Equity-Focused Strategy, Sustainable Growth
Hollingsworth Funds
Hollingsworth Funds partnered with Indigo Innovation Group to develop a comprehensive strategic framework, aligning their philanthropic efforts with a clear equity focus and long-term mission goals, setting a strong foundation for impactful change.
Tracey has an exceptional ability to guide organizations through complex planning processes, ensuring that the outcome is both strategic and actionable.
- Tamela Spann
About Hollingsworth Funds
Hollingsworth Funds is a philanthropic organization based in Greenville, South Carolina, focused on creating equitable opportunities for all community members. They aim to improve economic mobility by investing in areas like education, affordable housing, workforce development, and transportation. Their mission is to align the region’s growth with opportunities that ensure everyone in the community benefits, especially those who have not historically shared in its prosperity.
- Tamela Spann
Challenge
Hollingsworth Funds sought guidance from Indigo Innovation Group to lead their staff and Board through a strategic planning process. The goal was to develop a structured framework for their philanthropic initiatives, ensuring alignment with their mission, long-term goals, and a focus on equity and sustainable growth.
Solution
Indigo Innovation Group collaborated with Hollingsworth Funds to guide their strategic refresh using an equity-focused lens. They conducted an organizational assessment, gap analysis, and aligned the mission, values, and strategy. The process involved facilitating engagements with staff, board members, and real estate consultants to create a framework for equity-driven philanthropy and economic mobility. Through thoughtful partnership and coaching, they developed an actionable, long-term strategy that positioned Hollingsworth Funds to achieve sustainable, impactful change.
Results
Indigo Innovation Group’s guidance was critical in helping Hollingsworth Funds create a comprehensive framework to guide their philanthropic activities. This framework has become the foundation for their strategic planning, enabling the organization to pursue its mission with clarity and focus.
Through the strategic planning process led by Indigo Innovation Group, Hollingsworth Funds is now positioned to pursue its philanthropic goals with a clearer focus on equity and sustainable impact. The engagement provided a solid foundation for future initiatives, enhancing the organization's capacity to drive long-term change and growth. The success of this collaboration has also laid the groundwork for potential ongoing partnerships.