“If we can see and say the tide is turning, in all kinds of arenas we all care about, that galvanizes people to participate in turning the tide faster.”
– Lynne Twist, author of The Soul of Money, fundraiser, and social activist
MissionWise exists to work with you and your grantees to increase your effectiveness by strengthening their impact and sustainability.
We recognize that the challenges to grant makers and major donors in today’s economy are significant. Just as your grantees are doing more with less, so are you. Long-term visions for change are on the back burner, as new short-term needs have emerged. In fact, even grantees with model programs and strong impact are struggling financially.
Our aim is to work with you and your grantees to help turn current economic challenges into opportunities, so that nonprofits working to improve health can fulfill their missions as effectively and efficiently as possible. We start with a short conversation to learn more about your mission, funding priorities, and current challenges. Then we’ll propose a plan with tools to shape, accelerate, and scale desired results.
If you’d prefer, start by considering the offerings in our current initiatives:
- MissionReady™ Survey Packages – Measures critical success drivers with each grantee to identify areas for smart use of grant dollars
- Strategic & Business Planning Packages – Relevant, actionable plans designed to evolve (not sit on a shelf) and motivate staff focused on achieving real outcomes
- Earned Income Packages – An effective strategy to diversitfy the revenue base and increase outcomes for some (not all) grantees
- Governance Packages – Maximizing the human resources of board and staff by clarifying roles and best practices
- Marketing & Communications Packages – Smart, focused communication strategies and support to help grantees create visibility and credibility with limited budgets
While the offerings are designed for efficiency, the approach is not “cookie-cutter.” The unique strengths and conditions of each grantee are paramount in our work. We appreciate the complexity of operating a business venture within nonprofit and social service cultures and are experienced in helping organizations understand and adopt the emerging keys to success in these changing times.
