Setting Organizational Strategy During Challenging Times

In these early weeks of 2025, nonprofit leaders and staff have been barraged with information that could impact the stability of our organizations and the sector. We must continually think and act strategically to keep pace with the speed of change, especially during times of uncertainty and urgency.

Session topics will include:

• The difference between ongoing strategic thinking and strategic planning.

• How to develop an organization wide strategic framework for more dynamic and responsive planning.

• Naming strategic priorities, framing strategic questions, and establishing strategic goals based on your organization’s purpose and desired impact.
• Identifying the roles of the executive director, the board, and other organizational stakeholders in strategy.

The workshop will be on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm via Zoom. It is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.

Meet the trainer: 

Marla Cornelius, MNA

Nonprofit Leadership, Management, and Board Governance Consultant

Certified Gallup Strengths Coach

Marla Cornelius works with organizations and leaders committed to social justice. She is skilled at designing programs and consulting engagements that blend highly relevant theory with practical application. Her deep understanding of nonprofits, the challenges facing leaders, and the way that power plays out in organizations enables her to create environments where clients can explore new realities, learn new approaches, and achieve their goals. Marla is an expert trainer, coach, and consultant who has also co-authored a number of national studies and research reports on leadership. She has extensive board experience and currently serves on the board of Cat Town, an animal rescue and rehabilitation organization in Oakland, CA.