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What are the most effective ways for nonprofit leaders to communicate their vision and strategy?

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As a nonprofit leader, you have a unique opportunity and responsibility to inspire and mobilize your team, donors, partners, and beneficiaries around a common cause. But how do you communicate your vision and strategy effectively, especially in times of uncertainty and change? Here are some tips to help you craft and deliver clear, compelling, and consistent messages that resonate with your diverse audiences.

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1 Know your purpose

Before you communicate your vision and strategy, you need to have a clear understanding of why your organization exists, what it aims to achieve, and how it plans to get there. Your purpose should be aligned with your mission, values, and goals, and reflect the needs and aspirations of your stakeholders. A well-defined purpose will help you articulate your vision and strategy in a way that is relevant, meaningful, and inspiring for your listeners.

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Mackenzie Price

Executive Director at Huron County Community Foundation
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Never underestimate the power of taking a step back to deep dive into your purpose with your board, staff, and stakeholders. Conducting a strategic priorities process can help narrow the focus. It is easier to communicate and tailor messages if there is clarity of mission, values, and goals. Becoming more clear and concise will also spark inspiration in staff and board members, reminding them of why they were initially drawn to the work.

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2 Tailor your message

Different audiences have different expectations, interests, and concerns when it comes to your vision and strategy. Therefore, you need to tailor your message to suit the context, channel, and tone of each communication. For example, your staff may want to know how your strategy affects their roles and responsibilities, your donors may want to know how your vision aligns with their values and impact, and your beneficiaries may want to know how your strategy addresses their challenges and opportunities. By customizing your message, you can ensure that you address the specific needs and questions of each audience, and build trust and engagement.

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David Chatham

Senior Marketing Strategist | Nonprofit Nerd | Podcast host
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At Angel Oak Creative we utilize a message matrix to develop segmented messaging for our nonprofit clients. The matrix provides clear, compelling, concise, consistent messaging for each audience so that all staff, board and other stakeholders are speaking the same language and equipped to speak with confidence about your organization, its mission, vision and impact.

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3 Use stories and examples

One of the most effective ways to communicate your vision and strategy is to use stories and examples that illustrate your points and connect with your listeners emotionally. Stories and examples can help you showcase your achievements, challenges, and learnings, and demonstrate how your vision and strategy translate into action and impact. They can also help you highlight the human element of your work, and showcase the voices and experiences of your team, donors, partners, and beneficiaries. By using stories and examples, you can make your vision and strategy more memorable, relatable, and compelling.

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4 Seek feedback and input

Communication is not a one-way street. You also need to listen to your audiences and invite their feedback and input on your vision and strategy. By doing so, you can show that you value their opinions and perspectives, and foster a culture of collaboration and learning. You can also use feedback and input to improve your vision and strategy, identify gaps and opportunities, and address any concerns or misunderstandings. By seeking feedback and input, you can make your vision and strategy more inclusive, responsive, and adaptive.

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5 Be consistent and transparent

Finally, you need to communicate your vision and strategy consistently and transparently across all your channels and platforms. This means that you need to use the same language, tone, and key messages, and avoid any contradictions or discrepancies. You also need to be honest and open about your progress, challenges, and changes, and explain the rationale behind your decisions and actions. By being consistent and transparent, you can build credibility and confidence among your audiences, and reinforce your commitment and accountability.

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Mackenzie Price

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One thing I've found helpful about consistency is creating a Case for Support --- the what and why of your work. This Case for Support will have the language, tone, etc. that all are expected to use when discussing the mission and vision of the organization. That document will be the reference point, providing direction for staff and board members when discussing and advertising the organization.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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