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Strategic Planning 

The Spur & Sprout approach.

We work alongside clients to develop actionable strategic plans through a  data-driven, collaborative process that builds consensus and ensures long-term impact. How we approach the project is tailored to each client's specifications and rooted in a deep understanding of  the organization's culture, focus area, and community. We bring together insights from staff, board members, service beneficiaries, and community partners to craft a strategic plan that drives measurable results. ​​​​

 

The building blocks.

Our approach is modular. A plan may start and end with discussions with the staff and board and it may extend well beyond that to community surveys, needs assessments, and benchmarking studies. ​Here's additional informationon components of our planning process.

  • Staff & Board Engagement: Our process for stakeholder engagement integrates individual feedback with collaborative conversations, providing multiple platforms for your team to engage from each individual's comfort zone. The process launches with survey exercises and ends with group reflection on the results and an opportunity to identify priority areas for focus. 

  • External Stakeholder Work: Does your organization's work closely tie to that of another or do you have key individuals who advise from the outside? If so, it may be fruitful to continue the strategic planning process beyond working with the internal team. We'll work with you to identify who you want to hear from and what questions you'd like asked to receive candid data to shape your plan. 

  • Needs Assessmet: We recommend incorporating a needs assessment into the planning process for organization's looking to scale services, launch new programs, or those looking to better wrap their arms around how to measure impact. A needs assessment may incorporate publicly available data, surveying, and participant interviews.

  • Benchmarking: Your organization may benefit from benchmarking if you want to learn how other organizations are achieving your desired results or if you are curious to know how your strategies measure up. Benchmark studies offer an objective basis for setting realistic goals, measuring progress over time, and making informed decisions about resource allocation.

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What our clients say.

When it comes to steering small nonprofits toward success, Spur & Sprout’s guidance of organizations such as the York Youth Symphony Orchestra has left an indelible mark on their futures.The York Youth Symphony Orchestra, a community-focused musical organization, found itself at a crossroads, searching for a strategic plan to help it navigate the complexities of the nonprofit world.
 

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