Board Leadership: Living in — and planning for — interesting times

Staying on Track in an Unpredictable World

We’re just a few weeks into 2017, and it already seems hackneyed to talk about how unpredictable the world has become. It’s not surprising that many nonprofits are already experiencing stress from the many variables that change in our situation every day.

It’s tempting to throw up your hands in frustration or adopt a “let’s wait and see what happens” posture. But this is the worst choice you can make right now.

Nonprofits that continue to succeed in these challenging times will become more strategic than ever in their thinking and planning.

Here are some ideas for how to keep your organization on track — even when it seems like the track has vanished.

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