Scenario planning for nonprofits + Podcastathon with Carol Hamilton
About this episode
In this solo episode of Nonprofit Mission Impact, Carol Hamilton delves into scenario planning and its value for nonprofits navigating an era of heightened uncertainty. She emphasizes
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how scenario planning moves organizations from a state of overwhelm to proactive action,
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outlines a step-by-step approach and
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shares a recent client story to illustrate its usefulness.
Podcastathon 2025: She also highlights The Arc of Montgomery County and its important role in supporting people with developmental disabilities through local programming and national advocacy as part of Podcastathon 2025.
Episode highlights:
[00:00:00] Why scenario planning now
[00:01:00] Defining Scenario Planning
[00:02:10] Why Scenario Planning Matters
[00:04:30] Steps to Implement Scenario Planning
[00:08:06] Example from a Recent Client
[00:10:21] Podcastathon feature: The Arc of Montgomery County
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