HVFC works with NGOs, INGOs, networks, educational institutions and other social impact organizations. We support both organizations that are new to institutional fundraising and those looking to scale their funding. Our clients work across development, human rights, climate, health, and social change.

We are fundraisers that became consultants, rather than consultants that pretend to understand what it is to do fundraising for an NGO. Our focus is on building a strong fundraising system, not just winning one proposal. We combine hands-on delivery with capacity building.

HVFC works with a strong core team of experienced fundraising consultants based in the Netherlands and the US. We collaborate with trusted associates around the world; some are visible on our website, others support behind the scenes on a project basis. Across the team, we bring senior-level experience from both NGOs and donor agencies.

We do more than proposal writing. We support fundraising strategy, donor mapping, positioning, and relationship building. The goal is to improve your full fundraising pipeline, not just one application.

Yes, we actively work on positioning organizations for core and flexible funding. This includes improving narratives, donor targeting, and relationship strategies. Core funding takes time, but it is part of our approach.

Each trajectory is unique. However, we usually start with a short and FREE intake to understand your goals, funding gaps, and capacity. Based on that, we propose a focused support trajectory with clear deliverables. We work closely with your team throughout the process.

Fundraising takes time and depends on the starting point of your organization. First concrete results often take months, not weeks. Stronger pipelines and larger grants usually take longer to build. If you do not have any experience, it can take you 2 – 3 years to become successful in a new market. Fortunately, often we find shortcuts you might have missed.

We need basic information about your strategy, programs, budgets, and current funding situation. We also need a clear point of contact within your team. Fundraising works best when there is ownership on your side. Fundraising can never be fully delegated to us (or someone else). It is always teamwork.

We do not introduce clients to our donor contacts. We keep relationships for background insights so we can support many organizations at the same time without burning networks. We believe strong donor relationships should sit with you, not with us, so you do not become dependent on HVFC.

Yes, our fundraising trainings and coaching are audited and certified by CRKBO. This means our training quality is independently assessed and meets high professional standards. An added benefit is that our trainings are VAT-exempt, saving you 21% compared to non-certified providers.

No consultant can guarantee funding. What we can guarantee is high-quality strategy, strong positioning, and well-prepared applications. This significantly increases your chances, but final decisions always sit with donors and with you.

No, we do not work on pure success fees for our fundraising consultancy. Fundraising is a shared responsibility and depends on many factors outside our control. We work with transparent fees so expectations are clear from the start.