We Do It: Hands-On Partnership When You Need It Most

Sometimes you need more than frameworks or connections—you need a partner who'll roll up their sleeves and help you figure out the "how" together.

Helia’s consulting work fills a crucial gap in the social sector—providing the responsive, practical partnership that organizations actually need. Not a years-long consulting engagement or one-off workshop, we are hands-on partners that meet you where you are.

  • "Helia is like this magical potion - they transformed our overwhelming to-do lists into clarity while honoring what makes us special. They created spaciousness with frameworks and deliverables, but more importantly, they helped us remember why we love doing this work. It's rare to find partners who bring both strategic expertise and such deep humanity to their work."

    -Helen Leung, Executive Director, LA Mas

  • "Helia brought exactly what we needed at a crucial moment. Their ability to transform our planning frameworks while honoring existing structures helped us move forward together. They created a container for tackling both obvious and implicit challenges, demonstrating a rare blend of strategic insight and practical facilitation that made meaningful progress possible in a short time."

    -Gabe Scheck, Chief Advancement Officer, LIFT

  • "What impressed me most about Helia was how they turned every moment into an opportunity for lasting impact. Whether it was jumpstarting our operations manual, introducing game-changing tools, or sharing practical frameworks, they consistently helped us move from 'what if' to 'what's next.' Their combination of hands-on support and skill transfer means we're still seeing benefits long after our initial projects."

    Emily Leys, Deputy Director, Rise Up

  • "What stands out about Helia is their genuine desire to make things easier. Unlike typical consulting engagements that can feel overwhelming, working with them feels like a relief. They create space for real dialogue while handling the complexity behind the scenes. It's a remarkably different approach - one that lets leaders focus on what matters most."

    Michelle Rhone-Collins, CEO, LIFT

  • ""Working with Helia gave us exactly what we needed - not just a compelling proposal, but multiple ways to articulate our impact that we will continue to use in multiple facets. In a shifting political landscape, they helped us ground in our mission while finding language that resonates across diverse audiences.”

    -Robert Sindelar, Chief Development Officer, Justice Outside

Our Approach

  • Listen First, Then Act

    We start by understanding your unique context—what's working, what's challenging, and what's possible. This deep listening shapes everything that follows.

  • Hands-on Thought Partnership

    Dedicated coaching and real-time problem solving that moves you forward. We combine strategic guidance with practical, "hands on keyboard" support, focusing on both getting things done and building your capacity for the future.

  • Drawing on Collective Wisdom

    Every solution we develop together is informed by real experiences across organizations and sectors. We bring what works, adapt it to your context, and help you make it your own.

Strategic Planning that Actually Works

We help organizations turn overwhelming to-do lists into clear priorities, focusing on annual OKRs, multi-year roadmaps, and revenue plans that are usable and actionable. Starting with what teams already know, we create frameworks that actually work—whether that's OKRs that replace lengthy strategic plans or decision-making processes that honor both efficiency and culture. Perfect for organizations that are growing, shifting, raising big money, or realigning internally.

Estimate: ~3 months, $18,000

Fundraising Strategy & Planning

We identify sustainable approaches to growth that match real capacity, building complete, personalized fundraising plans based on what you're great at and love to do. From crafting focused fundraising strategies to updating materials and developing pipeline roadmaps, we turn overwhelming possibilities into clear next steps. Ideal for smaller organizations, early-stage nonprofits, or new fundraising leaders.

Estimate: ~6 weeks, $8,000

Hands On Thought Partnership

A mix of coaching and getting things done in real time—drafting agendas, writing proposals, brainstorming org charts, whatever is needed. We work closely with leaders to move things forward faster and more effectively, combining strategic guidance with practical, "hands on keyboard" support.

Estimate: 3+ months, starting at $10,000

Let’s Figure it Out Together

It all starts with a conversation. We'll listen deeply, map possibilities, and figure out the right support for you - whether that's a focused sprint, ongoing coaching, or a comprehensive assessment. And, I promise, we’ll have fun!

Case Studies

  • Navigating Independence Together

    Through thought parntership + our organizational Discovery360 assessment, Helia helped build towards their next.

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  • Creating Space for the Next

    Supporting LIFT's innagural executive team with space for expansive thinking and detailed solutions to align their new strategic plan and welcome new organizational leaders .  

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  • Building from Strength

    Leveraging Helia’s Discovery360 assessment to support Just in Time’s annual planning and scaling strategy.

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  • Building strong Foundations for Community Impact

    SupportingLA Más to plan and reset in 2025 - with frameworks, foundations, tools and strategies to sustain and strengthen their incredible community-lead work. 

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  • Building a Sustainable Vision for Healing

    Co-designing a sustainable revenue and operational model for a community led Nature Retreat and Healing Center.

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  • Scaling Justice Outside

    Hands-on partnership to craft narratives and fundraising strategies for national expansion and impact.

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  • Funding the Future of Child Welfare

    Through hands-on strategy and targeted outreach, Helia helped strengthen Ending Adverse Placements’ funding pipeline for lasting impact.

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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.