IS YOUR ORGANIZATION STRUGGLING WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING?

• TROUBLE BALANCING THE AGENCY BUDGET DUE TO ONGOING COST INCREASES, REIMBURSEMENT DELAY, OR LOSS IN FUNDING?
• RELYING ON SAVINGS, INVESTMENTS, RESERVE FUND, OR LOANS TO MAKE PAYROLL?
• STAFF LAYOFFS, HIRING FREEZES, REDUCTION TO COLA AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS?
• WAITING LISTS AND SCHEDULING CLIENTS WEEKS OR MONTHS OUT?
• HUGE FUNDRAISING GOALS WITH NO RESOURCES OR PLAN TO SUPPORT THEM?

Whether you answered YES today or you’re worried about running into these issues tomorrow, you are not alone. Every organization across the US will be impacted by rising costs due to inflation, the ongoing workforce shortage, shifting government policies and priorities, and the rapid changes to technology. The world is changing, resources are scarce, and most Americans are struggling to afford basic needs like food, housing, caregiving, and healthcare. Nonprofits have already seen an uptick in requests for help, and demand for nonprofit support is projected to increase through the next three years. The very same conditions that are increasing demand for nonprofit services are also impacting nonprofit funding and their ability to provide their services. Too many nonprofits have been “doing more with less” for too long. It’s time for a new strategy!

“Doing More with Less” is not sustainable.

Most nonprofits have operated on razor thin margins and without a bench team since their very beginning, but too many always try to “do more for less”. Cost cutting measures and staff reductions can help in a pinch, but they can impact program quality, effectiveness, your reputation, and your mission. Withdrawing funds savings, reserves, investments, and requesting loans can help short-term too, but they are not long-term sustainable options.

Revenue must be increase to cover rising costs, makeup funding cuts, recruit and retain talent, maintain services, and move your missing forward. For many nonprofits, the challenge isn’t commitment or capability—it’s time, capacity, and specialized expertise needed to turn mission-driven purpose into meaningful and measurable growth.

Responsible, sustainable financial growth comes from effective planning and implementation.

A financial growth plan with clear goals and the right resources can do more than increase revenue and balance your budget—it can create momentum, unite communities, expand programs, impact stakeholders, and attract the funding you need to propel your mission forward!

Mission & Metrics Advisors was created to meet this moment.

With decades of nonprofit leadership experience, extensive training through AFP, CASE, and NCN, and a proven track record of driving significant nonprofit growth, Mission & Metrics understands the pressures nonprofit leaders are facing today and we want to help. Our approach is mission focused, person-centered, and all of our work is grounded in data, metrics, and return on investment. We use quantitative data, qualitative insights, proven best practices, and predictive forecasting to generate practical revenue models and create customized financial strategies proven to help your organization increase revenue sustainably.

1, 3, & 5 Year Strategic Growth Plans

Our detailed 1, 3, & 5 Year Strategic Growth Plans provide the greatest benefit to nonprofits currently operating with a budget between $500,000 and $25,000,000, less than 5 fulltime staff members dedicated to fundraising, and open to change. Each Growth Plan is tailored to the needs and mission of the organization and includes:

• Fundraising Audit & Optimization Plan: Assessment of fundraising strategies, operations, financial information, and readiness for growth with actionable suggestions for immediate implementation.
• Financial Growth Strategies: Actionable 1, 3, and 5-year financial growth strategies designed to deliver measurable results and sustain long-term growth. Includes sequencing strategies, staffing recommendations, KPIs, and more.
• Financial Growth Budgets: Clear 1, 3, and 5-year financial roadmaps with practical revenue and expense projections, defined return on investment, and measurable outcomes.

Please contact us today to learn more!

Our firm is particularly interested in helping nonprofits navigate the current economy and can help turn your challenges. Contact us today to learn more and begin planning to increase revenue and expand your impact in measurable ways.

Julie Murawski, Founder & Principal

Mission & Metrics Advisors

MissionAndMetrics@icloud.com

(585) 615-0886