Strategic Planning
Strategic frameworks offer a critical guide to the next steps for an organization. Post pandemic, the framework of 3 - 5 years has shifted dramatically. While strategic plans are essential tools. Many organizations recognize that necessity to be nimble, intentional and forward thinking, beyond the documents and guides they publish for various audiences. It is important to do a pulse check and map out critical steps, even in the midst of designing a comprehensive strategic planning process.
Strategic Planning examines your organization's current mission, goals and objectives for the next two to five years. We start with strengths! Our existence should not be framed by problems and challenges alone.
The purpose of the strategic planning process is to clarify where the organization aspires to be in five years and to define the intentional, strategic steps key stakeholders should take to get there. Internally, the strategic planning process will thoroughly examine organizational mission, vision and values, operational and development mechanisms, lines of communication, chain of responsibility and staff roles. We specialize in effective board governance.
In addition, the planning process, we routinely assess external perceptions of the organization among your primary donors and constituency audiences and bring greater definition to your leadership's expectations for the organization's future. Together, we can expand your conversation partners, re-imagine the future, and plan effectively for the next season of growth and development.
Philanthropic Strategy, Fund Development Advice & Practical Action Steps
Competition for financial support from foundations, individuals and government remains complex in a competitive environment. Your organization's fund development efforts must constantly be evaluated and adjusted to ensure you secure the sustainable resources necessary to carry out your mission. With three decades of fundraising experience, you have access to major gift, campaign and strategy expertise. Whether secular or faith based, there is a commitment to authentic relationships and an unparalleled focus quality development practices.
ALlyd provides two options for fundraising support and counsel which allow non profits access to consulting services they might otherwise be unable to afford. These options include contract engagements for specific projects or initiatives. ALlyd consultants will advise your management team on a range of development issues and provide agreed upon deliverables. In the alternative, for an affordable monthly retainer, you have access to ALlyd expertise when you need it, while maintaining responsibility for implementing programs and suggestions yourself. Either option will improve your organization's fundraising performance and help you meet your fundraising goals.
Organizational Development (OD)
Organizational development (OD) is concerned with the performance, development, and effectiveness of human organizations. Organizations must adapt and grow if they are to thrive. Self sustaining, ongoing organizational development is key. Companies, boards or non-profit organizations often turn to ALlyd for organizational development needs when they require an objective perspective and assessment of what's working well and whats not. Effective board governance is critical for organizational performance. We emphasize practical skill building to strengthen fiduciary, strategic and generative leadership.
ALlyd will choose appropriate tools and discussion topics to assess and identify opportunities to improve your organization's design, structure, business model and communication processes. ALlyd team members can provide ongoing OD coaching to senior managers, executive directors and board chairs that will help you to recognize and exploit opportunities to increase the effectiveness of your staff and programs.