In times of uncertainty, leadership isn’t about having the answers - it’s about showing up, staying grounded, and communicating with clarity and care. Read why communication matters now more than ever, and our five principles to guide your communication strategy during uncertain times.

In times of volatility, nonprofits must strengthen their ability to adapt quickly. A disciplined contingency planning process ensures that when challenges arise, your leadership, staff, and board are ready to respond, not react. Here are our tips for contingency planning and building an abundance mindset.

Understanding and nurturing workplace culture is essential for driving organizational success. Here are three tips for prioritizing team development to build strong, collaborative teams that can drive innovation and long-term success.

For better or worse, organizational culture drives your nonprofit’s decision-making processes. Learn why organizational culture is so important, the challenges of toxic culture, and how to build a healthy organizational culture that leads to better governance and effective decision-making.

In times of financial and operational uncertainties, scenario planning and proactive management routines can help nonprofits ensure their resilience and continue to serve their communities effectively.

Understanding the core purpose of your organization—the "why"—is fundamental to its success, as it helps align your team, guides decision-making, and fosters a deeper connection to the mission. Read our actionable overview of how to develop your organization’s “why.”

A strong organizational culture helps ensure that your mission, values, and vision are shared and embraced by all stakeholders. Here’s a framework that addresses both staff and board roles in fostering a cohesive, aligned, strong organizational culture.

Having a robust partnership and merger strategy is essential not only for growing your organization's impact but also for addressing uncertainties, changing funding environments, a shifting political landscape, and regulatory challenges. Here are our tips for developing your partnership and merger strategy.

With the right mindset and approach, you can transform the daunting task of risk management into an opportunity for growth and innovation, ensuring your nonprofit remains resilient and focused on its mission.

As we continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the nonprofit sector, resilience building has emerged as a crucial trend to watch in FY 2025. Here are three ways to build resilience and examples of Illinois nonprofits leading the way.

When leaders face challenges within their organizations, understanding the full scope of these issues is crucial. That’s where Mission + Strategy comes in. Learn more about how our discovery process can illuminate your path forward.

As you engage in strategic planning, you need to ask yourself and your stakeholders some essential questions that will help you define your impact, strengths, priorities, and measures of success.

As a nonprofit leader, you have a passion for making a difference in the world. You have a vision of how you want to improve the lives of your beneficiaries and the community. But how do you turn your vision into reality? That’s where strategic planning comes in.

Before you begin your search for a consultant you should already have a deep understanding of the strategic challenges you face, and the expertise needed to respond to the problem you wish to solve. Beyond these basic first steps, here are our four tips to help you get the most value from your engagement with a consultant.