Having weathered the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic posed to nonprofits nationwide, Grow Brooklyn was ready to enter its next phase of growth as a community-based organization focused on financial and economic empowerment. The organization needed a comprehensive, four-year strategic plan to guide that growth, one that would strengthen organizational alignment, expand its impact, and give leadership a mission-aligned, actionable roadmap for the years ahead that meets the needs of the communities they serve.
Having weathered the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic posed to nonprofits nationwide, Grow Brooklyn was ready to enter its next phase of growth as a community-based organization focused on financial and economic empowerment. The organization needed a comprehensive, four-year strategic plan to guide that growth, one that would strengthen organizational alignment, expand its impact, and give leadership a mission-aligned, actionable roadmap for the years ahead that meets the needs of the communities they serve.
Through a comprehensive review of mission and vision alignment, external and internal factors, organizational culture, and existing programming, this process identified key opportunities to enhance program delivery, build organizational capacity, strengthen financial sustainability, and sharpen Grow Brooklyn’s strategic positioning to advance its long-term goals. Building on these findings, Public Works facilitated a half-day board retreat and a series of collaborative working sessions to align leadership around a shared vision, establish three clear organizational goals, and prioritize phased initiatives.
By grounding the plan in staff, Board, and funder input alongside peer benchmarking, Public Works ensured the goals and initiatives are both ambitious and realistic. The plan positions Grow Brooklyn’s leadership with a shared vision and a clear set of priorities to guide long-term organizational development, strengthening its capacity to serve historically underserved and low-income communities across Central Brooklyn and beyond.
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