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The nonprofit sector has a saturation problem. For too long, we have equated ‘starting a nonprofit’ with ‘making a difference,’ but the math does not add up. Each year, approximately 100,000 new nonprofits are formed in the United States. When thousands of small entities vie for the same finite pool of talent and capital, impact is diluted, not amplified.
If it feels like the nonprofit sector is riding a roller coaster right now, you’re not alone. Budget cuts, program restructuring, and a rapidly shifting policy landscape have left many nonprofit leaders scrambling to adjust, plan, and protect the integrity of their mission. These are what some might call “uncertain times,” and they bring with them a mix of stress, urgency, and a variety of challenges.
Many communities struggle with low education, high poverty, and crime rates. Disinvestment hinders progress, but an anchor collaborative can help drive lasting change for a brighter future. As Montclair State University (Montclair) and Transform Consulting Group (TCG)...
We have been sharing a series about our work with establishing and managing advisory councils. Advisory councils are a great vehicle to help your organization make informed decisions, navigate challenges, stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, and build...
If you have served on an advisory council before or have had to set up one, then you know that the PEOPLE on an advisory council can make it or break it. An Advisory Council is a group of individuals appointed or assembled to provide advice, guidance, and expertise on...
Do you have a strategic plan yet to be implemented and sitting on a shelf? Your staff and board spent countless hours of time and money (if you hired a consultant) to develop a strategic plan, but now you are struggling with what to do next. After we complete the...
We have developed a four-step process for completing strategic plans for clients. You can learn more about our four-step process here. The second step of our strategic planning process, “Analyze the Organization and Landscape,” is where we spend most of our time to...
As the Communication Manager at Transform Consulting Group, storytelling is one of my favorite parts of this job. I love sharing what our clients - fellow Transformers - are doing nationwide to impact children, families, and communities. We've talked a lot about how...
How to Reach Consensus on Your Strategic Plan We are continuing our blog series on strategic planning by focusing on Step 3 of our 4 Step Strategic Planning Process: Facilitate Consensus. Read more about our previous strategic planning blogs in this series here, here,...
