Overview
NorthStar Education Partners collaborated with Promise54 to refine their strategic direction and ensure long-term sustainability. Our partnership focused on aligning their mission, identity, and programmatic services to their evolving needs and the changing landscape of the social impact sector. We also emphasized the importance of a clear vision for the future, which was crucial for Promise54’s continued impact and success.
Objectives
Promise54 partnered with NorthStar to:
- Refresh Promise54’s mission statement to clearly define their target audience and intended impact.
- Conduct a competitive analysis to understand the services, delivery methods, and pricing strategies of peer organizations.
- Engage deeply with board members, staff, and past clients to shape the future vision and direction of the organization.
- Develop a comprehensive strategic plan that includes long-term goals, programmatic offerings, and a financial sustainability model.
- Enhance the staff culture by balancing kindness with accountability and fostering an environment of deep reflection and alignment.
Partner
Promise54
Enrollment & Impact
Promise54 has supported over 600 organizations and 50,000 individuals, making a significant impact in the social impact sector.
Mission Statement
Promise54 envisions a day when social impact organizations can create a more just world because they have diverse teams of people thriving in roles that activate their unique gifts and talents; foster inclusive and antiracist cultures; and have equitable practices, policies, and structures.
Key Activities & Deliverables
Mission Refresh and Competitive Analysis
- Refreshed Promise54’s mission statement to align with their strategic goals.
- Conducted a landscape scan of peer organizations to gather insights on pricing and service delivery.
Deep Engagement and Strategic Planning
- Facilitated workshops and retreats with board members, staff, and clients to gather input and build consensus on the strategic direction.
- Developed a detailed strategic plan that outlines long-term goals, programmatic offerings, and financial sustainability strategies.
Organizational Development and Staff Culture
- Implemented practices to balance kindness with accountability within the staff culture.
Conducted training sessions to ensure staff alignment with the new strategic vision.
Outcomes
- Mission Clarity: Promise54 now has a refreshed mission statement that clearly defines their purpose and target audience.
- Strategic Direction: A comprehensive strategic plan that includes long-term goals, programmatic offerings, and financial sustainability models.
- Enhanced Staff Culture: A balanced staff culture that maintains kindness while ensuring accountability and alignment with the organizational vision.
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