Papyrus and Humentum Partner to Transform How Growth-Ready Organizations Deliver Impact

Papyrus and Humentum are creating a new solution that helps social impact organizations address structural obstacles to scaling and long-term growth. In this new development environment, funders are making deeper commitments to fewer organizations. These “big bets” must deliver sustainable results and long-term capacity for change.

Papyrus and Humentum have worked together with major funders to equip cohorts of organizations with the tools, coaching, and confidence to scale and sustain their missions.

As one program participant said, “What stood out for us is that they did not just inspire us to determine what we needed to improve — they guided us through the process of accomplishing it and assigned an experienced coach to follow up and provide continuous guidance.” 

Designed for organizations facing persistent barriers to growth, the Papyrus-Humentum solution also supports organizations challenged by:

• Inadequate staffing to meet program or operational needs
• Difficulty diversifying sources of revenue or funding
• Operational gaps that stall momentum

Our integrated and values-aligned model brings together practical tools for strategy, financial sustainability, and scaling program impact with peer learning, and accountability through direct coaching and consulting, all supported by a digital platform for self-paced training, resource-sharing, and community interaction.

Proven impact is already underway for many organizations in the cohort models we support, with financial sustainability improving by 206%; Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning capacity improving by 85%; and leadership, governance, and strategy improving by 62%.

“Given our individual organizational strengths, Humentum and Papyrus have complementary expertise, and more importantly shared values,” said Chris Proulx, co-CEO of Humentum.

“We’re at a crucial point where new capacities are needed across the entire development ecosystem.  Our partnership equips organizations and their funders with proven methodologies to transform and scale their impact.”  

“We share much more than tools — we share a way of working. Our values, coaching methods, and relationships with funders align in a way that makes collaboration feel natural,” said Alice Nkunzimana, CEO of Papyrus. “Together, we are building something stronger than either of us could alone.” 

If you support or represent a growth-ready organization, the Papyrus and Humentum would be glad to connect and explore how this model can help you.

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About Papyrus:

Papyrus is a majority woman-owned and -led management and institutional support firm, connecting community and global aspirations for greater prosperity and unity of purpose. With offices in Haiti and Kenya, the organization partners with communities and funders to turn ideas into impact at scale, offering project management, fund management, public-private partnership development, capacity enhancement, and strategic accompaniment for sustained results.

About Humentum:

Humentum helps unlock effective nonprofit management. With over 300 learning offerings, a solutions-focused membership platform, and deep consulting experience in funding and finance; governance, compliance, and risk; and leadership and strategy, Humentum has strengthened thousands of NGOs, nonprofits, and their funders across the globe to become more resilient and sustainable.

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