Special Guest Blogger Mary Sweeney Last week, Amy shared seven signs that it may be time for your organization to invest in strategic planning. It's a valuable reminder that every nonprofit needs a clear vision for where it's headed and how it plans to get there. But after the board approves the strategic plan and everyone leaves feeling energized... Then what? One of the biggest opportunities I see isn't creating the strategic plan itself—it's helping the people responsible

In just a few days, I’ll have the privilege of joining nonprofit leaders from across the country at the DSAIA Annual Conference, where I’ll be presenting on topics ranging from nonprofit fundamentals and strategic planning to governance, donor confidence, and navigating the unique challenge of wearing “two hats” as both a parent and a professional. While each session focuses on a different aspect of nonprofit leadership, they all share a common theme: strong organizations don