I used to have a New Year's resolutions ritual. Same goals, same treadmill drudgery, same disappointing results. Someone once said “insanity is doing the same thing, over and over, and expecting different results.”* What if I turned my consulting expertise and experience toward my personal goals? Could strategic planning finally be the solution to getting healthier? With my notepad and a new insight, I explored my health goals like I was facilitating a nonprofit’s strategic planning process.
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Topics:
Strategy,
Planning,
strategic planning
Living in the Midwest, it can get cold in the winter months. Real cold. One of the essential clothing items are gloves. Not just any glove, but a great glove. A glove should fit snugly but comfortably, without being too tight or too loose. I often go for gloves that are well insulated, yet stylish, and comfortable to wear. Ultimately, the best glove will depend on your individual needs and preferences.
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Topics:
Leadership,
Change,
Nonprofit Leadership,
Strategy,
strategic planning
Be stubborn about the vision, but flexible with your plan.” – John C. Maxwell
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Topics:
Leadership,
Change,
Nonprofit Leadership,
Strategy,
strategic planning
There once was a little girl whose grandfather took her fishing. She loved being out on the lake. He patiently taught her how to bait, cast and reel them in. But the little girl noticed that her grandfather threw all the large fish back into the lake, and he only kept the smaller ones.
When she asked him why, he laughed and said, “I can’t seem to find my large frying pan. The one I have is only 7 inches, and so I can only fit the small fish in there.”
Do you ever feel like your non-profit has only 7-inch frying pans? Do you throw out some of the big ideas before you even get to try them on?
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Topics:
Strategy,
Relationship Building,
strategic planning
We raised $5.7 million.
OR
We raised $5.7 million!
Why does one character change that statement so much?
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Topics:
Leadership,
Goal Setting,
Mission,
Goals,
Financial Development,
Vision,
strategic planning,
Metrics
Anticipation is at its peak, the play is about to happen, and the whistle blows. The referee’s voice echoes across the stadium: False start.
Five-yard penalty. The opportunity to move the ball is hampered. This might even lead to a turnover.
False starts are common in many sports. In football, they are the top cause of penalties. And guess what? False starts happen in nonprofits too.
Organizational false starts might not be in adrenaline-pumping moments. But they can cost your nonprofit significant time, lost motivation, and wasted staff and volunteer energy.
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Topics:
Leadership,
Nonprofit Leadership,
strategic planning
We’re proud of the work we do to help nonprofits thrive. But we’re REALLY proud of the work our clients do to improve life for others.
Every day we are inspired by their vision, leadership and commitment to making the world a better place.
Here’s one of those stories.
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Topics:
Success Stories,
Board Development,
Volunteer Appreciation,
Nonprofit Leadership,
Volunteers,
CelebratingOurClients,
strategic planning,
board governance