A nonprofit consultancy

Hopeward is a collaborative consulting agency for nonprofits and community impact leaders.

We partner with organizations, communities, and systems to navigate complex challenges, inspire transformation, and create lasting impact. Our approach is human-centered, deeply rooted in experience, and uniquely tailored to meet your needs.

Our mission is helping you succeed in yours.

Organizations and the people who power them

Supporting organizations and the people who power them to align strategies, strengthen capacity, and deliver results.

Collaboratives and the changemakers within them

Strengthening collaboratives and the changemakers within them to drive collective impact.

Expertise

Where we shine

At Hopeward we specialize in providing services that reflect our commitment to collaboration and impact.

Assessment & Planning

At Hopeward, we believe that starting with a deep understanding of where you are and where you want to go is key to creating a sustainable path forward. Our Assessment & Planning services provide valuable insights that help you define actionable, data-driven strategies grounded in your organization's unique mission, goals, resources, and capacity. Whether you need a comprehensive assessment, a strategic plan, or both, we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.

Program Strategy & Execution

Turning ideas into action requires clarity, collaboration, and an actionable plan. Our Program Strategy & Execution services help you design, develop, and implement programs that are aligned with your mission and make a real, lasting impact.

Evaluation & Impact Reporting

How do you know you’re making the difference you set out to achieve? Through thoughtful evaluation and impact reporting, we help you measure success using data- driven methods that provide clarity and insights into what’s working and where there’s room for improvement. We make data approachable, teaching you how to use existing data effectively without feeling overwhelmed. This continuous learning loop empowers you and your team to refine your efforts, build new skills, and make informed decisions that drive greater impact.

Collaborative Leadership & Collective Impact

Complex challenges require collaboration across sectors, organizations, and communities. Our Collaborative Leadership & Collective Impact services help you build and strengthen partnerships that achieve shared goals, ensuring alignment and accountability for lasting results.

Community Engagement & Stakeholder Relations

Engaging with your community and stakeholders is key to creating lasting impact. We guide you in building authentic relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring all voices are heard. Our community engagement strategies are human-centered and support strengthening your organization’s connections to build a more inclusive, supportive network around your work.

Impact you can measure

Having worked together for several years, we share a deep understanding of the challenges faced by organizations and communities.

Women executives

100%

Combined years of experience

34

Organizations helped

16

Our commitment to you

100%

Partnerships driving change

Work that makes a difference

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Work that makes a difference

We believe that by strengthening systems, collaboratives, communities, and social service organizations that we can create sustainable, long-term impact.

Reimagining Resident Engagement: CTI's Strategic Path to Empowerment and Community Transformation

Hopeward partnered with Communities Together, Inc (CTI) to craft a strategic plan, driven by deep stakeholder engagement and informed decision-making, to responsibly scale community centered programs and create lasting impact across affordable housing communities in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.

Advancing Network Relations: HMG National's Assessment for Enhanced Engagement, Partnerships, and Collaborative Impact

Hopeward Consulting worked with HMG National to strengthen their network relations by conducting a comprehensive assessment, engaging affiliates, and creating actionable strategies to foster collaboration, improve communication and support increased impact across the national network.

Renewing the confidence of a 30–year–old children’s cancer charity

Providing a children’s charity with a renewed sense of confidence and purpose through a brand & digital transformation.

Let's build a path forward

At Hopeward, we don’t just want to advise — we want to walk alongside you. Together, we can create a roadmap to success that’s aligned with your goals and grounded in practical, transformative solutions.