The Real Deal on Strategic Planning: Four Questions Every Nonprofit Must Ask
Strategic planning is one of the most overused (and misunderstood) terms in the nonprofit world. Over the years, I’ve noticed that when nonprofits ask for “strategic planning” services, they often aren’t clear on what they actually need—or even what the term really means. Rather than getting stuck in debates over definitions, I’ve found that starting […]
Charting Success: 5 Innovative Tools for Nonprofit Strategic Plans
Navigating through the sea of books on nonprofit strategic planning, one thing becomes clear—they all seem to echo similar strategies: first, secure buy-in from the board; then, conduct a thorough stakeholder assessment and environmental analysis; finally, gather for a series of meetings to chart out the roadmap for the next 3-5 years. While I respect […]
Overcome 5 Common Nonprofit Strategic Planning Hurdles
I have had the privilege of actively contributing to the strategic planning initiatives of several remarkable organizations. Throughout this journey, I’ve identified five common challenges within nonprofit strategic planning and have crafted effective solutions to guide my clients in steering clear of these potential pitfalls: Problem: Strategic Plan as a Marketing Tool The strategic plan […]
Case Study: Executive Advisory Council Meeting in Ireland
“Caliopy Glaros has a unique, proven, and well curated approach to setting meeting goals, facilitating discussions skillfully and delivering an experience that engages not only participants’ minds but also their hearts and passion for the meeting agenda at hand. She has an expert skill – albeit innate! – in tailoring her work for each client […]
Difficult Dialogues with Curiosity and Intention
We live in a time when remaining silent on critical issues is no longer possible. Even if we have been living lives of relative comfort—the lives of our friends, families, and neighbors are at stake. You know that you need to have more honest, transparent, and authentic conversations with donors, volunteers, and colleagues on race, […]