Stand up the kind of nonprofit
funders fund.
Grounded by two decades of community work — including founding The HopeWell Foundation and co-founding The Mend House — we help mission-driven leaders build the governance, programs, and revenue to last.
Nonprofit Start-Up
From founding members to filing — articles, bylaws, EIN, state registrations, and your federal 501(c)(3) application.
Learn more 02501(c)(3) Planning Support
Form 1023 / 1023-EZ readiness, narrative support, budget formatting, and compliance roadmap.
Learn more 03Program Development
Translate your mission into measurable, fundable programs with logic models and outcome frameworks.
Learn more 04Grant Writing
Prospect research, LOIs, full proposals, and reporting infrastructure that funders respect.
Learn more 05Fundraising Strategy
Annual fund, major gifts, events, sponsorships, and a development calendar your board can run.
Learn more 06Board Development
Recruitment, governance training, board matrices, and committee structures that scale.
Learn more 07Community Partnerships
Open the doors to faith communities, schools, civic groups, and city/county agencies.
Learn more 08Workforce Development
Programs that connect participants to employment, training, and long-term self-sufficiency.
Learn more 09Recovery & Reentry Program Strategy
Sober living, peer support, employment pathways — informed by The Mend House model.
Learn more 10Behavioral Health Program Planning
Service line design, compliance pathways, and outcomes frameworks for treatment providers.
Learn moreBuilt with hands that have done the work.
The HopeWell Foundation has provided resources, recovery services, and workforce development across East Tennessee. The Mend House has served 700+ men since 2015 through sober living, accountability, employment, and recovery support. Hopewell Helping Hands creates employment pathways and self-sufficiency for individuals rebuilding their lives.
When we help you stand up a nonprofit, we're handing you what we built — not just what we studied.