After the Strategic Plan

We have written many articles about strategic planning to help boards. They cover the pre-planning phase and the creation of the plan. This article will help you lay a foundation for the successful execution of the plan.

Implementation begins immediately after the plan is written. This is when the operational changes begin. When most boards […]

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What Should the Board Do?

A while ago a nonprofit was founded on a large piece of ground. The founders hoped the nonprofit would grow and need the land. As the years passed, the nonprofit grew and shrank. Today it is serving very few people and struggling to find a path forward. It has never needed more than the modest […]

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An Easy and Effective Vision

The decisions your board makes at this year’s meetings lay the foundation for the board’s legacy and your nonprofit’s future.

Often your board’s influence on your nonprofit takes years to become obvious. Incremental changes can happen immediately but are noticeable after the results are known. For example, cutting expenses to better align costs and income […]

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Giving Back to Your Community

When you increase the value of your nonprofit to your community, your community will increase support. […]

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Vision and Strategy Simplified

Vision and strategy are simpler to deal with and more valuable than most nonprofits realize. […]

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Look Long, Gain Much

Nonprofit executives who practice long-term thinking and planning produce better results. […]

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Executing the Long View

When a nonprofit executive has the right incentives, it is much easier to create a successful plan. […]

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Taking the Long View

Require your board to create a long-term plan that will provide your nonprofit with better support. […]

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Existing Qualities and Behaviors

A board focused on strength building will enhance your nonprofit’s future. […]

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What Does Better Mean?

How your nonprofit’s board members define what is better for your nonprofit determines your success. […]

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