Strategy That Moves Associations Forward
Walker Strategies Group helps associations understand where they are, determine where they need to go, and turn strategic priorities into action. Whether you need to develop a new strategy, better understand an organizational challenge, or make an existing strategy happen, we meet you where you are.
Strategic Planning
An effective strategic plan does more than describe where an association wants to go. It helps leaders understand their environment, make meaningful choices, establish priorities, and create a shared direction for the organization.
Strategic Research
Mission, Vision, Strategic Direction
Measures of Success
Stakeholder Interviews & Surveys
Strategic Priorities & Objectives
Implementation Planning
Strategic Planning & Facilitation
We begin by understanding the organization, its members, environment, opportunities, challenges, and assumptions. The result is a strategy grounded in evidence and stakeholder insight, with a practical path for turning direction into action.
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Association Assessment
Sometimes the first question isn’t “What should our strategy be?” It’s “What’s really happening in our organization?” An independent assessment can help leaders understand what’s working, what’s getting in the way, and where attention is needed most.
Leadership, Stakeholder Interviews
Governance & Board Effectiveness
Membership & Engagement
Member & Stakeholder Input
Committees, Programs & Services
Organizational Capacity & Resources
Walker Strategies Group combines research, interviews, organizational information, and independent analysis to identify patterns that may be difficult to see from inside the organization. The result isn’t another report for the shelf. It’s a clearer understanding of the current reality and practical recommendations about what deserves attention next.
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Strategy Implementation
Approving the strategic plan is only the beginning. Strategy has to survive competing priorities, everyday demands, volunteer turnover, limited resources, and the natural pull back toward business as usual.
How we can help:
Translate Strategy Into Priorities & Initiatives
Connect Board, Staff & Committee Work to Strategy
Identify Barriers & Resource Needs
Establish Ownership & Accountability
Build Strategic Reporting & Review Rhythms
Adapt as Conditions Change
Develop Measures & Scorecards
We help make strategy part of how the association operates, not something leadership periodically remembers exists. By connecting priorities to ownership, measures, meetings, decisions, and ongoing learning, strategy becomes a management discipline rather than a planning event.
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Organizational Strategies
“Brent was terrific! He made me feel comfortable to share about our organization, obstacles and opportunities. And he helped me think through a process that will lead us to a successful meeting and decision. I really appreciate how he offered new ideas, but he also reinforced me, as well. I look forward to working with him further!”
Community/Charity Nonprofit
“Brent is an extremely personal advisor with an incredible background in volunteering, risk management, strategic thinking, and nonprofit governance. I enjoyed brainstorming with him about our nonprofit’s business model, creating a pipeline for a sustainable volunteer workforce, and how I might structure a great nonprofit board! Great coach and advisor. I would highly recommend Brent for nonprofit coaching, board membership, and strategic business advising!”
Youth/Education Nonprofit
“Working with Brent has been a pleasure and insightful as we shape the direction of the museum. I would highly recommend Brent to other organizations.”
Museum