Harnessing the Power of Collective Wisdom
Helia is your Partner in How
When you know what you want to accomplish but aren't sure how to get there, we're your partners in figuring it out. Drawing from real experience across organizations and sectors, we help you navigate from here to there with practical tools, honest insights, and human connections.
How We Work
We Share
Through our Library—the heart of what we do—we're creating what we always wished existed: a hub of honest insights and practical tools from folks who've been there. From decision-making frameworks to revenue planning guides, these resources help turn blank pages into next steps.
We Connect
Sometimes you need specialized expertise. We'll match you with the right people from our collective of amazing humans—from grant writers to operations experts—who bring both skills and shared values to your specific challenge.
We Do
Right-sized, hands-on partnership when you need support right now. From coaching conversations to rolling up our sleeves on implementation, we provide the kind of practical, responsive help that turns "what if" into "what's next."
Coming Soon: The Helia Library
You know that feeling when you're staring at a blank page, trying to figure out how to actually make something work? That's why we created the Helia Library—a growing collection of real perspectives, practical tools, and human connections from across the social sector.
Every solution we build with partners becomes part of this collective wisdom. Here you'll find templates, frameworks, and stories from leaders who've faced similar challenges—ready for you to adapt and use right away.
Helia in action
The Power of Collective Wisdom: Real stories, real results"
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Peace4Kids: Where Vision Meets Sustainability
Co-designing a sustainable business and operational model for Peace4Kids' Nature Retreat and Healing Center. From exploring diverse revenue streams to creating youth employment pathways, every piece is built to help this community-owned center thrive for the long haul.
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SolarAPP: Making Connections That Matter
When SolarAPP needed to submit a major government grant in just 30 days, we started by understanding exactly what they needed. Beyond connecting them with the perfect grant writer and project manager, we built reusable systems and templates that positioned them for future opportunities.
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LIFT: Creating Space for Thoughtful Leadership
Designing LIFT's first executive retreat to integrate their new strategic plan, prepare for leadership transitions, and strengthen team connections. Our facilitation created space for both structured planning and deeper team building, resulting in frameworks that honor both strategic work and the relationships that make it possible.
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LA Más: Building Foundations for Community Impact
Through deep listening with every voice in the organization, we co-created their 2025 plan connecting community housing, economies, and leadership work. By pairing strategic frameworks with practical tools for funding and decision-making, we helped them build structures for sustainable growth while staying rooted in their community.
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Rise Up: Navigating Independence Together
Supporting Rise Up's transition to independence through weekly coaching and hands-on collaboration. Together, we developed their operations manual, created shared learning experiences, and designed inclusive processes for their organizational structure—building both immediate solutions and lasting capacity.
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Justice Outside: Crafting an Impactful Narrative
Helping Justice Outside articulate their unique role as a field catalyst in the environmental movement. By developing multiple narrative frameworks and impact metrics, we created flexible tools for communicating their work authentically across diverse audiences while navigating today's complex funding landscape.
Need a Partner in How?
Whether you're stuck, scaling, or strategizing, we bring the right expertise, resources, and connections to move you forward. Let’s make it happen.