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Strategic Planning: A Beginner’s 5-Step Guide

Grant Consulting Services

Does your organization have a strategic plan? Strategic planning is a very important step in building a successful organization, no matter its size. So, what is a strategic plan, and how do you make one? What Is A Strategic Plan? Ask the following questions: What resources are already in place?

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When nonprofit strategic planning goes wrong 

Candid

A successful nonprofit strategy is all about getting critical resource decisions right to achieve organizational goals. It sounds straightforward, yet many nonprofit organizations struggle with the strategic planning process, especially when not knowing why, where, or how to start.

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Aligning Nonprofit Priorities for Success

The Fundraiser Coach

The issue was that the department receiving the funds wasn’t a priority at that moment. Strategic plans, typically spanning 3, 5, or even 10 years, are developed with input from the board, leadership, and staff. Situations like these can derail institutional goals, especially when significant gifts are involved.

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Why January Will Make or Break Your Grant Funding Goals

Think and Ink Grants

For some nonprofit leaders, it's also a time to start thinking about a new program year, new budget, and new goals and objectives. The same applies to seeking grant funding. Now “popups” are not things you suddenly remember that you neglected to plan for. You know the little baby cartoon you sometimes see in pop culture.

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Helpful Ways to Measure and Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Performance

Blackbaud

The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. If you are not sure which metrics are essential or how to convert your data into something stakeholders can grasp and absorb, start simply by setting clear goals. Your team can decide which data points and KPIs matter most to your strategy and your mission.

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How to Build a Better Nonprofit Budget in Less Time and with Less Stress

Blackbaud

Always Start with the Mission in Mind Any good budgeting process should start with your organization’s mission and strategic plan. A clear understanding of your core mission and short-term and long-term goals aligns the budget and financial decisions with the overall direction of the organization.

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Boost Your External Funding via Effective Leadership

Grant Training Center

Leaders guide their teams, inspire their people, and drive their organizations towards achieving their goals. Strategic Thinking Leadership requires strategic thinking and planning. To this end, we at the Grant Training Center, incorporate the latest trends and best practices in our leadership training.

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