Contingency Planning and Strategic Opportunities
Contingency Planning
Our highly experienced consultants with work with key staff and the board to develop a Contingency Plan when an organization is concerned about a possible change in its future. A contingency plan can provide a road map in turbulent economic times, respond to a possible change in the funding or policy environment, or detail a plan of action if a major project like a capital campaign or merger does not go forward.
In addition, our consultants can work with the staff and board of directors to identify strategic opportunities such as alliances, shared services, public/private partnerships, or mergers.
Strategic Opportunities
- Strategic alliances or collaboration with a synergistic organization
- Sharing services, staff, IT, or facilities
- Joint purchasing
- Fiscal sponsorship
- Public/private partnerships
- Mergers or acquisition of programs
Key Services
- Financial forecasting
- Cash flow analysis
- Program evaluation
- Due diligence for partnerships and mergers
- Scenario planning
Sample Process
Each project is approached in the way that will work best for your organization. Here is an example of how ESC-US consultants might approach a contingency planning project.
Benefits
- Benefit of an outside perspective
- Impartial party to facilitate negotiations
- Support for leadership
- Better management of risk
Potential Deliverables
- Contingency plan
- Analysis of partnerships
- Financial forecasts & scenarios
- Merger or acquisition plan
Client Testimonials
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Volunteer Management Consultants to Nonprofits
“Recently we found ourselves struggling to find a path forward. Declining philanthropy in our community as well as several staff changes led our Board to assess whether to continue operations or make major modifications. At its December 2018 meeting, we voted to substantially restructure the organization. By using best practices learned through active involvement in ESC-US, we were able to incorporate lessons learned through other affiliates. As we continue our mission of serving central Oklahoma nonprofits, we do so with a real sense of gratitude for its affiliation with ESC-US. -
Strategic Planning
"I have relied on ESC of Southern California for more than 14 years for wisdom, strategic thinking, feedback, and a no-nonsense approach. To aptly serve APCH as it was a year ago, we had to set a course and rebuild the ship while we were sailing it, and our ESC team was integral to the process. Their combined experience and the grace and good humor with which they led and supported our strategic planning process was the best I’ve ever experienced, resulting in a plan for APCH that supports the organization’s renewed dedication to its mission and work in a community that has great needs." -
Partner Agency Coaching
"United Way of Central Oklahoma believes in the quality of ESC of Oklahoma’s training so we brought them in for training our Partner Agencies. The information and support ESCCO provides to local nonprofits not only strengthens the individual organization, but it strengthens the entire nonprofit sector. The program is customized to fit each organization and their specific needs. The unique coaching experience allows for Partner Agency Directors to grow personally, while strengthening their organization." -
Strategic Management
"Tom Monaco (ESC of Cincinnati Volunteer Consultant) coached our entire leadership team and helped us create the framework for our organizational priorities. The coaching encouraged us as an organization to look at it differently than we did before."