SPiN On-Demand – Part 1

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Resources:

• The Management Center – Resources for an equity-based approach to strategic planning
  
• Sample strategic plans from Kim
  
• Looking for a strategic planning consultant? 501 Commons hosts a directory of consultants and specialists who serve nonprofits in Washington.
  
• Session 1 Activity: Dual Bottom-Line Matrix and blank activity sheet are available on pages 12-13 in the SPiN Workbook.
  
  • Draw the matrix on a piece of paper in front of you (or pull up p. 13 in the workbook)
    
  • Place your organization’s programs on the matrix (don’t overthink it!)
    
  • Reflect by yourself or with your team:
    • What are the effects of your organization’s current distribution of programs?
      
    • Do you have any programs with low mission impact and low financial viability? If yes, should the program(s) be discontinued or transitioned to another organization?
      
    • Are there programs that could be improved to increase mission impact? Or generate more revenue?
      
    • Are you committed to any “heart” programs even if additional fundraising is required? 

Suggested Assignments:

• Have an internal conversation about readiness for strategic planning
• Align on key organizational questions
• Draft a timeline for planning
• Identify key stakeholders
• Draft a stakeholder engagement plan
• Complete the nonprofit snapshot
• Conduct a SWOT analysis with your team