Nearly every day, we hear about something happening in the world that could potentially impact our archive, collection, or parent institution. Thinking through strategy when you’re not in a crisis allows you to be more creative, more analytical, and more curious. Advance planning helps you avoid making knee-jerk decisions that hurt the organization in ways that you didn’t consider.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will use a guided worksheet to assess their organization’s current reality, scan the external environment, and use what they learn to create clear, actionable decision pathways. You’ll take the first steps to analyze your internal context and consider external impact on your organization. This builds the foundation to identify what your organization can, and can’t, control and the potential impact on your programs and operations. You’ll walk away with an outline for your organization to proactively plan for the unknown so that your team can make informed and thoughtful decisions under pressure and move forward with confidence.
Upon completing this workshop you’ll be able to:
- Assess your organization's internal strengths, challenges, and current operating environment to establish a baseline for strategic decision-making.
- Analyze external factors and emerging trends that could affect your organization's programs, operations, and long-term sustainability.
- Develop a practical decision-making framework that helps your team identify what it can control, anticipate potential scenarios, and respond thoughtfully rather than reactively.
Instructors Bios:
Madeleine Binsfrahm - As the Owner of The Binsfrahm Group, Madeleine (she/her) brings over 20 years of leadership experience across local, national, and international organizations - guiding teams to scale smartly, lead boldly, and grow sustainably. Whether a client is looking for strategic planning, a fundraising strategy, or a strong business foundation, Madeleine brings the expertise and clarity to move them forward. Clients love her collaborative and community-centered approach as well as the flexibility required to operate in today’s business climate.
Cindy Grubenhoff (she/her) is the Founder and Owner of In the Know, LLC where she believes nonprofits are undeniably vital to our community. She collaborates with organizations in a coaching relationship to help them be clear, confident and strategic in all their fundraising and planning efforts. She has been working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years and especially enjoys strategy coaching, campaign planning, board development training, and empowering nonprofit leaders.
Registration Fee:
SAA Members: $49
Employees of SAA Member Institutions: $49
Nonmembers: $89