Update on Executive Actions Affecting Nonprofits

The National Council of Nonprofits continues to offer several resources to keep nonprofits abreast of the U.S. Executive Branch actions that may impact them. I found two key resources on the website to be particularly helpful: the Chart on Executive Orders and General FAQs. Notably, in response to federal funding cuts, many private foundation funders have pledged to increase grant sizes- click here to learn more.

Matt Schiering and Maddy Schiering, Principals Sheer Strategy

Strategic Planning in Uncertain Times

Given the current landscape, your organization is likely already engaging in strategic thinking- a perfect precursor to formalizing strategic planning. In this blog post Amy Wong posits that now is the perfect time to make strategic planning a priority. As organizations face uncertainty it makes sense to consider how longer term goals may change and reassure your team that there is a clear path forward. We at Sheer Strategy like to say a good strategic planning process is as much about determining what you are not going to do as what you are going to do in a future time period.