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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 14 MIN

Summer Rewind| 5 Steps to Building a Nonprofit Strategy That Actually Works

from The Nonprofit Podcast · host Jena Lynch, Brittan Stockert & Cara Augspurger

Send us Fan MailMost nonprofit strategic planning mistakes don't show up until year-end, right when your fundraising push exposes exactly what's missing.Being busy isn't the same as having direction. In this Summer Rewind, Cara Augspurger, CFRE, breaks down the five steps that took her organization from constant firefighting to a plan that actually holds up, in six months.What you'll learnHow to tell real growth from just being busy, before it costs you at year-endThe one question your strategic plan has to answer firstHow to run a funding reality check that shows exactly where the gaps areHow to set numbers-based targets for a "good year", no gut feel requiredAbout Cara Augspurger, CFRECara is the Executive Director of Grace Care Center Foundation and host of The Nonprofit Podcast.About DonorboxDonorbox is a trusted fundraising platform used by more than 100,000 organizations worldwide, helping raise over $4 billion for causes that matter. Learn more at donorbox.org.Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably.This episode is for educational purposes only and isn't legal or financial advice. Please consult a professional advisor for guidance specific to your organization.Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail Most nonprofit strategic planning mistakes don't show up until year-end, right when your fundraising push exposes exactly what's missing. Being busy isn't the same as having direction. In this Summer Rewind, Cara Augspurger, CFRE, breaks down the five steps that took her organization from constant firefighting to a plan that actually holds up, in six months. What you'll learn How to tell real growth from just being busy, before it costs you at year-endThe one question your st...

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