David M. Wagner

Strategic planning shouldn’t be about just checking a box.

But for too many nonprofits, it is.

I get it. More than we’d like to admit, strategic planning is a time-consuming, obligatory, expensive endeavor to create a document that few read and even fewer use to guide their decisions and actions. And there's already so little time or capacity for focusing beyond what the mission demands today.

I didn’t want to see impassioned leaders struggle any more to do the most good for their mission. So after spending over 13 years developing actionable strategies to tackle government agencies’ most complex problems, I decided to bring those approaches to the nonprofit sector.

The result: a smarter way to do strategic planning. A way that can actually move the needle for your mission.

I've harnessed the experiences of dozens of clients, and my own 10+ years as a mission-driven leader, to create a unique, people-centric approach to strategic planning. My solution addresses all the pitfalls that cause most "strategies" to fail — by clarifying your vision, developing a realistic plan of action, and building the capacity to put that plan into practice.

I partner with nonprofit leaders and boards to make their strategies matter.

Turn your great ideas into momentum and lasting change. I’ll help you plan your next chapter.

It all starts by scheduling a free consultation with me. Together, we’ll discuss whether I’m best suited to facilitate your strategy development — or if you need something else entirely! If you choose to work with me, we'll develop a real strategy that matters, complete with a clear vision, an aligned action plan, and the capacity to implement it. You'll have all the tools you need to set your organization or program up for success — and see lasting results for your mission.

Don't waste another minute on ineffective strategic planning. Hop on my calendar or message me on LinkedIn today so you can stop worrying if your team is heading in the right direction and start implementing a strategy that matters.