Strategic Planning
Transform Your Mission into a Focused, Actionable Plan That Drives Measurable Social Impact
At Najera Consulting, our strategic planning service is designed specifically for mission-driven organizations. We call it Strategic Planning for Social Impact, a practical, collaborative approach that aligns your vision, values, and resources with a clear path to lasting change. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, rethinking your priorities, or aligning a diverse group of stakeholders, we’ll help you move from ideas to results with clarity and confidence.
Outcomes You Can Expect
When you partner with the Najera Consulting Group, you gain more than a plan; you gain the clarity, tools, and momentum to make your mission achievable. You can expect to:
Understand the social condition you’re addressing – Develop a clear picture of the issue’s root causes, scope, and who it impacts, ensuring your strategies tackle systemic problems, not just surface symptoms.
Align your mission with measurable results – Connect your vision to specific, trackable outcomes so everyone—board, staff, and partners—is working toward the same objectives.
Address barriers to impact – Identify and resolve the challenges, both internal and external, that limit your organization’s ability to achieve meaningful change.
Unite your stakeholders – Build shared vision and ownership across your board, staff, and community partners through an inclusive planning process.
Stay agile in a changing environment – Create a plan designed to adapt to new opportunities, emerging needs, and shifts in the external landscape.
Strengthen your foundation for sustainability – Demonstrate your return on investment and community impact to position your organization for long-term funding and growth.
Our Strategic Planning Process
The Nonprofit Model for Social Impact
Our strategic planning process is built on the Nonprofit Model for Social Impact, a proven, structured approach that moves your organization from strategic chaos to clarity and measurable results.
Each step builds on the last, ensuring that every action you take is purposeful, aligned with your mission, and designed to drive lasting change.
Define the Social Problem
We begin by clarifying the specific social condition your organization seeks to address—its root causes, scope, and the people and communities it impacts. This step ensures your strategies are grounded in systemic understanding, not just quick fixes.
Refine Mission and Vision
Once the social problem is clear, we help you craft or refine your mission and vision. Inspired by Peter Drucker’s insights, we identify your primary customers (those whose lives you aim to transform) and supporting customers (the partners, funders, and volunteers who help make that transformation possible). Your vision becomes the compelling, big-picture “dream” that inspires action and unites stakeholders.
Develop Your Theory of Change and Program Logic Models
We work with you to create a visual roadmap showing how your strategies lead to the social impact you envision. Together, we identify key outcomes, impact, influence, and leverage that demonstrate both the direct and systemic changes you aim to achieve.
Design Social Impact Strategies and Business Model
Using insights from your Theory of Change, we help you create actionable strategies for achieving measurable results and sustainable funding. We also guide you in shaping a business model that aligns your resources, partnerships, and revenue streams with your mission.
Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
We identify the metrics that matter most—those that tell you whether you’re on track to achieve your mission. These KPIs are directly tied to your Theory of Change and logic models, ensuring your measures are meaningful and strategic.
Measure Organizational and Program Performance
We put systems in place to regularly assess progress, making sure your strategies remain relevant and effective as conditions change.
What You'll Receive From Our Strategic Planning Services
Every strategic planning engagement is tailored to your organization’s unique goals, challenges, and opportunities. While no two projects are exactly alike, you can expect to receive:
Board-Ready Strategic Plan
Clear priorities, strategies, and outcomes your board and staff can act on.
Phased Implementation Roadmap
Milestones and timelines that guide the first months and years of action.
Staffing & Budget Alignment
Recommendations to match resources with strategic goals.
Social Impact Model
Your Nonprofit Model for Social Impact tailored to connect strategy to results.
Program Logic Models
Clear blueprints to communicate your approach to funders and partners.
KPIs That Matter
Indicators aligned to your Theory of Change and logic models.
Stakeholder Engagement Sessions
Facilitation that builds buy-in and shared ownership across your organization.
Ongoing Partnership for Implementation
Up to three months of advisory support—check-ins, email guidance, and troubleshooting, with options to extend.
Who We Serve
Our strategic planning services are designed for mission-driven organizations seeking structural clarity and measurable impact. We partner with:
- Nonprofit Executive Directors and CEOs who want a focused strategy for lasting impact.
- Board Chairs and Governing Boards aiming to unify leadership around a shared vision.
- Leadership Teams working to align staff and stakeholders with strategic priorities.
- Academic Institutions, including colleges, universities, and research centers, seeking to strengthen access, inclusion, and community engagement in meaningful ways.
- Collective Impact Initiatives collaborating across sectors, with shared goals and coordinated metrics for community transformation.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Teams working to integrate social responsibility with organizational purpose and measurable outcomes.
- Foundations seeking strategic alignment to maximize their philanthropic investments and strengthen grantee impact.
- Organizations navigating change from leadership shifts to evolving funding landscapes and community needs.
Whether you’re a nonprofit, educational institution, coalition, foundation or corporate social responsibility leader, we bring the frameworks, tools, and partnership to help you translate purpose into measurable progress.
Why Work With Us
Strategic planning isn’t just about creating a document—it’s about building a roadmap your organization will actually use. Our clients choose us because we:
Specialize in mission-driven strategy
Every framework, tool, and recommendation is tailored to organizations working for social and community impact.
Use a proven model
Our Nonprofit Model for Social Impact ensures your plan connects vision, strategy, and measurable outcomes.
Focus on implementation
Every strategic planning engagement includes three months of implementation support, ensuring your strategies move from paper to practice with real-world results.
Foster collaboration
We engage boards, staff, stakeholders, and partners to create buy-in and shared ownership from day one.
Bring cross-sector expertise
Our experience spans nonprofits, academic institutions, coalitions, foundations and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Common Questions About Our Services
Explore answers to the most frequent questions about our strategic planning services for nonprofits.
What is strategic planning and why is it important for nonprofits?
Strategic planning is a structured process that helps nonprofits define their direction, allocate resources effectively, and ensure all stakeholders are aligned towards achieving the mission. It is crucial for sustainability and impact.
How long does the strategic planning process take?
Timelines are customized to align with each organization’s unique needs, scope, and complexity. As a result, the duration may differ; however, our strategic planning process generally ranges from 3 to 6 months, contingent on the organization’s size and the intricacy of its goals.
Do you work with organizations outside the nonprofit sector?
Yes. While we specialize in nonprofits, we also work with academic institutions, coalitions, and CSR teams committed to measurable social impact.
What outcomes can we expect from your strategic planning services?
Clients can expect a clear roadmap for growth, enhanced organizational alignment, and actionable strategies that drive social impact.
Do you offer customized strategic planning services?
Yes, we tailor our services to meet the unique needs and challenges of each organization, ensuring personalized and effective strategic solutions.
How do you involve stakeholders in the planning process?
We engage stakeholders through workshops, interviews, and surveys to gather insights and ensure their perspectives are integrated into the strategic plan.
Can you assist with the implementation of the strategic plan?
Absolutely, we offer support throughout the implementation phase to ensure the strategies are executed effectively and deliver the desired outcomes.
Ready to Transform Your Organization?
Embark on your strategic planning journey with Najera Consulting. Partner with us to create a future where your nonprofit thrives and makes a lasting impact. Let’s get started today!
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