Finding Strategic Clarity Amidst Multiple Initiatives: The Role of Implementation Strategy
You’ve done the work. You’ve assessed your organization’s strengths, identified opportunities, and charted a path forward. But have you considered the implementation strategy and plan? Many organizations overlook this crucial step, diving headfirst into new initiatives without a clear strategy for execution. This can lead to misaligned priorities, wasted resources, and missed opportunities. In a […]
Telling a Smarter Story to Maximize Fundraising
When it comes to sharing your mission and impact to maximize fundraising, it can be easy to fall into the trap of “the more specific the program alignment, the better.” And although personalization can feel like the golden ticket to building connections with potential donors, it limits the funder’s ability to understand and buy into […]
New Directions in Nonprofit and Corporate Collaboration for Greater CSR Impact
In the nonprofit sector, it can be tempting to think that corporate trends or changes in consumer culture are not relevant to your day-to-day, mission-centered work. After all, as a purpose-driven organization, there are distinct and unique ways you interact with your supporters and market your mission. But in reality the corporate landscape and in […]
What Impact Consultants Want Nonprofit Boards and Leaders to Act on Today
Stuck in a loop? You’re not alone. It’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day, sometimes focusing more on keeping up than truly advancing. This cycle can leave nonprofit boards and leaders treading water, facing the same challenges repeatedly without making the desired progress. We asked two seasoned experts to each pinpoint a key […]
It’s a Politically Volatile Election Year. How is Your Nonprofit Adapting?
Perhaps you’ve picked up on the fact that we’re not just in any old election year. Oh no. We’re barreling toward what might be among the most volatile presidential elections in U.S. history. Amid heightened political tension, the path forward for nonprofits is challenging but navigable with thoughtfulness and preparation. For those looking to engage […]
Recognizing When You Need Change Management in Your Nonprofit Organization
One of the most significant challenges in any organization is dealing with change. Developing processes, implementing strategies, creating programs—all of these things are far simpler in the face of an unchanging, static environment. But amid a rapidly moving digital landscape, shifting consumer expectations, social and political events, and internal organizational transitions, nonprofit leaders can be […]
Program-Fundraising Collaboration Fuels Impactful Narratives — and How to Organize Your Impact Storytelling Assets
Impact storytelling is constantly top-of-mind for fundraisers as nonprofit organizations and teams look for ways to forge deeper connections with donors. This article delves into how authentic narratives and strategic communication can enhance donor engagement, offering ideas for nonprofits seeking to strengthen supporter relationships with minimal additional effort. Good Scout Senior Strategist Cindy Jones-Nyland shares […]
Uniting Mission Delivery Staff and Fundraisers for Maximum Impact
One of the most common issues we see in nonprofit organizational development is a disconnect between mission delivery teams and fundraising teams. While both departments serve a crucial component of the organization, disengagement between the two areas—often entirely unintentional—can have a profoundly negative impact on the momentum of the mission. More often than not, this […]
Unlocking the Dimensions of Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness: ‘Fundraising is Not the Problem’
Development and fundraising are the center of the universe for nonprofits. Understandably, these specific aspects of nonprofit organizational effectiveness are often put under the magnifying glass when challenges arise. In fact, some of the most common projects we are approached with at Good Scout are those that focus on increasing the quality and quantity of […]
Building a Solid Corporate Partnership Pipeline for Your Nonprofit
Corporate partnerships can be a crucial tool in the pocket of nonprofit organizations for many reasons. Both parties offer unique assets, creating a mutually beneficial alliance that resonates with the mission of both entities. But establishing a solid corporate partnership pipeline comes with complexities for nonprofit organizations seeking new corporate partners or revisiting their partnership […]