Planning Strategies for Non-Profits
Over the past week, my daughter’s Girl Scout troop has hosted two big events. On Monday, August 21st, we collaborated with Edmonds Community College to teach girls our solar system and watch the Great...
A few weeks ago, the president of an all-volunteer youth sports league asked me how much operating reserve his organization should have on hand. I started to tell him that most organizations should aim...
Over the past few months, I’ve talked to several non-profit organizations about what it takes to break down silos that impede work. In my experience, the most effective solutions are tailored to the organization...
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...
My last blog post addressed volunteer recruitment. This blog post discusses the 10 actions every nonprofit should take to retain volunteers. Employee turnover is expensive. A study released by the Society for Human Resource...
Almost every nonprofit wants to recruit more volunteers. This blog post will walk you through the 7 steps you must take to build a compelling recruiting plan. Last week was National Volunteer Week in...
Are you having difficulty helping your board (or your executive team) understand the implications of various fundraising tactics? Try using a financial model to help inform the decision. Experienced development professionals understand intuitively how...
Last fall, I helped a Girl Scout leader write a press release about a Brownie who saved her brother’s life and was awarded the Girl Scout Medal of Honor. It isn’t the first time...
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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