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Hey, what has your board done for you lately?
Ignite your board with a roadmap instead of a report

📉 The problem
This nonprofit had a hardworking team and a well-meaning board — but no shared roadmap. Board meetings focused on updates, not strategic action. Staff knew what wasn’t working, but struggled to frame the issues in a way the board could help solve.
🧠 Why it’s worth solving
Without operational clarity, boards default to fundraising pressure or program review — not the deeper infrastructure work that sustains impact. A lack of alignment can lead to stagnation, burnout, or missed opportunities for growth.
🗺️ How we made it better
Through our assessment, we helped the team surface key pain points and organize them into a sequenced, cost-aware plan. This included internal process improvements and low-cost tech shifts — all presented in a way that empowered the board to engage meaningfully. The outcome wasn’t just insight — it was shared direction.
📣 Need help translating your org’s pain points into board-level action? Request a roadmap chat or reply to this email with your challenge — I’ll feature it in a future issue.