{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Nonprofit Strategic Planning for Clarity, Alignment, and Focus in a Turbulent World","description":"  Strategic planning at its best offers nonprofit leaders a way to create clarity, alignment, and shared direction in an increasingly uncertain environment. Unfortunately some have experienced strategic planning processes that felt like a really heavy lift\u2014or even found the process and the resulting plan constraining.   Episode Highlights   00:03:00 \u2013 Common fears and misconceptions about strategic planning   00:05:00 \u2013 How strategic planning creates alignment and shared direction   00:07:38 \u2013 Planning in times of uncertainty and the reality of disruption   00:09:00 \u2013 The value of structured conversations in uncovering vision and assumptions   00:10:00 \u2013 Setting intentions and direction without predicting the future   00:10:30 \u2013 Reengaging board members through the planning process   00:11:00 \u2013 Creating space to surface and address organizational challenges   00:12:00 \u2013 Breaking down silos and increasing alignment across teams   00:12:30 \u2013 Reducing noise and increasing signal in organizational focus   00:13:00 \u2013 Returning to the \u201cwhy\u201d of strategic planning   Resources:   Scenario planning for nonprofits   About your podcast host:  Carol Hamilton,&amp;nbsp;Grace Social Sector Consulting, helps nonprofits become more strategic and effective through inclusive strategic planning, evaluation design, and organizational assessment.&amp;nbsp;  When she is not working with nonprofits to improve their strategy and alignment, you can find  her reading a good book, making diary comics, having a dance party in the kitchen, swimming, biking or kayaking on the Anacostia River.  &amp;nbsp;Be in Touch:   \u2709\ufe0f  Subscribe to Carol\u2019s newsletter at&amp;nbsp;Grace Social Sector Consulting  and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them   \ud83d\udcdaFind the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact   \ud83d\udc65  Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend   \ud83c\udf1f  Help more people learn about  Nonprofit Mission: Impact  by leaving a rating &amp;amp; review.   \ud83d\ude00  Connect with Carol Hamilton  \u27a1\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;LinkedIn  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Nonprofit Mission: Impact","author_url":"https:\/\/gracesocialsector.com\/missionimpact","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40751175\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200501975"}