The Academy is a digital training platform that will provide you with the valuable knowledge, tools, and resources Hope Reins has amassed for more than 15 years as a leading nonprofit ranch ministry.
We are thrilled to introduce The Academy ’s first course offering called Essentials, which includes everything you ’ll need to launch or strengthen your equine mentorship program—so more kids can heal in your community.
We’re so happy you’re here!
The Academy is a digital training platform created by Hope Reins, and Essentials is the phase one course offering from The Academy.
Essentials will provide everything you need to start up or strengthen a nonprofit ranch ministry similar to Hope Reins.
The course is divided into three core topics: Business, Leadership, and Operations.
Each of these modules highlights important fundamentals for beginners and best practices for those looking to strengthen an existing program.
Journey alongside the seasoned team from Hope Reins as you unlock 21 videos packed with strategic and tactical instruction.
Also included in Essentials are book recommendations, articles and links to other relevant training content. There’s also BONUS video content from our strategic partner, Mission Triangle!
In their own words:
“It was a comprehensive overview of the elements needed to start a center.”
“The content was exactly what new and aspiring similar ministries need in a training course such as this.”
“There was a feeling of encouragement, support and caring.”
“This was like having a conversation with a like minded friend.”
“The videos that I watched were informative and inspirational.”
Who should enroll in Essentials?
- Enroll if you are a Christian who has a passion to help hurting people heal with horses.
- Enroll if you are thinking about, planning, or currently building a nonprofit ranch similar to Hope Reins that includes mentors, horses and Jesus.
- Enroll if you want to discover valuable tools to strengthen your existing ranch program.
Here’s What You’ll Learn in Essentials:
Setting Your Strategic Vision
Be a Legitimate Nonprofit
Be a Legitimate Nonprofit: Board Development
Business Planning: Why Plan?
Business Planning: How to Plan
Technical Infrastructure
Fundraising Fundamentals
Fundraising: Engaging & Growing Champions
Fundraising: Marketing & Communications
Calling
Competency
Communication
Character
Property: Development & Setup
Horses: Finding & Selecting
Horses: Care & Training
Volunteers: Culture & Structure
Volunteers: Finding, Training & Managing
Programs: Developing a Trauma Mindset
Programs: Client Selection & Management
Programs: Planning a Great Session
21 total videos!
Here’s How Essentials Can Benefit You:
- Discern if God is calling you for this endeavor.
- Follow a proven pathway—one that’s been honed for more than 15 years.
- Build camaraderie with like-minded people so you don’t feel alone.
- Strengthen your confidence.
- Accelerate your personal growth and that of your organization.
- Learn from seasoned leaders who have built and run a successful nonprofit.
- Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of the online course.
Cost: $300
When you register, you will receive 12-month access to Essentials.
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Questions? TheAcademy@hopereins.org
Essentials Course Registration Includes:
- Beginning the day of payment, one-year access to the Business, Leadership, and Operations online training modules of Essentials.
- Built-in communication channels for onboarding and technical support.
- BONUS! Mission Triangle training courses on governance, financial, legal, and fundraising fundamentals.