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Strategy Basics: Moving Your Mission Forward
March 9, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
$35Yuck! Strategy! Wow! Strategy! You may have had both responses when it’s time to develop or update your strategy. Six months – 2 years -3 years, 5 or 10…there are lots of ways to build strategies and lots of ways to engage (or disengage!) your board. Join us at this “get real about strategy session” where you will learn:
Participants will learn:
- Strategy triggers: when you should update your strategy
- What ground work needs to be done before you enter the planning process
- The difference between a strategy and an operational plan
- How to develop benchmarks that work for your organization
We’ll answer questions and share wisdom. Join us!
About the Presenter: Diane Drollinger
Diane is the President/CEO of Network for Strong Communities (NSC), a statewide organization offering programs that strengthen nonprofit organizations. She has more than 30 years of experience in the community service sector and most recently served as Director of Community Partnerships at the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation. She also founded the Drollinger Group, a consulting practice providing strategic services for nonprofits and charitable giving counsel for private sector clients.
Diane is particularly noted for her experience in strategic visioning, community collaboration, resource development and messaging. She has experience as a grant maker (Roblee Foundation, Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust, Nationwide Insurance Foundation), corporate community partnership consultant (Panera Bread, Time Warner Cable and various consulting clients) and nonprofit consultant in the areas of board development, community partnerships, resource development and marketing/messaging.
Diane has worked with health and human service agencies, arts organizations and community development networks. She is a sought-after presenter, facilitator and expert in holistic community engagement. Diane has volunteered her time on numerous boards in leadership positions across the social sector. She holds a music degree in Vocal Performance from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.
Diane is particularly noted for her experience in strategic visioning, community collaboration, resource development and messaging. She has experience as a grant maker (Roblee Foundation, Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust, Nationwide Insurance Foundation), corporate community partnership consultant (Panera Bread, Time Warner Cable and various consulting clients) and nonprofit consultant in the areas of board development, community partnerships, resource development and marketing/messaging.
Diane has worked with health and human service agencies, arts organizations and community development networks. She is a sought-after presenter, facilitator and expert in holistic community engagement. Diane has volunteered her time on numerous boards in leadership positions across the social sector. She holds a music degree in Vocal Performance from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.