As a part of Mission Met’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) efforts, we are facilitating workshops where each team member engages in a personal exploration, connecting topics of personal significance with DEIJ principles. In a world marked by persistent racial inequities, the imperative for white individuals to become allies in the fight against racism has never been more urgent. A recent presentation, spearheaded by Mission Met Senior Consultant Paul Lamb, offered invaluable insights into how white people can actively engage in this crucial struggle. 

At Mission Met, we are actively translating our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) ideals into tangible actions and inviting you, our audience, to join us on this transformative journey. As part of this work, we’re conducting workshops where each team member embarks on a personal exploration, delving into a subject close to their heart and weaving it intricately with DEIJ principles, culminating in a collective sharing of insights. Here are the key takeaways from our second training about unconscious bias.

AI's potential in helping with strategic planning is exciting but awareness and careful implementation is also needed to maximize its effectiveness and impact. Check out this article on www.causey.app that lists the positives of using AI in strategic planning and the challenges.

We recently began rolling out our inaugural DEIJ training session for our team. This wasn't just another mandatory workshop; it was a step toward cultivating a culture of inclusivity and justice within our organization. Each team member is tasked with exploring a topic close to their heart, linking it back to DEIJ principles, and sharing their findings with the rest of us. This month’s topic was on integrating DEIJ practices into project management.

Nonprofit partnerships are indeed essential for addressing complex social issues and maximizing the impact of limited resources. However, navigating these collaborations can be challenging due to various barriers that organizations may encounter. In this article, we will explore common obstacles to nonprofit partnerships and provide insights into how you can overcome them to foster successful collaborations.

Whether it’s connecting with potential donors, collaborating with other nonprofits, or engaging community leaders, strategic networking creates a ripple effect of positive change. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of such partnerships and share a resource with more information about how to navigate networking relationships.

Partnerships let you join forces and share skills, leading to a bigger impact. In this article, we'll explore different types of nonprofit partnerships and see how organizations work together to make positive change.

In the dynamic world of nonprofit organizations, the pursuit of a mission often feels like navigating uncharted waters. From fundraising challenges to resource constraints, the path to creating meaningful impact can be arduous. However, in this journey, nonprofits have an ally waiting in the wings – the transformative potential of partnerships. This article explores the benefits that nonprofits can reap from partnerships, unraveling the layers of opportunity that lie beneath the surface when organizations unite for a common cause. 

Our team is dedicated to a positive team culture and we decided to include a “Culture” focus area in our strategic plan this year. Now that we’re at the end of 2023, we’ve found an enlightening tactic that you may be interested in using for your team. It has benefited our team this year and we look forward to evolving it in 2024.

This tactic is a team retrospective meeting (we call it a “team retro”). It’s a dedicated meeting each month where victories are celebrated and potential avenues for improvement are uncovered. This article is your backstage pass on how we conduct a team retro meeting and how it contributes to engagement and positive culture.

As nonprofit strategic planning consultants at Mission Met, we serve as guides to help leaders of small and medium-sized nonprofits discover the right strategy for their unique organization. But, that begs the obvious question: what, exactly, is a “right” strategy? There are some timeless concepts that lie at the heart of most successful strategies. This article is the first in a series that will unravel these foundational components, equipping you, the nonprofit leader, to craft a strategy that will shine bright in your strategic plan.