How One Nonprofit Grew From
$500K to $25 Million in Just 3 Years
Discover the exact 3-system framework The Sickle Cell Disease Foundation used to achieve 500% funding growth - and how your nonprofit can replicate these results.
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The Results Speak for Themselves
500%
Funding Growth
In just 36 months
2,000+
Individuals Impacted
With rare blood disorders in California
20%
Cost Reductions
In hospitalization rates
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Why Non-profits get stuck at $500k
The Problem
Are you struggling with:
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❌ Manual grant management eating up your time?
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❌ Can't prove ROI to funders and donors?
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❌ Leadership spending 80% of time on admin tasks?
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❌ Great mission, but can't scale your impact?
You're not alone. Most nonprofits hit this ceiling and stay there forever.
The Solution
Systematic compliance & tracking (SIP², now TandemCore™)
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✅ Strategic Foundation: Mission-to-metrics alignment
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✅ Operational Excellence: Automated compliance & tracking
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✅ Funding Pipeline: Diversified, sustainable revenue streams
Result: Organizations that scale confidently while maximizing impact.
What's Inside The $25M Scaling Blueprint
You'll discover:
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📋 The 3-Question Scaling Assessment
Find out exactly which system is blocking your growth
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📊 SCDF's Complete Transformation Story
Step-by-step breakdown of their $500K → $25M journey
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⚙️ The SIP² System (now TandemCore™)
The systematic processes that streamline operations and free up leadership time
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💰 The Never-Ending Funding Strategy
How to build a diversified pipeline that never runs dry
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🎯 90-Day Implementation Roadmap
Your custom action plan to start scaling immediately
"The Hills Tandem didn't just help us grow our funding - they gave us the systems to sustain that growth and maximize our impact. The results have been transformational."
— Leadership Team, Sickle Cell Disease Foundation
✅ Real Result
The Sickle Cell Disease Foundation streamlined their grant reporting process and eliminated missed deadlines using the systematic SIP Squared framework detailed in the blueprint.
Breaking Through the $500K Ceiling
Most nonprofits struggle with the same fundamental challenges when trying to scale beyond $500K. The Hills Tandem has identified the three critical barriers that keep organizations trapped at this level:
The Leadership Trap
Executives spending 70-80% of their time on administrative tasks instead of strategic growth. This creates a perpetual cycle where visionaries get pulled into day-to-day operations.
The Impact Measurement Gap
Inability to effectively track, measure, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders. Without clear ROI metrics, securing larger funding becomes nearly impossible.
The Single-Source Risk
Over-reliance on one funding stream (typically grants) creates vulnerability and limits growth potential. Organizations need diversified revenue to scale sustainably.
The TandemCore System addresses each of these barriers directly, giving your nonprofit the infrastructure to scale impact without scaling headaches. Organizations implementing these systems typically see initial results within 90 days.
Breaking Through the $500K Ceiling
Most nonprofits struggle with the same fundamental challenges when trying to scale beyond $500K. The Hills Tandem has identified the three critical barriers that keep organizations trapped at this level:
The Leadership Trap
Executives spending 70-80% of their time on administrative tasks instead of strategic growth. This creates a perpetual cycle where visionaries get pulled into day-to-day operations.
The Impact Measurement Gap
Inability to effectively track, measure, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders. Without clear ROI metrics, securing larger funding becomes nearly impossible.
The Single-Source Risk
Over-reliance on one funding stream (typically grants) creates vulnerability and limits growth potential. Organizations need diversified revenue to scale sustainably.
The TandemCore System addresses each of these barriers directly, giving your nonprofit the infrastructure to scale impact without scaling headaches. Organizations implementing these systems typically see initial results within 90 days.
The Never-Ending Funding Strategy
The secret to The Sickle Cell Disease Foundation's explosive growth wasn't just finding more funding – it was creating a self-reinforcing ecosystem of revenue streams that continuously feed each other.
Impact Metrics
Capture compelling data that demonstrates clear ROI to funders
Major Donors
Convert corporate connections into individual giving relationships
Targeted Grants
Use data to secure larger, multi-year funding commitments
Corporate Partnerships
Leverage credibility to attract corporate sponsors
This integrated approach creates momentum where each funding source strengthens the others. In the blueprint, we reveal exactly how SCDF implemented this strategy to create sustainable funding growth that didn't depend on constant fundraising hustle.
Your Nonprofit's Potential is Waiting ⏰
The Cost of Delay
Every day you operate with outdated systems is a day your mission stays smaller than it could be. While you're manually managing grants and chasing funding, other nonprofits are using these exact strategies to scale their impact.
The question isn't whether you can afford to implement these systems. The question is: can you afford not to?
Consider what just a 50% increase in funding could mean for your mission – now multiply that by 10. That's the potential sitting untapped in your organization right now.
83%
Leadership Time Reclaimed
Executive time freed up for strategic work after implementing systematic processes
74%
Grant Approval Rate
Success rate for organizations using the systematic impact measurement framework
90
Days to Results
Typical timeframe to see first measurable improvements after implementation
GET YOUR FREE COPY NOW
Download "The $25M Nonprofit Scaling Blueprint" and discover:
1. The exact framework that grew SCDF 500% over 5 years
Complete with implementation timelines and resource requirements
2. Which of the 3 systems your nonprofit needs most
A diagnostic assessment to pinpoint your specific growth barriers
3. A 90-day action plan to start scaling immediately
Week-by-week implementation steps customized for mid-sized nonprofits
4. Real case studies with actual numbers and results
No theoretical concepts. Proven strategies with documented outcomes
🎁 BONUS
Also receive our "Grant Management Systems Checklist" - the 17-point systematic approach that ensures you never miss a deadline or compliance requirement.
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About The Hills Tandem
The Hills Tandem stands at the intersection of strategy, technology, and equity. For over 40 years, we've been the bridge between nonprofits, corporations, and government — helping each sector work smarter together.
Our Services
Strategic Planning
Mission-aligned growth roadmaps with measurable outcomes
Technical Assistance
Automated compliance and reporting frameworks
Corporate Service Responsibility (CSR)
Strategic alliance development with mutual value creation
Contact: info@thehillstandem.com | 919.473.3181
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Raleigh, NC 27609