Strategic Planning for Nonprofits
Wild Apricot
MAY 1, 2024
Define your nonprofit's mission and your goals through a strategic plan! Show others how you'll achieve this with our tips, tricks and template.
Strategic Planning: A Beginner’s 5-Step Guide
Grant Consulting Services
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
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
AUGUST 23, 2023
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.
How to Keep Every Member of Your Organization Connected to the Strategic Plan
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 13, 2024
Each member of your organization must be connected to the strategic plan in a way that affects their work everyday. Here's how to do this.
What’s Your People’s Strategic Plan? Why Nonprofit Leaders Should Invest in Talent and Culture
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
What nonprofit leaders need is a "people’s strategic plan," a clear and consistent framework and set of measurable actions to invest in their people and culture. Just like organizations have a strategic plan to achieve financial and programmatic goals, they need a roadmap to invest in talent development, too.
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Here’s Why Your Nonprofit Team Isn’t Hitting Its Goals
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Your nonprofit likely has many goals it wants to accomplish, ranging in priority and timeline. Some of these goals may be broad and worldly, while others are not. However, for you to lay a path to accomplish your goals, your nonprofit should follow a similar structure for writing each of your goals. .
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Aligning Nonprofit Priorities for Success
The Fundraiser Coach
JUNE 14, 2024
Strategic plans, typically spanning 3, 5, or even 10 years, are developed with input from the board, leadership, and staff. In my example, the fundraiser had planned the approach, only to find out that the museum director had intervened, and the check arrived and was deposited before the fundraiser even knew the meeting had happened.
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Question of the Month: How do you set goals for mid-level?
Veritus Group
JULY 17, 2023
In this Question of the Month video, Richard and Jeff explain how Veritus approaches setting goals for mid-level programs. The post Question of the Month: How do you set goals for mid-level? appeared first on Veritus Group.
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OKRs Offer Nonprofits a Better Approach to Goal-Setting Success
NonProfit PRO
MAY 4, 2022
The most successful organizations are able to collectively identify and engage around measurable goals. Many of them utilize objectives and key results (OKRs) to achieve these top priorities.
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Helpful Ways to Measure and Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Performance
Blackbaud
MARCH 15, 2024
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 goal is transparency.
Question of the Month: How do you set goals in major gifts?
Veritus Group
JUNE 28, 2023
In this Question of the Month video, Richard and Jeff discuss how to set goals for your major gifts program in a way that honors the donor. The post Question of the Month: How do you set goals in major gifts? appeared first on Veritus Group.
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Setting Organizational Goals: Does your team know what to do?
Blue Avocado
JUNE 20, 2022
When your organization’s managers write performance reviews, do they evaluate specific, mutually agreed-upon goals or do they write in generalities […]. The post Setting Organizational Goals: Does your team know what to do? appeared first on Blue Avocado.
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Simplifying nonprofit strategic planning for beginners
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Nonprofit strategic planning often gets a bad rap, but time spent mapping out your organization’s future can save you from spinning your wheels, being busy but not effective. But without a clear idea of where you’re going, all that activity may not actually move you forward toward your goals. What a waste of time!
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Why January Will Make or Break Your Grant Funding Goals
Think and Ink Grants
JANUARY 19, 2022
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 key takeaway here is for many nonprofits, especially those on a year-end fiscal year, the month of January will make or break your grant funding goals and set your organization up for the rest of the year.
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Elevate Your Nonprofit’s 2024 Goals With Data-Driven Development Strategies
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 19, 2024
Here are three questions nonprofits should ask in order to implement a data-driven development strategy in 2024.
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Why Organizational Values Matter to Fundraising and Strategy
NonProfit PRO
MAY 20, 2022
At a recent strategic planning session, I was working with a nonprofit to create organizational values. As my team introduced the activity, a board member spoke up and said, “We’d like to focus on strategies and goals. Why should we take the time to focus on organizational values?”.
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Elevate Your Nonprofit’s 2024 Goals With Data-Driven Development Strategies
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 19, 2024
Here are three questions nonprofits should ask in order to implement a data-driven development strategy in 2024.
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How (and Why) To Make Organizational Alignment Happen
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Lack of alignment can happen at any level because subordinate employees do not have the tools to see if their work aligns with the strategic plan. They may know their nonprofit needs to raise $14 million, but not the organizational goal of retaining more event participants and transitioning them to sustaining donors.
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CDR Fundraising Group Announces Britt Fouks as Vice President, Strategy and Planning
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
In her new role, Fouks will lead strategic planning initiatives for key clients, focusing primarily on goals and objectives. Fouks takes on this leadership role at CDR with over 20 years of experience in client services and consulting with nonprofits.
How to Build a Better Nonprofit Budget in Less Time and with Less Stress
Blackbaud
MAY 6, 2024
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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GRANTEGY: Don’t Leave Your Grants to Chance Series
Grant Consulting Services
APRIL 25, 2024
The Importance of Strategy A good strategy provides a clear roadmap, consisting of a set of guiding principles or rules, that defines the actions people in the business should take (and not take) and the things they should prioritize (and not prioritize) to achieve desired goals (Watkins, 2007). Are You Ready?
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How to Keep Your Board Members Involved in Your Mission
Greater Giving
AUGUST 21, 2023
To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. Involving your board members in nonprofit strategic planning can help. Align your goals with your nonprofit’s values to shape your plans for the future.
Nonprofit Accountant vs. Fractional CFO: The Key Differences
Blackbaud
JULY 24, 2024
They’ll consider how your financial activities align with your nonprofit’s overall strategic plan by answering the following questions: What are this organization’s financial goals (revenue generation targets, spending objectives, etc.)? Some of the tasks they will most likely perform include: Creating budgets.
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Organizational Development in Becoming Grant-Ready
Grant Professionals Association
MARCH 15, 2024
So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Now is the time to strategize, mobilize, and leverage innovative approaches to achieve greater success in securing support for your organization's mission and initiatives. After all, your organization's sustainability depends on it.
The Crucial Role of Strong and Efficient Operations in Boosting Nonprofit Fundraising Revenue
Greater Giving
AUGUST 27, 2024
Strategic Planning A clear strategic plan aligns the organization’s mission with its operational capabilities and fundraising efforts. It ensures that all activities are goal-oriented and resources are allocated efficiently.
DHS-23-USFA-043-00-99 Fiscal Year 2023 State Fire Training Systems Grant
iGrantWriters
JUNE 12, 2023
The State Fire Training Programs align with Goal 5 of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024, which focuses on strengthening preparedness and resilience. Additionally, the grants help states supplement and customize their training delivery by utilizing NFA courses and programs.
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Building a nonprofit budget: 4 steps to get started
Candid
DECEMBER 20, 2023
As you follow this process, always remember to align your budget with your organization’s general goals and plans for future growth. Set financial goals for your organization Before creating your operating budget, check in with your strategic plan.
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3 Roles of the Nonprofit CFO that Lead to Mission Success
Blackbaud
MAY 28, 2024
Charged with making informed financial decisions that align with the organization’s mission and strategic objectives, this role requires a keen understanding of both internal dynamics and external factors impacting the organization. The imperative for transparency and accountability has never been greater in the nonprofit sector.
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How to Think Strategically at Your Non-Profit
Joe Garecht Fundraising
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Thinking strategically means that you don’t just “fall into” doing things at your non-profit. Instead, you should be moving with purpose at your organization – making plans, setting goals, and then working to achieve those goals. Think: How do We Ultimately Achieve our Goal? Plan for Growth.
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Demystifying the Major Nonprofit Accounting Methods
Pamela Grow
MAY 2, 2024
It’s less useful for future planning and goal-setting since you don’t have official, complete records of expected revenue or outstanding payments. Accrual accounting allows for more effective financial decision-making, which will help you define your growth goals and measure your progress toward them.
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How Does Grant Writing Experience Help Me Get a Job?
Grant Training Center
AUGUST 21, 2023
This research skill is applicable to various jobs that involve data gathering, analysis, and strategic planning. Strategic Thinking: Crafting grant proposals requires strategic thinking to align your organization’s goals with potential funders’ priorities.
Ready for Reset? So Is Your Grant Strategy by Tracey Diefenbach, GPC
Assel Grant Services
JANUARY 3, 2024
My process starts with gathering essential materials including: (1) Agency’s updated strategic plan, (2) Agency’s updated annual budget, and (3) Last year’s grant calendar. From there, the steps I take are: Review agency/client goals and any updated strategic plans. Review current funders. Review denied grants.
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Building a Grant-Ready Organization
Grant Professionals Association
JUNE 13, 2023
Use your organization’s strategic plan and the SMART goals within it as your guide to mission-aligned messaging. Development: Do you have acknowledgement practices in place, a plan for stewarding your institutional partners, and know how grants factor into your department and organization’s goals?
Three lessons nonprofits learned from the pandemic
Candid
AUGUST 2, 2022
Lesson #1: Plan ahead to be resilient . In order to overcome challenges, your nonprofit organization needs a strategic plan. You may already have a strong understanding of your goals, but it’s equally important to know how your organization will achieve them, especially in the face of adversity. .
Maximize Your Progress: 4 Poor Fundraising Habits to Kick
Blackbaud
JUNE 27, 2024
A stagnant fundraising strategy can cause roadblocks, such as falling behind on fundraising goals, missing key support, and even causing donor attrition. Lack of clear goals and reporting. Poor strategic planning can lead your organization to make uninformed or vague goals that make it difficult to define success.
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The Advantages of Asymmetric Information
ProposalPRO
AUGUST 31, 2021
PRO Tip: Learn the best way to respond to a grant by studying the agency issuing that grant - its mission, policy goals, and types of grants it awards. Read the agency’s strategic plan. Each agency is required by law to share its strategic plan. Looking for the best way to start that research?
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Highlighting 9 bbcon 2024 Sessions for Raiser’s Edge NXT® Users
Blackbaud
AUGUST 12, 2024
Now it’s time to elevate your game by registering for bbcon 2024 sessions that are designed just for your goals and interests. You’re already using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, the world’s most popular and powerful system for professional fundraisers. New to bbcon?
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Effective Strategies for a Successful School Fundraising Event
Big Fundraising Ideas
MAY 21, 2024
Effective Strategies for a Successful School Fundraising Event Blog Summary: Planning a successful school fundraising event involves more than just gathering donations. This blog starts by defining SMART goals and forming a capable and enthusiastic committee. Whatever your aim, using the SMART goal framework can guide your planning.
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Giving Days: How They Work & How Your Nonprofit Can Participate
CauseVox
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
You have the power to host your own, tailor-made to suit your organization’s mission and goals. Hosting a successful giving day requires strategic planning and thoughtful execution. Set Clear Goals Define your fundraising target, donor engagement goals, and impact-oriented objectives. Who Hosts Giving Days?
Unlocking Opportunities: How Next Level Grant Training Can Transform Your Career
Grant Professionals Association
DECEMBER 21, 2023
This article dives into how mastering ethics, collaboration, grant research, strategic planning, building relationships, and prospecting for foundations can be a game-changer in your professional life. Explore techniques for thorough and efficient grant research that aligns with your organization's goals.
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The Quick Guide to Nonprofit Board Responsibilities
Qgiv
JULY 24, 2024
At its core, your board is responsible for steering your nonprofit towards achieving your goals while ensuring legal and ethical integrity. Your chair also acts as a liaison between your board and your staff to help with aligning goals and communication.
Investing in Growth: Leaders’ Professional Development Plans
The NonProfit Times
APRIL 29, 2024
Reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, and professional goals to identify areas for improvement and growth. Look for opportunities that cover topics relevant to nonprofit leadership, including strategic planning, fundraising, board governance, and program management.
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Did You Know? Nonprofits are Accountable for Impact Measurement
Assel Grant Services
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
This aspect involves assessing and quantifying the outcomes and effectiveness of a nonprofit’s programs and initiatives in relation to its stated mission and goals. This mission frequently defines the nonprofit’s goals and objectives and guides all its activities.
What’s Your Association’s Theme for 2015?
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 13, 2015
Before you finalize your strategic plan or launch your projects or events schedule, take time to look back over 2014 in order to set goals and develop a theme for 2015.'
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