Strategy

Even the smartest ideas are just a collection of things if they don’t link to thoughtful strategies that connect to your organization’s mission.

Organizations with clearly defined and well operationalized (and communicated) strategies are more successful in meeting their goals, have a clearer focus to guide efforts, are more equipped to measure returns on investments, and typically have a team that is executing with a clear vision.

Whether you need an outside perspective, a strategist to help guide your efforts, or senior-level consultant get right in the trenches while you implement, Cause Collaboration offers a variety of and strategy solutions to help you meet your mission.

Your mission, vision, values, short-term goals, long-term goals, strategies and tactics all determine where your organization will be three-to-five years from now. Strategic planning allows you to obtain a holistic view of your organization and the competitive landscape in which you operate. It also allows your organization to dream big and plan wisely by utilizing a thoughtful process to inform decision making. Cause Collaboration offers consulting and facilitation services to help ensure your organization has a strong sense of direction and a strategic plan to get you where you are going.

Studies show that although 65% of organizations have an agreed-upon strategy, only 14% of employees understand it, and less than 10% of all organizations successfully execute it. This means that strategic planning work is only as good as your operational planning and internal communication. Once your strategic plan is in place, let Cause Collaboration help you and your team determine who is doing what and when. This will ensure thoughtful and coordinated efforts that will allow you to maximize time and resources while meeting the goals in your strategic plan.

Are you a membership organization with meetings, or are you a meetings organization that happens to have members? Even if your annual meeting is the number-one revenue generator for your organization, it is vital for your members to feel like their membership and participation are more valuable than their meeting registration. Cause Collaboration has extensive experience helping organizations align their business strategies with their intentions of being member-centric. Whether you are looking for recruitment, retention or engagement strategies, Cause Collaboration can help you ensure your members (and potential members) always think of you as their professional home.

Build Your Brand. Meet Your Mission. This statement and governing belief is what Cause Collaboration was founded on in 2015. Though we've scaled and expanded our services to keep up with our client's needs, we will always hold marketing and communications as a core capability. We've seen it time and again: organizations with meaningful missions, thoughtful strategies, strong sales pitches, great products programs and services, and passionate employees. Yet, these organizations struggle because are not communicating with their key audiences. Today, more than ever, it is critical for organizations to authentically connect with various audiences - ensuring they know your brand, see your value and understand what differentiates you. Cause Collaboration can help you create marketing/communications strategies that reach various audiences (including your employees) and ensure your brand is visible, voice is heard and mission is met.