Especially for Nonprofits

Especially for Non-profits

Strategy quiz for non-profit directors and board members:

• Does your organization have a mission statement that is clear, concise, and specific to its work?
• Is all the work of the organization tied to the mission?
• Is there a shared vision for the future?
• Have you outlined what needs to be accomplished to achieve that vision?
• Do you have processes in place to ensure the organization stays focused and on track?
• Are major decisions checked against mission and vision to assure consistency?
• Are you confident in the ability of the organization to continue to raise the necessary funding to implement plans?
• Does the board provide good governance, and plan for continuity?
• Are the organization’s director and staff aligned with each other and with the board?

If the answer to any of these questions is ‘no,’ your organization may be hampered in its efforts to compete for charitable contributions and grants.  Furthermore, it may not be offering the optimal type and level of services to its clients.  It may be a good time to re-energize your organization through a strategic assessment.

We can help you better position your organization for both current operations and sustainability through:

• Development and articulation of mission statement
• Development and articulation of vision
• Establishment of strategic priorities and setting goals and objectives consistent with the vision
• Documentation of the strategic plan and development of a tactical implementation plan consistent with the strategic plan
• Performance of progress checks on plan implementation, including recommendations for mid-course adjustments
• Management team building, and facilitating alignment between board, director, and staff
• Facilitation of board and staff retreats, and other major meetings

Re-energizing Your Organization

http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/184-january-2010-re-energizing-your-organization.html

The Importance of Strategy for Nonprofits http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/183-february-2010-the-importance-of-strategy-for-nonprofits.html

Understanding your Mission and Vision

http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/182-march-2010-understanding-your-mission-and-vision.html

A New Look At Strategic Goals and Priorities http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/181-april-2010-a-new-look-at-strategic-goals-and-priorities.html

Outcomes-based Performance Measurement http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/180-may-2010-outcomes-based-performance-measurement.html

Assessment of Nonprofit Capacity and Performance http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/179-june-2010-assessment-of-nonprofit-capacity-and-performance.html

Analyze and Prioritize the Findings of Your Assessment http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/215-july-2010-analyze-and-prioritize-the-findings-of-your-assessment.html

Implementing Your Strategic Plan: Action Planning  http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/216-august-2010-implementing-your-strategic-plan-action-planning.html

Implementing Operational Performance or Capacity Improvement Projects http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/220-september-2010-implementing-operational-performance-or-capacity-improvement-projects.html

Building Sustainability: Earned Income for Your Nonprofit? http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/223-newsnotes.html

Re-energizing Your Organization – A Summary http://www.new.org/news/newsletters/newnotes-archive/239-november-2010-re-energizing-your-organization-a-summary.html