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Description:
Every nonprofit reaches a crossroads: will it continue reacting to challenges or take intentional steps toward lasting impact? In today’s environment, where funding sources shift and community needs evolve, true sustainability goes far beyond survival. It’s about building the systems, leadership, and strategy that allow your mission to thrive through change.
During this webinar, nonprofit strategist Danette O’Connell will help your organizations move from reactive to strategic. Drawing on years of experience guiding nonprofits through growth and transition, Danette will share a roadmap for creating stability, strengthening leadership, and aligning mission with long-term goals.
You’ll learn how to:
- define sustainability beyond funding to include leadership, strategy, and community trust;
- assess your organization’s strengths and gaps across governance, finances, and programs;
- align mission, vision, and strategy to ensure every effort advances your purpose;
- engage leadership and the board to drive accountability and mission alignment; and,
- shift from survival mode to a strategic, resilient, and innovative mindset.
Whether your organization is just getting started or scaling for greater impact, this session will equip you with the tools, clarity, and confidence to build a nonprofit that not only survives, but thrives.
Who should attend:
Nonprofit leaders, board members, and professionals at every stage of organizational growth who are ready to strengthen sustainability and long-term impact.
Full participation in this webinar is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
Can’t attend live and still want to watch the webinar?
Want to review the materials after the session?
You will receive an email with the full recording and any handouts within 10 business days after the webinar.
After you register, you will receive the following emails:
- A sales receipt for your bookkeeping records
- A confirmation email from Zoom with the login credentials
- Instructions for other attendees if you registered a group
If you do not receive these emails within 48 hours of registering, please email or call 1-877-784-7268.
GrantStation does not refund registration fees. Fees may be applied to any webinar scheduled within 30 days.
Danette O’Connell
Danette O'Connell is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in helping nonprofit organizations achieve their goals. She has been actively engaged in this field since 2004, utilizing her expertise in divergent entrepreneurial thinking to empower these organizations. Her notable achievements include an impressive track record of growing membership organizations by a staggering 380% year over year since 2018.
With over two decades of experience, Ms. O'Connell has proven her ability to strategically position organizations for success in various scenarios, including dynamic start-ups, turnaround situations, mergers, and periods of accelerated growth. Her dedication to nonprofit transformation is a central focus of her career, and she excels in managing all aspects of this process.
In terms of her educational background, she holds an MBA in International Business, indicating her expertise in global business practices. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an Associate's degree in Computer Management, demonstrating her well-rounded knowledge and skills in the business and technology realms.
