Growth is exciting. It’s also… a little scary.

You’ve gotten this far by doing a lot with a little—scrappy, resourceful, mission-driven. But now your programs are expanding, your community’s needs are growing, and your team might be maxed out. It’s time to take a step back and plan with purpose.

Here’s the good news: strategic planning doesn’t have to be a months-long, jargon-filled process that ends with a 50-page document no one reads. For small nonprofits, it can be a clarifying, energizing opportunity to reconnect with your mission, engage your team, and make decisions rooted in your values and capacity.

Here’s how to start…

In the hustle of running a small nonprofit, donor stewardship often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. With limited staff, time, and resources, it's easy to feel like you can’t do more than send a year-end thank you or a tax receipt.

But here’s the truth: meaningful stewardship doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, small teams are uniquely positioned to build genuine, trust-based relationships with supporters. With a few intentional tweaks, you can scale stewardship in ways that feel authentic—without burning out your team.

Here are five simple, scalable ways to do it:

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