The Role of the Board in Strategic Planning

The Role of the Board in Strategic Planning

The final post in this series addresses another sacred cow. Over the course of my 34 year professional nonprofit career, I have constantly heard “it’s the Board’s job to design the strategic plan.” It’s time to rethink this and get clarity about the Board’s role...
Where is Community Engagement in the Strategic Planning ?

Where is Community Engagement in the Strategic Planning ?

One of the key elements in any strategic planning process is to engage stakeholders, especially those who may be service recipients at a human services organization. As we engage the community, we do not want to 1) set expectations that will not be met and disappoint...
3 Alternatives to the SWOT Analysis

3 Alternatives to the SWOT Analysis

In the last blog, I challenged the usefulness of a SWOT analysis. However, there are some really useful tools that can be alternatives to a SWOT analysis. These ideas are really designed for organizations to create more insightful, responsive strategies by surfacing...
Strategic Planning Requires Evaluation and Goals

Strategic Planning Requires Evaluation and Goals

Most nonprofit or public human services agencies seek some sort of change. Whether it be school readiness, stable housing, improved household income, or a safe environment, change is the focus of most organizations. It is important to capture that change in some form...
The Importance of Organizational Values

The Importance of Organizational Values

Vision and mission are crucial elements in a strategic plan. Having a North Star can help a nonprofit grapple with the uncertainty and complexity of today’s environment. In addition to these two elements of a strategic plan, Partners for Impact encourages clients to...