Strategic Management in Tough Times

Last Friday featured the workshop Strategic Management in Tough Times, hosted at the Broome County Public Library. The workshop was presented by NYCON CEO Doug Sauer and sponsored by The Community Foundation for South Central New York and The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, Inc. The resulting participant discussion showed that nonprofits across the Broome County region share the same challenges and concerns about staying in business and operating in the future. There were a number of questions and issues raised during the discussion, ranging from questions about board engagement to challenges with state funding. Organizations were able to share their own challenges and find support amongst their peers. The workshop also helped bring consensus on major issues like board governance and participation, including the perceived need for more resources and information for nonprofit board members. If you attended the workshop, feel free to share your own feedback or send us your follow up questions by e-mail.

As nonprofits work to meet the challenges and manage their organizations during these tough times, the Broome, Chenango, Cortland and Tioga Capacity Building Mini-Grant Program can be a resource. Co-sponsored by The Community Foundation for South Central New York, The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, Inc., and Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation, any nonprofit who attended the April 17th training (or after attending the upcoming June 9th Succession Planning for Nonprofits workshop) is invited to can apply. Contact us for more information.

If you would like to register for the second Southern Tier Capacity Building Program workshop, Succession Planning for Your Nonprofit, set for Tuesday, June 9th, you can register here.

If you would like share your input on how you're nonprofit is meeting today's challenges, let us know. Sharing your opinions and advice or challenges is of value.