A plan that survives the next transition.
Multi-year strategic planning for civil-service offices and nonprofits — written by someone who has run the office, not just consulted to it. Board-ready documents, measurable milestones, and a process the next director can keep running.
Four disciplined moves.
The same chart Donna uses inside higher-ed, adapted to the rhythms of a civil-service office or a mission-driven nonprofit board. Quantifiable, documented, hand-off ready.
Discovery & scope.
Listening sessions with staff and board. Document review. A written scope that names the destination before we discuss the route.
Environmental scan.
Honest read of where the organization actually is — funding, headcount, programs, reputation, and the structural constraints leadership lives with.
Plan drafting.
Five-year framework with annual milestones, measurable indicators, and budget alignment. Iterated with the board, not delivered to it.
Adoption & hand-off.
A document the board can adopt unanimously and a process the next director can keep running. Annual review cadence built in.
Case studies in preparation.
Recent strategic-planning engagements are being written up for publication. In the meantime, reach out and we will walk you through the most relevant precedent on a call.