Strategic Planning Episodes

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 do so many strategic plans gather dust instead of driving impact? In episode #320 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, nonprofit strategist Rebecca White unpacks why well-intentioned plans often ...

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 finding an interim executive or your next leader. Are you ready to navigate the opportunities of 2025, or are you feeling the pressure of stretched resources, leadership turnover and a disengaged board of directors? In episode #297 of Your Path to Nonprofit...

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 an interim executive or your next leader. How do you balance rapid growth and building a strong team to support your nonprofit’s long-term success? In episode 284 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Erin McAleer, President of Project Bread, dives into the co...

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 finding an interim executive or your next leader. How do you transform a strategic plan from a daunting task into a powerful tool for leading your nonprofit? In episode 282 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore the transformative power of strategic planni...

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? In episode 278 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Chris Wong delves into the intricacies of strategic planning for nonprofits, addressing common challenges and offering actionable solutions. Drawing from his extensive experience, Chris identifies the three biggest bar...

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 to Nonprofit Leadership, Michael Randel delves into the complexities of leading change in a nonprofit organization. He outlines five common mistakes leaders make, emphasizing the importance of fostering two-way communication and understanding the true nature of resistan...

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 strategies for expanding the reach and impact of nonprofit organizations. Kate shares valuable insights on optimizing board development, advocating for a lean and effective board structure to enhance decision-making and alignment with organizational goals. Delving into ...

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 Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, strategic planning expert Marie Palacios provides clarity around the strategic planning process and how to create a powerful final written product. You’ll gain insider tips on questions like “How do we level the playing field so both i...

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 actually get the plan in motion? Sarah Olivieri shares her unique approach to strategic planning and board engagement that every nonprofit leader will want to consider in episode #230 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. She explains her 5 keys to better strategic planning...

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 shared board and staff vision? In episode #228 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, strategic collaborator Carol Hamilton shares key components of an effective strategic plan, the timeline necessary to build one and why more organizations struggle without one. You’ll le...

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 you’re having? In episode #193 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, social change strategist Jacob Harold shares his tools to help you transform your corner of the world. A former GuideStar and Candid executive, Jacob talks about the importance of collaboration, trans...

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. However, Andrew Hollo brings a much needed and fresh perspective to this strategic planning dilemma and demonstrates that the work he has done across Australia is very much applicable to nonprofit leaders around the world. We discuss four existential questions every nonprofit...