Non-profit Resources
NH Center for Nonprofits
Comprehensive Support
Need more than HGC can provide? Check out the NH Center for Nonprofits. They are always working to build the collective voice, leadership and capacity of New Hampshire’s nonprofits.
Peer Support
Directors Circle
Directors Circle is a group of leaders of local non-profit organizations who convene monthly to talk about timely topics like employee morale, safety, fundraising, and leadership. The group builds collaboration amongst the non-profit leaders in the region, providing opportunities to support each other’s work and events. Interested in joining? Contact julianna@hannahgrimes.com.
Business Lab
Business Lab™ is a fast-paced, interactive program of eight classes held over eight weeks, designed to help you create, refine, implement, and present your business or non-profit. Business Lab™ helps you define the fundamental purpose of your organization and the core value it offers to your community. Many of the business essentials we cover are relevant to non-profit endeavors like business strategy, finances, marketing and sales, business planning, and project implementation. Whether you are starting a new non-profit from scratch or launching a new program or initiative, Business Lab™ is a great option for non-profit organizations!
1:1 Support
Coaching
Book up to three free coaching sessions with any of the following non-profit coaches.
Lila Thorne
Topics: Fundraising, Major Gifts, Impact Investment Capital Raises
- Lila believes that fundraising should be fun and that it must be creative to be successful.
- She helped launch Forterra’s first impact investment capital raise and ran a capital campaign to conserve 3,000 acres of forest in the Pacific Northwest.
- As Director of Development at the Northern Forest Center, Lila implemented a $30M capital campaign for rural resilience that included an impact investment raise for middle income housing.
Hannah Pickard
Topics: Strategic Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Community Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation
- As the Manager for Planning and Facilitation at Impact by Design, Hannah works with organizations and alliances of all sizes worldwide on strategy and program planning to maximize their impacts for people, animals, and the environment.
- Her background is in in informal education, impact planning, and visual facilitation comes together to create inclusive and highly participatory processes that result in buy-in, energy, and clarity.
- She is passionate about mobilizing communities to build their physical and emotional resiliency to environmental and social challenges.
Abbey Harlow
Topics: Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Board Development, Organizational Capacity Building
- Harlow Nonprofit Consulting specializes in helping small organizations plan their strategies, raise funds, and tell their stories effectively.
- Her work has supported nonprofits across North America, with missions spanning agriculture, food security, arts, humanities, mental health, and advocacy.
- She enjoys championing the unique needs of smaller nonprofits, staying connected to best practices and emerging trends.
- Her approach combines strategic vision with meticulous attention to detail, empowering organizations to achieve lasting impact and deepen their connection to the communities they serve.
Sharon Fantl
Topics: Board Development, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, and Fundraising
- Nonprofit leader and fundraising professional with over 20 years of experience in the creative field, currently serving as Director of Development at Next Stage Arts Project, in Putney, VT.
- Prior to her leadership at Next Stage, she had worked as a performing arts presenter, creative producer, program facilitator, and fundraiser.
- Sharon currently serves on the board of the Vermont Arts Council and is on its Governance Committee.
- She can help people articulate their vision, values, and goals, connect to resources, and identify unique tools and strategies for growing their capacity at scale.
Lea Ann Skogsberg
Topics: Nonprofit Fundraising, Social Entrepreneurship, Small Business Giving, Nonprofit Structure
- Helped secure $75M+ in funding for clients and employers.
- Spent 11 years at Bonterra (formerly Network for Good).
- Founder of Dollars and Sense for Nonprofit Success, leading two successful $900K+ food pantry capital campaigns.
- Won major grants, including a $10M construction grant (HHS) and $1.3M program grant (Dept. of Ed) for Aurora University.
- Works with clients across arts, social services, and P–18 education, with a focus on social equity missions.
- Advises nonprofits on building strong online profiles and story-driven social media strategies.
Artie Lang
Topics: Nonprofit Board Governance & Development, Strategic Planning, Organizational Assessments, and Interim Leadership
- Artie’s passion is helping people and organizations grow and improve.
- 30 years as a nonprofit professional gaining skills like strategic planning, board governance, financial acumen.
- As and Associate for LPA: he is recognized as a compelling facilitator with expertise in board development, volunteer engagement, operational problem solving, capital planning, fundraising, and risk management.
Scott Maslansky
Topics: Building Energy Efficiency Consulting, Energy Project Finance and Incentives, Utility Bill Analysis
- Scott is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) through the Association of Energy Engineers.
- Director of Clean Energy Finance at the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA).
- Scott provides financing tools and technical support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and manages an energy audit grant program for small NH businesses.
- He has completed residential and commercial energy audits, business development for energy consulting projects, and consulted with utilities on energy efficiency program development, marketing, and implementation.
