Scaling Up: Grow by Intention and Plan

Today’s economic outlook makes “scaling” – the process of growing a nonprofit’s revenues and services intentionally to meet goals consistent with mission and vision – a hot topic for boards and executives looking for greater financial sustainability. Small size can make a nonprofit less attractive to funders looking for impact when they “invest;” and stagnation can be deadly. Growth, wisely planned, can be energizing and financially beneficial. This Plan A resource guide, which accompanied a webinar hosted by US Trust/Merrill Lynch, provides questions and tips to consider when preparing a scaling plan: Scaling Up: Grow by Intention and Plan