Strategy and Leadership for Nonprofits+

Cutting edge, practical insights on how to craft strategies and lead organizations toward higher levels of Mission Impact for those you serve, from Dr. Rob Sheehan, author, former Nonprofit CEO, professor, consultant. While targeted for nonprofits, these insights also have direct practical applications for businesses and government agencies.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The 6th Deadly Sin of Nonprofit Strategy: “No Annual Review”

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A major complaint about strategic planning is that it is not worthwhile because no one can predict the future – so why try to set a five y...

Thursday, May 12, 2011

The 5th Deadly Sin of Nonprofit Strategy: “Lots of Plans, No Strategy” aka “What is Strategy Anyway?”

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When I ask for a copy of a strategy or a strategic plan, I usually get a lot of paper with plans and lists and budgets and – sometimes – a...

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The 4th Deadly Sin of Nonprofit Strategy: “Too Rushed”

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I appreciate getting the calls, but I don’t feel like I can be helpful by the time they call. “We have our strategic planning session sch...

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Thursday, April 21, 2011

The 3rd Deadly Sin of Nonprofit Strategy: Over-Emphasis on Fundraising

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Like so many sins, this one starts out innocently enough. An organization has financial challenges and decides it needs a big new fundrai...

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The 2nd Deadly Sin of Nonprofit Strategy: “Insular Mountaintop Planning”

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It can be good for a strategy planning group to go to the “mountains” to get away from distractions to do work together. But, before you go...

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Dr. Rob Sheehan: I serve as Academic Director of the Executive MBA Program at University of Maryland - College Park and also serve as a consultant for nonprofits: www.SheehanNonprofitConsulting.com

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