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Strategic Planning Episodes

June 11, 2025

320: From Paper to Progress: 4 Steps to Actionable Strategy (Rebecca …

320: From Paper to Progress: 4 Steps to Actionable Strategy (Rebecca White) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. Why …

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April 2, 2025

310: Why is Now the Time for Future Thinking? (Trista Harris)

310: Why is Now the Time for Future Thinking? (Trista Harris) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about h...

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Jan. 2, 2025

297: Four Ways to Future-Proof Your Nonprofit in 2025 (Bert Armstrong…

297: Four Ways to Future-Proof Your Nonprofit in 2025 (Bert Armstrong & Shannon Williams) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help ...

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Oct. 3, 2024

284: How Do You Scale Success as a Nonprofit Leader? (Erin McAleer)

284: How Do You Scale Success as a Nonprofit Leader? (Erin McAleer) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding...

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Sept. 26, 2024

282: How Can Strategic Planning Transform Your Nonprofit? (Nikki Stew…

282: How Can Strategic Planning Transform Your Nonprofit? (Nikki Stewart) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help f...

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Aug. 29, 2024

278: 3 Barriers to Nonprofit Strategic Planning (Chris Wong)

278: 3 Barriers to Nonprofit Strategic Planning (Chris Wong) SUMMARY How can nonprofit leaders shift from simply surviving to strategically thriving in an environment filled with resource constraints and external pressures? I...

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May 30, 2024

264: Navigating Nonprofit Change: 5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid (Micha…

264: Navigating Nonprofit Change: 5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid (Michael Randel) SUMMARY How can nonprofit leaders effectively navigate resistance and foster genuine support for change initiatives? In episode 264 of Your Path ...

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Feb. 29, 2024

251: Three Keys to Scaling a Global Nonprofit (Kate Grant)

251: Three Keys to Scaling a Global Nonprofit (Kate Grant) SUMMARY Are you ready to scale your nonprofit globally? In episode #251 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Kate Grant , CEO of the Fistula Foundation, explores key...

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Dec. 21, 2023

241: The Power of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits (Marie Palacios)

241: The Power of Strategic Planning for Nonprofits (Marie Palacios) SUMMARY Did you know that a well-crafted strategic plan is statistically proven to double an organization’s chance of long-term success? In episode #241 of ...

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Oct. 5, 2023

230: Why Your Nonprofit is Doing Strategic Planning All Wrong (Sarah …

230: Why Your Nonprofit is Doing Strategic Planning All Wrong (Sarah Olivieri) SUMMARY What exactly is strategic planning for a nonprofit organization? Does your plan truly align with your mission, and do you know how to actu...

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Sept. 21, 2023

228: Strategic Planning Doesn’t Need to be Painful (Carol Hamilton)

228: Strategic Planning Doesn’t Need to be Painful (Carol Hamilton) SUMMARY Is your nonprofit on a clear path, grounded with specific goals, to achieve its mission? Can you articulate organizational priorities that reflect a ...

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Jan. 19, 2023

193: Social Impact Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders (Jacob Harold)

193: Social Impact Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders (Jacob Harold) SUMMARY Many nonprofit leaders have social impact amongst their chief objectives, but do you know what social impact truly means and how to measure the impact...

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June 8, 2020

40: What Do I Do With My Nonprofit’s Strategic Plan? (Andrew Hollo)

40: What Do I Do With My Nonprofit’s Strategic Plan? (Andrew Hollo) SUMMARY Given the uncertainty nonprofit leaders are facing right now, it’s no wonder many are dismissing long-range strategic plans as practically useless. ...

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