Strategies for Universities & Nonprofits

What is strategy for a nonprofit organization? Historically, many organizations have confused mission statements or aspirations with strategies. Their performance has suffered as a result. Using many of the same strategic frameworks used by companies, the Institute helps leading universities and nonprofits develop a strategic focus and deliver more value to the people and communities they serve.

Strategy for Non-Profits

The Museum Value Chain

Choosing how to perform and integrate these activities determines how much social value a museum can create.

More about the Value Chain

The Goals of Social Organizations

The fundamental purpose of a social enterprise is societal value creation

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Societal Outcomes Achieved

Cost of Delivering Those Outcomes
Social organizations must define their customer or customers
The desired societal outcome for these customers must be quantified and measured
Social organizations often pursue multiple societal outcomes, which requires multiple measured goals
Understanding the full costs of delivering outcomes is essential to ensure that true value is being created, e.g. cost per recipient

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Strategies for Universities & Nonprofits

Strategy for Non-Profits

The Museum Value Chain

The Goals of Social Organizations

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