Five-Year Strategic Plan
2026-2031
Connecting communities with purpose-driven support since 2012
Key Performance Indicators
Beneficiaries Served
1,250
Target: 5,000
+300% growth planned
Annual Revenue
$485K
Target: $1.5M
+209% growth planned
Donor Retention
62%
Target: 75%
+13 points
Operating Reserve
1.5 mo
Target: 6 months
+Building stability
HigherSelf connects local community nonprofits with company-matched giving programs across the country, enabling Americans to support causes where they live. As a direct service provider with deep community roots since 2012, we also operate the HigherSelf Network—a vetted network of practitioners, service providers, and small businesses dedicated to supporting humanity.
Executive Director: Utak West
A world where every American can support causes they align with, and every community has access to purpose-driven practitioners and service providers dedicated to doing good.
Founded: 2012 · 12+ years of community service
Our Core Values
Community Roots
Deeply integrated into the communities we serve since 2012
Purpose-Driven
Every action aligned with doing good for humanity
Excellence
Highly vetted, highly qualified network members
Connection
Bridging nonprofits with corporate giving programs
Direct Service
Hands-on support for individuals and communities
7Space Art Gallery & Wellness Center
Newark, NJWhere Art Meets Wellness
A transformative community hub in Newark, NJ, combining fine arts with holistic wellness services to foster healing, creativity, and economic opportunity for local artists. Built and operated by HigherSelf, 7Space currently serves thousands of people locally.
Wellness Workshops
Mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and holistic health programs for community members of all ages
Fine Arts Sales
Curated gallery showcasing and selling works from local and regional artists
Artist Investment Program
Financial support, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities for emerging Newark artists
Event Space
Versatile venue for community gatherings, workshops, exhibitions, and private events
Trauma Recovery Center
Specialized support services for individuals healing from trauma through art therapy and counseling
Therapeutic & Clinical Services
Licensed practitioners offering mental health counseling, art therapy, and wellness consultations
Thousands
People Served Locally
50+
Local Artists Supported
200+
Annual Workshops
Strategic Pillars
View DetailsProgram Excellence
Enhance and scale our core programs with proven outcomes
3 strategic goals
Financial Sustainability
Build diverse, reliable revenue streams for long-term stability
3 strategic goals
Organizational Capacity
Invest in people, technology, and infrastructure
3 strategic goals
Community Impact
Deepen relationships and amplify collective impact
3 strategic goals