Conducting an Environmental Scan
Build a clear, data-informed foundation for your organization’s future with a comprehensive Environmental Scan. Specifically designed for nonprofit and church leaders, this self-guided course equips you to look inward at your capacity and outward at your community landscape. Instead of relying on rigid formulas, you'll gain flexible, practical tools to understand who influences your work, gather authentic feedback, evaluate peer organizations, and position your mission for long-term growth and resilience.
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Lesson 1: Identifying Stakeholders
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 2: Power vs Interest Grid
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 3: Surveys and Interviews
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Lesson 4: SWOT & Peer Analysis
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
We break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed.
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Expert-Backed Content
Identify internal and external stakeholders and use a Power vs. Interest Grid to focus your strategic engagement where it matters most.
Stakeholder Mapping
Evaluate internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external opportunities and threats—benchmarking against peer organizations to discover what works and what doesn't.
SWOT & Peer Analysis
Brandon Mustful, Instructor
Design and conduct effective surveys and one-on-one interviews to capture candid insights from clients, donors, and community members.
Feedback Collection
Follow step-by-step guidance designed so that anyone—regardless of prior strategic planning experience—can easily complete the course and achieve real results.
For All Leaders