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Access our library of tools, case studies, and thought leadership to accelerate your transformation journey.

Downloadable Tools

Strategic Planning Template

A comprehensive framework for building your organization's strategic plan.

PDF Guide

Board Governance Checklist

Essential checklist for effective board meetings and governance

PDF Guide

KPI Scorecard Builder

Track and measure what matters most to your organization.

PDF Guide

Case Studies

National Expansion Strategy for a Latino-Serving Nonprofit

Designing a Scalable Growth Model for a Mission-Driven Organization

Problem

Hispanic-serving organization needed a unified strategy for national expansion with clear market prioritization and financial sustainability.

VaiNow Solution

Multi-phase strategic planning with market analysis, stakeholder engagement, and bilingual facilitation to create a tiered growth framework.

Outcome

Adopted 3-year national expansion plan with clear growth gates, KPIs, and funder-endorsed financial blueprint.

Transforming a Legacy Institution for Its 50th Anniversary

Reimagining a Nature Center for the Next 50 Years

Problem

Regional cultural institution needed mission refresh and modernized operations despite strong community presence and capacity challenges.

VaiNow Solution

Comprehensive assessment, board retreats, and SWOT analysis to develop five strategic pillars using a Stabilize–Amplify–Sustain framework.

Outcome

2026–2029 Strategic Plan aligned governance, programs, and funding with clarity on identity and capital priorities for milestone anniversary.

Strengthening Governance & Brand Positioning for a National Alliance

Governance Refresh & Strategic Focus for a Multi-State Collaborative

Problem

National alliance lacked clarity in governance model, board roles, and brand positioning with inconsistent stakeholder expectations.

VaiNow Solution

Governance diagnostic, stakeholder interviews, and facilitated retreat to develop brand clarity tools and decision-making frameworks.

Outcome

Refreshed governance structure with clarified roles and strengthened positioning for national funding opportunities.

Latest Insights

Strategy

Discover why traditional strategic plans often gather dust and how to create living strategies instead.

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Leadership

Master techniques for guiding productive board discussions and decision-making.

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Leadership

The Power of Strategic Retreats

Why taking time to pause and reflect leads to better strategic outcomes.

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Strategy

KPIs That Actually Matter

Moving beyond vanity metrics to measure what truly drives impact.

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