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From: Sara Herschander
Subject: Your Nonprofit's Post-Election Action Plan
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Election season may finally be over, but for nonprofit leaders preparing for the next administration, there’s still a long road of uncertainty ahead.
For those unsure of how to get started, this week we shared three crucial steps for navigating post-election uncertainty from Tom Bartlett and Sara Gibson, co-founders of 20 Degrees.
First up? If you haven’t started scenario planning, now’s the time to begin considering how the incoming administration’s priorities might impact your organization. Thinking through your response now to a loss of federal funding — or possibilities for new partnerships — can help you more deftly navigate different situations as they arise — within reason, of course.
“It’s easy to spiral, so set a time limit” of no more than a few hours at a time for scenario planning, Tom and Sara wrote. “We also recommend revisiting these scenarios in February and June, when more information is known and it becomes clearer which changes are unfolding.”
At times like these, it’s also incumbent on leaders to overcommunicate all of the “what-ifs” with key staff and board members. It’s better to have a team at your side ready to respond and ensure your mission continues forward, no matter what, Tom and Sara write.
For all of the insights, check out Tom and Sara’s piece, 3 Steps to Take Amid Post-Election Uncertainty.
You might also be interested in checking out more of our election-related coverage, including rage-induced fundraising bumps, nonprofit-related policy issues being considered by the next administration, and reactions to the election across the nonprofit world.
Have a lovely week,
Sara Herschander
Reporter
Tip of the Week
Reject the assumption that bigger is always better. Nonprofits and businesses are often encouraged to grow. But investing in things that make you more stable without growing — staff retention, systems, financial reserves — is also a valid option, especially in times of uncertainty. When appropriate, make the case to grant makers for stability for staff and deeper work with existing clients instead of “scale.” For more advice read 6 Ways Nonprofits Can Take Action Amid Economic Uncertainty.
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