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When creating a strategic plan or going through any organizational planning process, who do you engage in that process for feedback? (View our 4 Steps of Strategic Planning here). Step one is collaboration - Collaborate with key stakeholders to inform the strategic...
What comes to mind when someone says the word "retreat"? In the dictionary, "retreat" has a few different meanings: An act of moving back or withdrawing. A quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax. An act of changing one's decisions, plans, or attitude,...
Recently, Transform Consulting Group finished the annual needs assessment for the Indiana Head Start State Collaboration Office (IHSSCO). Each Head Start State Collaboration Office is required to submit a needs assessment annually, which informs its strategic plan...
At Transform Consulting Group, we know how important it is to market your organization within the online world. That’s why we have so many blogs in our Marketing 101 series dedicated to your online presence (here and here). There are many online directories to look...
It is argued that the United States is the most overworked country globally. Some individuals may be OK with working extra hours, but for many, it’s about balancing work, family, and other personal activities. The unbalance can often lead to stress, which in turn...
At non-profit organizations, programs are often developed to meet a need in the community and drive positive change. Over time community demographics and culture may change, along with the needs of the clients. Organizations may find themselves in a position where...
Your organization probably has a mission statement and strategies in place for achieving your program goals, but do you also have concrete financial goals? Whether you administer a nonprofit, faith-based organization, or a small business, you have to think about the...
Social programs are often developed to address service-gaps within communities. As the program evolves and retains strong outcomes over time, organizations may look for ways to expand the services. The Wallace Foundation recently produced a report called Strategies to...
Many organizations struggle to secure enough funding to have the maximum impact on the goals aligned to their mission. In addition to seeking new funding to support your organization’s goals, you can examine your current expenses to find ways of reducing costs in...
