Strategic planning for nonprofits isn't corporate planning with a smaller budget. The constraints are different, the stakeholders are different, and the decision-making framework is fundamentally different. After working with nonprofits... read more →
You built the plan. The team was aligned. The goals made sense. And then the world changed. Revenue dropped. A key leader left. A new regulation reshaped the landscape. The... read more →
In a recent post, I wrote about why membership growth is a strategy problem — not a marketing problem. The real challenges associations face — generational shifts, industry consolidation, competition... read more →
When we scope a strategic planning engagement with a business, one of the first things we want to understand is where the organization stands on social and environmental issues. Not... read more →
Why the most expensive mistake in strategic planning isn't hiring a facilitator. It's not hiring one. Here's a scenario we hear all the time. An organization decides it's time for... read more →
It's tempting. It's fast. And it could cost your organization more than it saves. You've probably already thought about it. Maybe you've even tried it. Type a prompt into Claude... read more →
Understanding the Key Differences — and Choosing the Right Professional for Your Goals You know your organization needs outside help. Maybe your team is stuck, your plan needs a reset,... read more →
Membership growth is one of the most common challenges our association clients raise when we're scoping a strategic planning engagement. And the conversation almost never starts with "we need better... read more →
Room setup is one of the most overlooked decisions in meeting planning — and one of the most consequential. The way people are arranged in a room shapes how they... read more →
Not every meeting needs a professional facilitator. But some absolutely do. Here's how to tell the difference. Let me be upfront: most of your meetings don't need someone like me... read more →