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Doug Paul discusses the reasons nonprofits lose momentum and the systems that can drive measurable results.

Send us Fan Mail Why do nonprofits lose momentum after creating an inspiring vision or strategic plan? Doug Paul, Founder and CEO of Impact Co., explains how nonprofit operational systems, leadership clarity, performance measures, and consistent workplace rhythms turn ambition into measurable results. After working with approximately 1,300 nonprofit organizations, Doug and his colleagues studied the organizations that were consistently succeeding. They identified eight connected areas that di...

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Host: American Nonprofit Academy

Guest: Doug Paul

Topics covered

• nonprofit momentum
• operational systems
• leadership clarity
• performance measures
• workplace rhythms
• strategic planning

Keywords

• nonprofit
• momentum
• strategic plan
• operational systems
• leadership
• performance measures
• workplace rhythms

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Organizations: Impact Co.

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