Vision, Mission, & Strategy

Benchmarks of Excellence for the Not-For-Profit Sector

This webinar provides participants with an opportunity to learn about the characteristics that distinguish excellent not-for-profit organizations, including understanding about what needs to be in place to optimize resources, be accountable, innovative and responsive and to build a collaborative and productive work environment. This interactive session will give Board members, CEO’s, Executive Directors and managers a bird’s-eye view of what an excellent organization looks like as well as a checklist to measure their organization against excellence so they can identify areas that can be strengthened and celebrate success.

Presenter: Linda Mollenhauer

Linda has worked in the non-profit sector for over 30 years. As a consultant, she facilitates and does training in planning, governance, organizational development and communication. She has published many resources for the sector, including Benchmarks of Excellence, A Culture of Accountability, Building Inclusive Organizations and the Strategic Organization. Linda was CEO of the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy (IMAGINE Canada) and Director of the Imagine national awareness campaign to encourage individual and corporate giving.

Strategic Planning in the Not-for-Profit Sector: Create a Plan that Works

This interactive session builds Board, CEO, Executive Director and middle-senior management confidence and understanding on how to create a successful strategic plan that opens up new opportunities and revitalizes the organization. Participants will learn how to design a process that builds ownership among all stakeholders what key components and success factors are required in a well-conceived plan; and how to establish a meaningful evaluation process to measure success in achieving the plan.

Our Presenter: Linda Mollenhauer