Strategic Planning

Explore the art and science of strategic planning in the nonprofit sector. Discover expert insights, practical tips, and proven strategies to navigate the complexities of planning for success and achieving your organization's long-term goals effectively.

Illustration of a nonprofit leader sitting at a desk in July, thoughtfully reviewing documents with a calendar, thank-you card, and a coffee mug nearby, symbolizing a mid-year reflection and planning moment.

The Mid-Year Check-In Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Do (But Rarely Does)

July isn’t just the midpoint of the year, it’s a strategic moment to pause, reflect, and reset. In this post, we walk nonprofit leaders through a practical mid-year check-in to help clarify priorities, assess progress, and finish the year with focus and momentum.

Braden Pedersen

Jul 152 min read

Illustration of a nonprofit leader sitting at a desk, looking stressed with hand on forehead, surrounded by a strategic plan binder, documents, and conflicting financial arrows, representing frustration with ineffective strategic planning.

Why Most Strategic Plans Fail—and What You Can Do Instead

Most strategic plans sound great on paper—until they disappear into a binder and never shape day-to-day decisions. In this post, we unpack why traditional plans fail and how to build a lean, actionable strategy your team will actually use.

Braden Pedersen

Jun 292 min read

Illustration of a diverse group of nonprofit board members in a meeting, discussing financial documents with charts and dollar symbols in the background, representing strategic board conversations.

The 3 Conversations Every Nonprofit Leader Should Have With Their Board This Quarter

Your board shouldn’t just be a group that meets quarterly—they should be your greatest strategic asset. In this post, we outline the three conversations every nonprofit leader should be having with their board this quarter to drive clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth.

Braden Pedersen

Jun 292 min read