Hearing Tauna's Story: Strategy as Resistance
Leading Through Uncertainty with Purpose and Power
What We're Watching
The nonprofit sector continues to face unprecedented challenges in 2025. Federal funding cuts and economic uncertainty have created a perfect storm for mission-driven organizations. However, here's what we know: the leaders in this sector are among the most resilient and creative problem-solvers around. They've been doing more with less for years, and now is the time to harness that innovative spirit strategically.
Partner Spotlight
We're thrilled to share insights from our recent conversation with Tauna Batiste, Founder and CEO of Drew Alexander Consulting. Tauna's journey from nonprofit executive leader to consultant embodies the kind of authentic, people-centered leadership we champion at ALC.
Her powerful reframe? "Strategy is resistance."
In times of crisis, strategic thinking isn't just planning; it's an act of defiance against hopelessness. Tauna reminds us that while we can't control every external challenge, we can position ourselves to navigate through, around, and over obstacles. Whether it's preparing for funding cuts, like preparing for hurricane season, or finding opportunities within threats, an intentional strategy empowers us to maintain our missions and our humanity.
Listen to Tauna's full conversation on the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast to hear more about burnout, boundaries, and bringing your authentic self to leadership.
What This Means for You
It's time to rethink strategic planning. The old "set it and forget it" approach won't cut it in 2025. Your organization needs agile, adaptive strategies with multiple scenarios:
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Plan A: Things go well
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Plan B: Things get shaky
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Plan C: We need to pivot dramatically to survive and serve
The good news? You don't have to figure this out alone. Whether you're ready for a complete strategic planning process or need to start with tactical six-month planning, there are resources designed specifically for this moment.
ALC is here to support you in creating the conditions for your team to think strategically, plan adaptively, and lead with both resilience and care. Reach out to us today for a discovery call to learn more!
🎙️ Upcoming Podcast Guests You Won't Want to Miss!
We have incredible nonprofit and small business leaders joining the ALC ChangeMakers Podcast soon to share their frontline experiences navigating the challenges of 2025. These conversations will explore innovation, agility, and community impact in action.
In our next episode, we speak with Amanda Kern, founder and CEO of Emerald Creative Content, where we discuss the use of AI for small businesses and organizations, and how to utilize SEO effectively. You won’t want to miss it! Amanda’s episode airs on Thursday, October 16th, at 6 a.m. on ALC’s website and on Spotify! If you’d like to watch the video interview, head over to our YouTube Channel and catch the premiere the same day at noon Eastern!
Ready to talk about what strategic leadership looks like for your organization right now? Let's connect at jennifersconyers.com.
Until next time, lead with intention, center your people, and remember: you are first in your priorities.
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