Publications

Aug 17, 20234 min read

Building a Dream Team: How to Recruit Nonprofit Board Directors

Building a dynamic and engaged Board of Directors is a crucial factor in driving the growth of nonprofits.

Jun 15, 20234 min read

Donor Retention & Growth: Strategies for Nonprofits

In our previous blog post, "Donor Acquisition: Strategies for Nonprofits," we discussed effective strategies for acquiring new donors and...

May 22, 20235 min read

Donor Acquisition: Strategies for Nonprofits

Learn effective strategies for donor acquisition: prioritizing target segments, tailoring activities, and enhancing governance practices

May 14, 20234 min read

Building a High-Performing Nonprofit Board: Aligning Activities and Enhancing Accountability

Discover effective strategies to align nonprofit board activities, empower individual directors, and enhance board performance in our latest

May 9, 20239 min read

The West Side - Changing Chicagoland, By the Numbers

Focus Strategy Advisors discusses key imperatives for nonprofits facing demographic and economic shifts in Chicago's West Side

May 1, 20231 min read

Mental Health Nonprofits: Market Trends & Strategic Imperatives

Assessment of market trends and strategic imperatives for Mental Health nonprofits

Apr 12, 20233 min read

Building High-Performing Volunteer Programs

Many nonprofits struggle with a strategy to optimize volunteer programs. Here are some tips to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Mar 31, 20238 min read

The Far North Side - Changing Chicagoland, By the Numbers

Focus Strategy Advisors discusses key imperatives for nonprofits facing demographic and economic shifts in Chicago's Far North Side

Mar 1, 20236 min read

How Nonprofits Should Prepare for a Recession

Recessions are an inevitable part of our economy, and they can severely impact a nonprofit’s ability to operate. With an economic...

Nov 1, 20224 min read

How to Use Strategic Planning to Drive Change

Many nonprofits engage in Strategic Planning reluctantly, and may see it as an unnecessary distraction from the day-to-day activities and...