Post- Election Scenario Planning for Foundations With Trista Harris
Today we will: 1. Determine probable future conditions. 2. What the consequences or effects would be. 3. How we can respond.
What is Scenario Planning?
“Change is the law of life. And “ Those who only look to the past or present are certain to miss the future .” -John F. Kennedy
Probable National Conditions • Based on current trends that don’t look like they will change without significant interference. • Based on historical trends
2001 Think Twice Campaign Collaboration between the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and The Minneapolis Foundation
What would you add to or change about national conditions?
Local Variables Local government will match federal cuts or will increase funding of human services. Foundations will keep giving 5% or increase giving to 6% to meet emerging needs.
Local government ↑ human services funding B A Foundation Foundation funding funding ↑ steady C D Local government ↓ human services funding
Brainstorm Challenges & Opportunities for Each Quadrant
What does this mean for your organization?
Join us for a follow up session on Future Scenarios Planning February 15 Register at www.MCF.org
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