Planning Strategies for Non-Profits
We are surrounded by uncertainty and change. Technology is obsolete almost as soon as it is implemented, making expensive investments even more worrisome. The continuing debate over the Affordable Care Act has made healthcare...
When I was a kid, my grandfather (Papa) always used to tell me “You’ve got to have a dream.” If you don’t have a dream, you don’t have a goal. If you don’t have...
Your non-profit is about to launch a strategic planning process, and you’d like to assemble your strategic planning dream team. Who do you ask to serve on the committee or task force? While I...
During the past year, I have encountered several examples of Founder’s Syndrome. While the facts differed from organization to organization, they all shared the same symptoms and suffered similar impacts. Fortunately, much has been...
In my blog post Data-Driven Decision-Making: A Review of RSM’s webinar, I discussed the importance of gathering external data to complement internal data for decision-making. This post provides a quick overview of market research...
Planning important meetings or a board retreat? Make sure fidget toys are part of your supply arsenal. “Mom, do you know what a fidget spinner is?” my son asked me one day. “Do you...
In the past few weeks, I’ve facilitated strategic planning discussions with two different organizations, both of which included the development of new vision statements. The process made me reflect on both the importance of...
Nonprofits approach strategic planning in many ways. This blog post provides a basic structure for the strategic planning process. Tailor the process to meet your non-profit’s specific needs. Preface: What is a Strategic Plan?...
Have you ever wondered how you can improve returns on marketing investments? Have you ever wondered why some non-profits seem to get more out of their marketing dollars, when others just get by? “Market...
As a strategic planning facilitator and board member, I have talked to many harried non-profit executives and board presidents who have said they simply can’t seem to make time for strategic planning. They don’t...
The Upturn Strategies blog provides practical advice to non-profit board members and executives trying to improve their strategic planning processes. For the past 18 years, the author, Heather Fitzpatrick, has facilitated strategic planning process for both for-profit and non-profit entities.
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