Strategic Planning for Nonprofits: From Readiness to Action - Session 3

Listening, Learning, and Engagement Strategic planning is an opportunity to step away from day-to-day demands and build a shared understanding of the organization, its community, and operating environment. This virtual session will help participants learn how to connect planning decisions and learning questions to practical methods for gathering information and engaging internal and external stakeholders. We will explore how to build on the information the organization already has, determine what information is sufficient, identify whose voices are important, and develop a relevant foundation for strategic decision-making. Presenter Bio: Melissa Harris, Director of Service Development, Fio Partners Melissa helps organizations build the clarity needed to create lasting community impact. Through strategic facilitation, training, and organizational development, she designs experiences that help people learn together, work across boundaries, and turn shared purpose into collective action. At Fio Partners, Melissa develops the firm's frameworks, products, and training programs, and leads client engagements focused on shared learning and strategy development. She brings her experience developing nonprofit brands, engagement programs, and communications to her work at Fio Partners. She has a B.A. in English and Philosophy from Providence College and an M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy from Bay Path University. Photo & Video Release By registering and attending this event, you acknowledge and consent that you and/or your guests may be photographed or recorded during the event. These images and videos may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, and marketing materials. All Attendee Agreement All attendees are expected to participate in this event in good faith and in alignment with the values of the SouthCoast Community Foundation, the hosting organization. While taking photos, videos, or recordings for personal use or to share your experience is generally welcome, content may not be misrepresented, manipulated, or used in any way that could harm the organization, its mission, its partners, or fellow attendees. By attending this event, you affirm your commitment to respectful participation. All event content—whether shared in person or online—should be treated with care and integrity. Misuse of materials or behavior inconsistent with these expectations may result in removal from the event and limit future participation. Please block your calendar for this date and time once you register. We will reach out closer to the event date with more information and the meeting link.