Planning & Advancement Services
From the earliest days of a nonprofit’s life—even as a vision and mission are being formulated—experienced, objective counsel proves invaluable to organizational leaders. Our experience includes planning and development assignments for nonprofits at all stages of maturity, in many fields of endeavor, and varied parts of the nation.
- Collect and examine data through a variety of methods and sources
- Identify tactics for reaffirming the organizational mission, vision and values
- Create a roadmap for arriving where the organization would like to be in four years
- Define the organization’s core values
- Perform a SWOT Analysis to determine the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
- Develop strategic goals
- Construct an Annual Plan
- Gain board approval to invest in long-range and annual planning for operations, fund development and communications
- Document time frames, assignments and reporting processes for maximum accountability
- Design and implement structural improvements that will promote long-term growth, financial stability and program vitality
- Apply sound organizational-development principles and management practices that expand the organization's capacity to create and realize its vision for the future
- Provide on-site consulting and training activities customized to match the organization’s needs and mission
- Develop programs for effective marketing and communications across all media
- Audit operations to gauge organizational vulnerabilities
- Comprehensive planning for crises and emergencies
“Ellen has been instrumental in coaching our board and staff to achieve their full potential. Her experience and expertise evidences itself through her professionalism. Her “can-do” spirit provides the boost our organization needs for the phenomenal growth we are experiencing.”
Tammie Shelton
Executive Director
Camp Aranzazu, Inc.
