The Do’s and Don'ts of Choosing a Nonprofit Strategic Planning Consultant
Your comprehensive guide to finding the right consultant to build your nonprofit’s capacity.
Having a strategic planning consultant partner can be one of the best -- or worst -- decisions you’ll ever make in your planning process. As consultants ourselves, we wrote a 23-page eBook to help you find some “do’s” and “don'ts” of finding the right consultant for your nonprofit organization.
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In this 7 chapter eBook, we walk you through the steps for finding and vetting the right consultant who will help you ultimately clarify your organization’s strategic plan -- your vision, your goals, and your organizational needs.
So, where do you go to figure out the first steps when engaging with a strategic planning consultant? Right here! Fortunately, this eBook is full of tools and tips to empower you to make your first move towards answering those questions and the right steps to take. Check out these 7 insightful chapters:
Chapters
Chapter 1: Prepare for Engagement
Chapter 2: Identify the Right Fit
Chapter 3: Establish Budgets, Timelines and Expectations
Chapter 4: Look for Red Flags
Chapter 5: Find a Long-Term Partner
Chapter 6: FAQ about Selecting a Consultant
Chapter 7: How can Strategic Planning be Easier and More Effective?
Each chapter is complimented with a concise list of “do’s” and “don’ts” to guide your nonprofit consultant search. Even if you are busy, you can gain value from this eBook!
We also share perspective on the role and value of RFP’s (Request for Proposal) -- both how and when to use them. And also the dangers and perils of relying on pro bono consultants -- sometimes helpful, sometimes not.
Your organization deserves to be in partnership with a committed and focused solo practitioner or consulting firm that will help you achieve your goals and create greater impact in your community.
Mission Met would love to be a part of expanding your organization’s growth and maximizing your success through your own strategic planning process. Download our eBook today to get started.