Making visions a reality

Strategic Planning and Program Development for the Emergent Organization


About Hands Consulting


Alexander Hands has over a decade of experience in the helping industry, holding high level positions in across the industry with a proven track record of results for start up and emergent organizations and teams.



Based in Minnesota, Hands Consulting is the premier provider for strategic planning and program development for start up and emergent non profits and social enterprises looking to make an impact on the world.




Our Core Focus

Strategic Integration

If you and your team are struggling with where to go and how to get there, or if you need a tune up across your organizational strategy and implementation, Hands Consulting has the solutions you need to feel confident in carrying out your mission, and garner the traction you need.




Client niche

We specialize in the new and the innovative. Whether you're an existing organization adding a new program or initiative, or pre-incorporated informal team of do-gooders wanting to change the world, Hands Consulting can deliver fast, high impact growth, while maintaining strategic alignment. w Paragbranraph

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning is a facilitated process which generates a roadmap for your organization including things like:

  • Clear Direction and Goals
  • Resource Allocation and Budgeting
  • Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement
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Program Development

Program Development is where the rubber meets the road. A tailor made

  • Increase Mission Impact
  • Enhance Funding Opportunities
  • Ensure Sustainability
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Other services

Every mission is different which means there's no one-size-fit-all solution. Hands Consulting has an array of services to help catapult your organization to the next step.

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Dustin Hertzog, Center Director of Focus Minnesota


"Alex Hands has the unique blend of no-nonsense data driven analytics and compassionate care to accomplish person-centered outcomes in the nonprofit sphere.


Working alongside him, I have witnessed his strong ability to mobilize groups and motivate them towards a common goal. He is a decisive thinker and I have benefited from his consultation and would recommend him highly for any programming or project development."

Mike Gharrity, Work Based Learning Coordinator MTCS


"I have had the privilege of working with Alex for the better part of five years now. During that time Alex has been instrumental in leveraging his consultative expertise into creating tangible opportunities and real world outcomes for my students and organization.


In fact he has been a keystone of nearly every initiative I’ve worked on and an invaluable sounding board for data driven decisions and big picture outcomes. When you work with Alex you get a passion for service that matches a uniquely honed skillset."


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