Strategies for Non-Profit Organizations to Remain Viable During Tough Times April 10, 2013.

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Sink or Swim Strategies for Non-Profit Organizations to Remain Viable During Tough Times April 10, 2013

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Sink or SwimStrategies for Non-Profit Organizations

to Remain Viable During Tough Times

April 10, 2013

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Start with a PLAN!Understand the clear

challenges and opportunities

Identify Strengths and Weaknesses of the Organization

Cultivate Clear Priorities and Best Practices

Be Patient and Committed to Change

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Identify Opportunities

Identify community needs and changes in market requirements

Have regulations changed effecting projects or developments?

Do you have a niche in the Market?

What role can you play?

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Cultivate OpportunitiesShare Services, Space or Staff (…when merger

isn’t for you…)

Identify Innovative ApproachesDevelop the business plan to sell your

organization’s skills and strengths

Cultivate Board and Community Support

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For more informationContact:

Kathy Possinger, Executive DirectorCommunity Action [email protected]

(717) 232-9757@kathypossinger