Nonprofit Forward Solution

The Nonprofit Forward solution analyzes the five pillars that make up the operation of your nonprofit to gain a comprehensive understanding of its strengths and areas for improvement, allowing us to effectively address the pain points and find custom solutions that will lead to a more effective, efficient, and sustainable organization and put you back in control of your nonprofit.

“[Nonprofit Forward] was the most invaluable experience I have ever had in my 15 years of running my own nonprofit! Lydia is a wealth of knowledge, and she goes over and beyond every expectation and need you could have!”

— Josie, Founder + President, Shine Healing Ministries

The Five Foundational Nonprofit Pillars

  • 1. Strategic Direction & Mission

    Do you have a strategic plan in place? Have you thought about where you’d like your organization to be in 3 years? How are you going to get there? What systems and strategies can you put in place now to ensure you’ll reach your goals?

    The mission of your nonprofit defines what the organization is trying to achieve and should be the driving force behind all of the organization's activities.

  • 2. Programs & Services

    Are they being run effectively? Are you tracking input, output, outcomes, and evaluations to report back to your stakeholders? Are you including the voices of your participants in what could be improved upon?

    Your programs and services are at the heart of your nonprofit. Your programs should include monitoring and evaluation, feedback from program participants, and data analysis. By continually assessing and improving your programs and services, your nonprofit can ensure that you are making the greatest possible impact for those you serve.

  • 3. Governance & Leadership

    Think about the legal and ethical side of your nonprofit. Is your paperwork up to date? Think about your staff, your volunteers, and your board. Do you feel like the board is pulling its weight? When was the last time you went on a retreat or even met together for lunch to check in on each other?

    Effective nonprofit governance is essential for ensuring that the organization is able to achieve its mission and goals and that it can continue to make a positive impact over the long term.

  • 4. Fundraising & Finances

    Do you have an effective CRM system in place? A corporate sponsorship packet? What about an individual donor plan, a grants tracker, or campaigns? Have you diversified your funding?

    Successful fundraising goes beyond finding the next grant. Supporters, donors, and funders are investing in their mission; let’s invest in them.

    Part of fundraising is managing revenue and expenses, budgeting, and ensuring financial transparency and accountability.

  • 5. Marketing & Communications

    Have you updated your Guidestar profile lately? What about your website, its messaging, social media, newsletters, print marketing, or blog?

    Your marketing and communications should bring brand awareness, engage stakeholders, build partnerships, and involve community members in the organization's activities and decision-making processes.

With Nonprofit Forward, you will get:

  • Clarity on Current Realities: Gain a clear understanding of your organization's status across five foundational pillars.

  • SWOT(A) Analysis: Receive a written summary of your internal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and aspirations.

  • Professional Recommendations: Obtain detailed recommendations and potential next steps.

  • Implementation Plan: An editable plan with immediate tangible tasks to address gaps.

  • Personalized Resources: Utilize ready-to-use tools, including editable templates, resources, and more.

Our Process:

  • Pre-Session Preparation: Initial content collection and a kick-off call with your leadership team.

  • In-Depth Assessments: Engage in a series of five 90-minute calls addressing strategic direction, programs, governance, fundraising, and marketing.

  • Post-Analysis Support: Receive a comprehensive final report, a next-steps strategy call, and two weeks of email support.

With Nonprofit Forward, you will have a sustainable, achievable plan in place so you can spend less time guessing what you should do next and more time moving your nonprofit forward.

“In a very short period of time, through the Nonprofit Forward Solution, Lydia helped build my confidence as an Executive Director and equipped me with a skill set I never knew I had.”

— Kim, Executive Director, Heart of Mary House, 2025

Stop guessing how to grow your nonprofit.

Our Nonprofit Forward Solution gives you the clarity, tools, and strategies to strengthen your foundation and secure sustainable growth.

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