagements where you can access HNC staff for support with a specific goal or project.
Impact Reporting
A templated process that, 2 times per year, helps you synthesize impact data and generate a custom branded report you can share with your community, board or other stakeholders.
Collective Gathering
A centralized AI-powered resource hub where you can quickly access key HNC tools, templates, strategies and processes, or request personalized support.
Online Resource Portal
A centralized AI-powered resource hub where you can quickly access key HNC tools, templates, strategies and processes, or request personalized support.
Free Ongoing Supports
Contracted Supports
Workshops
Single-day intensive training & coaching engagements to help you build and implement new tools and strategies in one of our eight focus areas.
Momentum Projects
Personalized scopes of support to help you build and implement new tools, strategies, and processes to achieve a specific goal.
This is just the beginning.
For us, this isn't about delivering information or checking a box, it's about transforming orgs that are doing meaningful work in the world so you can do more of what you do best. That’s why orgs who complete Boot Camp have ongoing access to HNC resources and targeted support to help you get through future stages of growth.
I came here, not knowing what to expect. I'm leaving with the tools, resources, and clarity I need for everything I want to do.
— Marisha Marsh, The Doctor + Co-Executive, Ones Up
Other Questions…
How much do the core trainings cost?
Our Core Trainings usually cost $15k-$25k, but don’t worry... seriously. We’ve never turned away an organization who was a really good fit for or work. We’re happy to support you in discussing our trainings with your existing funders or prospects, and we can often connect you with funders from our network who are willing to pay for it.
How much time does this really require?
We know you’re busy. Everywhere we can, we make sure our trainings stays manageable and fits around your schedule. Boot Camp and Intensive retreats are by far the biggest time commitment, but most leaders report feeling like they have more time as a result of what we do there.
I’ve done capacity building before, and it didn’t work.
Ugh. Us too. Most capacity programs are focused on specific topic areas (like fundraising), and you don’t come home with much more than a workbook and a few new friends. Our trainings are fundamentally different because we don’t come in with an agenda around what we think you need. You help us understand what you want to achieve, and we help you get there. It’s really that simple.
When do the trainings happen?
We generally offer 1-2 Boot Camps, and several Intensives throughout the year. Reach out if you’re interested, and we can share our current training calendar.
How will I know if HNC’s offerings are right for me?
We have an in-depth process we call “fit finding” to help us all get clear on whether our trainings will be a worthwhile use of your time! Through a couple of calls, we’ll learn more about you and you’ll learn more about us/our approach! Curious about what that looks like? Check out this Fit Finding Road Map.
Think HNC | Grow programs 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!