Strategic planning often feels abstract or overly complex, especially for small or grassroots organizations working with limited resources. Yet when it’s done well, it helps to bring focus, alignment, and clear direction to the entire team. In the following, you and your team can find practical advice on the strategic planning process and on developing a strategic plan as a document. Read more
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Strategic thinking isn’t something ingenious; and it definitely shouldn’t be reserved for visionary leaders. It’s a set of attitudes and a way of thinking that anyone in an organization can learn. And it should be that way: strategic thinking works best when it becomes a shared team language. This is not a strategic planning guide. It’s a practical manual with a list of 8 principles that you can start adopting instantly.
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Organizational strategy is key to successful fundraising work. Too often, we tend to forget this, which can cause a disconnect between our goals and our financial capabilities. Likewise, a lack of planning in fundraising can lead to lower efficiency, missed opportunities, and mission drift.
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