What Does it Take to Build a Nimble Organization?
The pace of change today only seems to be accelerating. Whether it’s new technology, like AI-powered chatbots, or changes in how we work, like the embrace of working remotely, meeting the moment requires that organizations and leaders learn to be nimble. But what...
Why is Stakeholder Engagement Important?
When you’re developing a new project or launching a new initiative, sometimes the last thing you want to think about is bringing in stakeholders. Engaging stakeholders requires time, planning, and a smart yet adaptable strategy. Doing it well is no easy feat. But...
What is Mission Creep and Why Does it Matter?
“Mission creep” or “mission drift” are two terms that have long plagued the nonprofit sector. So what exactly is the dreaded mission creep? Mission creep happens when leaders lose focus and allow an organization to move away from its intended purpose. Imagine...
Questions to Ask Strategic Planning Consultants
If you’re starting strategic planning and interviewing consultants, you might be wondering: What questions should I ask strategic planning consultants? Most organizations undertaking strategic planning choose to work with a consultant. There are incredible benefits...
What is a Strategic Planning Timeline?
One of the first questions many strategic planning clients have is: What is the timeline for a strategic planning process? In practice, leaders are generally asking about two things: How long will the strategic planning process take? How long of a period should a...
Funding for Good on the Nonprofit MBA Podcast
Mandy Pearce on The Nonprofit MBA Podcast Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Setting Your Organization Up for Success Nonprofit strategic planning enables nonprofit organizations to set and achieve their long-term goals effectively. It involves defining your nonprofit's...
The Relationship Between Strategic Planning and Risk Management
As leaders, we often think of strategic planning as a project for when things are already going well. We imagine tackling questions of how to grow—our budget, our impact and our teams. But planning isn’t just for the good times. There’s a strong relationship...
Are You Hiring for Sustainability?
On the heels of the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting, staff turnover and success are top of mind for many nonprofit leaders. And for good reason. Gallup research reveals that: The cost of replacing an individual employee can range from one-half to two times the...
What Are the Steps in Strategic Planning?
One frequent question we hear from organizations is: What are the steps in strategic planning? Leaders, especially those looking to make do without hiring a strategic planning consultant, imagine there might be a nice simple checklist. Follow the steps one by one...
Inspiring Quotes about Strategic Planning
When your organization is getting started with a strategic planning process, “inspiring” might not be the first word that comes to mind. But in Funding for Good’s work with dozens of organizations, we’ve found that inspiration is exactly what the strategic planning...
Surprising Statistics about Strategic Planning
As strategic planning consultants, here at Funding for Good we’re always looking for the latest research and statistics about strategic planning. What works? What doesn’t? How does strategic planning benefit organizations—and how can it be even more effective? When...
Considering Flexible Work Policies in Strategic Planning
Are flexible work policies right for your organization? One way to find out is through a strategic planning process. The debate about what works when it comes to “flex work” has been heating up. Major companies like Disney and Amazon have issued new policies...