About us
Reflecting our elite-level service, values, and the unique impact we bring to every client.
“The Powerhouse of Nonprofit Infrastructure & Program Architecture”
Strategic Infrastructure • Custom Program Architecture • Organizational Excellence
We don’t just write programs — we build fundable, scalable ecosystems.
At SABERN Group, we specialize in transforming visionary ideas into legally structured, fully fundable, and operationally sound organizations. Whether you're a startup, nonprofit, or founder with a bold mission, we don’t just support your growth — we engineer it from the ground up.
Our signature 6-Phase Launch to Growth™ Framework is designed to meet organizations where they are and guide them toward where they’re meant to be: fully aligned, impact-driven, and ready to thrive.
BIOGRAPHIES
Nicole Hudgins-Founder
Nicole Hudgins – Business Strategist | Infrastructure & Program Development Specialist | Grant Writer
Nicole Hudgins is a Business Infrastructure and Program Development Specialist, Strategic Architect, and expert Grant Writer with over two decades of experience helping individuals and organizations turn ideas into fully structured, fundable, and scalable ventures. With a deep understanding of both business operations and community needs, Nicole builds custom solutions that lead to lasting impact.
Born and raised in Detroit, Nicole overcame childhood poverty and the foster care system to become a straight-A student, honors graduate, and lifelong learner. In 2004, she founded The Escalady Organization, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to reducing youth violence and substance abuse—funded entirely out of her own pocket and driven by her unwavering passion for at-risk youth.
Nicole has launched successful ventures across the U.S., France, and Côte d’Ivoire, building an international trade business that turned thrift store finds into thousands in profit. Between 2016–2019, she earned over $375,000 selling jewelry, apparel, and luxury goods out of her car and vending at local stores.
Today, Nicole specializes in guiding entrepreneurs and nonprofits through the full development cycle—from EIN registration and board structuring to 250+ page program development, grant applications, and continuation funding. Her recent success includes securing $25,075 from Forgotten Harvest for a church kitchen renovation project.
Nicole is a visionary who combines lived experience with strategic brilliance. She empowers others to grow, fund, and sustain their missions—and she brings unmatched heart, skill, and dedication to every project she touches.
ENDORSEMENTS
Bishop Herman Starks CEO
Bishop Herman Starks is a powerful voice in politics, entertainment, ministry, and justice reform. Once wrongfully incarcerated for over 15 years, his journey from injustice to influence is a living testimony of redemption and purpose. Upon release, he entered the entertainment industry, managing artists, producing events, and eventually co-founding the Benjamin Brothers—an award-winning real estate and fashion brand revitalizing Detroit communities.
As a sought-after campaign strategist, Bishop Starks has managed high-profile political races and helped shape the public profiles of rising leaders across Michigan. His leadership extended into advocacy with Michigan United, where he directed campaigns for criminal justice reform, fair sentencing, and community healing.
Today, Bishop Starks serves alongside his wife, Apostle Sheryl Starks, as co-founder and senior pastor of Christ Truth International Ministries of Deliverance in Detroit. He also serves on the INFORM National Board of Bishops, mentoring faith leaders across the nation. Whether in the courtroom, the pulpit, or the streets, Bishop Herman Starks is committed to transforming pain into power—and purpose into progress.
What We Do
We deliver end-to-end organizational infrastructure and program development services that help leaders:
- Legally structure and launch their organizations
- Design high-impact, fundable programs (150–350+ pages)
- Build strategic, sustainable systems for long-term growth
- Develop, train, and align effective boards of directors
- Navigate compliance with HIPAA, fiduciary, privacy, and partnership standards
- Get funding-ready through grant templates, capital plans, and funder outreach strategy
Whether you're applying for your first grant or scaling your community programs, we architect the full path forward — structure, strategy, systems, and all.
What Sets Us Apart
Clients don’t just hire us — they call us their Powerhouse Partner because of the transformation they experience.
Comprehensive, Custom Solutions
We don’t offer templates. We create tailored, enterprise-grade systems for each client, designed to align with your unique mission, impact model, and funder expectations.
COO-Level Strategy for Grassroots & Growth-Stage Orgs
From legal compliance to board governance and SOPs, we provide the kind of insight and execution that most organizations only access through expensive consulting firms — but with the agility and personal touch of a trusted partner.
Unmatched Work Ethic & Delivery
In just six months, we've designed 10+ full-scale custom programs and guided numerous clients through full formation, development, and funding preparation. We’re known for being responsive, thorough, and results-driven.
Personal Brand Statement:
I am the powerhouse behind the scenes — building scalable, fundable, and compliant organizations from the ground up. As a Business Infrastructure & Program Development Specialist, I don’t just create programs — I architect ecosystems. From legal formation to board training, from custom 250+ page program designs to grant readiness and strategic scaling — I partner with purpose-driven leaders to transform vision into operational reality. My work delivers not just results, but resilience, positioning every client to lead, grow, and leave lasting impact with confidence.
We're Accessible, Relationship-Focused, and Mission-Driven
Our Edge: • We’re building true partnerships, not just selling services. • Clients feel seen, supported, and heard. • Our process is collaborative and hands-on, not distant or robotic. • We care about their impact, not just their invoice.
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