Strategic Planning

Learn how to use AI and integrated systems to build capacity and decision-making that lasts.

How do nonprofit leaders prepare and lead during one disruption after another? This article outlines ongoing assessment and planning that considers where to invest, how collaboration might strengthen impact, and where greater focus may be needed.

This session looks at how nonprofits are creating plans with shorter horizons, built-in flexibility, and clearer priorities — without adding unnecessary work for already stretched teams.

Developed from ongoing nonprofit management research and the Center’s guide, Principles & Practices: Best Practices for North Carolina Nonprofits, this 6-session series facilitates learning, discussion, and fundamental management strategies around board governance, program design and evaluation, strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, and human resources.

Harness the power of data to fuel your organizational decision-making in today’s competitive environment.

Explore the difference your nonprofit makes in the world and create strategies that will maximize your mission and financial stability and mitigate risk.

Gather with local WNC leaders for strategies, resources, and inspiration for nonprofits recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Discover actionable strategies and tools to create a fundraising roadmap that delights donors, strengthens your team, and drives sustainable, long-term impact.

Developed from ongoing nonprofit management research and the Center’s guide, Principles & Practices: Best Practices for North Carolina Nonprofits, this 6-session series facilitates learning, discussion, and fundamental management strategies around board governance, program design and evaluation, strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, and human resources.

A discussion of the stark challenges nonprofits are facing in this moment, and funders can listen to and effectively support nonprofits and their communities.