Strategy & Program Planning
Strategic planning sets the vision for where you want to go and outlines the most effective, feasible ways to get there. Program planning turns that vision into action—clarifying priorities, roles, timelines, and resources so your team can move forward with confidence.
When planning is done well, teams walk away with:
Confidence in their direction and choices.
A shared vision that inspires alignment and action.
Clear roles, responsibilities, and resources for execution.
Tools to measure progress and adapt over time.
A stronger story to share with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
How We Work
Think of us as your experienced guide: you pick the summit— but we'll help you chart the best route, prepare for the climb, gather the right equipment and tools, and adapt as the terrain shifts.
We understand both the strategy side and what it feels like to be a practitioner: we’ve worked in nonprofits, conservation, and science ourselves.
That means our approaches and tools are practical, and grounded in the real-world complexities of how nonprofits actually work.
Every process looks different, because every organization is different. What’s consistent is how we work:
Thoughtful engagement: We build processes where each voice gets heard and every contributor is a valued part of getting to the final outcome.
Partnership: It’s our passion for your mission that drives us to work hard and make sure our partners feel confident with the work we do for you.
Joy & fun: We infuse energy and creativity, making the work inspiring and fun.
Commitment to success: We believe doing our job well will make the world a better place, because it helps organizations do the best work they can.
Adaptive management: If something isn’t working, we pivot to find the right solution.
How We Help You Plan
Every organization approaches planning differently, so we never rely on a one-size-fits-all framework. Instead, we pull from a diverse set of tools and techniques to customize a fit-for-purpose process for your team, context, and goals.
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Assessment & Discovery
Gathering insights through research, interviews, and analysis.
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Strategy Development
Facilitating vision-setting, goal development, and prioritization.
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Engagement & Validation
Seeking feedback to strengthen buy-in and alignment.
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Implementation Planning
Clarifying actions, roles, resources, and measures of success.
Featured Project
North American Society for Bat Research
Impact by Design partnered with North American Symposium for Bat Research to create a participatory strategic planning process that engaged leadership and members, resulting in a shared vision and roadmap to strengthen NASBR’s role in advancing bat research and conservation.