Funding wins, faster.
We turn your youth mental health program's stories and data into a decision-ready Evidence Kit in 6-8 weeks, so you can win grants, secure renewals, and land major gifts.
For youth-serving nonprofits & impact-focused startups in mental health and education • Mental health expert & operations leader duo with funded wins and 15 years of experience.
No prep required.
Prefer email? thehebsgroup@gmail.com
From pieces to proof, fast.
The data + story package reviewers expect, plus rapid data capture to strengthen your ask.
Data Brief
Concise outcomes, measures, and context; what reviewers trust.
Master Deck
Your story, metrics, and a clear "Ask," ready for funders and boards.
Funder Pack
Reusable language and storytelling tailored to your funding needs.
2 Funding Tracks
Tailored kit for 2 targets: Grant, Renewal, Major Gift, Board, Investor
All in one place - defensible, reusable, and tailored for grants, renewals, and major gifts.
Add-ons:
Rapid Data Jumpstart
Third Funding Track
Testimonial Video
Priced separately, scoped during Week 1.
How It Works
A 6-8 week sprint to proof.
Week 1: Audit & Aim
We set the win condition, shortlist 2-3 funding targets, map decision makers, inventory data, and line up 3-5 storytellers.​ If you're low on data, we scope a Rapid Data Jumpstart.
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Deliverables: Audit & Gap Map • Funding Fit Scorecard • Story/Interview Plan
Weeks 2-5: Build the Case
We draft the Data Brief and Master Deck, run interviews for quotes & testimonials, and (if needed) collect quick micro-survey signals to begin building an evidence-informed case for funding.
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Deliverables: Drafts of: Data Brief • Deck • Early Data Visuals • Track language
Weeks 6-8: Evidence Kit in Hand
We finalize the Data Brief, Master Deck, and Funder Message Pack, then tailor two funding tracks (e.g., Grant & Major Gift/Contract Renewal/Board/Investor).
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Deliverables: Complete Evidence Kit • Ready-to-send files.
No prep required.
Recurring six-figure state contract • 6,000+ students served in Year 1
“Working with Dr. Stephen Hebard has been a gift to Hilinski's Hope. He designed our Game Plan mental health modules and led data generation that helped secure a recurring state contract. In year one, the program reached more than 6,000 students."
Mark Hilinski
Co-Founder, Hilinski's Hope Foundation
"Holly and Stephen Hebard are a dream team. Stephen brings youth mental health expertise and Holly has wonderful vision for what is important to our organization. They listen deeply, set bold goals, and deliver. Their guidance moved 500 Fist Bumps from an idea to an evidence-informed movement generating grant funding and charitable donations."
Idea to Evidence-Informed Movement • Positioned for grants & partnerships
Dr. Mike Perko
Founder, 500 Fist Bumps