When Fundraising Is Not the Problem: Why Holistic Organizational Health Matters for Growth

Presentation Summary: Development and fundraising are the center of the universe for nonprofits. Understandably, these aspects of organizational effectiveness are often put under the magnifying glass when challenges arise.

Yet fundraising is not an isolated activity. It’s an integrated part of your organization’s overall health and effectiveness, impacted by everything from the HR department to the website development team.

Despite their best efforts, organizations often find themselves viewing departments as separate containers with distinct responsibilities, rather than as a unified team with a common goal.

Join this facilitated discussion of leaders who will explore mission-centered strategies to achieve internal alignment across your enterprise, ensuring all departments are working together towards a common goal and purpose. The conversation will touch upon common pitfalls and the repercussions of reactive planning as opposed to proactive strategies. It will also provide you with a self-assessment tool to identify gaps in your organization’s current plan.

Achieving internal alignment within your organization to maximize impact is an ongoing process. Whether you are steering a small nonprofit startup or navigating the complexities of a major legacy organization, the challenge remains in harmonizing strategic planning across departments and rallying around a singular purpose.