HeliaConnects

In-person groups connecting folks in the social sector.

Leadership can be lonely—especially when you're the one making critical decisions about people, culture, and operations OR a new manager OR trying to navigate an ever changing landscape. It’s even harder if you don't have peers to talk through the hard stuff with.

HeliaConnects creates intentional communities of 6-10 social sector leaders who meet monthly to support each other in building great workplaces where people and impact thrive — think peer learning communities where you actually leave with tools you can use! Members share wisdom and get personalized advise on issues facing their organizations right now.

  • "It's like having all of your smart and compassionate friends over to amplify your brain power 10x!"

    Deputy Director, Bay Area

  • "I’ve gotten so much value from very personalized wisdom… through in-person peer consultancy, lunch with another member, and even our WhatsApp thread!"

    -Executive, Bay Area

  • "It's an in-person support group for work challenges."

    COO, San Francisco

  • "It's rare to be among so many people with similar roles for in-depth discussions. I've been in groups that were too disparate or curriculum-focused. This is so much more valuable since we are talking about things that are happening in our organizations right now."

    - Executive, Bay Area

  • "It's a community of practice & trust circle where I can learn and feel seen."

    - CEO, Oakland

  • "A friendly, collaborative space filled with top notch professionals."

    - Executive Director, Bay Area

Case Studies

Since launching our pilot in the Bay Area, we've seen the power of bringing internal leaders together in intentional community. From annual planning breakthroughs to navigating organizational change, these groups create spaces where vulnerability meets practical wisdom. Check out our snapshots to see real wisdom and insights from our meetings.

Snapshot: Caseloads & Accountability
Snapshot: Tough Staffing Decisions

  • "I don't have a lot of peers in my work life that I can talk about the hard stuff with in a safe space."

    COO, San Francisco

  • "I crave community and honestly feel like I am in a bubble a lot."

    - CEO, Oakland

  • "I'm pretty isolated in my role and feel like I don't have a ton of peers locally."

    Deputy Director, Bay Area

  • "I'm looking to building a cohort of leadership peers to learn from and bounce ideas off of."

    COO, Bay Area

  • "I enjoy the power of peer learning and communities of practice, and want to contribute to that space and opportunity for others."

    COO, Bay Area

What We Have In Common

HeliaConnects Participants:

  • Focus on “The How” as much as “The Why”

  • Care deeply about the human side of building organizations

  • Are willing to both give and receive wisdom (not just extract value)

  • Want practical tools alongside real relationships

  • Believe wisdom should be shared, not reinvented

Interested? Let's chat!