Nonprofit Strategic Planning for Every Budget and Stage of Growth
Four ways to build a Shared Power™ strategic plan — from self-guided to full-service consulting.
Prosper Strategies offers a range of options for nonprofit strategic planning support, including DIY planning, group workshops, facilitation and full-service strategic planning. Every approach is grounded in our Shared Power™ philosophy — an approach that rebalances power in your organization so your strategic plan is driven by the people you exist to serve, not just your board and funders.
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Most strategic planning processes miss the mark because they’re directed by boards and funders, without meaningful input from the people and communities your nonprofit exists to serve. Roles are unclear. Power is skewed. The result is a plan that sits struggles to move your mission forward.
Shared Power Strategic Planning™ is different. It gets everyone into the right roles: boards governing, staff leading on expertise, funders enabling the mission, and the people you serve at the center of every decision, before, during and after the planning process. The result is a strategic plan your whole organization can own, implement, and be held accountable to, with measurable metrics visible to everyone.
We believe every nonprofit should have an effective, Shared Power™ strategic plan, so we offer a range of ways to build yours: a DIY Toolbox, group workshops, facilitation-only engagements, and full-service strategic planning.
Four nonprofit strategic planning options for different budgets and levels of support
Your nonprofit's budget shouldn't determine whether you can have a solid, Shared Power™ strategic plan. Whether your team needs a proven self-guided system, expert coaching and peer support, retreat facilitation, or a full-service nonprofit strategy consulting partner to lead the process from research through implementation, we have a strategic planning option for your nonprofit.
1. Full-Service Strategic Planning
Starts at $70,000
Best for: larger nonprofits that need end-to-end strategic planning support and expert advising through the entire planning process.
This is our most comprehensive organizational strategy consulting for nonprofits. We design and lead the full process, including stakeholder engagement, research, retreats, strategy development, OKRs, activity planning, dashboards, and progress systems. We can also stay engaged after your strategic plan is complete to help support implementation, accountability and measurement.
- Ideal for large, complex, or federated organizations
- Ensures every part of your planning process is overseen by expert advisors
- Includes deep research, two-day retreat facilitation, biweekly planning sessions, final strategic plan documents and dashboards, and everything in between.
2. Facilitation-Only Strategic Planning
Starts at $35,000
Best for: small to mid-size nonprofits that want expert facilitation and structure, but have the internal capacity to lead some parts of the planning process themselves.
For organizations that want to build internal strategic planning muscle and create deep buy-in across their team — we bring the Shared Power™ methodology, structure, and expert facilitation while your leaders, with our guidance, lead stakeholder engagement and own the process from the inside out.
- Ideal for growing organizations that need an outside perspective, sector best practices, and expert facilitation
- Build trust with your stakeholders and own your planning process, while we step in at key points where outside expertise is most valuable
- Includes two-day retreat facilitation and several additional planning sessions, plus tools and templates
3. Strategic Planning Workshops
Starts at $2,500
Best for: small nonprofits that want expert guidance and peer feedback to create their plans in a group setting during a one-day sprint.
Our strategic planning workshops will bring together nonprofit leaders from different organizations for a focused day of strategy development where you will work through your strategic pillars and OKRs and receive guidance from Prosper Strategies and your peers.
- Virtual and Chicago in-person workshops planned for late 2026
- Work alongside nonprofit leaders from other organizations
- Walk away with a plan template, OKR dashboard, and rollout tools
4. Nonprofit Strategic Planning Toolbox
Starts at $279
Best for: small nonprofits with capable executive directors and internal leaders who can run the strategic planning process themselves.
The Nonprofit Strategic Planning Toolbox gives you the same core tools we use with consulting clients, including templates, retreat decks, stakeholder surveys, OKR dashboards, rollout support, and a Guidebook to teach you how to run your own Shared Power™ Strategic Planning process.
- DIY your plan
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- Unlock the power of a Shared Power™ strategic plan at a fraction of the cost
Four Paths to a Shared Power™ Strategic Plan
No matter which path you choose, you'll build a Shared Power™ strategic plan that centers your beneficiaries, engages your stakeholders, and turns strategy into lasting impact.
Not sure which option is right for you?
Start with a discovery call. We will help you assess budget, internal capacity, timeline, stakeholder complexity, and need for outside support, then point you toward the right strategic planning path.
Schedule a Discovery CallWhich nonprofit strategic planning option is right for your organization?
The right strategic planning support depends on your internal capacity, budget, timeline, stakeholder complexity, and how much outside guidance you need. Use this comparison to understand the difference between each option before you schedule a call.
| Option | Best fit | Starting budget | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toolbox | Small nonprofits with leaders who can run the process internally. | Starts at $279 | Templates, retreat decks, stakeholder surveys, OKR dashboards, rollout tools, Guidebook, and Strately™ support. |
| Workshops | Small nonprofits that want group support, expert coaching, and peer feedback. | Starts at $2,500 | One-day strategic planning sprint, peer learning, plan template, OKR dashboard, and rollout tools. |
| Facilitation-Only Strategic Planning | Mid-size or growing nonprofits that can lead some parts of the process but need expert facilitation. | Starts at $35,000 | Research support, two-day retreat facilitation, 3 additional planning sessions, tools, templates, and implementation guidance |
| Full-Service Strategic Planning | Larger, complex, growing, or federated nonprofits that need end-to-end support. | Starts at $70,000 | Deep research, stakeholder engagement, retreat facilitation, strategy development, OKRs, dashboards, final plan materials, and rollout and implementation support |
What Nonprofit Strategy Consulting Means at Prosper Strategies
Nonprofit strategy consulting should help your organization make better decisions, not just produce a polished strategic plan document. At Prosper Strategies, we help nonprofits clarify where they should focus, where they should not focus, and how they will turn their strategic choices into measurable progress, all based on the priorities of the people and communities they serve.
How We're Different: Our approach is rooted in the Shared Power Strategy™ philosophy, which holds that the strongest nonprofit strategies are centered on the priorities of the people and communities your organization exists to serve. We get everyone into the right roles so that your beneficiaries can directly inform the future of your nonprofit.
Prosper Strategies also believes that every nonprofit should have access to an effective strategic plan, so we offer four levels of nonprofit strategic planning support: a self-guided Toolbox, group workshops, facilitation-only strategic planning, and full-service strategic planning consulting.
How Shared Power™ Strategic Plannning Works
The Shared Power™ strategic planning process includes three key elements: People, Strategy, and Progress. This structure ensures your strategic plan is informed by real stakeholder input, grounded in clear decisions, and supported by systems for implementation and accountability.
People
Before, during, and after the development of your plan, engage the people closest to your mission, including staff, board members, funders, partners, and most importantly, the communities your organization exists to serve. Understand their priorities to ensure your plan reflect real needs, not assumptions.
Strategy
Define your organization's direction for the next several years: mission, vision, values, strategic pillars, objectives, and key results. This is where insight becomes focus, and tasks become measurable results.
Progress
Build the systems that keep the plan alive, including activity plans, OKR dashboards, review cycles, rollout materials, and accountability structures.
Explore our nonprofit strategic planning resources
If you are still learning about strategic planning before developing your own plan, start with these resources. They will help you learn about the basic concepts that underpin effective strategic plans and planning processes.
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Ready to find the right strategic planning path?
If you are not sure which option fits your nonprofit, start with a discovery call. We will help you assess your budget, internal capacity, timeline, stakeholder complexity, and need for outside support, then point you toward the right level of strategic planning help.
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Case Study
When The Muhammad Ali Center was called to be more than just a museum, Prosper Strategies helped them build a focused plan for an impactful future and close a $2M funding gap.
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[Prosper Strategies] was focused and sensitive to the uniqueness of the Ali Center, which is far more than just a museum. The center is also an educational and cultural center that has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of young people in the city. They did listening sessions with young people who have gone through the center’s programs, board members, the staff, past and present donors and community members ranging from public officials to activists like Raoul Cunningham, president of the Louisville NAACP. Their outreach efforts included almost 100 people. Prosper worked closely with the center’s staff and did periodic sessions with the strategic planning committee and the full board to make sure it was on the right track. The result was a three-year plan that provides clarity, focus and direction. From start to finish, the process was as smooth as any strategic planning effort I have been involved with.
Board Chair, Muhammad Ali Center
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In my 30-year career, I've worked on many strategic plans for nonprofits but I am often confounded by the complexity of the process and the product. For small nonprofits with small teams, strategic planning can become burdensome. Prosper really understands that I will help you build a plan that makes sense for your organization. I am delighted with our end result -- one board member described the process as magical.
President and CEO, Muhammad Ali Center
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Alyssa and Lindsay expertly guided us through the strategic process, collaborating closely with people facing hunger, our CEO and executive team. If your nonprofit is considering making a commitment to developing strategies that center your constituents, there is no one better to guide you than Prosper Strategies.
Vice President, Feeding America
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Frequently asked questions about nonprofit strategy consulting
These are the questions nonprofit leaders often ask when deciding whether to use a self-guided planning tool, attend a workshop, hire a facilitator, or engage a full-service nonprofit strategy consultant.
What does strategic planning and nonprofit strategy consulting include?
In the context of strategic planning, nonprofit strategy consulting can include stakeholder engagement, research, retreat facilitation, mission, vision and values work, strategic pillars, OKR development, activity planning, dashboard creation, rollout support, and implementation advising. The right scope depends on your organization’s size, budget, complexity, and internal capacity.
How much does nonprofit strategic planning cost?
Prosper Strategies offers strategic planning options starting at $279 for the Toolbox, $2,500 for workshops, $35,000 for facilitation-only strategic planning, and $70,000 for full-service strategic planning.
How do we know which strategic planning option is right for us?
Start by assessing your internal capacity. If your team can lead the process, the Toolbox may be enough. If you want some hands-on guidance and peer support, but have a very limited budget, consider attending an upcoming strategic planning workshop. If you need expert facilitation for your retreat and some light planning support, but can develop parts of your plan on your own, choose facilitation-only strategic planning. If you need end-to-end strategic planning leadership and strategic guidance, including research, stakeholder engagement, retreat facilitation, plan development, OKR development, dashboard creation, and implementation support, full-service strategic planning is likely the best fit for you.
What is the difference between facilitation-only and full-service strategic planning?
Facilitation-only strategic planning gives your team tools, structure, retreat facilitation, and guidance while your organization leads parts of the process. Full-service strategic planning means Prosper Strategies designs and leads the full engagement, from research and stakeholder engagement through strategy development, OKRs, dashboards, and rollout support.
Do you work with small nonprofits?
Yes. Small nonprofits are often best served by the Nonprofit Strategic Planning Toolbox or our upcoming workshops. These options give smaller teams access to our strategic planning tools and Shared Power™ approach at a lower investment level.
Do you only work with nonprofits?
Yes. Prosper Strategies works with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Our strategy consulting approach is built around nonprofit governance, stakeholder dynamics, fundraising realities, community accountability, and mission impact.
Do you respond to RFPs?
We do not typically respond to traditional RFPs. If you are considering one of our four strategic planning options, we recommend scheduling a discovery conversation first so we can help you determine whether the Toolbox, workshops, facilitation-only support, or full-service strategic planning is the right fit. If your organization requires an RFP process, you can send the requirements to hello@prosper-strategies.com and we will let you know whether it makes sense for us to participate.
Can you help us implement the strategic plan after it is complete?
Yes. In full-service engagements, we can help build dashboards, accountability rhythms, rollout materials, and progress systems. We can also stay engaged after the plan is complete to support implementation, measurement, and adaptation.
Ready to find the right strategic planning path?
We can help. you assess your options and choose the right approach for your nonprofit.
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