Jenna Minwary

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ABOUT JENNA MINWARY

Nonprofit executive directors carry a heavy load on their shoulders. They’re chronically overworked and stuck between a board of directors and team who are rarely on the same page. I empower stressed out nonprofit leaders through collaborative strategic planning to achieve maximum results. My unique methodology brings out the collective creativity and inherent organizational knowledge from both your board and staff to develop a plan that can be implemented with ease. After a Strategic Planning VIP Day, your newly aligned team will develop buy-in and a common vocabulary that inspires forward momentum. If you’re currently wondering … Why am I so far behind my fundraising goals? Why aren\'t my direct reports proactive? Why is my staff turnover so high? How do I reset expectations with my board? Your organization may be a great fit for my Strategic Planning VIP Day. Organizations rarely include representatives from each level of the organization into the process – only directors and managers. When I was a case manager in the nonprofit sector, I was never invited to participate in strategic planning, even though I worked directly with almost 30% of our clients.We’ve got to change this. How else can your organization achieve buy-in and glean the knowledge from many of the people who are actually doing the work in your strategic plan? How else can all levels of leadership share their unique points of view and potential barriers to success? The first time I discovered the ToP strategic planning model, I was a brand new board member. When the facilitator for our planning session allowed participants to add goals or request to modify them, I was inspired to fully participate - not just during the planning session, but for the entire year afterwards. Shortly thereafter, I became trained in the ToP methods and have facilitated strategic plans for over a dozen non-profits, businesses, government entities, and other organizations.As one client shared, “Jenna allowed my board members to feel heard and valued by including them in the strategic planning process. They have been more invested, engaged, and productive since our VIP Day.\"This is possible for your organization, too. I know it can be hard to trust and delegate when so much is at stake. But by leaning into the vulnerability of including your team, you actually lighten the load. Collaborative strategic planning creates a world where everyone’s voice has the power to inspire change. It would be an honor to support you. Reach out at j••••@minwary.us