A+ EDUCATION PARTNERSAdvancing Education Equity in Alabama
ALABAMA 2019Nonprofit Advising
Strategic Planning
Process
Zadie & Co. designed a high-touch, collaborative planning process to foster team and board alignment about the organization’s future. The 8-week sprint-style planning process involved targeted sessions with executive leaders and facilitated weekly project team meetings. This structured, fast-paced approach ensured that all stakeholders contributed to shaping the organization’s direction while maintaining momentum.
Challenge
In 2019, A+ Education Partnership transitioned its leadership while navigating the disruptive effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approaching its 30th anniversary, the organization sought a streamlined, actionable strategic plan to clarify its mission, vision, and values and position itself for impactful work over the next three years and next three decades across the state of Alabama. The challenge was to build a plan that balanced specificity and flexibility, enabling A+ to drive its vision forward while adapting quickly to shifts in education policy and funding landscapes.
Results
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Compelling vision for the future
Fully revised organizational mission, vision, and values statements outlining the organization’s belief in the potential of every child in Alabama, to be used both internally and externally to guide decision making
Clear strategic focus
A succinct strategic roadmap for 2023-2025, enabling the team to rally around a shared vision and approach and prioritize its effort amidst competing demands
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Enhanced stakeholder alignment
Strengthened alignment across the staff and board and increased buy-in and engagement around key priorities
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One-page strategic plan
Including an objectives and key results dashboard for tracking progress
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TESTIMONIAL"We truly enjoyed working with Rosie and her team. They managed the critical process of strategic planning with a combination of frankness and ease. Our plan has helped us clarify our priorities and increased our effectiveness as an organization."
Mark Dixon
A+ Education Partners
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