30. How to Use October to Set Your Nonprofit Up for a Strong Start Next Year

Your board is already thinking about next year. Decisions are being shaped, priorities weighed, energy sorted. If you walk into January without a clear plan, you'll spend Q1 chasing conversations that could have been decided in the fall.In this episode, I explain what your board really wants from you (hint: it's not a 50-page document) and why October is your final window to commit to getting strategic before the year ends. We discuss the three questions every board needs answered, why perfectionism hinders clarity, and what happens when you try to lead from exhaustion rather than intention.If you're tired of starting every year behind and ready to walk into 2026 with a board that's aligned and energized, this episode shows you exactly how to get there.Your board doesn't want another plan. They want clarity you can deliver on.Want help getting your board-approved strategy locked in before the year ends? Download my free strategic guide, "Your Shortcut to a Board-Approved Strategy (Before Year-End)". It walks you through the framework I use with clients to achieve clarity quickly.Connect with Lisa: InstagramLinkedIn