Articles, tools and resources on nonprofit strategy.

Staff should own the strategic plan — but "staff owns the plan" gets misunderstood in both directions. What staff should own, who counts as "staff," and where their expertise ends.

An honest answer to one of the most common questions we get at Prosper Strategies, and it’s not always yes! If you’re asking whether your nonprofit needs a strategic planning [...]

Donor stewardship is one of the most important priorities nonprofits include in their strategic plans. Stewardship entails upholding relationships with donors beyond the transactions of their [...]

The need to diversify nonprofit funding streams is not a new topic, but it has become even more urgent given the massive changes threatening to affect funding for nonprofits across the U.S. While [...]

Strength-based communication is communication that emphasizes the strengths, opportunities and power of an individual, group or community. It represents people positively, in a way that feels [...]

Behind the scenes of the Nonprofit Strategic Planning Toolbox: why we built a DIY system, what's inside, and who it's for. Episode 13 of Changemaker Conversations.

Facing a nonprofit funding crisis? This post explains how to stabilize finances fast with board activation, funder outreach, and time-bound appeals.