Guide to Scenario Planning for NPOs

Building a resilient future for your nonprofit organization 

There’s nothing like a global pandemic to force organizations to take a hard look at what the future has in store. That’s where scenario planning comes in.

Scenario planning is a strategic planning method used by organizations to plan for the long term and manage uncertainty, answering the question, “What if?”

To make it easier, we’ve put together a guide to take you through the scenario planning process in 4 simple steps:

1. Defining the issue
2. Identifying driving forces  
3. Scenario development
4. Response planning

By following these 4 easy steps, your organization will be on its way to developing resiliency for the long term.