Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Venue: Zoom

Program Description: Strategic planning can often feel daunting. Whether you’re leading the process or participating, whether you’ve never undergone planning or have experienced the cycle several times over, this session will demystify the strategic planning process, including:

·      What the strategic planning process is and what it means for your organization

·      How to get buy-in from every level at different stages

·      Once complete, how to communicate the plan to employees, donors, and other audiences

·      The role of fundraising, managers, and employees in operationalizing the plan

·      Measuring the plan and adjusting for maximum impact

Speaker Bio: Amanda ReCupido has spent nearly two decades working with nonprofits on strategic planning efforts encompassing fundraising and communications, staff and board engagement, issues mitigation and more. Beyond work, she volunteers with her local library foundation and the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits. A published author, Amanda’s stories have been featured in anthologies and media outlets such as McSweeney’s and the Chicago Sun-Times. She’s a public speaker, a frequent podcast guest, and has spoken at storytelling events including The Moth. She holds a BA from Illinois Wesleyan University and certificates from New York University and Northwestern University. Learn more at amandarecupido.com.

Membership: Only $50 /year for 10 programs plus other PIDN benefits.

Drop-In: $20 per program ($15 for professionals new to the field)