Our Approach to Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. At Connection Collaborative, strategic planning nonprofit work is always customized, participatory, and rooted in what makes your organization unique.

Here’s what you can expect:

Discovery + Listening
We begin with curiosity. Through interviews, document review, and collaborative conversations, we listen deeply to understand your culture, context, and current challenges. 

Stakeholder Engagement
Your people matter. We create space for staff, board members, partners, and constituents to share their insights — because the best strategies are co-created. 

Vision + Goal Setting
We help your team define what success looks like — clearly and courageously — then set meaningful goals to move toward that future. 

Strategy Development
With priorities identified, we co-develop strategies, metrics, and focus areas that align with your mission and values. 

Implementation Support
We don’t disappear when the planning is done. We’ll help you translate ideas into action with timelines, tools, and support that fit your team’s capacity.

What Makes Our Process Different

We’ve worked with nonprofits of every size and stage — and we know that strategic planning for nonprofits only works when it reflects your real strengths, challenges, and values.

Our clients choose us because we:

●       Create a space where every voice is valued

●       Blend structure with flexibility

●       Connect strategy to culture, not just tasks

●       Make the process clear, collaborative, and human

●       Help teams rediscover what’s possible

The result? A plan that feels like yours — one your team can actually use, believe in, and build from.

What a Nonprofit Strategic Plan Can Do For You

A great nonprofit strategic plan can help you:

●       Communicate your mission and goals more clearly

●       Build shared understanding and focus across teams

●       Strengthen relationships with funders and partners

●       Make decisions with more confidence and less stress

●       Reconnect your people to the deeper “why” of their work

If your organization is ready to move forward with clarity, alignment, and purpose, strategic planning for nonprofit organizations can be the bridge between where you are and where you’re headed.

What Our Nonprofit Consulting Services Include

Our work goes far beyond fundraising. As a full-scope non profit consulting firm, we offer support across every aspect of organizational health and impact, including:

Strategic Planning & Collaborative Facilitation
Our consultants lead engaging, inclusive planning processes that align teams, clarify vision, and create actionable roadmaps. No jargon, no fluff — just thoughtful strategy rooted in your reality.

Capacity Building & Organizational Development
Whether you're building infrastructure, hiring new staff, or improving internal culture, we help you strengthen the foundation for lasting impact.

Fundraising Strategy & Development Leadership
From capital campaigns to major gift strategies, our consultants (and fractional CDOs) bring clarity, creativity, and deep development expertise to help you raise more — with less stress.

Board Development & Governance
We support non profit boards in becoming more strategic, more engaged, and better equipped to lead. Whether you need training, assessment, or facilitation, we’re here to elevate board performance.

Executive Coaching & Leadership Transitions
Our trained coaches provide 1:1 and team-based support for nonprofit leaders navigating growth, change, or burnout. We also offer succession planning to ensure a smooth leadership handoff. 

Communications Strategy & Thought Leadership
We help you tell your story with power and purpose — from messaging and media to social strategy and public voice.

Grant Writing, Donor Strategy, and Prospect Research
Need a boost in fundraising? Our team offers targeted support for grant writing, major donor engagement, and prospecting to diversify your revenue streams.