Scenario Planning During Uncertain Times: A One-Hour Primer

In a rapidly shifting policy and economic landscape, nonprofits and philanthropic organizations must be prepared for multiple possible futures. This one-hour session introduces leaders to the fundamentals of scenario planning, distinct from contingency planning, and is an essential tool for strategic foresight and decision-making.

Participants will:

• Identify Critical Uncertainties – Explore key drivers of change shaping the sector.
• Develop Rapid Scenarios – Explore ways to identify plausible future scenarios.
• Assess Strategic Implications – Consider how different futures might impact organizational strategy, funding, and advocacy.
• Take Action – Leave with concrete next steps for integrating scenario thinking into your organization's planning
• This session is designed to provide a high-level yet impactful introduction to scenario planning, equipping leaders with a structured approach to navigating uncertainty.

Please choose one session per 1:45pm time slot.

Presenter: Sandi McKinley, Founder, SectorWind