It's just you, maybe a few others, and you are doing great work that's helping your community improve. You might be thinking that you don't need a strategic plan or that a strategic plan is too costly or complicated. It shouldn't be that way!
In this session, we'll break down a proven process that works for small nonprofits (even those with all volunteers or just one employee!). We'll show you the exact steps to take to lead your organization through the process so that you can feel confident in your strategy and ultimately make the world a better place.
After this session, you'll be able to:
1. Quickly and easily develop a strategic planning process
2. Provide your stakeholders with a fast (and free) survey that will help you see the bigger picture
3. Use the strategic framework from Fortune 500 companies and apply them directly to your work
4. Create a strategy that you, your board, and your other stakeholders can use every single day to improve your work
Cherian Koshy
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) & AFP Master Trainer
Cherian is an internationally recognized expert in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. He is the Director of Development at Des Moines Performing Arts and the Chair of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service (Volunteer Iowa). He works with hundreds of nonprofits each year to help them solve their most intractable problems. His industry-specific thought leadership has been featured in Advancing Philanthropy, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Institute of Fundraising (UK), and dozens of blogs, webinars, and podcasts.
With 20+ years of experience, he is one of the most sought-after trainers and speakers in the nonprofit sector. He serves on numerous local, state, national, and international boards including the Association of Fundraising Professionals Global board. As a coach and consultant, he helps struggling nonprofits find strategies that give them back time and develop sustainable revenue.
Kimberly O'Donnell
Lead Fundraising Coach
Network for Good
Kimberly is a seasoned fundraising and nonprofit leader. She has spent nearly 25 years blending fundraising, marketing, and sales principles to scale dollars raised and strengthen donor and stakeholder engagement. Working as a fundraiser for small and mid-sized organizations, she has exceeded every goal given and leveraged best practices to make each fundraising activity a better version of the last.
