Programmatic Asset Transfers as a Strategic Tool for Social Impact
Asset transfers aren't signs of organizational failure; rather, they’re a valuable way to help both sides achieve their goals.
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Why One Charity Chose to Wind Down While Still Flush with Cash
Ben Gose, senior editor for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, explores the case of the Full Frame Initiative, who, despite having both money and more work…
Navigating Uncertainty: Scenario Planning Tools
This pair of files comes from the Wallace Foundation’s StrongNonprofits Toolkit: This set of Scenario Planning tools can help you navigate strategic and financial shifts…
When Your CAA’s Upcoming Fiscal Year Is Uncertain: A Guide for Community Action Agency Boards
Operating in uncertainty is inevitable, but intentional good governance and appropriate planning can help boards be ready no matter what.
Community Action Network Scenario Planning Toolkit
Scenario planning is not about predicting what will happen — it’s about thinking through what could happen and how to respond.
Community Action Board Discussion Guide for Uncertain Financial Times
A road map to help board members ask critical questions, gain consensus, and explore strategic actions to navigate financial uncertainty.
National Community Action Partnership Sample Revenue Chart
National Community Action Partnership shares this Excel spreadsheet that serves as a template for a revenue chart.
The Power of Nonprofit Repositioning: An Alternative to Scenario Planning
Writing for the National Council of Nonprofits in July of 2025, Steve Zimmerman argues that given the level of uncertainty and the multiplicity of external…
Advice to Boards
Effective governance means asking the right questions, supporting adaptive leadership, and understanding financial and strategic realities.