Given the steady change in volunteer directors, periodic nonprofit strategic planning sessions are even more important for volunteer associations than for profit-seeking corporations. And yet, until recently, few associations have taken the time to conduct this serious planning exercise. How should they be arranged, who should be involved, and what should be covered? Read on for our […]
5 Ways To Look Your Best On Video Call from TomTJAbbott, CSP It’s the little things that will make you look so much more professional on your next video call. Good Sound The mic on your headphones or Airbuds work great. Adequate Lighting Place a table lamp on your desk to light your face or […]
In this episode of the Strategic Non-Profit podcast, join Trista McIver and Joanna Barclay to discuss the key elements that encompass effective strategic planning sessions for Non- Profit Organizations. The Importance Of Strategic Planning An organization must carry out Strategic Planning to understand their future and how they intend on reaching specific goals to get […]
I sat down (virtually) with a friend of mine, Charlotte Kemp to talk about what NPOs need to be doing right now to not just survive but thrive in the current environment, for her nonprofit focused podcast. In this snippet I talk about the impact of COVID on NPOs and the 1st thing many associations […]
There’s nothing like a quick tip in the form of a strategic planning quote image to put a bit of a pep in your step. Here are our favourite strategic planning quotes. A teeny bit of strategy but a whole lot of execution and a whole lot of implementation. Think about that 50, 25 and 10. […]
Here’s your cheat sheet to an effective strategic planning session. In this infographic we cover what you need to do before, during and after a strategic planning session. Before the Strategic Planning Session Get all key stakeholders involved Find out who needs to be at this meeting. Limit your group size to 8 to 15 […]
8 Reason Why Strategic Planning Fails from TomTJAbbott, CSP Your excitement is palpable. After months, years of appealing to them, your indecisive board has finally agreed to participate in a strategic planning session. Your organization will finally benefit from strategy and forward momentum, a plan will be in place, and you will long forget yesterday’s […]
If you follow AMC on Facebook, you’ll know that Managing Director Tom Abbott hosted a Live video on Strategic Planning for NPOs. Tom loves these opportunities to connect with viewers and answer much-needed questions!In case you missed it, you can watch the full video above or keep reading to understand the Strategic Planning Process’s key […]